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{{Short description |Indian singer (1928–1990)}}
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|death_place = [[Chennai district|Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
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|birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]]
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|years_active   = 1942 – 1990
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|genre = [[Carnatic music|Carnatic music – Indian Classical Music]] and [[Playback singer|Playback singing]]
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'''Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari''' (popularly referred to as '''MLV''') (3 July 1928 – 31 October 1990) was a [[Carnatic music]]ian<ref>{{Citation |last=Venkatraman |first=S. |title=Cultural Interaction through Music in Tamilnadu |date=2014 |url=https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315075778-7/cultural-interaction-music-tamilnadu-venkatraman |work=Music \= Cultures in Contact |doi=10.4324/9781315075778-7/cultural-interaction-music-tamilnadu-venkatraman |access-date=2023-03-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Nayak |first=Sharada |date=2000 |editor-last=Menon |editor-first=Indira |title=Women musicians of the Karnatak tradition |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/23005501 |journal=India International Centre Quarterly |volume=27 |issue=2 |pages=171–174 |issn=0376-9771}}</ref> and playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. MLV and her contemporaries [[D. K. Pattammal]] and [[M. S. Subbulakshmi]] are popularly referred to as the female trinity of Carnatic Music.<ref name=Hindu030804>{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20031021055000/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/04/stories/2003080401540300.htm Chords and Notes]}}. ''The Hindu'' (4 August 2003)</ref> A prime disciple of [[G. N. Balasubramaniam]], she was the youngest among the established musicians of that era, and was the youngest female to receive the ''[[Sangita Kalanidhi]]'' award.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sangeeta Kalanidhis|url=http://www.karnatik.com/sk.shtml|publisher=karnatik.com|access-date=28 July 2013}}</ref> In 1967, she was honored with the [[Padma Bhushan]], the third highest civilian award by the government of India. Her daughter, the late [[K.Srividya]], was an actress in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam|Malayalam languages]].
'''Madras Lalithangi Vasanthakumari''' (3 July 1928{{snd}}31 October 1990), known as '''M. L. Vasanthakumari''' and commonly referred to as '''MLV''', was an Indian [[Carnatic music]]ian<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Nayak |first=Sharada |date=2000 |editor-last=Menon |editor-first=Indira |title=Women musicians of the Karnatak tradition |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/23005501 |journal=India International Centre Quarterly |volume=27 |issue=2 |pages=171–174 |jstor=23005501 |issn=0376-9771}}</ref> and a [[playback singer]] in films across several [[Languages of South Asia|South Asian languages]].  


As well as being a much sought-after playback singer for films, MLV popularized unfamiliar ragas, and her [[Ragam Thanam Pallavi]]s were considered cerebral.<ref name=Hindu030704>{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20031208134840/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2003/07/04/stories/2003070401040500.htm Blend of melody, rhythm and intellect]}}. ''The Hindu'' (4 July 2003)</ref> Additionally, she popularized the compositions of the [[Haridasa]]s. Her most famous disciples include [[Srividya]] (her daughter), [[Sudha Ragunathan|Sudha Raghunathan]], [[Charumathi Ramachandran]], [[A. Kanyakumari]], [[Yogam Santhanam]], [[V. Kaveri]], [[Rose Muralikrishnan]], [[Meena Subramanian]] and [[Yamuna Arumugam]].<ref name="sruti">Calutta K.S. Krishnamurthi, 'Sruti' Issue 75–76 December 1990 – January 1991</ref>
Vasanthakumari and her contemporaries, [[D. K. Pattammal]] and [[M. S. Subbulakshmi]], are often referred to as the female trinity of Carnatic music.<ref name="Hindu0308042">{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20031021055000/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/04/stories/2003080401540300.htm Chords and Notes]}}. ''The Hindu'' (4 August 2003)</ref> A disciple of [[G. N. Balasubramaniam]], she was the youngest of the established musicians of that era and the youngest female to receive the [[Sangita Kalanidhi]] award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sangeeta Kalanidhis |url=http://www.karnatik.com/sk.shtml |access-date=28 July 2013 |publisher=karnatik.com}}</ref> In 1967, the government of India honoured her with the [[Padma Bhushan]], the country's third-highest civilian award.
 
Vasanthakumari's notable career as a playback singer for films popularized lesser-known [[raga|''ragas'']], and her [[Ragam Thanam Pallavi|Ragam Thanam Pallavis]] were regarded as cerebral.<ref name="Hindu0307045">{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20031208134840/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2003/07/04/stories/2003070401040500.htm Blend of melody, rhythm and intellect]}}. ''The Hindu'' (4 July 2003)</ref> Additionally, she popularized the compositions of the [[Haridasa]]s. Her disciples include her daughter [[Srividya]], [[Sudha Ragunathan|Sudha Raghunathan]], [[Charumathi Ramachandran]], and [[A. Kanyakumari]].<ref name="sruti3">Calutta K.S. Krishnamurthi, 'Sruti' Issue 75–76 December 1990 – January 1991</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
MLV was born to a musical family. Her father, Kuthanur Ayya Swamy Iyer, was a noted musician. Her mother, Lalithangi, was also a musician.<ref>Guy, Randor (21 December 2017) [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/211217/ml-vasanthakumari-turned-down-offer-to-act-with-thyagaraja-bhagavathar.html ML Vasanthakumari turned down offer to act with Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]. ''Deccan Chronicle''</ref> When [[Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das]] died in 1925, Lalithangi came out with a song as a tribute to his patriotism. A rare gramophone record of her rendition of this song is said to be in V. Sundaram's possession.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
Vasanthakumari was born into a musical family. Her father, Kuthanur Ayya Swamy Iyer, and her mother, Lalithangi, were both musicians.<ref>Guy, Randor (21 December 2017) [https://web.archive.org/web/20171221083730/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/211217/ml-vasanthakumari-turned-down-offer-to-act-with-thyagaraja-bhagavathar.html ML Vasanthakumari turned down offer to act with Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]. ''Deccan Chronicle''</ref> When [[Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das]] died in 1925, Lalithangi composed a song as a tribute to his [[patriotism]].


MLV's school education was in Madras, in a convent, where she was set to pursue a medical career until Carnatic musician [[G. N. Balasubramaniam]] became her guru. In her own words, "''My parents had rendered yeomen service to Carnatic music. They were mainly instrumental in popularising the compositions of Purandara Dasa in South India. They were not keen that I should enter the music field and gave me general education. But in the musical atmosphere of my house, I had ample opportunity of practising vocal music. Once G. N. Balasubramaniam heard me sing and he prevailed upon my parents to place me under his tutelage. It was he who was responsible for the status I occupy in the music world today''."{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
Vasanthakumari was educated in a [[convent]] school in [[Chennai|Madras]] where she initially planned to pursue a career in [[Medical education|medicine]]. However, her path took a turn when Carnatic musician [[G. N. Balasubramaniam]], popularly known as GNB, became her [[guru]]. In Vasanthakumari's own words:


==Learning Carnatic music==
''"My parents had rendered yeoman service to Carnatic music. They were instrumental in popularizing the compositions of Purandara Dasa in South India. Although they were not keen on my pursuing a career in music and instead provided me with a general education, the musical atmosphere at home gave me ample opportunity to practice vocal music. When G. N. Balasubramaniam heard me sing, he convinced my parents to allow him to tutor me. It is he who is responsible for the position I hold in the music world today."''{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
MLV learnt Carnatic music from [[G. N. Balasubramaniam]] (GNB). She was also GNB's first disciple.


==Performing and recording career==
==Performing and recording career==
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At the age of 12, M. L. Vasanthakumari debuted in 1940, accompanying her mother, Lalithangi in a recital. In 1942, she gave her first solo performance in [[Bengaluru]] and recorded her first 78-rpm disc. By 1950, she was regularly performing on stage.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The Sruti Foundation |url=https://sruti.com/artist/whos-who-in-indian-classical-music-ml-vasanthakumari |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606023307/https://sruti.com/artist/whos-who-in-indian-classical-music-ml-vasanthakumari |archive-date=6 June 2023 |access-date=2025-06-07 |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=StreeShakti - The Parallel Force |url=https://www.streeshakti.com/bookV.aspx?author=1 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=www.streeshakti.com}}</ref>
MLV made her debut in 1940, at 12 years old, by accompanying her mother at a recital. Two years later, she gave a solo recital in [[Bengaluru]]. She also cut her first 78 rpm disc. From then on, her career took on a geometric progression, as a stage artiste, and by 1950 she had established herself as a front-ranker. A music critic said that MLV brought the struggle of women in the world of music to a successful culmination. Her music was said to have more male characteristics than that of any other female musician.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
 
===Her own musical style===
MLV imbibed much of GNB's style, but did not make a fetish of speed and struck out on her own, evolving an inimitable style of her own.<ref name="sruti2">Calutta K.S. Krishnamurthi, 'Sruti' Issue 98 Nov 1992</ref>
 
While MLV was known more for her cerebral style, rather than her emotional one, this was compensated for by her rich and original manodharma. Similar to GNB, she was said to be a genius in her tricky, instantaneous brilliant manodharma. Indira Menon comments, "''MLV did adopt her Guru's idea of a quick impressionistic sketch of the raga covering the two octaves at the start, but settled down to a reposeful elaboration, unfolding it gradually with her virtuosity in the form of BRIGA - CASCADES appearing only where necessary. She was careful not to carry to an excess what her versatile voice was capable of''."
 
