Vinayak Sasikumar (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema.
Vinayak Sasikumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1994-06-13) 13 June 1994 (age 28) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
He was born in Trivandrum, Kerala to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. At the age of 12, he started writing poetry. Later, he moved to Chennai and completed his graduation in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He completed his post-graduation from Madras School of Economics. After a span wherein he worked for Ford Motors as a data scientist, he moved to Kochi as a full-time lyricist.
He made his debut as a lyricist in the movie Kutteem Kolum directed by Guinness Pakru. Later in the year 2013, he wrote songs for the movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi[1] directed by Sameer Thahir. The songs composed by Rex Vijayan, went on to become top hits. In 2013, he worked for the movie North 24 Kaatham, directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. In 2014, he wrote songs for the movie 7th Day, directed by Syamdhar. His next movie was Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. Vinayak wrote the themes of central characters in the Amal Neerad film Iyobinte Pusthakam later in 2014.[2] However, his big break came in 2016 with the films Guppy and Karinkunnam 6's. The songs of Guppy were critically acclaimed and went on to become top hits. His major 2017 releases include Ezra(1 Song:irulu neelum), Godha, The Great Father, Parava, Pullikkaran Staraa and Mayaanadhi(2 Songs: Kaattil and Uyirin Nadiye).[3][4]
List of Songs[5]
| Year | Movie | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kutteem Kolum | 1 Song (Karalil Ozhukum) Debut Movie |
| Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | 3 Songs (Doore Doore, Thaazhvaram, Neerpalunkukal) | |
| North 24 Kaatham | 1 Song: Thaarangal Ee Yathrayil | |
| 2014 | 7th Day | 2 Songs (Oru Kadha, Ithu Jeevitham) |
| Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | 2 Songs: Kayyethum Doorathunde and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | |
| Iyobinte Pusthakam | Lyrics to Character Theme Music only | |
| 2015 | Haram | 2 Songs (Ningalkkee Lokam, Theeyaay) |
| Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi | 2 Songs (Aayiram Naalamay, Kanmunakalil) | |
| 2016 | Maalgudi Days | 1 Song |
| Aakashvani | 1 Song (Mayum Sandhye) | |
| Karinkunnam 6'S | All Songs | |
| Guppy | 4 Songs (Thaniye, Gabrielinte, Virinja Poonkurunne, Thira Thira) | |
| 2017 | Ezra | 1 Song: Irulu Neelum Raave |
| Godha | 1 Song: Oh Rabba | |
| The Great Father | 1 Song: Minnum Thaarangal | |
| Himalayathile Kashmalan | 1 Song: Akkidi | |
| E | All Songs | |
| Pullikkaran Staraa | 1 Song: Maathalathen | |
| Parava | All Songs | |
| Mayaanadhi | 2 Songs: Uyirin Nadhiye and Kaattil | |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | 1 Song: Muttappaattu |
| Hey Jude | 1 Song: Hey Don't Worry Jude | |
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | 3 Songs | |
| B Tech | 1 Song: Peda glass | |
| Orange Valley | 1 Song | |
| Maradona | 4 Songs (Nilapakshikal, Kathale, Varum Varum, Nilapakshikal Sad) | |
| Kidu | 1 Song (Imayil) | |
| Nonsense | 2 Songs (Pularnila, Chirakukal Njan Tharam) | |
| Jallianwala Bagh | 1 Song (Thaa naa naa) | |
| Varathan | All Songs | |
| Mandhaaram | 3 Songs (Kadalazham, Nooru Vattam, Pulari Mazhakal) | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights[6] | 1 Song: Ezhutha Katha |
| June[7] | 5 Songs: Minni Minni, Aadyam Thammil, Maane, Then Kiliye and Koodu Vittu | |
| Athiran[8] | 2 Songs: Pavizha Mazhaye and Aattuthottil | |
| Pathinettam Padi | 2 Songs: Beemapalli, Kattalakal | |
| The Gambler | All Songs | |
| Luca | 1 Song: Kaattum | |
| Saaho (Dubbed Film) | All Songs | |
| Ambili | All Songs | |
| Helen[9] | 2 Songs: Pon Thaarame and Kaanaatheeram | |
| Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | 1 Song: Pathivo Maarum | |
| Sullu | Song: Maariville | |
| Happy Sardar | 1 Song: Meri Mary Dilruba / Hey Hello | |
| Arike Vaa (Karikku) | ||
| 2020 | Gauthamante Radham | 4 Songs (Uyire Kavarum, Theerakadha, Bang Bang, Moham) |
| Trance[10] | All Songs | |
| Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi | Promo Song | |
| Kappela | 1 Song: Dooram Theerum Neram | |
| Kozhipporu | All Songs | |
| Kilometers and Kilometers | 3 Songs (Paarake, Thane Mounam, You and Me) | |
| 2021 | Saajan Bakery Since 1962[11] | 3 Songs (Once Upon a Time in Ranni, Eeran Kannil, Kaalamere) |
| Drishyam 2 | Song: Ore Pakal | |
| Nayattu | 1 Song: Marukara Thedum[12] | |
| Chiri | 2 Songs: Madhura Pathinezhukari, Naanam Thookum Pennu | |
| Kala | Title Song: Vanyam | |
| Thirike | 1 Song: Ormakkalame | |
| Kho-Kho | 5 Songs | |
| Kaanekkaane | Song: Palnilavin Poykayil | |
| Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam | 1 Song: Keda Naalame | |
| Sumesh and Ramesh | All Songs | |
| Djibouti | 4 Songs (Hey Vaaname, Ore Manam, Ellam Nerayo, Neeyo Njano) | |
| 2022 | Madhuram | All Songs |
| Meppadiyan | 1 Song: Ayyappa Song[13] | |
| Bro Daddy | 2 Songs: Kaana Kuyile and Theme of Bro Daddy | |
| Veyil | 2 Songs: The Hey Song, Maname | |
| Bheeshma Parvam | 2 Songs : Parudeesa, Rathipushpam | |
| 21 Grams | 1 Song: Vijanamaam Thazhvaram[14] | |
| John Luther | All Songs | |
| Patham Valavu | 1 Song: Elamalakadinullil | |
| 12th Man | 2 Songs: Find, Freebird | |
| Keedam | 2 Songs: Kattu Thee, Subah | |
| Vaashi | All Songs | |
| Priyan Ottathilanu | 1 Song: Neram Poi | |
| Pyali | 1 Song: Pyali | |
| Malayankunju | All Songs | |
| Solamante Theneechakal | 3 Songs: Aanandamo, Viral Thodathe, TBA | |
| Bermuda | 2 Songs: Chodyachinnam Pole, Nee Orindrajalame | |
| Peace | 1 Song | |
| Mike | 1 Song | |
| TBA | Ram[15] | |
| Simon Daniel | 1 Song: Ithale Ithale | |
| Roy | All Songs | |
| Thala | 2 Songs: Thala Pokki, Poonkodiye | |
| Ek Din |