Gireesh Puthenchery
Gireesh Puthenchery (1961 – 2010 )[1] was a Noted Malayalam lyricist, poet, scriptwriter and screenwriter. He was referred to as the aristocratic Lyricist of Malayalam who had a distinctive writing style of his own. He was the former director of Indian Performance Rights Society Malayalam division (IPRS) and governing council member of the Kerala Kalamandalam and kerala Lalithakala Academy. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist in seven times [2] He also holds the record for writing the highest number of songs in the Malayalam film industry within the briefest period of time.[3] In the past two decades he was worked with almost all major music composers in India and most of his hit songs are with music director Vidyasagar. He died on 10 February 2010 in a private hospital in Kozhikode.[4]
Malayalam Lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery | |
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Born | Puthenchery, Kozhikode District,Kerala, India | 1 May 1961
Died | 10 February 2010 48) Kozhikode, Kerala | (aged
Resting place | Kozhikode |
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Alma mater | Govt Arts and Science College Meenchantha |
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Years active | 1990–2010 |
Home town | Puthenchery , Ulliyeri |
Spouse(s) | Beena ( m. 1986) |
Children | Jithin Puthenchery , DinNath Puthenchery |
Parent(s) | Pulikool Krishna Panicker , Meenakshi Amma |
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Life and career
Gireesh puthenchery was born to Pulikkool Krishna Panicker and Meenakshi Amma in Puthenchery near Ulliyeri village in Kozhikode district of Kerala . His father was an astrologer and Ayurvedic practitioner. His mother was a Carnatic musician. He completed his primary education at GLP School Puthenchery, AUP School Modakkallur, Govt School Palora and completed his graduation at Govt arts and science college Meenchantha .From a very young age, Gireesh was drawn towards the language and Literature of Malayalam. Gireesh made his debut through the Balasangam (a children's organization in India organised and run by Communist Part Of India Marxist) and He later became an active member of the Chenthara Art Committee (A Cultural Club Located in Puthenchery) and he was the one who wrote and directed the Dramas. At the age of 14 his first poem is published in Chenthara's weekly magazine.
He is married to Beena and they have two children, Jithin Krishnan and Din Nath . His elder son Jithin krishnan started off as an assistant director, working on films Breaking News, Money Rathnam, Rock On 2 and Tharangam. He managed to land his first major acting gig after writer-director Shankar Ramakrishnan organised an acting camp to select actors for Pathinettam Padi. Jithin also played major roles in the films include Edakkad Bttalion , Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal.[5] His younger son Din Nath started his career as a lyricist who has penned many songs for Malayalam films including Meow Meow Karimpoocha, Matinee , Aasha Black, Money ratnam , Gunday Chennai koottam, Seconds (2014 film),3 Wickettinu 365 Runs, Olappeeppi, Mangalyam Thanthunanena, and he is currently working as an assistant director.[6] His nephew Sajan K. Ram, is a Malayalam music composer.[7]
Gireesh puthenchery started his career with writing Lalitha Ganams for popular cassette Recording Companies include Akashvani , HMV , Magna sounds and Tharangini and he also penned many hit songs for Dooradarshan and Asianet . In the year 1990, He joined Malayalam film industry as a lyricist with the film Enquiry which is directed by U.V Raveendranath but the songs not become much popular .his breakthrough film was 1992 Jayaraj movie Johnnie Walker, whose track Shanthamee Rathriyil has become iconic. He was also one of the most honored lyricists, having won the Kerala State Award for best lyricist seven times.