MLV's mastery over vocal techniques was comprehensive and complete. She could render several difficult ragas, with her alapana and kalpana swaras, suitably embellished with shruthi-bheda. Her listeners had the same ecstatic experience when she sang and more particularly when in a lightning manner she shifted gracefully from the melodic world of one raga in one pitch to another raga in another pitch. In this context, one has to refer to raga combinations like [[Shanmukhapriya]]-[[Dheerasankarabharanam|Sankarabharanam]], [[Bhairavi (Carnatic)|Bhairavi]]-[[Khamas (raga)|Kamas]], [[Abhogi]]-[[Valaji]] to illustrate this point.
 
In GNB's own words,"Vasanthi typifies real discipleship – she absorbs all, but presents her own glorious creations."<ref>{{cite news|title=A Nightingale called MLV|newspaper=The Hindu|date=December 2009|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-nightingale-called-mlv/article57363.ece|last1=Gopal|first1=Rupa}}</ref>
 
===Purandaradasa Tradition===
Lalithangi, MLV's mother, had a vast repertoire of [[Purandaradasa]] kritis. She passed on this tradition to her daughter, MLV. As a result, like [[T. Brinda]] who brought [[Kshetrayya]] Padams to the public platform and [[M. S. Subbalakshmi]] who brought [[Annamacharya]] [[kriti (music)|kriti]]s to the public arena, MLV popularized the Devaranamas of Purandaradasa.
 
===Sindhubhairavi===
She popularized the composition 'Kalyana Gopalam', composed by [[Narayana Teertha]], in raga Sindhubhairavi. She also popularized the composition, 'Venkatachala Nilayam' by [[Purandaradasa]] in the same raga. Hindustani maestro Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was generous in his praise for her music. Sudha Ragunathan mentions, "MLV Amma has told me that it was Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saab who taught her the nuances of Sindhu Bhairavi in the Hindustani style."<ref name=Hindu030704/>


===Ragam Thanam Pallavi===
===Musical style===
MLV's forte was [[Ragam Tanam Pallavi]], where she not only maintained the tradition brought to the stage by [[D. K. Pattammal]], but enriched it in her own unique way. [[A. Kanyakumari]] who had accompanied MLV on violin for almost two decades says, "MLV akka had a sharp mind and good memory and I have never seen her practice a song or a ragam or for that matter a ragam-tanam-pallavi also before a concert." [[Sudha Ragunathan]], a prime disciple of MLV, remarked that "In all my twelve years of learning under her, I had never seen Amma practicing at home. But, to my great surprise, she would compose a Pallavi in the car on the way to the concert!"<ref name=Hindu030704/>
Vasanthakumari's style was influenced by her mentor G. N. Balasubramaniam.<ref name="sruti22">Calutta K.S. Krishnamurthi, 'Sruti' Issue 98 Nov 1992</ref> Musicologist Indira Menon noted that Vasanthakumari adopted Balasubramaniam’s approach of introducing a ''raga'' with a quick sketch across two octaves, followed by a more detailed elaboration. Menon also observed that she used vocal ornamentation (brigas) selectively and exercised restraint in her performance.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gopal |first1=Rupa |date=December 2009 |title=A Nightingale called MLV |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-nightingale-called-mlv/article57363.ece |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>


===Playback Singing===
=== Purandaradasa tradition ===
By 1946, MLV was also a playback singer.<ref name=Hindu030704/> Her first big hit was in the 1951 film ''Manamagal'', where she sang the song ''Ellam Inbamayam'' in Ragamalika, and [[Subramania Bharathiyar]]'s evergreen composition, ''Chinnanchiru Kiliyae''. In the 1960 film ''Raja Desingu'', MLV also sang another Ragamalika, ''Parkadal Alaimele'', which was well received, and later became popular in [[Bharatha Natyam]] recitals. In later years, MLV would also sing these songs towards the end of her [[Carnatic music]] concerts, and today, many musicians often include them in their repertoire.<ref name=Hindu021108>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/11/08/stories/2002110801120400.htm |title=The Hindu: Voice with an enchanting lilt |access-date=3 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905033308/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/11/08/stories/2002110801120400.htm |archive-date=5 September 2009 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>
Vasanthakumari's mother Lalithangi performed a repertoire of [[Purandaradasa]] [[Kriti (music)|kritis]], many of which she taught to her daughter. Vasanthakumari later included these compositions in her performances, contributing to the wider dissemination of Purandara Dasa's Devaranamas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Sruti Foundation |url=https://sruti.com/artist/whos-who-in-indian-classical-music-ml-vasanthakumari |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607164735/https://sruti.com/artist/whos-who-in-indian-classical-music-ml-vasanthakumari |archive-date=7 June 2025 |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=www.sruti.com |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> Her role has been compared to [[T. Brinda]]'s role in popularizing [[Kshetrayya]] Padams and [[M. S. Subbalakshmi]]’s efforts with [[Annamacharya]] kritis.


MLV also sang ''Ayya Saami'' in the 1951 film, ''Or Iravu''. This song was based on the song ''Gore Gore'' from the film ''Samaadhi'', which was in turn based on the [[Latin American]] song ''Chico Chico from Puerto Rico'', from the film ''Cuban Pete''. In the 1952 film ''Thayullam'', MLV sang ''Konjum Purave'' which was based on the famous [[Hindi]] song, ''Thandi Havayen''.<ref name=Hindu021108/>
=== Sindhu Bhairavi ===
Vasanthakumari helped popularize [[Narayana Teertha|Narayana Teertha's]] Kalyana Gopalam and [[Purandaradasa|Purandaradasa's]] Venkatachala Nilayam in [[Sindhu Bhairavi (raga)|Sindhubhairavi]] ''raga''. [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani]] maestro [[Bade Ghulam Ali Khan]] praised her for her music. [[Sudha Ragunathan|Sudha Raghunathan]], also a prominent [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] singer, once said, "MLV Amma told me that it was [[Bade Ghulam Ali Khan|Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saab]] who taught her the nuances of Sindhu Bhairavi in the Hindustani style."<ref name="Hindu0307045"/>


Other songs MLV sang include ''Adisayam Vanathu Arivumayam'', ''Senthamarai Kannanae'', ''Vanna Tamizh'' and ''Adum Arul Jothi'' in the films ''Vikramadithian'', ''Vairamalai'' and ''Sornakili''. Incidentally, each of these songs contained the [[raga]] [[Kalyani (raga)|Kalyani]] and were also well received.<ref name=Hindu021108/>
===Playback singing===
By 1946, Vasanthakumari also became a playback singer.<ref name="Hindu0307045"/> Her first successful performance was in the 1951 film ''[[Manamagal]]'', where she sang ''Ellam Inbamayam'' in [[ragamalika]] and [[Subramania Bharathiyar]]'s composition ''Chinnanchiru Kiliyae Kannamma''. In the 1960 film ''[[Raja Desingu]]'', she sang another ragamalika, ''Paarkadal Alaimele'', which was well-received and later became popular in [[Bharatha Natyam|Bharatanatyam]] recitals. She would later sing these songs towards the end of her Carnatic music concerts, and several musicians include them in their [[repertoire]] today.<ref name="Hindu0211082">{{Cite web |title=The Hindu: Voice with an enchanting lilt |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/11/08/stories/2002110801120400.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905033308/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/11/08/stories/2002110801120400.htm |archive-date=5 September 2009 |access-date=3 December 2008}}</ref>


