'''Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy''' (9 December 1919 – 2 August 2013) was a veteran [[carnatic music]]ian and composer and music director of [[Malayalam]], [[Tamil films|Tamil]] and [[Hindi]] films, predominantly in [[Malayalam film]]s. He has set scores for the songs in over 125 films. He composed as many as 1400 songs over a period of 63 years. Fondly known as Swami, he was instrumental in pioneering classical music-based film songs. Revered as one of the forefathers of the Malayalam music industry, he has mentored many of the renowned contemporary singers and composers.
{{Indian name|Dakshinamoorthy|Venkateswaran}}'''Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy''' (9 December 1919 – 2 August 2013) was a veteran [[carnatic music]]ian and composer and music director of [[Malayalam]], [[Tamil films|Tamil]] and [[Hindi]] films, predominantly in [[Malayalam film]]s. He has set scores for the songs in over 125 films. He composed as many as 1400 songs over a period of 63 years. Fondly known as Swami, he was instrumental in pioneering classical music-based film songs. Revered as one of the forefathers of the Malayalam music industry, he has mentored many of the renowned contemporary singers and composers including [[P. Leela|P Leela]] and [[K. J. Yesudas|K.J Yesudas]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dakshinamoorthy loved me like his son, says Yesudas; portrait unveiled at home|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/dakshinamoorthy-loved-me-like-his-son-says-yesudas-portrait-unveiled-at-home-music-movie-kerala-1.2456735|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> In 1998, he was honoured with the [[J. C. Daniel Award]], [[Government of Kerala|Kerala government]]'s highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.
==Biography==
==Biography==
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Dakshinamoorthy was born on 9 December 1919<ref name="mathrubhumi books">{{cite news |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/article/memories/2552/#storycontent |title='''സംഗീത രാജാങ്കണത്തില്''' (Samgeetha Raajaankanathil – autobiography by Dakshinamoorthy) |language=ml |work=Mathrubhumi Books |date=3 August 2013 |access-date=3 August 2013}}</ref> as Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy Iyer, to Parvathiammal and D. Venkateswara Iyer a Bank Officer, at [[Mullakkal]] in [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], [[Travancore]], [[British India]]. He was the eldest among the seven children of his parents, whom he funnily described as 'those like seven notes'. He had two brothers and four sisters. His interest in music was nurtured by his mother, who taught him ''[[keerthana]]s'' of ''[[Thyagaraja Swamikal]]'' when he was still a child. He had grasped at least 27 songs just by hearing them when they were being rendered by his mother and sister. When he was ten years old, Venkatachalam Potti in Trivandrum taught him Carnatic music and the tutelage continued for three years. His first public performance, when he was 13 years old, was at the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple. It was his habit to offer prayers to "Vaikkathappa Annadhaana Prabho" or [[Lord Shiva]] daily, in the morning and before going to bed. His primary schooling was in Sanaathana Dharma Vidyashaala, Allepey, till 5th standard. He continued in Kiliparam School. He completed his HSC at Shri Moola Vilasa High School, Trivandrum. Then he decided that music has to be his future. After finishing S.S.L.C., he learned [[carnatic music]] form Venkatachalam Potty in [[Trivandrum]]. Swami came to Vaikom at the age of 16, practiced and taught music. During that period.when he was 20-22, he received "The Nirmaalya Darshan" of Vaikathappan for three and a half years continuously. This feat played a big part in his route to greatness.
Dakshinamoorthy was born in a [[Tamil Brahmin]] family<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reminiscing a century-old musical voyage|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2013/jun/11/Reminiscing-a-century-old-musical-voyage-485662.html|access-date=2022-01-15|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> on 9 December 1919<ref name="mathrubhumi books">{{cite news |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/article/memories/2552/#storycontent |title='''സംഗീത രാജാങ്കണത്തില്''' (Samgeetha Raajaankanathil – autobiography by Dakshinamoorthy) |language=ml |work=Mathrubhumi Books |date=3 August 2013 |access-date=3 August 2013}}</ref> as Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy Iyer, to Parvathiammal and D. Venkateswara Iyer a Bank Officer, at [[Mullakkal]] in [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], [[Travancore]], [[British India]]. He was the eldest among the seven children of his parents, whom he funnily described as 'those like seven notes'. He had two brothers and four sisters. His interest in music was nurtured by his mother, who taught him ''[[keerthana]]s'' of ''[[Thyagaraja Swamikal]]'' when he was still a child. He had grasped at least 27 songs just by hearing them when they were being rendered by his mother and sister. When he was ten years old, Venkatachalam Potti in Trivandrum taught him Carnatic music and the tutelage continued for three years. His first public performance was when he was 13 years old, at the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple. It was his habit to offer prayers to "Vaikkathappa Annadhaana Prabho" or [[Lord Shiva]] daily, in the morning, and before going to bed. His primary schooling was in Sanaathana Dharma Vidyashaala, Allepey, till 5th standard. He continued in Kiliparam School. He completed his HSC at Shri Moola Vilasa High School, Trivandrum, then he decided that music has to be his future. After finishing S.S.L.C., he learned [[carnatic music]] from Venkatachalam Potty in [[Trivandrum]]. Swami came to Vaikom at the age of 16, practiced and taught music. During that period when he was 20-22, he received "The Nirmaalya Darshan" of Vaikathappan for three and a half years continuously. This feat played a big part in his route to greatness.