Besides writing lyrics, Gireesh puthenchery had also written the screenplay for the films Brahmarakshassu, Pallavur Devanarayanan, Vadakkumnadhan, Kinnaripuzhayoram and story for Meleparambil Aanveedu, Adivaram, Ikkareyanente Manasam, Oro Viliyum Kathorthu and Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku. He also composed music for a Devotional album. He was scripting a film by the name of Raman Police, in which Mohanlal was expected to play the lead role.[8]
In 2019 Music director Kailas Menon has paid a musical tribute to Gireesh Puthenchery, through a song titled " Manju Kaalam Dhoore Manju " in the Movie Finals.The track, created from lyrics penned by Gireesh Puthenchery before his passing, has vocals by Popular singer Srinivas. The lyrical video was presented by director Ranjith on July 20, 2019[9]

Death
Gireesh Puthenchery, a chronic diabetic and hypertensive patient, was admitted to Mims Hospital Kozhikode on 6 February 2010 after he suffered a stroke.[10] He was twice operated upon, but his condition did not improve and he suffered a brain hemorrhage and died at the hospital on 10 February 2010.[11]
Filmography
1990-1995
- Enquiry (1990)
- Brahmarakshassu (1990)
- Georgootti C/o Georgootti (1991)
- Thalasthaanam (1992)
- Johnnie Walker (1992)
- Thiruthalvaadi (1992)
- Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon (1992)
- Oottyppattanam (1992)
- Neelakkurukkan (1992)
- Arthana (1993)
- Chakravalathinappuram (1992)
- Ekalavyan (1993)
- Kulapathi (1993)
- Varam (1993)
- Maaya mayooram (1993)
- Porutham (1993)
- Vakkeel Vasudev (1993)
- Journalist (1993)
- Pravaachakan (1993)
- Melepparampil Aanveedu (1993)
- Harichandanam (1993)
- Yadavam (1993)
- Devaasuram (1993)
- Kinnarippuzhayoram (1994)
- Sudinam (1994)
- Thenmaavin Kompathu (1994)
- Moonnaam Loka Pattaalam(1994)
- (The Porter) (1994)
- Maanathe Kottaaram (1994)
- Paalayam (1994)
- Njaan Kodeeshwaran (1994)
- Kaashmeeram (1994)
- Vadhu Doctoraanu (1994)
- Minnaaram (1994)
1995 - 2000
- Highway (1995)
- Radholsavam (1995)
- Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Aana (1995)
- Kokkarakko (1995)
- Agnidevan (1995)
- Simhavaalan Menon (1995)
- Aalancheri Thampraakkal (1995)
- Arabikkadaloram (1995)
- Boxer (1995 film) (1995)
- Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta (1995)
- Avittam thorunnal arogya sriman (1995)
- Mimics Action 500 (1995)
- Nirnayam (1995)
- Thacholi Vargheese Chekavar (1995)
- Aksharam (1995)
- Chantha (1995)
- Hijack (1995)
- No. 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North (1995)
- Arabia (1995)
- Kusruthikkaattu (1995)
- Shipaayi Lahala (1995)
- Punnaaram (1995)
- The President (1995)
- Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njaanum (1995)
- Minnaaminunginum Minnukettu (1995)
- Achan Kompathu Amma Varampathu (1995)
- Three Men Army (1995)
- Mangalyasoothram (1995)
- Achan Raajaavu Appan Jethaavu (1995)
- Vridhanmaare Sookshikkuka (1995)
- Mazhavilkkoodaaram (1995)
- Man of the Match (1996)
- Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996)