MLV sang the Dashaavataara song for ''[[Bhookailaasa (1958 Telugu film)|Bhookailas]]'' like ''Munneeta Pavalinchu Naagashayana'', while Kamala Kumari danced in a classical way.<ref>{{YouTube|7rACUJ1BdXs|Munneeta Pavalinchu song}}</ref> She sang for films until 1970.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
Vasanthakumari also sang ''Ayya Saami'' in the 1951 film, ''[[Or Iravu]]''. This song was based on the song ''Gore Gore O Banke Chhore'' from the film 1950 ''[[Samadhi (1950 film)|Samaadhi]]'', which was in turn based on the [[Latin American]] song ''Chico Chico from Puerto Rico,'' featured in the film [[Cuban Pete (film)|Cuban Pete]]. In the 1952 film [[Thai Ullam]], she sang ''Konjum Purave,'' which was based on the [[Hindi]] song ''Thandi Havayen.''<ref name="Hindu0211082"/> Other songs included ''Adisayam Vanathu Arivumayam'', ''Senthamarai Kannanae'', ''Vanna Tamizh,'' and ''Adum Arul Jothi'' in the films ''[[Vikramaadhithan]]'', ''[[Vaira Maalai]],'' and ''Sornakili''. Each of these songs contained the [[Kalyani (raga)|Kalyani]] ''raga'' and were well-received.<ref name="Hindu0211082" />


===Personality===
Vasanthakumari sang the [[Dashavatara|Dashaavataara]] songs for ''[[Bhookailas (1958 film)|Bhookailas]]'' like ''Munneeta Pavalinchu'', while [[Kumari Kamala]] danced in a classical style.<ref>{{YouTube|7rACUJ1BdXs|Munneeta Pavalinchu song}}</ref> Vasanthakumari would continue to sing in films until 1970.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2009-07-17 |title=The end of the trinity |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/the-end-of-the-trinity/articleshow/4787079.cms |access-date=2025-06-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
As one of the top ranking stage artistes, MLV was noted for her charm, grace, warmth, self-restraint and humility. Her self-restraint as an artist can be understood from her own words: ''Brigas in fast tempo should adhere to the shruthi and above all, true music must touch the listener's heart.'' MLV however maintained a philosophy: ''A concert is a daily test of the caliber of a musician. A slight lapse may let the musician down and a constant vigil is essential.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}''


===Accompanists===
===Accompanists===
Mridangam maestro [[Palghat Mani Iyer]] made an exception to the decision he had made early in his career not to accompany a female performer and accompanied her in concerts. MLV helped her ot istrstis including [[Mannargudi Easwaran]], [[Srimushnam V. Raja Rao]], Seerkazhi J. Skandaprasad, [[Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam]], R. Ramesh, Karaikudi Krishnamurthy, [[G. Harishankar]] (kanjira), Dwaram Mangathayaru (Violin) And Kannyakumari (Violin) and more, establishing them by encouraging them and giving them opportunities to accompany her in concerts.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
[[Mridangam]] maestro [[Palghat Mani Iyer]] made an exception to his decision to not accompany a female performer and later accompanied Vasanthakumari for concerts. Other accompanists include [[Mannargudi Easwaran]], [[Srimushnam V. Raja Rao]], Seerkazhi J. Skandaprasad, [[Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam]], R. Ramesh, Karaikudi Krishnamurthy, [[G. Harishankar]] (Kanjira), Dwaram Mangathayaru (Violin), [[A. Kanyakumari|Kanyakumari]] (Violin).  


==Family==
==Family==
MLV married Kalaimamani Vikatam R.Krishnamurthy in the year 1951. They had a son, K. Shankarraman and [[Srividya]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
Vasanthakumari married Kalaimamani Vikatam R. Krishnamurthy in 1951. They had a son, Krishnamurthy Sankararaman, and a daughter, [[Srividya]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Srividya - Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0820286/bio/ |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> Her daughter, [[Srividya]], would later be an actress in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]] films.


==Disciples==
==Disciples==
MLV taught her daughter [[K.Srividya]], who at the age of ten was ready to perform and sang very much like MLV. Srividya however, wanted to pursue a career in the film industry, and went on to become a notable actress in Indian films.
Saraswathi Srinivasan (b. 1936) was the first disciple of Vasanthakumari. After her marriage, the duo performed in concerts together.<ref>{{cite web |title=M.L.Vasanthakumari - Page 2 - rasikas.org |url=https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=509&start=50}}</ref>
 
By coincidence, Srividhya made her Acting Debut in a Tamil Movie as a Concert Vocalist. It was her Mother MLV who sang for Srividhya.The Asaveri Raga Krithi MLV sang for Daughter Srividhya to mouth in the film, and it would have been equally in place in a Concert in December Season
 
MLV trained several other students, and many of them are the top-ranking musicians today. Some of the notable musicians who have studied under MLV include [[Sudha Ragunathan]], [[Yogam Santhanam]], [[Charumathi Ramachandran]], [[Rose Muralikrishnan]], V. Kaveri, Vanaja Narayanan, T. M. Prabhavathi, Sankari Krishnan, Meena Subramaniam, Jayanthi Sridharan, Jayanthi Mohan, Bama Visveswaran and Nirmala Srinivasan . She also taught music at [[Rishi Valley School]] started by [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] and [[Yamuna Aarumugam]] who was a Malaysian government scholar went under the 'Gurukulavasam' system to her for two entire years.
 
Saraswathi Srinivasan (b 1936) was the first disciple of MLV. After marriage also Saraswathy Srinivasan jointly with MLV gave some concerts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=509&start=50 |title = M.L.Vasanthakumari - Page 2 - rasikas.org}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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|[[Padma Bhushan]]
| Third highest civilian award by the government of India
| Third-highest civilian award granted by the government of India
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|1970
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|1976
|1976
|Doctorate degree for her work with regards to Purandaradasa's contributions to music
|Doctoral degree for her work about Purandaradasa's contributions to music
|[[Mysore University]]
|[[Mysore University]]
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== Death ==
== Death ==
She died in 1990 at the age of 62 due to cancer, and was stoic about the suffering she faced in the last year of her life.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=509&start=150 |title = M.L.Vasanthakumari - Page 4 - rasikas.org}}</ref>
In 1990 Vasanthakumari died of cancer at the age of 62. [[File:ML Vasanthakumari 2018 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Vasanthakumari on a 2018 stamp of India]]
=== Collaborations with music composers ===
Vasanthakumari worked with [[C. R. Subburaman|C. R. Subbaraman]], [[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]], [[G. Ramanathan]], [[Susarla Dakshinamurthi|S. Dakshinamurthi]], [[K. V. Mahadevan]], [[Vedha (composer)|Vedha]], [[V. Nagayya]], [[Pendyala Nageshwara Rao]], [[T. Chalapathi Rao]], [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]], [[S. Rajeswara Rao]], [[R. Sudarsanam]], [[R. Govardhanam]], [[T. R. Pappa]], [[S. V. Venkatraman]], [[Kunnakudi Venkatarama Iyer|Kunnakudi Venkatrama Iyer]], G. Aswathama, T. A. Kalyanam, M. S. Gnanamani, [[C. N. Pandurangan]], [[C. S. Jayaraman]], [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]], [[T. G. Lingappa]], K. G. Moorthy, [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[Master Venu]], [[:te:అశ్వత్థామ_(సంగీత_దర్శకుడు)|G. Aswathama]], [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]], [[G. Devarajan]], [[K. Raghavan]] and [[Shankar–Jaikishan]].


==Playback singer==
===Collaborations with playback singers===
[[File:ML Vasanthakumari 2018 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Vasanthakumari on a 2018 stamp of India]]
Vasanthakumari sang duets mostly with [[Thiruchi Loganathan]], [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]] and [[A. M. Rajah]]. Others are [[M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]], [[V. N. Sundaram]], [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]], T. A. Mothi, [[C. R. Subburaman]], [[C. S. Jayaraman]], [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[G. K. Venkatesh]], [[T. M. Soundararajan]], [[P. B. Sreenivas]], K. S. George, V. Dakshinamoorthy, and [[K. J. Yesudas]].
She was a much sought after playback singer from the late 1940s until the mid-1960s.


=== Music composers she sang for ===
She also sang duets with female singers, most notably with [[P. Leela]] and [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]. Others are [[A. P. Komala]], T. S. Bagavathi, [[Soolamangalam Sisters|Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi]], [[Jikki]], [[T. V. Rathnam]], [[Radha Jayalakshmi]], [[P. A. Periyanayaki]], [[P. Bhanumathi]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]] and [[A. G. Rathnamala]].
She worked under [[C. R. Subburaman]], [[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]], [[G. Ramanathan]], [[Susarla Dakshinamurthi|S. Dakshinamurthi]], [[K. V. Mahadevan]], [[Vedha (composer)|Vedha]], [[V. Nagayya]], [[Pendyala Nageshwara Rao]], [[T. Chalapathi Rao]], [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]], [[S. Rajeswara Rao]], R. Sudarsanam, R. Govardhanam, [[T. R. Pappa]], [[S. V. Venkatraman]], Kunnakudi Venkatrama Iyer, G. Aswathama, T. A. Kalyanam, M. S. Gnanamani, C. N. Pandurangan, [[C. S. Jayaraman]], [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]], [[T. G. Lingappa]], K. G. Moorthy, [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[Master Venu]], [[G. Aswathama]], [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]], [[G. Devarajan]], [[K. Raghavan]] and [[Shankar–Jaikishan]].
 