===The Marriage at Ambalapuzha===
===The Marriage at Vaikom===
There is an incident which happened in Ambalapuzha. One midnight as Ambalapuzha was lashed by torrential rain, ganjira vidwan Kaduva Krishnan knocked at the doors of Dakshinamoorthy's house, inviting him to perform at a marriage kutcheri at Vaikkom the next day. His mother permitted him to do so and the two walked up to the Karumaadi boat jetty at Ambalapuzha and reached Vaikkom the next morning, 8 a.m. After having a bath and a good darshan of Vaikkathappa's, they reached Kaidarathu Madam for the concert. On the request of Kochi-based Konkini Tavil Vidwan to teach music to his relatives, Dakshinamoorthy remained at Vaikkom. He stayed there for 42 months and during this stay, he would sing daily at the temple, attend Nirmalya Darsanam and sang on all Ashtamis at the temple.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/musical-colossus/article4977494.ece|title=Musical Colossus|first=S.|last=Shivpprasadh|date=1 August 2013|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
There is an incident which happened in Ambalapuzha. One midnight as Ambalapuzha was lashed by torrential rain, ganjira vidwan Kaduva Krishnan knocked at the doors of Dakshinamoorthy's house, inviting him to perform at a marriage kutcheri at Vaikkom the next day. His mother permitted him to do so and the two walked up to the Karumaadi boat jetty at Ambalapuzha and reached Vaikkom the next morning, 8 a.m. After having a bath and a good darshan of Vaikkathappa's, they reached Kaidarathu Madam for the concert. On the request of Kochi-based Konkini Tavil Vidwan to teach music to his relatives, Dakshinamoorthy remained at Vaikkom. He stayed there for 42 months and during this stay, he would sing daily at the temple, attend Nirmalya Darsanam and sang on all Ashtamis at the temple.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/musical-colossus/article4977494.ece|title=Musical Colossus|first=S.|last=Shivpprasadh|newspaper=The Hindu |date=1 August 2013|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
===Music career===
===Music career===
====Entry into film industry====
====Entry into film industry====
In 1948, he came to Chennai with his parents. He married Shrimathi Kalyani on 28 January 1948. He entered the film world also in 1948. He debuted in the film industry in 1950 with ''[[Nalla Thanka]]'', produced by [[Kunchacko]] and K. V. Koshy under the banner of ''K & K Productions''. The hero of the film was Augustin Joseph, a well-known stage actor and singer, who was also the father of renowned singer [[K. J. Yesudas]]. The film also had songs sung by Augustin Joseph.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/08/30/stories/2010083050520400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100905072459/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/08/30/stories/2010083050520400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 September 2010 |title=Nalla Thanka 1950 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=30 August 2010 |access-date=7 March 2011 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The producers wanted Dakshinamoorthy to compose a song on Lord Vinayaka and that was the first song he began his film industry career with. He also composed music for "The Opera" at Kalamandalam during the same period, where he graced through 8 Operas and 30 dance dramas
In 1948, he came to Chennai with his parents. He married Shrimathi Kalyani on 28 January 1948. He entered the film world in 1948. He debuted in the film industry in 1950 with ''[[Nalla Thanka]]'', produced by [[Kunchacko]] and K. V. Koshy under the banner of ''K & K Productions''. The hero of the film was Augustin Joseph, a well-known stage actor and singer, who was also the father of renowned singer [[K. J. Yesudas]]. The film also had songs sung by Augustin Joseph.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/08/30/stories/2010083050520400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100905072459/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/08/30/stories/2010083050520400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 September 2010 |title=Nalla Thanka 1950 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=30 August 2010 |access-date=7 March 2011 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The producers wanted Dakshinamoorthy to compose a song on Lord Vinayaka and that was the first song he began his film industry career with. He also composed music for "The Opera" at Kalamandalam during the same period, where he graced through 8 Operas and 30 dance dramas
====Film career====
====Film career====
Dakshinamoorthy went on to set scores for [[K. J. Yesudas]] his son [[Vijay Yesudas]] (for the film ''Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha'', directed by Bhadran) and his granddaughter Ameya (for the film ''Shyama Raagam'', awaiting release) as well, thus achieving a rare treat.<ref name="mathrubhumi" />
Dakshinamoorthy went on to set scores for [[K. J. Yesudas]], his son [[Vijay Yesudas]] (for the film ''Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha'', directed by Bhadran) and his granddaughter Ameya (for the film ''Shyama Raagam'', awaiting release) as well, thus achieving a rare treat.<ref name="mathrubhumi" />
He set the scores for many songs written by [[Sreekumaran Thampi]], forming a famous musician-songwriter duo like the [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] – [[G. Devarajan]] and [[P. Bhaskaran]] – [[Baburaj]] duos. He had R. K. Shekhar, father of the music director [[A. R. Rahman]] as his assistant for a few films, who later became a musician in his own right. He went on to direct music for over 125 films including ''Navalokam, Seetha, Viyarppinte Vila, Sri Guruvayoorappan, Kadamattathachan'' and ''Indulekha''.
He set the scores for many songs written by [[Sreekumaran Thampi]] and [[Abhayadev]], forming a famous musician-songwriter duo like the [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] – [[G. Devarajan]] and [[P. Bhaskaran]] – [[Baburaj]] duos. He had [[R. K. Shekhar]], father of the music director [[A. R. Rahman]] as his assistant for a few films, who later became a musician in his own right. He went on to direct music for over 125 films including ''Navalokam, Seetha, Viyarppinte Vila, Sri Guruvayoorappan, Kadamattathachan'' and ''Indulekha''.