- Malayala Maasam Chingam Onninu (1996)
- Ishtamaanu Nooru Vattam (1996)
- Kaalapaani (1996)
- Indraprastham (1996)
- Laalanam (1996)
- Hitlist (1996)
- The Prince (1996)
- Kaathil Oru Kinnaaram (1996)
- Vaanarasena (1996)
- Naalaamkettile Nalla Thampimaar (1996)
- Hitler (1996)
- Padanaayakan (1996)
- Aramanaveedum Anjoorekkarum (1996)
- Swarnna Kireedam (1996)
- King Soloman (1996)
- Kaanaakkinaavu (1996)
- Kaliveedu (1996)
- Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996)
- Kireedamillaatha Raajaakkanmaar (1996)
- Rajaputhran (1996)
- Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
- Nandagopalante Kusruthikal (1996)
- Maanchiyam (1996)
- Nagarapuraanam (1997)
- Lelam (1997)
- Fashion Parade (1997)
- Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakaalathu (1997)
- Poothumpiyum Poovalanmaarum (1997)
- Kilukil Pamparam (1997)
- Mangalyappallakku (1997)
- Moonnu Kodiyum 300 Pavanum (1997)
- Bhaaratheeyam (1997)
- Kalyaanakkacheri (1997)
- Poonilaamazha (1997)
- Raajathanthram (1997)
- Newspaper Boy (1997)
- Adivaaram (1997)
- Oru Yaathraamozhi (1997)
- Ancharakkalyaanam (1997)
- Gangothri (1997)
- Varnappakittu (1997)
- Chandralekha (1997)
- The Good Boys (1997)
- Guru Shishyan (1997)
- Gajaraajamanthram (1997)
- Aattuvela (1997)
- Nee Varuvolam (1997)
- Snehasindooram (1997)
- Aaraam Thamburan (1997)
- Bhoopathi (1997)
- Ikkareyaanente Maanasam (1997)
- Manichilanka (1997)
- Santhipuram Thampuraan (1997)
- Oru Panchathanthram Kadha (1997)
- Bhaavaartham (1997)
- Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam (1997)
- Shobhanam (1997)
- Kaikkudanna Nilaavu (1998)
- Dilse (1998 Hindi film) Malayalam lyrics for the song "Jiya Jale"
- Manjukaalavum Kazhinju (1998)
- Chenapparampile Aanakkaaryam (1998)
- Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
- British Market (1998)
- Chinthaavishtayaaya Shyaamala (1998)
- Meenathil Thaalikettu (1998)
- Kanmadam (1998)
- Nakshathrathaaraattu (1998)
- Rakthasaakshikal Sindaabaad (1998)
- Kusrithikkuruppu (1998)
- Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (1998)
- Aaghosham (1998)
- Pranayavarnangal (1998)
- Aalibaabayum Aarara Kallanmaarum (1998)
- Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran (1998)
- Oro Viliyum Kaathorthu (1998)
- Anappaara Achamma (1998)
- Dhraavidam (1998)
- Gaandhiyan (1999)
- James Bond (1999)
- Pallaavoor Devanarayanan (1999)
- Usthaad (1999)
- Megham (1999)
- English Medium (1999)
- Angane Oru Avadhikkaalathu (1999)
- Vaazhunnor (1999)
- Olympian Antony Adam (1999)
- Aayiram Meni (1999)
- Tokyo Nagarile Visheshangal (1999)
- Niram (1999)
- Charlie Chaplin (1999)
- Pathram (1999)
- Varnachirakukal (1999)
- Holi (1999)
2000 - 2005
- Punaradhivaasam (2000)
- Sradha (2000)
- Cover Story (2000)
- Millenium Stars (2000)
- Dreams (2000)
- Narasimham (2000)
- Pilots (2000)
- Sathyameva Jayathe (2000)
- Valyettan (2000)
- Ival Draupadi (2000)
- Arayannangalude Veedu (2000)
- Mister Butler (2000)
- Raavanaprabhu (2001)
- Mazhameghapraavukal (2001)
- Goa (2001)
- Unnathangalil (2001)
- Ee Parakkumthalika (2001)
- Randaam Bhaavam (2001)