===Playback singers she sang with===
She sang duets mostly with [[Thiruchi Loganathan]], [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]] and [[A. M. Rajah]]. Others are [[M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]], [[V. N. Sundaram]], [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]], T. A. Mothi, [[C. R. Subburaman]], [[C. S. Jayaraman]], [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[G. K. Venkatesh]], [[T. M. Soundararajan]], [[P. B. Sreenivas]], K. S. George, V. Dakshinamoorthy and [[K. J. Yesudas]].
 
She also sang duets with female singers with most notably with [[P. Leela]] & [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]. Others are [[A. P. Komala]], T. S. Bagavathi, [[Soolamangalam Sisters|Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi]], [[Jikki]], [[T. V. Rathnam]], [[Radha Jayalakshmi]], [[P. A. Periyanayaki]], [[P. Bhanumathi]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]] and [[A. G. Rathnamala]].


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year !! Film !! Language !! Song !! Music !! Co-singer
! Year !! Film !! Language !! Song !! Music !! Co-singer
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1948 || rowspan=2|[[Krishna Bakthi]] || rowspan=2|[[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Raadhaa Samedhaa Krishnaa || rowspan=2|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] & Kunnakudi Venkatrama Iyer ||
| rowspan=2|1948 || rowspan=2|[[Krishna Bakthi]] || rowspan=2|[[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Raadhaa Samedhaa Krishnaa || rowspan=2|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] and Kunnakudi Venkatrama Iyer ||
|-
|-
| Endha Vedugo O Raagavaa ||  
| Endha Vedugo O Raagavaa ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=5|1948 || rowspan=5|[[Raja Mukthi]] || rowspan=5|Tamil || Kulakkodi Thazhaikka || rowspan=5|[[C. R. Subburaman]] ||
| rowspan=5|1948 || rowspan=5|[[Raja Mukthi]] || rowspan=5|Tamil || Kulakkodi Thazhaikka || rowspan=5|[[C. R. Subburaman]] ||
|-
|-
| Aaraaro Nee Aaraaro ||  
| Aaraaro Nee Aaraaro ||  
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| Sandhoshamaai Anbar Varuvaaradi || [[P. Bhanumathi]]
| Sandhoshamaai Anbar Varuvaaradi || [[P. Bhanumathi]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1949 || rowspan=2|[[Kanniyin Kaadhali]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Puvi Raajaa || rowspan=2|[[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] & [[C. R. Subburaman]] || [[Thiruchi Loganathan]]
| rowspan=3|1949 || rowspan=3|[[Kanniyin Kaadhali]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Puvi Raajaa || rowspan=3|[[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] and [[C. R. Subburaman]] || [[Thiruchi Loganathan]]
|-
|-
| Kaanbana Yaavum Kaaviyam Pole  ||  
| Kalaivaaniye Nee ||
|-
| Kaaranam Theriyammal ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=6|1949 || rowspan=6|[[Mayavathi]] || rowspan=6|Tamil || Maane En Prema Raani || rowspan=6|[[G. Ramanathan]] || [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]]
| rowspan=6|1949 || rowspan=6|[[Mayavathi]] || rowspan=6|Tamil || Maane En Prema Raani || rowspan=6|[[G. Ramanathan]] || [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]]
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| Aahaa Thanimai Tharum Inbam ||
| Aahaa Thanimai Tharum Inbam ||
|-
|-
| Alli Malaraayirundhen ||
| Alli Malaraayirundhen ||
|-
|-
| Varuvano Madhivadhanan ||
| Varuvano Madhivadhanan ||
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| Jeyame En Vaazhvile ||
| Jeyame En Vaazhvile ||
|-
|-
| 1949 || [[Nallathambi (1949 film)|Nallathambi]] || Tamil || Gaanalolan Madhanagopaalan || [[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] & [[C. R. Subburaman]] ||
| 1949 || [[Nallathambi (1949 film)|Nallathambi]] || Tamil || Gaanalolan Madhanagopaalan || [[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] and [[C. R. Subburaman]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=5|1949 || rowspan=5|[[Apna Desh (1949 film)|Nam Naadu]] || rowspan=5|Tamil || Mosam Pogadhe Nee || rowspan=5|[[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] & Purushotham ||
| rowspan=5|1949 || rowspan=5|[[Apna Desh (1949 film)|Nam Naadu]] || rowspan=5|Tamil || Mosam Pogadhe Nee || rowspan=5|[[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] and Purushotham ||
|-
|-
| Enthan Mana Ullaasam ||  
| Enthan Mana Ullaasam ||  
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| 1949 || [[Vaazhkai (1949 film)|Vazhkai]] || Tamil || Gopaalanodu Naan Aaduvene || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
| 1949 || [[Vaazhkai (1949 film)|Vazhkai]] || Tamil || Gopaalanodu Naan Aaduvene || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|1950 || rowspan=3|Beedala Patlu || rowspan=3|[[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Yauvaname Aahaa Yauvaname || rowspan=3|[[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] ||
| rowspan="2" |1950 || rowspan="2" |Beedala Patlu || rowspan="2" |[[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Yauvaname Aahaa Yauvaname || rowspan="2" |[[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] ||
|-
|-
| Sarasaku Raade Aane ||  
| Sarasaku Raade Aane ||  
|-
|  ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|1950 || rowspan=3|[[Ezhai Padum Padu]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Yauvaname Aahaa Yauvaname || rowspan=3|[[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] ||
| rowspan=3|1950 || rowspan=3|[[Ezhai Padum Padu]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Yauvaname Aahaa Yauvaname || rowspan=3|[[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] ||
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| Kannan Mana Nilaiye ||  
| Kannan Mana Nilaiye ||  
|-
|-
| Vaanamudhe Ondraai || [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] & [[P. A. Periyanayaki]]  
| Vaanamudhe Ondraai || [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] and [[P. A. Periyanayaki]]  
|-
|-
| rowspan=5|1950 || rowspan=5|[[Manthiri Kumari]] || rowspan=5|Tamil || Isai Kalaiye Inidhaana || rowspan=5|[[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| rowspan=5|1950 || rowspan=5|[[Manthiri Kumari]] || rowspan=5|Tamil || Isai Kalaiye Inidhaana || rowspan=5|[[G. Ramanathan]] ||
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| Ennum Pozhuthil Inbam ||
| Ennum Pozhuthil Inbam ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|1950 || rowspan=3|[[Parijatham (1950 film)|Parijatham]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Niyaayam Alladi Bhaamaa || rowspan=3|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] & [[C. R. Subburaman]] ||
| rowspan=5|1950 || rowspan=5|[[Parijatham (1950 film)|Parijatham]] || rowspan=5|Tamil || Niyaayam Alladi Bhaamaa || rowspan=5|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] and [[C. R. Subburaman]] ||
|-
|-
| Piraana Naathanae ||  
| Piraana Naathanae ||  
|-
|-
| Anbinil Yaavume.... Thulasi Jegan Maathaa ||  
| Anbinil Yaavume.... Thulasi Jegan Maathaa ||  
|-
| Pugazhnthu Pugazhnthu Uraikka ||
|-
| Vantharul Endruraippai ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=4|1950 || rowspan=4|[[Prasanna (1950 film)|Prasanna]] || rowspan=4|[[Malayalam]] || Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe || rowspan=4|[[M. S. Gnanamani]]||
| rowspan=4|1950 || rowspan=4|[[Prasanna (1950 film)|Prasanna]] || rowspan=4|[[Malayalam]] || Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe || rowspan=4|[[M. S. Gnanamani]]||
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| Iru Kaadhalar Magizhndhe || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
| Iru Kaadhalar Magizhndhe || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
|-
|-
| 1951 || [[Mayamalai]] || Tamil || || [[P. Adinarayana Rao]] ||
| 1951 || [[Mayamalai]] || Tamil || || [[P. Adinarayana Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=5|1951 || rowspan=5|Navvithe Navaratnalu || rowspan=5|Telugu || Marubal Kavadhe Meera || rowspan=5|G. Aswathama ||  
| rowspan=5|1951 || rowspan=5|Navvithe Navaratnalu || rowspan=5|Telugu || Marubal Kavadhe Meera || rowspan=5|G. Aswathama ||  
|-
|-
| Uyyaala Loogena O Manasam ||  
| Uyyaala Loogena O Manasam ||  
|-
|-
| Telirekhalu Virise Thurupudisa ||  
| Telirekhalu Virise Thurupudisa ||  
|-
|-
| Saanthiye Ledhaa Naaku   ||  
| Saanthiye Ledhaa Naaku ||  
|-
|-
| Srī Rajarajesvari Sritajanavandita   ||  
| Sri Rajarajesvari Sritajanavandita ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1951 || rowspan=2|[[Or Iravu]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Ayyaa Saami Avoji Saami || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] ||  
| rowspan=2|1951 || rowspan=2|[[Or Iravu]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Ayyaa Saami Avoji Saami || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] ||  
|-
|-
| Boologam Thanai Kaana Varuveer || T. S. Bagavathi
| Boologam Thanai Kaana Varuveer || T. S. Bagavathi
|-
|-
| rowspan=5|1951 || rowspan=5|Pelli Kooturu || rowspan=5|Telugu || Veera Jaajula Valape || rowspan=5|[[C. R. Subburaman]] || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
| rowspan=5|1951 || rowspan=5|Pelli Kooturu || rowspan=5|Telugu || Veera Jaajula Valape || rowspan=5|[[C. R. Subburaman]] || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
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| Paapula Loka Dupaapi || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
| Paapula Loka Dupaapi || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
|-
|-
| || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
| || [[C. R. Subburaman]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|1951 || rowspan=3|[[Rajambal (1951 film)|Rajambal]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Vaazhvu Uyara Vendum || rowspan=3|M. S. Gnanamani ||
| rowspan=3|1951 || rowspan=3|[[Rajambal (1951 film)|Rajambal]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Vaazhvu Uyara Vendum || rowspan=3|M. S. Gnanamani ||
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| Theeraadha Thunbam Thaanaa ||  
| Theeraadha Thunbam Thaanaa ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1951 || rowspan=2|[[Saudamini]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Anbe En Sivame Aandarulvaaye || rowspan=2|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||  
| rowspan=2|1951 || rowspan=2|[[Saudamini]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Anbe En Sivame Aandarulvaaye || rowspan=2|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||  