His evergreen compositions include ''Swapnangal... Swapnangale ningal...''(''Kavyamela''), ''Pattu padiyurakkan njan...''(''Seetha''), ''Uthara swayamvaram...''(Danger Biscuit), ''Kattile pazhmulam...''(''Vilaykku Vangiya Veena''), Hrudaya Saralie, Chandrikayil, Kaatile Paalmulam, Manohari Nin, Sowgandhigangale, Aakashamand ''Vathil pazhuthilooden...''(''Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha'').
His evergreen compositions include ''Swapnangal... Swapnangale ningal...''(''Kavyamela''), ''Pattu padiyurakkan njan...''(''Seetha''), ''Uthara swayamvaram...''(Danger Biscuit), ''Kattile pazhmulam...''(''Vilaykku Vangiya Veena''), Hrudaya Saralie, Chandrikayil, Kaatile Paalmulam, Manohari Nin, Sowgandhigangale, Aakashamand ''Vathil pazhuthilooden...''(''Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha'').
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He was [[guru]] of many singers and Music Directors including [[P. Leela]], [[P. Susheela]], Kalyani Menon and [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/10/26/stories/2007102650320300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029040626/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/10/26/stories/2007102650320300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Down music lane |date=26 October 2007}}</ref> In 1971 he won the [[Kerala State Film Award]] for Best Music Director.
He was [[guru]] of many singers and Music Directors including [[P. Leela]], [[P. Susheela]], Kalyani Menon and [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/10/26/stories/2007102650320300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029040626/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/10/26/stories/2007102650320300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Down music lane |date=26 October 2007}}</ref> In 1971 he won the [[Kerala State Film Award]] for Best Music Director.
The duo of Swami and Srikumaran Thambi contributed countless chart toppers to Malayalam Film Industry. In 2003, he received the coveted 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' Award from the hands of revered Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra, Bangalore. In the year 2008, he composed four songs for the Malayalam movie ''[[Mizhikal Sakshi]]''.
The duo of Swami and Srikumaran Thambi contributed countless chart toppers to the Malayalam Film Industry. In 2003, he received the coveted 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' Award from the hands of revered Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra, Bangalore. In the year 2008, he composed four songs for the Malayalam movie ''[[Mizhikal Sakshi]]''.
Even at the age of 93, his endeavours towards music had not slowed down. He was working on a movie project, "Shyama Raagam", rendering music for the same.
Even at the age of 93, his endeavours towards music had not slowed down. He was working on a movie project, "Shyama Raagam", rendering music for the same.
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=== Singers/Composers ===
=== Singers/Composers ===
Generations of singers have sung under the Bheeshmacharya of Indian Music including Kamukara Purushothaman, Balamurali Krishna, K.J.Yesudas, P.B.Srinivas, Ghantashaala, T.M.S, S.P.B, Augustin Joseph, Jeyachandran, A.M.Raja, Vijay Yesudas and his daughter, P.Leela, M.L.V, P.Susheela, [[S. Janaki]], L.R.Eashwari, Madhuri, Ambili, Kalyani Menon, K.S.Chitra, Vaani Jeyaram, Sujatha, Madhubala Krishnan, [[Unni Krishnan]], Krishnaraj, Minmini, Swetha, [[Unni Menon]], [[M.G.Sreekumar]], [[Jolly Abraham]], [[Biju Narayanan]], and [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]].
Generations of singers have sung under the Bheeshmacharya of Indian Music including, P. Leela, Kamukara Purushothaman, Balamurali Krishna, K.J.Yesudas, P.B. Srinivas, Ghantashaala, T.M.S., S.P.B., Augustin Joseph, Jeyachandran, A.M. Raja, Vijay Yesudas and his daughters, M.L.V, P. Susheela, [[S. Janaki]], L.R. Eashwari, Madhuri, Ambili, Kalyani Menon, K.S. Chitra, Vaani Jeyaram, Sujatha, Madhubala Krishnan, [[Unni Krishnan]], Krishnaraj, Minmini, Swetha, [[Unni Menon]], [[M.G. Sreekumar]], [[Jolly Abraham]], [[Biju Narayanan]], and [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]].
[[Ilaiyaraaja]], R. K. Shekhar (father of A.R. Rahman) and many more composers have been assistants in Swami's music recording sessions.
[[Ilaiyaraaja]], R. K. Shekhar (father of A.R. Rahman) and many more composers have been assistants in Swami's music recording sessions.
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He has written three books namely Thiagabrahmam (Tamil – 1965), Aathma Dheepam (Tamil – 1989) and Sathya Mithram (Malayalam – 1992).
He has written three books namely Thiagabrahmam (Tamil – 1965), Aathma Dheepam (Tamil – 1989) and Sathya Mithram (Malayalam – 1992).
His private masterpieces bearing 108 of his own compositions (Keerthanas) was released as book during his first death anniversary at Makreri Temple, Kerala with the name "Raagaabharanam" honouring his priceless contribution to the field of music
His private masterpieces bearing 108 of his own compositions (Keerthanas) was released as book during his first death anniversary at Makreri Temple, Kerala with the name "Raagaabharanam" honouring his priceless contribution to the field of music.
=== Pious nature ===
=== Pious nature ===
A devout [[Hindu]] throughout his life, Dakshinamoorthy started his speeches telling ''Sarvacharacharangalkkum Namaskaram, Charachara Guruvinum Namaskaram'' (Welcome to all the living and non-living creatures in the world, and also to their teacher). He was a devotee of Lord [[Shiva]] of [[Vaikom Temple]] in [[Kottayam district]], after whom he was named,{{efn|[[Dakshinamurthy]] is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a teacher.}} and he celebrated his 60th, 70th, 80th and 90th birthdays by offering ''Sahasrakalasham'' at Vaikom Temple. He was also a devotee of Lord [[Guruvayurappan]], and used to visit [[Guruvayur temple]] too. Being a [[Brahmin]], he was a [[vegetarian]] as he adhered to the traditional diet. He offered his wooden model of the [[Sabarimala Temple]] inside which he worshipped his revered idols to the [[Subrahmanya]]-[[Hanuman]] temple at Makreri in [[Kannur district]]. The Saraswathi Mandapam is now a home ground bearing all the crowning jewels of his lifetime achievement in the form of Awards and Trophies. The Thiagaraaja Akandam started at Makreri Ambalam has been taking place for more than 12 years.
