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A. Maruthakasi (Ayyamperumal Maruthakasi Udayar) was born on 13 February, 1920 in Melakudikadu, Madras Presidency, British India, is an Indian poet. Discover A. Maruthakasi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Ayyamperumal Maruthakasi Udayar |
| Occupation |
Poet, lyricist |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
13 February, 1920 |
| Birthday |
13 February |
| Birthplace |
Melakudikadu, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Date of death |
29 November, 1989 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
India
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A. Maruthakasi Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is A. Maruthakasi's Wife?
His wife is Dhanakoti Ammal
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Dhanakoti Ammal |
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| Children |
9 |
A. Maruthakasi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is A. Maruthakasi worth at the age of 69 years old? A. Maruthakasi’s income source is mostly from being a successful poet. He is from India. We have estimated A. Maruthakasi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
poet |
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Timeline
A. Maruthakasi (13 February 1920 – 29 November 1989) was an Indian poet and film lyricist who wrote mainly in the Tamil language.
He penned more than 4000 lyrics in more than 250 Tamil films.
Born in Melakudikadu in Tiruchirappalli district on 13 February 1920 to parents Ayyamperumal Udayar and Milagayi Ammal, he had his primary education in the local village school.
He had his higher education at Government College, Kumbakonam.
After college, he wrote lyrics for the dramas staged by Devi Nadaga Sabha and to Mandirikumari a drama written by M. Karunanidhi.
He also wrote lyrics for the drama company owned by Ka. Mu. Sheriff.
Later, he joined as an assistant to Rajagopala Iyer, brother of Papanasam Sivan.
He married Dhanakodi Ammal in 1940.
The couple had 6 sons and 3 daughters.
He encouraged young persons who were looking for a career in Tamil films.
In 1949, Modern Theatres was producing a Tamil film.
G. Ramanathan was the composer.
Producer T. R. Sundaram appreciated the meaning of the lyrics and gave a chance to Maruthakasi in the film.
Pen Enum Maayap Peyaam... Poi Maadharai Yen Manam Naadumo is the first film lyric penned by Maruthakasi and the film Mayavathi released in 1949.
Since then he has written more than 4000 lyrics for more than 250 Tamil films.
He had the ability to write lyrics to an already set tune.
As such, he has penned lyrics for many films dubbed from other language films.
When Modern Theatres decided to produce Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum in 1956, T. R. Sundaram decided to use the same tunes set for the Hindi film of the same name.
Udumalai Narayana Kavi was called to write the lyrics.
But he declined saying that he will write lyrics for fresh tunes and recommended Maruthakasi.
Maruthakasi wrote 9 songs for the set tunes.
One of his greatest hits, Neelavanna Kanna Vaadaa from the film (Mangaiyar Thilakam was first assigned to Kannadasan. But film-maker L. V. Prasad was not impressed by that song. He asked Maruthakasi to write the song and it became a big hit.
During the earlier decades of Tamil films, songs were written as per old Tamil literature.
Maruthakasi is a foremost lyricist who started writing lyrics that could be understood by the common man.
Many of his lyrics have taken root in the hearts of audience.
are some of his songs that still remain evergreen among Tamil film music lovers.
After 1960s most of the producers sought Kannadasan as lyricist for their films.
Maruthakasi did not get much opportunities.
He tried to produce films but sustained losses so he returned to his village.
M. G. Ramachandran called him back to Chennai and made him to write lyrics for all films produced by Devar Films.
Maruthakasi wrote lyrics for films produced by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.
His works have been made public by the State government of Tamil Nadu.
The following list is incomplete.
He died on 29 November 1989.