- Saiver Thirumeni (2001)
- Red Indians (2001)
- Dubai (2001)
- Vakkaalathu Narayanankutti (2001)
- Praja (2001)
- Korappan The Great (2001)
- Sharjah To Sharjah (2001)
- Kaakkakkuyil (2001)
- Swarnna Chirakumaay (2001)
- Chethaaram (2001)
- Police Academy (2001)
- Phantom (2002)
- Vasanthamaalika (2002)
- Chakkarakkudam (2002)
- Kanalkkireedam (2002)
- Kadha(2002)
- Anuraagam (2002)
- Onnaaman (2002)
- Kuberan (2002)
- Nandanam (2002)
- Meesa Madhavan (2002)
- Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town (2002)
- Bamboo Boys (2002)
- Chirikkudukka (2002)
- Kaakke Kaakke Koodevide (2002)
- Desham (2002)
- Chathurangam (2002)
- Swarnna Medal (2004)
- Manassinakkare (2003)
- Thillaana Thillaana (2003)
- Swapnam Kondu Thulaabhaaram (2003)
- CID Moosa (2003)
- Pattaalam (2003)
- Gramaphone (2003)
- Cheri (2003)
- Mullavalliyum Thenmaavum (2003)
- Ente Veedu Appoontem (2003)
- Mr Brahmachaari (2003)
- Goureeshankaram (2003)
- Chakram (2003)
- Balettan (2003)
- Valathottu Thirinjaal Naalamathe Veedu (2003)
- Magic Magic (2003)
- Madhuram (2003)
- Wanted (2004)
- Greetings (2004)
- Mayilaattam (2004)
- Kerala House Udan Vilpanaykku (2004)
- Players (Two Wheeler) (2004)
- Kaakkakarumban (2004)
- Nammal Thammil (2004)
- Chathikkaatha Chanthu (2004)
- Maambazhakkaalam (2004)
- Melvilaasam Shariyaanu (2003)
- Chakram (2003)
- Kadhaavaseshan (2004)
- Akale (2004)
- Rasikan (2004)
- Runway (2004)
- Naattu Raajavu (2004)
- Aparichithan (2004)
- Kanninum Kannaadikkum (2004)
- Sathyam (2004)
- CI Mahadevan 5 adi 4 inch (2004)
- Koottu (2004)
- Vaamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
- Thekkekkara Super Fast (2004)
2005 - 2010
- Achuvinte Amma (2005)
- Kochiraajaavu (2005)
- Chandrolsavam (2005)
- Ponmudippuzhayorathu (2005)
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (2005)
- Ananthabhadram (2005)
- Pauran (2005)
- Immini Nalloral (2005)
- Raajamaanikyam (2005)
- Oru Punchiriyil (2005)
- Sarkar Dada (2005)
- Alice In Wonderland (2005)
- Udayon (2005)
- Dhobiwala (2005)
- Maanikyan (Kadhayile Raajakumaaran) (2005)
- Bus Conductor (2005)
- Krithyam (2005)
- Thampuraankunnu (2005)
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
- Madhu Chandralekha (2006)
- Kisaan (Ilakal Pacha Pookkal Manja) (2006)
- Rasathanthram (2006)
- Vrindaavanam (2006)
- Vadakkumnathan (2006)
- Pachakkuthira (2006)
- Balram v/s Tharadas (2006)
- Anuvaadamillaathe (2006)
- Prajaapathy (2006)
- Keerthichakra (2006)
- Vaasthavam (2006)
- Vargam (2006)
- Pakal (2006)
- Chakkaramuthu (2006)
- Devadaas (2006)
- Changaathippoocha (2007)
- Avan Chaandiyude Makan (2007)
- Speed (Fast Track) (2007)
- Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal (2007)
- Rakkilipattu (2007)
- Paayum Puli (2007)
- Time (2007)
- Goal (2007)
- Nagaram (2007)
- Kaakki (2007)
- Sooryan (2007)
- Ore Kadal (2007)
- Heart Beats (2007)
- Alibhai (2007)
- Kelkaatha Shabdam (2007)
- Rock N Roll (2007)
- Kadha Parayumbol (2007)
- De Ingottu Nokkiye (2008)
- Kerala Police (2008)
- Swapnangalil Haisal Mary(2008)
- Vilaapangalkkappuram (2008)
