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	'''Vinayak Sasikumar''' (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist who primarily works in [[Malayalam cinema]].		'''Vinayak Sasikumar''' (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist who primarily works in [[Malayalam cinema]].
			{{Infobox person
			\| name = Vinayak Sasikumar
			\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1994\|6\|13}}
			\| birth_place = Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
			\| occupation = Lyricist
			\| years_active = 2013–present
			\| education = Loyola College, Chennai<br>Madras School of Economics
			\| known_for = Malayalam film songs
			}}
	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
	Vinayak Sasikumar was born in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. He began writing poetry at the age of 12. He later moved to [[Chennai]], where he graduated in Economics from [[Loyola College, Chennai]]. He completed his postgraduate studies at the [[Madras School of Economics]]. After working as a data scientist at Ford Motors, he moved to Kochi to pursue a career as a full-time lyricist.		Vinayak Sasikumar was born in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. He began writing poetry at the age of 12. He later moved to [[Chennai]], where he graduated in Economics from [[Loyola College, Chennai]]. He completed his postgraduate studies at the [[Madras School of Economics]]. After working as a data scientist at Ford Motors, he moved to Kochi to pursue a career as a full-time lyricist.
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 In 2024, Sasikumar wrote eight tracks for [[Aavesham (2024 film)|Aavesham]], starring [[Fahadh Faasil]]. One of the songs, "Illuminati", became particularly popular. He also worked on films including Manjummel Boys, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil and Turbo.
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'''Vinayak Sasikumar''' (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist who primarily works in [[Malayalam cinema]].

== Early life and education ==
Vinayak Sasikumar was born in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. He began writing poetry at the age of 12. He later moved to [[Chennai]], where he graduated in Economics from [[Loyola College, Chennai]]. He completed his postgraduate studies at the [[Madras School of Economics]]. After working as a data scientist at Ford Motors, he moved to Kochi to pursue a career as a full-time lyricist.

== Career ==
Sasikumar made his debut as a lyricist with the film [[Kutteem Kolum]], directed by [[Guinness Pakru]]. In 2013, he wrote songs for [[Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi]], directed by [[Sameer Thahir]]. The film's music was composed by [[Rex Vijayan]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sam|first1=Serin|title=Vinayak on a high note|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130725/entertainment-mollywood/article/vinayak-high-note|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012014649/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130725/entertainment-mollywood/article/vinayak-high-note|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2016|access-date=22 September 2014|work=Deccan Chronicle|publisher=Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL)|date=25 Jul 2013}}</ref>

He subsequently worked on films including [[North 24 Kaatham]], [[7th Day (film)|7th Day]] and [[Sapthamashree Thaskaraha]]. In 2014, he wrote character themes for [[Iyobinte Pusthakam]], directed by [[Amal Neerad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/songs.php?lyricist=Vinayak%20Sasikumar&tag=Search&limit=13&cl=1&sortorder=1&sorttype=1|title=List of Malayalam Songs by Lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar, Cl 1|website=malayalasangeetham.info|access-date=2017-12-02}}</ref>

His work in [[Guppy (film)|Guppy]] and Karinkunnam 6's in 2016 received attention. His 2017 film credits included [[Ezra (2017 film)|Ezra]], [[Godha (film)|Godha]], [[The Great Father]], [[Parava (film)|Parava]], [[Pullikkaran Staraa]] and [[Mayaanadhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onlookersmedia.in/interviews/from-guinness-pakru-to-anwar-rasheed-interview-with-lyricist-vinayak-sasikumar/|title=From Guinness Pakru to Anwar Rasheed - Interview with lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar|website=onlookersmedia.in|date=19 September 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=NiKisCafe|title=Interview with Vinayak Sasikumar - Malayalam Lyricist|date=2017-06-24|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqwCBIfgD7k|access-date=2017-12-02}}</ref>

In 2019, he wrote songs for films including [[Ambili (film)|Ambili]], [[Athiran]] and June. Songs such as "Aaradhike", "Njan Jackson Allada", "Pavizha Mazha" and "Minni Minni" became popular. He also worked on films including [[Kumbalangi Nights]], Helen and Kettiyolaanu Ente Malagha.

In the same year, he wrote and directed the musical short film ''Hi Hello Kaadhal'', starring [[Sarjano Khalid]] and [[Gouri G. Kishan|Gouri Kishan]]. He also wrote the Tamil song "Vellai Poove" for the short film.<ref>{{Cite news|last=M|first=Athira|date=2019-07-25|title=Lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar turns scenarist and director|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lyricist-vinayak-sasikumar-scripts-and-directs-a-short-film/article28709068.ece|access-date=2023-05-07|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

During 2020 and 2021, he wrote songs for films including [[Trance (2020 film)|Trance]], Kappela, [[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]], Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam and Drishyam 2.

In 2022, he wrote songs for the film [[Bheeshma Parvam (soundtrack)|Bheeshma Parvam]], including "Parudeesa" and "Rathipushpam". He also wrote English lyrics for the film 12th Man, directed by Jeethu Joseph. Later that year, he worked on the Malayalam film [[Malayankunju]], starring [[Fahadh Faasil]] and featuring music by [[A. R. Rahman]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=A R Rahman back in Mollywood after 30 years|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2022/07/14/ar-rahman-back-mollywood-after-30-years.html|access-date=2023-05-07|website=OnManorama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2022-07-13|title=AR Rahman returns to Malayalam cinema after three decades; 'Cholappenne' from'Malayankunju' out!|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ar-rahman-returns-to-malayalam-cinema-after-three-decades-cholappenne-frommalayankunju-out/articleshow/92843778.cms|access-date=2023-05-07|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-07-21|title=Another Song Fahadh Faasil's Malayankunju Out And It Will Fill Your Heart|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/another-song-fahadh-faasils-malayankunju-out-and-it-will-fill-your-heart-5600059.html|access-date=2023-05-07|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>

His other releases included Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and Romancham. The songs "Santhe Soumye" and "Aadharanjali" gained popularity on social media.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|date=2022-10-21|title=Basil Joseph's 'shoulder shake' dance reel in 'Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey' is trending|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/basils-shoulder-shake-dance-reel-in-malayalam-film-jaya-jaya-jaya-jaya-hey-is-trending/article66034916.ece|access-date=2023-05-07|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-10-13|title=Romancham song Aadharanjali is Malayalam cinema's new viral hit|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/romancham-song-aadharanjali-is-malayalam-cinema-new-viral-hit-8207013/|access-date=2023-05-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, Sasikumar wrote eight tracks for [[Aavesham (2024 film)|Aavesham]], starring [[Fahadh Faasil]]. One of the songs, "Illuminati", became particularly popular. He also worked on films including Manjummel Boys, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil and Turbo.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}