|-
|-
| Maara Sundara Maadhu Ivale ||
| Maara Sundara Maadhu Ivale ||
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| 1951 || [[Soudamini]] || Telugu || Elukkona Ra || [[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||
| 1951 || [[Soudamini]] || Telugu || Elukkona Ra || [[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||
|-
|-
| 1951 || [[Tilottama (1951 film)|Tilottama]] || Telugu || || [[P. Adinarayana Rao]] ||
| 1951 || [[Tilottama (1951 film)|Tilottama]] || Telugu || || [[P. Adinarayana Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| 1952 || [[Andhaman Kaidhi]] || Tamil || Kaani Nilam Vendum Paraasakthi || [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[C. S. Jayaraman]]
| 1952 || [[Andhaman Kaidhi]] || Tamil || Kaani Nilam Vendum Paraasakthi || [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[C. S. Jayaraman]]
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| Shivakameshwari Chintaye ||  
| Shivakameshwari Chintaye ||  
|-
|-
| 1952 || [[Moondru Pillaigal]] || Tamil || Antha Raama Sowndharyam || P. S. Anantharaman & [[M. D. Parthasarathy]] || [[A. P. Komala]]
| 1952 || [[Moondru Pillaigal]] || Tamil || Antha Raama Sowndharyam || P. S. Anantharaman and [[M. D. Parthasarathy]] || [[A. P. Komala]]
|-
|-
| 1952 || [[Mr. Sampat]] || [[Hindi language|Hindi]] || Manchi Dinamu Nede || [[B. S. Kalla]] & [[Emani Sankara Sastry]] ||
| 1952 || [[Mr. Sampat]] || [[Hindi language|Hindi]] || Manchi Dinamu Nede || [[B. S. Kalla]] and [[Emani Sankara Sastry]] ||
|-
|-
| 1952 || [[Moondru Pillaigal|Mugguru Kodukkulu]] || Telugu || Aaraaghu Ra Muni || K. G. Moorthy || [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]
| 1952 || [[Moondru Pillaigal|Mugguru Kodukkulu]] || Telugu || Aaraaghu Ra Muni || K. G. Moorthy || [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]
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| Kudumbatthin Vilakku ||  
| Kudumbatthin Vilakku ||  
|-
|-
| 1952 || [[Parasakthi (film)|Parasakthi]] || Tamil || Vaazhga Vaazhgave Vaazhgave || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
| 1952 || [[Parasakthi (1952 film)|Parasakthi]] || Tamil || Vaazhga Vaazhgave Vaazhgave || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|1952 || rowspan=3|[[Penn Manam]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Kanavilum Maraven || rowspan=3|[[Kunnakudi Venkatarama Iyer]] ||  
| rowspan=3|1952 || rowspan=3|[[Penn Manam]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Kanavilum Maraven || rowspan=3|[[Kunnakudi Venkatarama Iyer]] ||  
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| 1952 || Puratchi Veeran || Tamil || Kaaranam Theriyaamal || [[Shankar–Jaikishan]] ||
| 1952 || Puratchi Veeran || Tamil || Kaaranam Theriyaamal || [[Shankar–Jaikishan]] ||
|-
|-
| 1952 || [[Shyamala (1952 film)|Shyamala]] || Tamil || Ambaa Aadhi Sakthi Jegadhaambaa || [[G. Ramanathan]], [[T. V. Raju]] & S. B. Dinakar Rao ||
| 1952 || [[Shyamala (1952 film)|Shyamala]] || Tamil || Ambaa Aadhi Sakthi Jegadhaambaa || [[G. Ramanathan]], [[T. V. Raju]] and S. B. Dinakar Rao ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=4|1952 || rowspan=4|[[Thai Ullam]] || rowspan=4|Tamil || Konjum Puraave || rowspan=4|[[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| rowspan=4|1952 || rowspan=4|[[Thai Ullam]] || rowspan=4|Tamil || Konjum Puraave || rowspan=4|[[G. Ramanathan]] ||
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| Kathayai Kelada ||
| Kathayai Kelada ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|1952 || rowspan=3|[[Daasi (1952 film)|Velaikari Magal]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Anbe Endhan Aaruyire Azhaadhe || rowspan=3|[[C. R. Subburaman]] & [[S. Dakshinamurthi]] ||  
| rowspan=3|1952 || rowspan=3|[[Daasi (1952 film)|Velaikari Magal]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Anbe Endhan Aaruyire Azhaadhe || rowspan=3|[[C. R. Subburaman]] and [[S. Dakshinamurthi]] ||
|-
|-
| Mudinthathe En Vazhvu ||
| Mudinthathe En Vazhvu ||
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| Neeye Arul Velavane ||
| Neeye Arul Velavane ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Aashadeepam]] || rowspan=2|Malayalam || Janani Jayikka Neenal || rowspan=2|[[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] || [[P. Leela]]
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Aashadeepam]] || rowspan=2|Malayalam || Janani Jayikka Neenal || rowspan=2|[[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] || [[P. Leela]]
|-
|-
| Sharanam Mayilvaahanaa ||
| Sharanam Mayilvaahanaa ||
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| Isaippaadi ||
| Isaippaadi ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Naa Illu|En Veedu]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Konjum Mozhi Maindharkale || rowspan=2|[[V. Nagayya]] & A. Rama Rao || T. A. Mothi
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Naa Illu|En Veedu]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Konjum Mozhi Maindharkale || rowspan=2|[[V. Nagayya]] and A. Rama Rao || T. A. Mothi
|-
|-
| Konjum Mozhi Maindharkale || [[Radha Jayalakshmi]]
| ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Gumastha (1953 film)|Gumastha]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Aiyavin Penndattikku || rowspan=2|[[G. Ramanathan]], [[V. Nagayya]] & [[C. N. Pandurangan]] || K. R. Chellamuthu
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Gumastha (1953 film)|Gumastha]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Aiyavin Penndattikku || rowspan=2|[[G. Ramanathan]], [[V. Nagayya]], and [[C. N. Pandurangan]] || K. R. Chellamuthu
|-
|-
| Dance Baby Dance ||
| Dance Baby Dance ||
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| 1953 || [[Jatagam]] || Tamil || Velan Varuvaanodi || [[R. Govardhanam]] ||
| 1953 || [[Jatagam]] || Tamil || Velan Varuvaanodi || [[R. Govardhanam]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=4|1953 || rowspan=4|[[Kangal (1953 film)|Kangal]] || rowspan=4|Tamil || Inba Veenaiyai Meettudhu || rowspan=4|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||
| rowspan=4|1953 || rowspan=4|[[Kangal (1953 film)|Kangal]] || rowspan=4|Tamil || Inba Veenaiyai Meettudhu || rowspan=4|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||
|-
|-
| Kann Kanda Deivame ||  
| Kann Kanda Deivame ||  
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| Mahaa Ganapathi Gajaananaa ||
| Mahaa Ganapathi Gajaananaa ||
|-
|-
| 1953 || [[Manam Pola Mangalyam]] || Tamil || Solai Naduve Odi || A. Rama Rao ||
| 1953 || [[Manam Pola Mangalyam]] || Tamil || Solai Naduve Odi || A. Rama Rao ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Manidhanum Mirugamum]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Inbakuyil Kuralinimai || rowspan=2|[[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[A. M. Rajah]]
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Manidhanum Mirugamum]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Inbakuyil Kuralinimai || rowspan=2|[[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[A. M. Rajah]]
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| 1953 || [[Marumagal (1953 film)|Marumagal]] || Tamil || Nianikkira Maaadhiri Ellaam || [[C. R. Subburaman]] || [[T. R. Ramachandran]]
| 1953 || [[Marumagal (1953 film)|Marumagal]] || Tamil || Nianikkira Maaadhiri Ellaam || [[C. R. Subburaman]] || [[T. R. Ramachandran]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Naa Illu]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Adigadigo Gagana Seema || rowspan=2|[[V. Nagayya]] & A. Rama Rao || T. A. Mothi
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Naa Illu]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Adigadigo Gagana Seema || rowspan=2|[[V. Nagayya]] and A. Rama Rao || T. A. Mothi
|-
|-
| Raara Maa Intidaka ||  
| Raara Maa Intidaka ||  
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| Vaana Veedhiyil Parandhiduvom || [[Thiruchi Loganathan]]
| Vaana Veedhiyil Parandhiduvom || [[Thiruchi Loganathan]]
|-
|-
| 1953 || [[Naam (1953 film)|Naam]] || Tamil || || [[C. S. Jayaraman]] ||
| 1953 || [[Naam (1953 film)|Naam]] || Tamil || || [[C. S. Jayaraman]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Ulagam|Prapancham]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || || rowspan=2|M. S. Gnanamani & T. Poornananda || [[A. M. Rajah]]
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|[[Ulagam|Prapancham]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || || rowspan=2|M. S. Gnanamani and T. Poornananda || [[A. M. Rajah]]
|-
|-
| Kalaye Navakalaye ||
| Kalaye Navakalaye ||
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| En Jeevanile ||
| En Jeevanile ||
|-
|-
| 1953 || [[Vazha Pirandhaval]] || Tamil || Indhiya Naadu Nam Indhiya Naadu || [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] & [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| 1953 || [[Vazha Pirandhaval]] || Tamil || Indhiya Naadu Nam Indhiya Naadu || [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] and [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
|-
|-
| 1954 || [[Ammaiyappan (film)|Ammaiyappan]] || Tamil || || [[T. R. Pappa]] ||
| rowspan=6|1954 || rowspan=6|[[Ammaiyappan (film)|Ammaiyappan]] || rowspan=6|Tamil || Kaadhal Thuraiye Pudhumai Kanave || rowspan=6|[[T. R. Pappa]] ||
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| Chinna Pudhu Malare ||
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| Sidhaindhadhe.... Manamogana Jeevan || [[S. Varalakshmi]]
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| Poojaikku.... Pillaiyaare Thulli ||
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| Neelakadal Paaru Paappaa ||
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| Kaadhal Thuraiye Pudhumai Kanave ||
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| 1954 || [[Bedara Kannappa]] || [[Kannada]] || Daari Kaadu Naa Balu Nonde || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
| 1954 || [[Bedara Kannappa]] || [[Kannada]] || Daari Kaadu Naa Balu Nonde || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
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|-
| rowspan=3|1954 || rowspan=3|[[Kanavu (1954 film)|Kanavu]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Kannaana Thaai Naadae || rowspan=3| [[G. Ramanathan]] & [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] ||  