A devout [[Hindu]] throughout his life, Dakshinamoorthy started his speeches telling ''Sarvacharacharangalkkum Namaskaram, Charachara Guruvinum Namaskaram'' (Welcome to all the living and non-living creatures in the world, and also to their teacher). He was a devotee of Lord [[Shiva]] of [[Vaikom Temple]] in [[Kottayam district]], after whom he was named,{{efn|[[Dakshinamurthy]] is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a teacher.}} and he celebrated his 60th, 70th, 80th and 90th birthdays by offering ''Sahasrakalasham'' at Vaikom Temple. He was also a devotee of Lord [[Guruvayurappan]], and used to visit [[Guruvayur temple]] too. Being a [[Brahmin]], he was a [[vegetarian]] as he adhered to the traditional diet. He offered his wooden model of the [[Sabarimala Temple]] inside which he worshipped his revered idols to the [[Subrahmanya]]-[[Hanuman]] temple at Makreri in [[Kannur district]]. The Saraswathi Mandapam is now a home ground bearing all the crowning jewels of his lifetime achievement in the form of Awards and Trophies. The Thiagaraaja Akandam started at Makreri Ambalam and has been taking place for more than 12 years.
==Awards==
==Awards==
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* 1990 - The Prestigious Cinema Technicians Association of South India, Ramnath Award
* 1990 - The Prestigious Cinema Technicians Association of South India, Ramnath Award
* 1990 - Madras Kerala Samajam Award
* 1990 - Madras Kerala Samajam Award
* 1982 - Fellowship from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
* 1982 - [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/classical-music/456|title=Classical Music|publisher=Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala|access-date=24 February 2023}}</ref>
* 1981 - Indian Talkies Golden Jubilee Award & Gold Medal" for ''50 Years of dedicated service in Indian Cinema'', from the President of India, Shri. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddi
* 1981 - Indian Talkies Golden Jubilee Award & Gold Medal" for ''50 Years of dedicated service in Indian Cinema'', from the President of India, Shri. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddi
* 1971 – [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director]] for ''[[Vilakku Vangiya Veena]]'', ''[[Marunnattil Oru Malayali]]'' and ''[[Muthassi (film)|Muthassi]]''
* 1971 – [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director]] for ''[[Vilakku Vangiya Veena]]'', ''[[Marunnattil Oru Malayali]]'' and ''[[Muthassi (film)|Muthassi]]''
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== Song List ==
== Discography ==
{{See|V. Dakshinamoorthy discography}}
=== Prominent Tamil songs ===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Song'''
!'''Movie'''
!'''Year'''
!'''Singer'''
!'''Lyrics'''
!'''Musician'''
|-
|Aandavan Illa Ulagamithu
|[[Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu]]
|1976
|Vani Jayaram
|Kannadasan
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Nalla Manam Vaazhga
|[[Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu]]
|1976
|Yesudas
|Kumaradevan
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Murukko Kai murukku
|[[Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu]]
|1976
|T. K. Kala
|Kannadasan
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Nandha En Nila
|Nandha En Nila
|1977
|S. P. Balasubramaniam
|
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Muthu Muthu Punnagaiye
|Oru Kovil Iru Deepangal
|1979
|S.P. Balasubramaniam and P. Susheela
|
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|}
=== Malayalam songs ===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Song'''
!'''Movie'''
!'''Year'''
!'''Singer'''
!'''Lyrics'''
!'''Musician'''
|-
|Imbamerum Ithalaakum
|Nallathanka
|1950
|P Leela, Vaikkam Mani
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Shambho Shambho Shivane
|Nallathanka
|1950
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ammathan Prema Soubhaagya
|Nallathanka
|1950
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Shambho Njan
|Nallathanka
|1950
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Choriyuka Madhumaari Nilaave
|Chandrika
|1950
|Ganabhooshanam N Lalitha
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kezhuka Aathmasakhi
|Chandrika
|1950
|
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Anpezhum Priya Thozhikale
|Chandrika
|1950
|Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|Thumbaman Padmanabhan Kutty
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Hello My Dear Ting Ting
|Chandrika
|1950
|VN Sundaram
|Thumbaman Padmanabhan Kutty
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vana Gaayike Vanil Varoo Naayike
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|P Leela, Mehboob
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paahi Thaaye
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma, Mehboob
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Akaale Aarum Kaividam
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Mehboob
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aanathalayolam Venna
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Alappuzha Pushpam, Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aanandamiyalum Baale
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Gathiyethumilla
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Thornidumo Kanneer
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma, Mehboob
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Thoraathasrudhaara
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paapamaanithu Baale
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Ghantasala
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paathakalil Vaaneedumee
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ghoraandhakaaramaaya
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|P Leela, T Lokanathan
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Premarajyamarnu
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Pasiyaaluyirvaadi
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vaarthinkal Thaalameduthavar [Magdalana Mariyam]
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, Kaviyoor CK Revamma, Mehboob
|Vallathol
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Karuthidaathey
|Jeevithanouka
|1951
|Alappuzha Pushpam
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Gaayaka Gaayaka
|Navalokam
|1951
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Malayala Malarvaadiye
|Navalokam
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Thankakkinaakkal
|Navalokam
|1951
|Kozhikode Abdul Khader
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ha Pon Pularkaalam
|Navalokam
|1951
|
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Bhoovil Bhaashpadhaara
|Navalokam
|1951
|Kozhikode Abdul Khader
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maanjidaathe Madhura
|Navalokam
|1951
|P Leela, Kozhikode Abdul Khader
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Puthusoorya Shobhayil
|Navalokam
|1951
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Sahajare Sahajare
|Navalokam
|1951
|Kozhikode Abdul Khader
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Sundara Jeevitha
|Navalokam
|1951
|
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Parithaapamithe Ha Jeevithame
|Navalokam
|1951
|Kozhikode Abdul Khader
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maayunnu Vanasooname
|Navalokam
|1951
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Karutha Penne
|Navalokam
|1951
|Alappuzha Pushpam
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aananda Gaanam Paadi
|Navalokam
|1951
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kezhuka Thaaye
|Amma
|1952
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aananda Sudinam
|Amma
|1952
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, P Leela, Chorus
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vanamaali Varavaayi Sakhiye
|Amma
|1952
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aruthe Painkiliye
|Amma
|1952
|Janamma David
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Pon thiruvonam
|Amma
|1952
|P Leela, Chorus
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Udamayum Elimayum