- Innathe Chinthavishayam (2008)
- Maadambi (2008)
- One Way Ticket (2008)
- Twenty 20 (2008)
- Kurukshethra (2008)
- Aayudham (2008)
- Keralavarma Pazhassi Raaja (2009)
- Orkkuka Vallappozhum (2009)
- Banaras (2009)
- Meghatheertham (2009)
- Colours (2009)
- Red Chillies (2009)
- Kadha Samvidhaanam Kunjacko (2009)
- IG (Inspector General) (2009)
- Bhagavaan (2009)
- Vellathooval (2009)
- Ivar Vivaahitharaayaal (2009)
- Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)
- Vairam (2009)
- Utharaaswayamvaram (2009)
2010 - 2015
- Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policeum (2010)
- April Fool (2010)
- Happy Husbands (2010)
- Thaanthonni (2010)
- Pramaani (2010)
- Janakan (2010)
- Paappi Appachaa (2010)
- Nalla Paattukaarey (2010)
- Alexander The Great (2010)
- Shikkar (2010)
- Casanova (2012)
- Vaidooryam (2012)
- Vellimanithaalam (2012)
- Pranayam (2011)
- Collector (2011)
- Mullassery Madhavankutty Nemam PO (2012)
- Kanneerinu Madhuram (2012)
- Aattakkatha (2013)
2015 - 2020
- Namukkore Aakaasham (2015)
- Finals (2019)
Screenplay
Stories
Singing
- Vrindavanam (2006 film) (Aattikurukkiyen song)
Collection Of Poetry
- Shadjam
- Thanichalla
- Gireesh Puthencheriyude Kavithakal
Books published
- Ente Priyapetta Pattukal (Two Versions)
- Gireesh Puthencheriyude Kavithakal
- Neelambari
Popular Songs
- Pranaya Sandhyayoru Vensooryante (Ore Kadal – 2007)
- Yamuna Veruthe(Ore Kadal – 2007)
- En Jeevane (Pularmanjupol Nee) - 2005 (Composer - Rahul Raj, Director Tom George Kolath)
- Kanmani Ninte Oramakal Mathram (Chakravalathinappuram – 1988)
- Janmantharangalil (Enquiry – 1990)
- Shanthamee Rathriyil (Johnny Walker– 1992)
- Thamberin Thaalam (Thalasthanam – 1992)
- Sooryakireedom Veenudanju (Devaasuram – 1993)
- Angopangam Swaramukharam (Devaasuram – 1993)
- Vande Mukunda Hare (Devaasuram – 1993)
- Nandakishora Hare Madhava (Ekalavyan – 1993)
- Kaikkudanna Niraye (Maya Mayuram– 1993)
- Vellithinkal Poonkinnam (Meleparambil Aanveedu – 1993)
- Paal Nilavil Swayam Nanyuvano (Pravachakan – 1993)
- Porunee Varilam Chandralekhe (Kashmeeram – 1994)
- Olachangalee Omanachangathee (Kinnaripuzhayoram – 1994)
- Poonilamazha Peythirangiya (Manathe Kottaram – 1994)
- Maanam Thelinje Ninnal (Thenmavin Kombath – 1994)
- Enthe Manassiloru Naanam (Thenmavin Kombath – 1994)
- Oru Poovithalin Naru Punchiriyayi (Agnidevan – 1995)
- Nilavinte Neelabhasma (Agnidevan – 1995)
- Yatheemin Sulthan Vanne (Chantha – 1995)
- Manjil Pootha Sandhye (Minnaminunginum Minnukettu – 1995)
- Malar Maasam (Nirnayam – 1995)
- Ponnambili Pottum Thottu (No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North – 1995)
- Japamam Veda Sadhakamayi (Punnaram – 1995)
- Thechippove Thenkashippove (Radholsavam – 1995)
- Maaleyam Marodalinju (Thacholi Varghese Chekavar – 1995)
- Devakanyaka Sooryathamburu (Ee Puzhayum Kadannu – 1996)
- Rathingal Poothali Charthi (Ee Puzhayum Kadannu – 1996)
- Neeyurangiyo Nilave Mazhanilave (Hitler – 1996)
- Ponnum Poovum Varichoodam (Ishthamanu Nooruvattom – 1996)
- Nilakkayalolam (Kaanakkinavu – 1996)