| rowspan=3|1954 || rowspan=3|[[Kanavu (1954 film)|Kanavu]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Kannaana Thaai Naadae || rowspan=3| [[G. Ramanathan]] and [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] ||
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|-
| Eliyorku Suga Vaazhvu Edhu ||  
| Eliyorku Suga Vaazhvu Edhu ||  
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| 1954 || [[Kudumbam (1954 film)|Kudumbam]] || Tamil || Pandigai Dhinamithadah || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
| 1954 || [[Kudumbam (1954 film)|Kudumbam]] || Tamil || Pandigai Dhinamithadah || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| 1954 || Menarikam || Telugu || || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
| 1954 || Menarikam || Telugu || || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| 1954 || [[Pudhu Yugam (1954 film)|Pudhu Yugam]] || Tamil || Kalaiye Puviyaarai Kavarum || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| 1954 || [[Pudhu Yugam (1954 film)|Pudhu Yugam]] || Tamil || Kalaiye Puviyaarai Kavarum || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
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| Aalaiyin Sangge Nee Oothaayo ||
| Aalaiyin Sangge Nee Oothaayo ||
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|-
| 1954 || [[Ratha Paasam (1954 film)|Ratha Paasam]] || Tamil || Nilaiyaana Inbam Manavaalan Anbe || M. K. Athmanathan & A. V. Natarajan ||
| 1954 || [[Ratha Paasam (1954 film)|Ratha Paasam]] || Tamil || Nilaiyaana Inbam Manavaalan Anbe || M. K. Athmanathan and A. V. Natarajan ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1954 || rowspan=2|[[Kalahasti Mahatyam]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Choochi Choochi || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] ||  
| rowspan=2|1954 || rowspan=2|[[Kalahasti Mahatyam]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Choochi Choochi || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] ||  
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|-
| Chaalu Chaalu Naa Mohana ||
| Chaalu Chaalu Naa Mohana ||
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| Senthamarai Kannane ||
| Senthamarai Kannane ||
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|-
| 1955 || [[Adarsha Sathi]]|| Telugu || Parameshane Shiraverida || R. Sudarsanam & R. Govardhanam ||
| 1955 || [[Adarsha Sathi]]|| Telugu || Parameshane Shiraverida || R. Sudarsanam and R. Govardhanam ||
|-
|-
| 1955 || [[Kalvanin Kadhali (1955 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]] || Tamil || Tamil Thirunaadu Thannai Petra || [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]
| 1955 || [[Kalvanin Kadhali (1955 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]] || Tamil || Tamil Thirunaadu Thannai Petra || [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] || [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]
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| 1955 || [[Koteeswaran]] || Tamil || Ennudalum Ullak Kaadhalum Unakke || [[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||
| 1955 || [[Koteeswaran]] || Tamil || Ennudalum Ullak Kaadhalum Unakke || [[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||
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|-
| 1955 || [[Maheswari (film)|Maheswari]] || Tamil || Andha NaaLum Endha NaaLo || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| 1955 || [[Maheswari (film)|Maheswari]] || Tamil || Andha NaaLum Endha Naalo || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
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|-
| 1955 || [[Ulagam Palavitham]] || Tamil || Adimaiyendre Ennathe Penne || N. S. Balakrishnan ||
| 1955 || [[Ulagam Palavitham]] || Tamil || Adimaiyendre Ennathe Penne || N. S. Balakrishnan ||
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| 1954 || [[Bedara Kannappa|Vedan Kannappa]] || Tamil || Thedi Thedi Naan Manam Nondhen || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
| 1954 || [[Bedara Kannappa|Vedan Kannappa]] || Tamil || Thedi Thedi Naan Manam Nondhen || [[R. Sudarsanam]] ||
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|-
| 1956 || [[Amara Deepam (1956 film)|Amara Deepam]] || Tamil || Enge Maraindhanayo || [[T. Chalapathi Rao]] & [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| 1956 || [[Amara Deepam (1956 film)|Amara Deepam]] || Tamil || Enge Maraindhanayo || [[T. Chalapathi Rao]] and [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
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|-
| 1956 || [[Chori Chori (1956 film)|Chori Chori]] || [[Hindi language|Hindi]] || Theem Theem || [[Shankar–Jaikishan]] ||
| 1956 || [[Chori Chori (1956 film)|Chori Chori]] || [[Hindi language|Hindi]] || Theem Theem || [[Shankar–Jaikishan]] ||
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|-
| 1956 || [[Kaalam Maari Pochu (1956 film)|Kaalam Maari Pochu]] || Tamil || Ennamadhellaam Neeye Niraindhu || [[Master Venu]] ||
| 1956 || [[Kaalam Maari Pochu (1956 film)|Kaalam Maari Pochu]] || Tamil || Ennamadhellaam Neeye Niraindhu || [[Master Venu]] ||
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|-
| rowspan=4|1956 || rowspan=4|[[Kannin Manigal]] || rowspan=4|Tamil || Nalla Veenai Idhe Mannile || rowspan=4|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||  
| rowspan=4|1956 || rowspan=4|[[Kannin Manigal]] || rowspan=4|Tamil || Nalla Veenai Idhe Mannile || rowspan=4|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] ||  
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| Anbin Dheepamidhe ||
| Anbin Dheepamidhe ||
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|-
| rowspan=2|1956 || rowspan=2|[[Koodappirappu]] || rowspan=2|Malayalam || Alarsharaparithaapam || rowspan=2|[[K. Raghavan]] ||  
| rowspan=2|1956 || rowspan=2|[[Koodappirappu]] || rowspan=2|Malayalam || Alarsharaparithaapam || rowspan=2|[[K. Raghavan]] ||  
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|-
| Manivarnane Innu Njan ||
| Manivarnane Innu Njan ||
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| Senthamizhaa Ezhundhu ||
| Senthamizhaa Ezhundhu ||
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|-
| 1956 || Naga Devathai || Tamil || || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] ||
| 1956 || Naga Devathai || Tamil || || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] ||
|-
|-
| 1956 || Nagula Chavithi || Telugu || Marubal Kavadhe Meera || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] ||
| 1956 || Nagula Chavithi || Telugu || Marubal Kavadhe Meera || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1956 || rowspan=2|[[Ondre Kulam]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Anda Pagiranda Akilandeswari || rowspan=2|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] & M. V. Ranga Rao ||  
| rowspan=2|1956 || rowspan=2|[[Ondre Kulam]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Anda Pagiranda Akilandeswari || rowspan=2|[[S. V. Venkatraman]] and M. V. Ranga Rao ||
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|-
| Thiruvarul Purivaai Jaganmaathaa ||
| Thiruvarul Purivaai Jaganmaathaa ||
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| 1956 || [[Thaaikkuppin Thaaram]] || Tamil || Naadu Sezhithida NaaLum Uzhaithida || [[K. V. Mahadevan]] ||
| 1956 || [[Thaaikkuppin Thaaram]] || Tamil || Naadu Sezhithida NaaLum Uzhaithida || [[K. V. Mahadevan]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1957 || rowspan=2|[[Bhale Ammayilu]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Gopaala Jaagela Raa || rowspan=2|[[S. Rajeswara Rao]] & [[S. Hanumantha Rao]] || [[P. Leela]]
| rowspan=2|1957 || rowspan=2|[[Bhale Ammayilu]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Gopaala Jaagela Raa || rowspan=2|[[S. Rajeswara Rao]] and [[S. Hanumantha Rao]] || [[P. Leela]]
|-
|-
| Theem Thaam Thirana (Thillana) || [[T. V. Rathnam]]  
| Theem Thaam Thirana (Thillana) || [[T. V. Rathnam]]  
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| 1957 || [[Manamagan Thevai]] || Tamil || Vanthaal Varattum Podi || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| 1957 || [[Manamagan Thevai]] || Tamil || Vanthaal Varattum Podi || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
|-
|-
| 1957 || [[Mayabazar|Maya Bajaar]] || Tamil || Chellamudan Devarkalum Nallaasi || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] & [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] ||
| 1957 || [[Mayabazar|Maya Bajaar]] || Tamil || Chellamudan Devarkalum Nallaasi || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] and [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| 1957 || [[Mayabazar]] || Kannada || Srisuraru Thamadhalu || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] & [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] ||
| 1957 || [[Mayabazar]] || Kannada || Srisuraru Thamadhalu || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] and [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| 1957 || [[Mayabazar]] || Telugu || Srikarulu Devathalu || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] & [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] ||
| 1957 || [[Mayabazar]] || Telugu || Srikarulu Devathalu || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] and [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| 1957 || Nala Damayanthi || Telugu || Jaali Chpppavadelara || [[B. Gopalam]] ||
| 1957 || Nala Damayanthi || Telugu || Jaali Chpppavadelara || [[B. Gopalam]] ||
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| 1957 || [[Manamagan Thevai|Varudu Kavali]] || Telugu || Nandasuthudu Andam Chandam || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
| 1957 || [[Manamagan Thevai|Varudu Kavali]] || Telugu || Nandasuthudu Andam Chandam || [[G. Ramanathan]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1958 || rowspan=2|[[Bhookailas (1958 Telugu film)|Baktha Ravana]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Dheva Mahadheva || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] & R. Govardhanam ||  
| rowspan=2|1958 || rowspan=2|[[Bhookailas (1958 Telugu film)|Baktha Ravana]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Dheva Mahadheva || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] and R. Govardhanam ||
|-
|-
| ||  
| ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1958 || rowspan=2|[[Bhookailas (1958 Telugu film)|Bhookailas]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Dheva Mahadheva || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] & R. Govardhanam ||  