|Amma
|1952
|Ghantasala
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Churukkathil Randu Dinam
|Amma
|1952
|Balakrishna Menon
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paavanam Paavanam
|Amma
|1952
|
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Neenaal
|Amma
|1952
|Ghantasala
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ammathaan Paarilaalambame
|Amma
|1952
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Varunee Premaramani
|Amma
|1952
|Gokulapalan, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aruma Sodara
|Amma
|1952
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, P Leela, Chorus
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aniyaay Puzhayil
|Amma
|1952
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kaniviyennoren
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Pranayada Maanasa
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Pichakappoo Choodum
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vidooramee
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Thirunayinaarkurichi Madhavan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aathirathannaananda Kaalamaay
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|Chorus, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paahimaam Jagadeeshwara
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|Augustine Joseph
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Alayukayaam
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|P Leela, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aanandamennum
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|P Leela, Augustine Joseph
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Azhakin Ponnodavumaay
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vanikayilingane
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Mangalacharithe
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maaye Mahaa Maaye
|Velakkaaran
|1953
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paadupettu Paadangalil
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Jose Prakash
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kannuneer Nee Choriyaathe
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Jose Prakash
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vaarmazhaville Va
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|P Leela, Jose Prakash
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Thaarame Thaanuvaru
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Jose Prakash
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kamala Lochana Kanna
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Meena Sulochana
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Pokaam Pokaam
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Jose Prakash
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Anuraagamohanam
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Meena Sulochana
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vrindaavana Rani
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Thoomulla Chendupole
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Premathin Muraliyoothi
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Balanaam Prahlaadaneppole
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Kuttappan Bhagavathar, Vijayalakshmi
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Sreeraama Seethaye
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kadha Jeevithagathithan
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Tharumo
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Prathikaara Chintha
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Jayamangala
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, P Leela
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Praanasakhi
|Shariyo Thetto
|1953
|Jose Prakash
|Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kanna Neeyurangu
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|AM Raja, P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ariyaathe Kinaakkalil
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|AM Raja, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Snehame Lokam
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|Ghantasala
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Anuraagaamritham
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|P Leela, Gokulapalan
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Oru Navayugame
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|P Leela, AM Raja, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Komala Mridu
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|P Leela, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Poovaadiyaake
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Shokam Enthinaay
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paavangalil Alivulla
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|AM Raja, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paadunna Paadunna
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aadi Aadi Pokum
|Lokaneethi
|1953
|
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Jagadanandhakaraka
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|P Leela, ML Vasanthakumari
|Thyagaraja
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Janani Jayikka Neenal
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|P Leela, ML Vasanthakumari
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Graamathin Hridayame
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maarivilloli
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Sharanam Mayilvaahanaa
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|ML Vasanthakumari
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Panthalittu
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|P Leela, AM Raja
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Karmabhalame
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|Ghantasala
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Veeshi Pon vala
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Premamennaal Pulivaal
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Poo Veno
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Jeevithameevidhame
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|P Leela, Nagaiyyah
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kanmani Vava
|Aashadeepam
|1953
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kanivolum Kamaneeyahridayam
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Poyvaroo Nee Poyvaroo
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Innu Varum En Naayakan
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kochilam Kaattathu
|Snehaseema
|1954
|Saroja, Baby Lalitha
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Mazhayellaam Poyallo
|Snehaseema
|1954
|Saroja, Baby Lalitha
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kannum Poottiyuranguka
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela, AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vannu Vannu Christmas
|Snehaseema
|1954
|AM Raja, Chorus, M Sathyam
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maanam Thelinju Mazhakkaru Maanju
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Anayaathe Nilppu
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Jagadeeshwara Leelakal
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela, AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Mahalthyaagame
|Snehaseema
|1954
|M Sathyam
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Adhwaanikkunnavarkkum
|Snehaseema
|1954
|P Leela, Amrutheswari
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Koottukaar Ninne Vilippathenthe
|Snehaseema
|1954
|Saroja, Baby Lalitha
|V Anandakkuttan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Varunnu Njan
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|P Leela, AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Avan Varunnoo
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|AM Raja, LPR Varma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Adithozhunnen
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Jeevitham Nukarnnu