- Manassu Oru Manthrikakkoodu (Kaliveedu – 1996)
- Chola Kilikal (The Prince – 1996)
- Harimuraleeravam (Aaraam Thampuran – 1997)
- Paadi Thodiyiletho Ponnanjilimel (Aaraam Thampuran – 1997)
- Manathe Chandiranothoru (Chandralekha – 1997)
- Thaamarappoovil Vaazhum Deviyallo Nee(Chandralekha – 1997)
- Pinneyum Pinneyum (Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu – 1997)
- Ee Thennalum Thinkalum Pookkalum (Nee Varuvolam – 1997)
- Manjolum Rathri Maanju Yathramozhiyode (Oru Yathramozhi– 1997)
- Aattuthottilil Ninne Kidathi Urakki Melle (Poonilamazha – 1997)
- Doore Maamara Kombil (Varnappakittu – 1997)
- Manikyakkallal Menjumenanje Mamanikkottaram (Varnappakittu – 1997)
- Aarodum Mindathe (Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala – 1998)
- Malayannar Kannan Margazhi Thinkale (Kaikkudanna Nilavu – 1998)
- Moovanthi Thazhvarayil (Kanmadam– 1998)
- Swarnadala Kodikal Mudrakalakkiya Manassin Maaya Nadanalayam (Manjukaalavum Kazhinju – 1998)
- Doore Oru Thaaram (Meenathil Thalikettu – 1998)
- Neeyente Pattil Sree Ragamayi (Nakshathratharattu)
- Sundariye Sundariye (Oru Maravathoor Kanavu – 1998)
- Enthe Mulle Pookkathoo (Panchaloham – 1998)
- Aaro Viral Neeti (Pranayavarnangal– 1998)
- Ethrayo Janmayi Ninne Njan Thedunnu(Summer in Bethlahem – 1998)
- Oru Rathri Koodi Vidavangave (Summer in Bethlahem – 1998)
- Ponnu Vithachalum Pavizham Methichalum (Aayiram Meni – 1999)
- Pularveyilum Pakalmukilum (Angane Oru Avadhikalathu – 1999)
- Punchirithanchi Konchikko (Dil Se.. – 1999)
- Anuraagapuzha Vakkil (English Medium – 1999)
- Melevinninmuttathare (Ezhupunnatharakan – 1999)
- Mizhiyoram Oru Moham (James Bond– 1999)
- Njanoru Pattu Paadam (Megham – 1999)
- Thumbayum Thulasiyum Kudamulla Poovum (Megham – 1999)
- Yathrayayi Sooryanguram (Niram – 1999)
- Vennila Kombile Rappadi (Usthaad – 1999)
- Deenadayalo Raama (Arayannangalude Veedu – 2000)
- Manassin Manichimizhil (Arayannangalude Veedu – 2000)
- Manimuttathavani Panthal (Dreams – 2000)
- Parayam Njan Marannu (Millennium Stars – 2000)
- Pazhanimala Murukanu Pallivel Aayudham (Narasimham – 2000)
- Kanakamunthirikal (Puraradhivasam– 2000)
- Dhum Dhum Dhum Dhum Dooreyetho Rakkilippattil (Raakkilipaattu – 2000)
- Niranaazhi Ponnil Manalaryan Nellil (Valyettan – 2000)
- Yadhuvamsha Yaamini (Dubai – 2001)
- Kudamulla Kammalaninjal (Ee Parakkum Thalika – 2001)
- Chandamani Sandhyakalude Nadayil (Praja – 2001)
- Akasha Deepangal Sakshi (Raavanaprabhu – 2001)
- Ariyathe Ariyathe Ee Pavizha Varthinkal Ariyathe (Raavanaprabhu– 2001)
- Marannittumenthino Manassil Thulumbunna (Randam Bhavam – 2001)
- Pathinaalam Ravinte Pira Pole Vannallo (Sharjah To Sharjah – 2001)
- Chingamasam Vannuchernnam (Meesha Madhavan – 2002)
- Ente Ellamellamalle (Meesha Madhavan – 2002)
- Karimizhikkuriviye Kandeela (Meesha Madhavan – 2002)
- Sreelavasantham Peeliyuzhinju (Nandanam – 2002)
- Karmukil Varnante Chundil (Nandanam – 2002)
- Innale Ente Nenjile (Balettan – 2003)
- Chilamboli Katte (C.I.D. Moosa – 2003)
- Vaavo Vave Vannummakal Sammanam (Ente Veedu Apoontem – 2003)