| rowspan=2|1958 || rowspan=2|[[Bhookailas (1958 Telugu film)|Bhookailas]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Dheva Mahadheva || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] and R. Govardhanam ||
|-
|-
| Munneeta Pavalinchu ||  
| Munneeta Pavalinchu ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1958 || rowspan=2|[[Bhookailasa (film)|Bhookailas]] || rowspan=2|Kannada || Dheva Mahadheva || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] & R. Govardhanam ||  
| rowspan=2|1958 || rowspan=2|[[Bhookailasa (film)|Bhookailas]] || rowspan=2|Kannada || Dheva Mahadheva || rowspan=2|[[R. Sudarsanam]] and R. Govardhanam ||
|-
|-
| Ksheeraabdhi Varadhaama Naga Sayana ||  
| Ksheeraabdhi Varadhaama Naga Sayana ||  
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| rowspan=3|1958 || rowspan=3|[[Mangalya Bhagyam]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Nenjathile Achcham Illaadhavar || rowspan=3| [[G. Ramanathan]] || [[P. Leela]]
| rowspan=3|1958 || rowspan=3|[[Mangalya Bhagyam]] || rowspan=3|Tamil || Nenjathile Achcham Illaadhavar || rowspan=3| [[G. Ramanathan]] || [[P. Leela]]
|-
|-
| Anusooya Kadhaakaalatchebam || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]], [[A. P. Komala]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]] & [[A. G. Rathnamala]]
| Anusooya Kadhaakaalatchebam || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]], [[A. P. Komala]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]] and [[A. G. Rathnamala]]
|-
|-
| Annaiye Paraasakthi ||  
| Annaiye Paraasakthi ||  
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| 1958 || [[Sati Anasuya]] || Tamil || Maa Roopa Nava Shobana || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] ||
| 1958 || [[Sati Anasuya]] || Tamil || Maa Roopa Nava Shobana || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] ||
|-
|-
| 1958 || [[Karpukkarasi|Uthama Illalu]] || Telugu || Veyinola Koniyaru Rasakalpame || [[G. Ramanathan]] & M. S. Raju || [[P. Leela]]
| 1958 || [[Karpukkarasi|Uthama Illalu]] || Telugu || Veyinola Koniyaru Rasakalpame || [[G. Ramanathan]] and M. S. Raju || [[P. Leela]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|1959 || rowspan=3|[[Chathurangam (1959 film)|Chathurangamm]] || rowspan=3|Malayalam || Kaatte Va Kadale || rowspan=3| [[G. Devarajan]] ||
| rowspan=3|1959 || rowspan=3|[[Chathurangam (1959 film)|Chathurangamm]] || rowspan=3|Malayalam || Kaatte Va Kadale || rowspan=3| [[G. Devarajan]] ||
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| Kaatte Va Kadale Va || [[K. S. George]]
| Kaatte Va Kadale Va || [[K. S. George]]
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|-
| 1959 || [[Jayabheri]] || Telugu || Neeventa Nerajaa Navauraa || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
| 1959 || [[Jayabheri]] || Telugu || Neeventa Nerajaa Navauraa || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
|-
|-
| 1959 || [[Kalaivaanan]] || Tamil || Kaadhal Silai Aadudhe || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
| 1959 || [[Kalaivaanan]] || Tamil || Kaadhal Silai Aadudhe || [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] ||
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| Maithunare Maithunare || [[A. P. Komala]]
| Maithunare Maithunare || [[A. P. Komala]]
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|-
| Kanna Vaa Vaa ||
| Kanna Vaa Vaa ||
|-
|-
| Inge Irupadhaa ||
| Inge Irupadhaa ||
|-
|-
| Ilavu Kaaththa Kili Pol ||
| Ilavu Kaaththa Kili Pol ||
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| 1959 || [[Manimekalai (1959 film)|Manimekalai]] || Tamil || PazhangkAla Thamizharin Vaazhkai Murai || [[G. Ramanathan]] || [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]
| 1959 || [[Manimekalai (1959 film)|Manimekalai]] || Tamil || PazhangkAla Thamizharin Vaazhkai Murai || [[G. Ramanathan]] || [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]]
|-
|-
| 1959 || [[Minnal Veeran]] || Tamil || Manamirunthaal || [[Vedha (composer)|Vedha]] || [[P. Leela]]
| 1959 || [[Minnal Veeran]] || Tamil || Manamirunthaal || [[Vedha (composer)|Vedha]] || [[P. Leela]]
|-
|-
| 1959 || [[Orey Vazhi]] || Tamil || Kalvi Kalvi Endru Paadu || [[R. Govardhanam]] || [[P. Leela]]
| 1959 || [[Orey Vazhi]] || Tamil || Kalvi Kalvi Endru Paadu || [[R. Govardhanam]] || [[P. Leela]]
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| rowspan=2|1959 || rowspan=2|[[Vachina Kodalu Nachindi]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Pahimam Jayajaya || rowspan=2|[[S. Dakshinamurthi]] ||
| rowspan=2|1959 || rowspan=2|[[Vachina Kodalu Nachindi]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Pahimam Jayajaya || rowspan=2|[[S. Dakshinamurthi]] ||
|-
|-
| Pahimam Saranantimamma || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] & [[Jikki]]
| Pahimam Saranantimamma || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] and [[Jikki]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1960 || rowspan=2|[[Mannadhi Mannan]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai || rowspan=2|[[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] ||
| rowspan=2|1960 || rowspan=2|[[Mannathi Mannan]] || rowspan=2|Tamil || Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai || rowspan=2|[[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] ||
|-
|-
| Aadadha Manamum Undo || [[T. M. Soundararajan]]
| Aadadha Manamum Undo || [[T. M. Soundararajan]]
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| Munnam Avanudaya Naamam Kettaal ||  
| Munnam Avanudaya Naamam Kettaal ||  
|-
|-
| 1960 || [[Petra Manam]] || Tamil || Sindhanai Seiyadaa || [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] || [[Sivaji Ganesan]] (dialogues)
| 1960 || [[Petra Manam]] || Tamil || Sindhanai Seiyadaa || [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] || [[Sivaji Ganesan]] (dialogues)
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|-
| 1960 || [[Raja Bakthi]] || Tamil || Karka Kasadara Katraapin || [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] ||
| 1960 || [[Raja Bakthi]] || Tamil || Karka Kasadara Katraapin || [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]] ||
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| Manasukkulle Maraichu Vaikka || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]]
| Manasukkulle Maraichu Vaikka || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]]
|-
|-
| Ezhaikkum Vaazhvukkum || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]] & T. S. Bagavathi
| Ezhaikkum Vaazhvukkum || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]] and T. S. Bagavathi
|-
|-
| 1961 || [[Raja Desingu|Desinguraju Katha]] || Telugu || Pala Kadali Meedha || Pamarthi ||
| 1961 || [[Raja Desingu|Desinguraju Katha]] || Telugu || Pala Kadali Meedha || Pamarthi ||
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| 1961 || [[Meenda Sorgam|Sthree Hrudayam]] || Telugu || Neeve Jagajyothi || Nityanand || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]]
| 1961 || [[Meenda Sorgam|Sthree Hrudayam]] || Telugu || Neeve Jagajyothi || Nityanand || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]]
|-
|-
| 1961 || Ummini Thanka || Malayalam || Geethopadesham || [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] || [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] & [[P. Leela]]
| 1961 || Ummini Thanka || Malayalam || Geethopadesham || [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] || [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] and [[P. Leela]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1962 || rowspan=2|[[Mannadhi Mannan|Ekaika Veerudu]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Nanukora Thagadidi Vinumaa || rowspan=2|[[S. P. Kodandapani]] ||
| rowspan=2|1962 || rowspan=2|[[Mannadhi Mannan|Ekaika Veerudu]] || rowspan=2|Telugu || Nanukora Thagadidi Vinumaa || rowspan=2|[[S. P. Kodandapani]] ||
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| 1963 || [[Susheela (1963 film)|Susheela]] || Malayalam || Thaalolam Thankam Thaalolam || [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] ||
| 1963 || [[Susheela (1963 film)|Susheela]] || Malayalam || Thaalolam Thankam Thaalolam || [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] ||
|-
|-
| 1964 || [[Veeranganai]]|| Tamil || Angamellam Sornthu Vaada || [[Vedha (composer)|Vedha]] || [[P. Leela]] & [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| 1964 || [[Veeranganai]]|| Tamil || Angamellam Sornthu Vaada || [[Vedha (composer)|Vedha]] || [[P. Leela]] and [[K. J. Yesudas]]
|-
|-
| 1965 || [[Maganey Kel]] || Tamil || Kalai Manggai Uruvam Kandu || [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]]
| 1965 || [[Maganey Kel]] || Tamil || Kalai Manggai Uruvam Kandu || [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]]
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| Guru Brahma ||
| Guru Brahma ||
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|-
| 1966 || [[Rangula Ratnam (1966 film)|Rangula Ratnam]] || Telugu || Chepa Rupamuna || [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] & [[B. Gopalam]] || [[A. P. Komala]]
| 1966 || [[Rangula Ratnam (1966 film)|Rangula Ratnam]] || Telugu || Chepa Rupamuna || [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] and [[B. Gopalam]] || [[A. P. Komala]]
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|-
| 1967 || [[Sri Purandara Dasaru]] || Kannada || Aadidano Ranga || [[C. N. Pandurangan]] ||
| 1967 || [[Sri Purandara Dasaru]] || Kannada || Aadidano Ranga || [[C. N. Pandurangan]] ||
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==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
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==External links==
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/the-rise-of-a-prodigy/article24279063.ece|title=Tracing the rise of the prodigy, M.L. Vasanthakumari|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 June 2018|accessdate=7 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109035430/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/the-rise-of-a-prodigy/article24279063.ece|archive-date=9 November 2022}}
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/the-rise-of-a-prodigy/article24279063.ece|title=Tracing the rise of the prodigy, M.L. Vasanthakumari|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 June 2018|accessdate=7 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109035430/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/the-rise-of-a-prodigy/article24279063.ece|archive-date=9 November 2022}}