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, Stella Varghese
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ororo Chenchorathan
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|P Leela, Jose Prakash
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maanasa Mohane
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Anputhan Ponnambalathil
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|AM Raja, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Pinnilaakki Jeevithathil
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aasha Kaivediyaathe
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vinnin Nilaave
|Avan Varunnu
|1954
|Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kunkumachaarumaninju
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paavanamaamidamaanee
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Panathinte Neethiyil
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ennini Njan Nedum
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|AM Raja, Kaviyoor CK Revamma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Abhimaanam Vediyaathe
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|AM Raja, LPR Varma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Naalathe Lokathil
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|LPR Varma, Stella Varghese
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Chorayillallo Kannil
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Palanaalil
|Kidappaadam
|1955
|LPR Varma
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Puthuvarsham
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|P Leela, AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maariville
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Hare Muraare
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|AM Raja, Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Vaadathe Nilkkane
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aanandavalli
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|P Leela, AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ullathu Chollu Penne
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, TS Kumaresh
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Mazhamukile Neeridumee
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maanju Povaan
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maniyarayellaam
|Aathmaarpanam
|1956
|P Leela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Oru Kaattum Kaattalla
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|AM Raja, Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|Vayalar
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kizhakku Ninnoru Pennuvannu
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Chorus, Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|Vayalar
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Ariyaamo Choraanu
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Kamukara
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Puthujeevitham Thaan Kaamitham
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Kamukara, Lalitha Thampi (R Lalitha)
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maveli Naattile
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|LPR Varma
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|En Maanasame
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Kamukara, Shyamala
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paaloli Poonilaa
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Lalitha Thampi (R Lalitha), LPR Varma
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aaromal Kunje
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Sarada
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Oru Mullappanthalil
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|TV Rathnam
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Aalolathirayaadi
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Chorus
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Maninellin Kathiraadi
|Avar Unarunnoo
|1956
|Chorus
|Pala Narayanan Nair
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Innum Kaanum
|Naadodikal
|1959
|P Leela, PB Sreenivas
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Inakkuruvi
|Naadodikal
|1959
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kaarani raavilen
|Naadodikal
|1959
|Chorus, Punitha, Kamala
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kannaadiyaattil
|Naadodikal
|1959
|P Leela, Chorus
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Varoo Varoo Munnil
|Naadodikal
|1959
|AP Komala
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kunkumathin Pottukuthi
|Naadodikal
|1959
|Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Moovandan Maavile
|Naadodikal
|1959
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Onnaanaam Kunnil
|Naadodikal
|1959
|P Leela
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Thekkuthekku Chennoru
|Naadodikal
|1959
|Mehboob
|P Bhaskaran
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Lankayil Vaana
|Seetha
|1960
|PB Sreenivas
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paattupaadiyurakkaam
|Seetha
|1960
|P Susheela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Unni Pirannu
|Seetha
|1960
|AM Raja, Chorus
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kaanmu Njan
|Seetha
|1960
|PB Sreenivas
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Paavana Bharatha
|Seetha
|1960
|PB Sreenivas, AM Raja
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Raamaraajyathinte
|Seetha
|1960
|AM Raja, Chorus
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Kanne Nukaru Swargasukham
|Seetha
|1960
|ML Vasanthakumari
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Veene Paaduka
|Seetha
|1960
|P Susheela
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Rama Rama
|Seetha
|1960
|AM Raja, Chorus
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Seethe Lokamaathe
|Seetha
|1960
|PB Sreenivas
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Nerampoyi Nadanada
|Seetha
|1960
|V.Dakshinamoorthy, Jikki (PG Krishnaveni)
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Mangalam Neruka
|Seetha
|1960
|S Janaki, Chorus
|Abhayadev
|V.Dakshinamoorthy
|-
|Prajakalundo Prajakalundo
|Seetha
|1960
|PB Sreenivas, AM Raja, Jikki (PG Krishnaveni), Punitha
Dakshinamoorthy died at his home in [[Chennai]] at 6:30 PM on 2 August 2013, at the age of 93. He died peacefully in his sleep, which is considered auspicious for Hindus. His death was also on an [[Ekadashi]] day, which is also considered auspicious. He had plans to visit his daughter's home nearby along with his wife, and when he heard that the driver of the taxi in which he was to go would be late, he went to sleep. When the car arrived, his wife wondered why her husband was not ready. Then she went to call her husband, who did not respond. Death was confirmed soon, citing a [[cardiac arrest]] as the possible cause of death.
Dakshinamoorthy died at his home in [[Chennai]] at 6:30 PM on 2 August 2013, at the age of 93. He died peacefully in his sleep, which is considered auspicious for Hindus. His death was also on an [[Ekadashi]] day, which is also considered auspicious. He had plans to visit his daughter's home nearby along with his wife, and when he heard that the driver of the taxi in which he was to go would be late, he went to sleep. When the car arrived, his wife wondered why her husband was not ready. Then she went to call her husband, who did not respond. Death was confirmed soon, citing a [[cardiac arrest]] as the possible cause of death.
Dakshinamoorthy was cremated with full state honours at Besant Nagar electric crematorium. Thousands of famous people attended his funeral. The then Kerala State Cultural Minister [[K. C. Joseph (Irikkur politician)|K. C. Joseph]] represented the Kerala state.
Dakshinamoorthy was cremated with full state honours at Besant Nagar electric crematorium. Thousands of famous people attended his funeral. The then Kerala State Cultural Minister [[K. C. Joseph (Irikkur politician)|K. C. Joseph]] represented the Kerala state. He is survived by his three children - two daughters and a son. Kalyani Ammal, his wife of 65 years, died on 22 October 2021, aged 91.