- Urangaathe Raavurangee Njan (Gourisankaram – 2003)
- Enthe Innum Vannela (Gramaphone– 2003)
- Marakkudayal Mukham Marakkyum (Manassinakkare – 2003)
- Melle Onnu Padi Ninne (Manassinakkare – 2003)
- Thamara Noolinal Memme (Mullavalliyum Thenmavum – 2003)
- Aaroral Pularmazhayil (Pattalam – 2003)
- Pamba Ganapathi Paarin Adhipathi (Pattalam – 2003)
- Pinneyumwtho Rakkili Paadi (Akale – 2003)
- Junile Nilamazhayil (Nammal Thammil – 2004)
- Thotturumiyirkkan (Rasikan – 2004)
- Omale Nee Oonjalaadan Vaa (Wanted – 2004)
- Enthu Paranjaalum Nee Entethalle Vaave (Achuvinte Amma – 2005)
- Thiranurayum Churul Mudiyil (Anandabhadram – 2005)
- Aararum Kaanathe Aromal Thaimulla (Chandrolsavam – 2005)
- Munthiri Paadam (Kochi Rajavu – 2005)
- Oru Chiri Kandal (Ponmudipuzhayorathu – 2005)
- Marannuvo Poomakale (Chakkaramuthu – 2006)
- Mallikappoo Pottu Thottu (Madhuchandralekha – 2006)
- Attinkarayorathe (Rasathanthram – 2006)
- Arappavan Ponnu Kondu (Vaasthavam – 2006)
- Gange Thudiyil Unaraum (Vadakkumnadhan – 2006)
- Kalabham Tharam (Vadakkumnadhan – 2006)
- Panasandhayaoru (Ore Kadal – 2007)
- Ravereyayi Poove (Rock & Roll – 2007)
- Ishtakkarikkishtappettoru Pattu (Sooryan – 2007)
- Manassiloru Poomaala (Innathe Chintha Vishayam – 2008)
- Amma Mazhakkarinu Kann Niranju (Madampi – 2008)
- Oh Priya (Twenty:20 – 2008)
- Mullulla Murikkinmel (Vilapangalkappuram – 2008)
- Koovaram Kili Paithale (Banaras – 2009)
- Enikku Paadanoru Pattilundoru Pennu (Ivar Vivahitharayal – 2009)
- Mayunnu Pakal (Meghatheerdham – 2009)
- Nattu Pattu Ketto (Vairam – 2009)
- Happy Husbands (Happy Husbands – 2010)
- Shikkar full song (Shikkar – 2010)
- Pinneyum Pinneyum ( Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu)
- Marannittumenthino Manassil Thulumbunu (Randam Bhavam)
- Ethrayo Janmamay (Summer in Bethlehem)
- Oru rathri koodi (Summer in Bethlehem)
- Aaro viral neetti (Pranayavarnangal)
- Nilavinte Neelbhasma (Agnidevan)
- innale ente nejile(Balettan)
- Aakasha Deepangal Sakshi(Raavanaprabhu)
- Enthe innum Vanneela(Gramophone (film))
- kannu natt kaathirunnittum(Kathavasheshan)
- Etho Rathrimazha (Bus Conductor (2005 film)
- Yaathrayay sooryankuram (Niram)
Awards
- 2004 – Best Lyricist – Kannu Nattu Kathirinnittum - Kathavasheshan
- 2003 – Best Lyricist –Urangathe Raavurasngi Njan- Gourisankaram
- 2002 – Best Lyricist –Karmukil Varnante Chundil- Nandanam (film)
- 2001 – Best Lyricist – Aakasha Deepangal Sakshi- Ravanaprabhu
- 1999 – Best Lyricist – Kanaka Munthirikal- Punaradhivasam
- 1997 – Best Lyricist – Pinneyum Pinneyuym Aaro Kinavinte -Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
- 1995 – Best Lyricist – Oru Poovithalin -Agnidevan
- 2008 – Best Lyricist Award – Amma Mazhakarinu-Madambi
- 2006 – Best Lyricist Award – Kalabham Tharam-Vadakkumnadhan
- 2004 – Best Lyricist Award –Kandu Kandu Kothi- Maampazhakkaalam
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Malayalam
- 2006 – Best Lyricist Award -Kalabham Tharam– Vadakkumnadhan
- 2008 – Best Lyricist Award - Amma Mazhakarinu – Madambi
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