Vivek (lyricist)

Vivek Velmurugan known by his stage name Vivek is an Indian lyricist working on Tamil language films. After making his debut in Enakkul Oruvan (2015), he received critical acclaim for his work in 36 Vayadhinile (2015), Jil Jung Juk (2016), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Petta (2018) and Bigil (2019).[1][2] His songs "Aalaporan Thamizhan", "Marana Mass" and Verithanam hits 100 million views on Youtube.

Not to be confused with Viveka (lyricist).
Vivek
Birth nameVivek Velmurugan
Born (1985-04-16) 16 April 1985
Chidambaram, India
Occupation(s)Lyricist, Writer
Years active2015 – present
LabelsSony Music Entertainment, Divo, Think Music India

Career

After studying Civil engineering and then practising law, Vivek began writing poems after being inspired by the works of Vairamuthu. Vivek made his debut as lyricist through Enakkul Oruvan (2015), where he wrote two songs for the film's album, under the instructions of composer Santhosh Narayanan.[3] The pair have subsequently collaborated in several projects including 36 Vayadhinile (2015), for which Vivek received a Best Lyricist nomination for at the 1st IIFA Utsavam, and in the sports drama film, Irudhi Suttru (2016). Vivek also garnered attention for his lyrics in "Shoot The Kuruvi", the promotional song from Siddharth's Jil Jung Juk (2016).

Filmography
YearFilmSongsComposer
2015Enakkul OruvanPoo Avizhum Pozhudhil, Yaar En ManamaSanthosh Narayanan
36 VayadhinileVaadi Raasathi, Pogiren, HappySanthosh Narayanan
Indru Netru NaalaiKadhale KadhaleHiphop Tamizha
Mathura NarangaKan Kangalil, Neer Alaigalil, Eee Kootil (Nee Vaanam)Sreejith Saachin
2016Irudhi SuttruHey Sandakaara, Vaangaji Warning, Usuru Narambula, Kaalathi Miratti, Poda Poda,Santhosh Narayanan
IraiviGhost Bottle, Kalavara Kangal, Manidhi, Kaatril, Thodaamal,Santhosh Narayanan
144Kenatha Kaanam, AagaaSean Roldan
Aranmanai 2Maya MayaHiphop Tamizha
Jil Jung JukShoot The Kuruvi, Cassenova, Domaru Lord, Milano KediVishal Chandrasekhar
Unakkul NaanAthiran NadaiyilTony Britto
Ka Ka Ka: Aabathin ArikuriSila Sil SilaAmrith
Oru Naal KoothuAdiye AzhaguJustin Prabhakaran
Maalai Nerathu MayakkamEnnodu IrupuramAmrit
ManithanAzhagazhaga, Poi Vazhva, KaaychalSanthosh Narayanan
Kabali ThottamTheeyavai Theeyida,UK Murali
Pokkiri RajaAthuvitta Athuvitta, Bubbly Bubbly, Rain Rain,Athuvitta RemixD. Imman
KabaliThalaivar Athiradi RapSanthosh Narayanan
Merku Thodarchi MalaiMerku MakIllayaraja
Kadhalum Kadandhu PogumParavai Paranduchu, Bongu KitchanSanthosh Narayanan
SeiMachaneyNithin Lopez
Dhuruvangal PathinaaruUthira KaayangalJakes Bejoy
MeowOru Cute Littile PonnuSreejith Edarana
UlkuthuPesayum EsayaJustin Prabhakaran
RemoMeesa BeautyAnirudh Ravichander
Aandavan KattalaiPolambing, Imsai Raani, Vaazhkai Oru OttagamK
KodiEi Suzhali, Sirukki Vaasam, Vettu Pottu, AriraroSanthosh Narayanan
RumPeiyophobilia, Kadavulae Vidai, Kadavulae Vidai (Reprise), Pori Pathi Vizhum, Alladhe SiragiyeAnirudh Ravichander
2017Ivan ThanthiranIvan Ivan thanthiran, Medhakavitta MedhakavittaS. Thaman
MersalAalaporaan Thamizhan, Neethanae, Mersal Arasan, Maacho, MaayonA. R. Rahman
VelaikkaranVaa VelikkaraAnirudh Ravichander
Meyaadha MaanThangachi Song, Address Song, Rathina Katti, Megamo AvalSanthosh Narayanan
2018SketchCheeni ChillaalleeS. Thaman
BhaagamathieMandhaaraS. Thaman
SarkarSimtaangaran,Oruviral Puratchi, OMG Ponnu, CEO In The House, TopTuckerA. R. Rahman
Irumbu Thirai Azhagae, Athiradi, Mudhal Mazhai Yuvan Shankar Raja
Pariyerum Perumal Karuppi, Potta Kaatil Poovasam, Vaa Rayil Vida Polaama Santhosh Narayanan
Kaali Arumbey Arumbey Vijay Antony
Vada Chennai Ennadi Maayavi Nee, Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye Santhosh Narayanan
2019PettaMarana Mass, Ullaallaa, Petta ParaakAnirudh Ravichander
DevDai Machan Dev
Ayogya Kanne Kanne Sam C.S.
Sindhubaadh Nenja Unakaga Yuvan Shankar Raja
Bigil Singappenney, Verithanam, Unakaga, Maathare, Kaalame, Idhurkuthaan A. R. Rahman
2020Darbar Chumma Kizhi,Tharam Maara Single, Dumm Dumm Anirudh Ravichander
Pattas Morattu Tamizhan,Jigidi Killadi Vivek-Mervin
Soorarai Pottru Veyyon Silli G. V. Prakash Kumar
Ponmagal Vandhal"Vaa Chellam", "Pookalin Porvai"Govind Vasantha
Penguin"Kolame","Omale" (Malayalam)Santhosh Narayanan
CobraThumbi ThullalA. R. Rahman
Jagame Thandhiram"Rakita Rakita Rakita" ,"Bujji"Santhosh Narayanan

References
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx1qjkNuo-4
  2. Kandavel, Sangeetha (11 May 2019). "Working with Vijay was a learning experience: lyricist Vivek". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  3. https://silverscreen.in/features/interview-vivek-the-lyricist-who-makes-flower-rains/
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