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* [http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/musical-colossus/article4977494.ece Musical Colossus, The Hindu]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/musical-colossus/article4977494.ece Musical Colossus, The Hindu]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hppMUi3qOi4 V Dakshinamoorthy- A biography by Dakshin]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tFM3tp8grk V Dakshinamoorthy composing at the age of 93]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4sDd-ey7C4 Music composer V Dakshinamoorthy's divine musical journey]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hppMUi3qOi4&list=PLlDj8GKh-5arhubWEDHulA1kG6AjSWS25 Playlist of Swami's keerthanas]
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In this Indian name, the name Venkateswaran is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Dakshinamoorthy.
Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy (9 December 1919 – 2 August 2013) was a veteran carnatic musician and composer and music director of Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films, predominantly in Malayalam films. He has set scores for the songs in over 125 films. He composed as many as 1400 songs over a period of 63 years. Fondly known as Swami, he was instrumental in pioneering classical music-based film songs. Revered as one of the forefathers of the Malayalam music industry, he has mentored many of the renowned contemporary singers and composers including P Leela and K.J Yesudas.[2] In 1998, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.
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Dakshinamoorthy was born in a Tamil Brahmin family[3] on 9 December 1919[4] as Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy Iyer, to Parvathiammal and D. Venkateswara Iyer a Bank Officer, at Mullakkal in Alappuzha, Travancore, British India. He was the eldest among the seven children of his parents, whom he funnily described as 'those like seven notes'. He had two brothers and four sisters. His interest in music was nurtured by his mother, who taught him keerthanas of Thyagaraja Swamikal when he was still a child. He had grasped at least 27 songs just by hearing them when they were being rendered by his mother and sister. When he was ten years old, Venkatachalam Potti in Trivandrum taught him Carnatic music and the tutelage continued for three years. His first public performance was when he was 13 years old, at the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple. It was his habit to offer prayers to "Vaikkathappa Annadhaana Prabho" or Lord Shiva daily, in the morning, and before going to bed. His primary schooling was in Sanaathana Dharma Vidyashaala, Allepey, till 5th standard. He continued in Kiliparam School. He completed his HSC at Shri Moola Vilasa High School, Trivandrum, then he decided that music has to be his future. After finishing S.S.L.C., he learned carnatic music from Venkatachalam Potty in Trivandrum. Swami came to Vaikom at the age of 16, practiced and taught music. During that period when he was 20-22, he received "The Nirmaalya Darshan" of Vaikathappan for three and a half years continuously. This feat played a big part in his route to greatness.
There is an incident which happened in Ambalapuzha. One midnight as Ambalapuzha was lashed by torrential rain, ganjira vidwan Kaduva Krishnan knocked at the doors of Dakshinamoorthy's house, inviting him to perform at a marriage kutcheri at Vaikkom the next day. His mother permitted him to do so and the two walked up to the Karumaadi boat jetty at Ambalapuzha and reached Vaikkom the next morning, 8 a.m. After having a bath and a good darshan of Vaikkathappa's, they reached Kaidarathu Madam for the concert. On the request of Kochi-based Konkini Tavil Vidwan to teach music to his relatives, Dakshinamoorthy remained at Vaikkom. He stayed there for 42 months and during this stay, he would sing daily at the temple, attend Nirmalya Darsanam and sang on all Ashtamis at the temple.[5]
In 1948, he came to Chennai with his parents. He married Shrimathi Kalyani on 28 January 1948. He entered the film world in 1948. He debuted in the film industry in 1950 with Nalla Thanka, produced by Kunchacko and K. V. Koshy under the banner of K & K Productions. The hero of the film was Augustin Joseph, a well-known stage actor and singer, who was also the father of renowned singer K. J. Yesudas. The film also had songs sung by Augustin Joseph.[6] The producers wanted Dakshinamoorthy to compose a song on Lord Vinayaka and that was the first song he began his film industry career with. He also composed music for "The Opera" at Kalamandalam during the same period, where he graced through 8 Operas and 30 dance dramas
Dakshinamoorthy went on to set scores for K. J. Yesudas, his son Vijay Yesudas (for the film Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha, directed by Bhadran) and his granddaughter Ameya (for the film Shyama Raagam, awaiting release) as well, thus achieving a rare treat.[1]
He set the scores for many songs written by Sreekumaran Thampi and Abhayadev, forming a famous musician-songwriter duo like the Vayalar Ramavarma – G. Devarajan and P. Bhaskaran – Baburaj duos. He had R. K. Shekhar, father of the music director A. R. Rahman as his assistant for a few films, who later became a musician in his own right. He went on to direct music for over 125 films including Navalokam, Seetha, Viyarppinte Vila, Sri Guruvayoorappan, Kadamattathachan and Indulekha.
His evergreen compositions include Swapnangal... Swapnangale ningal...(Kavyamela), Pattu padiyurakkan njan...(Seetha), Uthara swayamvaram...(Danger Biscuit), Kattile pazhmulam...(Vilaykku Vangiya Veena), Hrudaya Saralie, Chandrikayil, Kaatile Paalmulam, Manohari Nin, Sowgandhigangale, Aakashamand Vathil pazhuthilooden...(Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha).
The duo of Swami and Srikumaran Thambi contributed countless chart toppers to the Malayalam Film Industry. In 2003, he received the coveted 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' Award from the hands of revered Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra, Bangalore. In the year 2008, he composed four songs for the Malayalam movie Mizhikal Sakshi.
Even at the age of 93, his endeavours towards music had not slowed down. He was working on a movie project, "Shyama Raagam", rendering music for the same.
His first trip to Madras was in 1942, when he was to sing in a 30-minute programme on AIR. He was a regular visitor to the AIR for the next 4 years after which he settled in Mylapore in 1948. Between 1942 and 1957, he performed around 500 carnatic concerts in Kerala. He has also performed at international venues such as the Dubai Dala Festival at Dubai, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. "Dakshinamurthy Sangeetha Utsavam" has been taking place every year since 2013 at Perungotukara.
Generations of singers have sung under the Bheeshmacharya of Indian Music including, P. Leela, Kamukara Purushothaman, Balamurali Krishna, K.J.Yesudas, P.B. Srinivas, Ghantashaala, T.M.S., S.P.B., Augustin Joseph, Jeyachandran, A.M. Raja, Vijay Yesudas and his daughters, M.L.V, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, L.R. Eashwari, Madhuri, Ambili, Kalyani Menon, K.S. Chitra, Vaani Jeyaram, Sujatha, Madhubala Krishnan, Unni Krishnan, Krishnaraj, Minmini, Swetha, Unni Menon, M.G. Sreekumar, Jolly Abraham, Biju Narayanan, and Manjari.
Ilaiyaraaja, R. K. Shekhar (father of A.R. Rahman) and many more composers have been assistants in Swami's music recording sessions.
Dakshinamoorthy is to be highly credited for his introduction of P. Suseela to Malayalam cinema through 'Seetha'. The song 'Pattu Paadi Urakkam' sung by P. Suseela in that film is still popular in Kerala. He also introduced other singers such as Ambili, K.P. Brahmanandham, Shereen Peters, Vinodhini, Sree Latha, Kalyani Menon, etc.
He has written three books namely Thiagabrahmam (Tamil – 1965), Aathma Dheepam (Tamil – 1989) and Sathya Mithram (Malayalam – 1992).
His private masterpieces bearing 108 of his own compositions (Keerthanas) was released as book during his first death anniversary at Makreri Temple, Kerala with the name "Raagaabharanam" honouring his priceless contribution to the field of music.
A devout Hindu throughout his life, Dakshinamoorthy started his speeches telling Sarvacharacharangalkkum Namaskaram, Charachara Guruvinum Namaskaram (Welcome to all the living and non-living creatures in the world, and also to their teacher). He was a devotee of Lord Shiva of Vaikom Temple in Kottayam district, after whom he was named,[lower-alpha 1] and he celebrated his 60th, 70th, 80th and 90th birthdays by offering Sahasrakalasham at Vaikom Temple. He was also a devotee of Lord Guruvayurappan, and used to visit Guruvayur temple too. Being a Brahmin, he was a vegetarian as he adhered to the traditional diet. He offered his wooden model of the Sabarimala Temple inside which he worshipped his revered idols to the Subrahmanya-Hanuman temple at Makreri in Kannur district. The Saraswathi Mandapam is now a home ground bearing all the crowning jewels of his lifetime achievement in the form of Awards and Trophies. The Thiagaraaja Akandam started at Makreri Ambalam and has been taking place for more than 12 years.
1981 - Indian Talkies Golden Jubilee Award & Gold Medal" for 50 Years of dedicated service in Indian Cinema, from the President of India, Shri. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddi
Music Family of Kerala for outstanding contributions to Malayalam Cinema for 50 years connection with the programme Malayalam Films Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow
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Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA) honorary membership
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1996
Sangeetha Sangamam memento encrypting ‘Pranams" to Dakshinamurthy
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2001
Calicut University
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Kairali by giving "Pranamam"
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2002
Travancore Devaswaom Board honoured on the function "Pambasangamam 2002"
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Artists Save Association (ASA)
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Kannur University
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2003
Bharatham
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Quilon Jilla Panchayath
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Perasseri Brothers Arts Club
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Sharada Vidyapeetom Kodumbu
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Sharkala Govinda Marar Samithi
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Nemmara Illustrious Lovers of Arts 2003
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Perumbavoor Municipal Council during their Golden Jubilee Celebrations
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Memento "150 Golden Years" by Chief Divisional Commercial Manager, Southern Railways, Palakkad
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Mangala Pathram by Shri Perunna Subramania Swamy Devaswom, Changanachery
Despite his advanced age and failing health, Dakshinamoorthy continued to work in musical field, and composed songs for many albums. In July 2013, he made his last achievement as a composer - giving songs for four generations in a single family. This happened through giving a chance to Ameya Vijay, the daughter of Vijay Yesudas and granddaughter of K. J. Yesudas. Dakshinamoorthy gave songs to Yesudas' father Augustine Joseph, a veteran drama actor and singer, in his very first film in 1950. He later used Yesudas to sing most of his songs. He also introduced Vijay Yesudas in 1987 through a sloka in the film 'Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha'.
Dakshinamoorthy died at his home in Chennai at 6:30 PM on 2 August 2013, at the age of 93. He died peacefully in his sleep, which is considered auspicious for Hindus. His death was also on an Ekadashi day, which is also considered auspicious. He had plans to visit his daughter's home nearby along with his wife, and when he heard that the driver of the taxi in which he was to go would be late, he went to sleep. When the car arrived, his wife wondered why her husband was not ready. Then she went to call her husband, who did not respond. Death was confirmed soon, citing a cardiac arrest as the possible cause of death.
Dakshinamoorthy was cremated with full state honours at Besant Nagar electric crematorium. Thousands of famous people attended his funeral. The then Kerala State Cultural Minister K. C. Joseph represented the Kerala state. He is survived by his three children - two daughters and a son. Kalyani Ammal, his wife of 65 years, died on 22 October 2021, aged 91.