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Madras Lalithangi Vasanthakumari
MLV in late 1940s
MLV in late 1940s
Background information
Born(1928-07-03)3 July 1928
Madras, Madras Presidency, British India
Died31 October 1990(1990-10-31) (aged 62)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
GenresCarnatic music – Indian Classical Music and Playback singing
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1942–1990
LabelsHis Master's Voice, EMI, RPG, AVM Audio, Inreco, Vani, Amutham Inc, Doordarshan, Super Audio, Geethanjali, Kosmic Music, Charsur Digital Workshop etc.

Madras Lalithangi Vasanthakumari (3 July 1928 – 31 October 1990), known as M. L. Vasanthakumari and commonly referred to as MLV, was an Indian Carnatic musician[1] and a playback singer in films across several South Asian languages.

Vasanthakumari and her contemporaries, D. K. Pattammal and M. S. Subbulakshmi, are often referred to as the female trinity of Carnatic music.[2] A disciple of G. N. Balasubramaniam, she was the youngest of the established musicians of that era and the youngest female to receive the Sangita Kalanidhi award.[3] In 1967, the government of India honoured her with the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award.

Vasanthakumari's notable career as a playback singer for films popularized lesser-known ragas, and her Ragam Thanam Pallavis were regarded as cerebral.[4] Additionally, she popularized the compositions of the Haridasas. Her disciples include her daughter Srividya, Sudha Raghunathan, Charumathi Ramachandran, and A. Kanyakumari.[5]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Vasanthakumari was born into a musical family. Her father, Kuthanur Ayya Swamy Iyer, and her mother, Lalithangi, were both musicians.[6] When Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das died in 1925, Lalithangi composed a song as a tribute to his patriotism.

Vasanthakumari was educated in a convent school in Madras where she initially planned to pursue a career in medicine. However, her path took a turn when Carnatic musician G. N. Balasubramaniam, popularly known as GNB, became her guru. In Vasanthakumari's own words:

"My parents had rendered yeoman service to Carnatic music. They were instrumental in popularizing the compositions of Purandara Dasa in South India. Although they were not keen on my pursuing a career in music and instead provided me with a general education, the musical atmosphere at home gave me ample opportunity to practice vocal music. When G. N. Balasubramaniam heard me sing, he convinced my parents to allow him to tutor me. It is he who is responsible for the position I hold in the music world today."[citation needed]

Performing and recording career[edit | edit source]

At the age of 12, M. L. Vasanthakumari debuted in 1940, accompanying her mother, Lalithangi in a recital. In 1942, she gave her first solo performance in Bengaluru and recorded her first 78-rpm disc. By 1950, she was regularly performing on stage.[7][8]

Musical style[edit | edit source]

Vasanthakumari's style was influenced by her mentor G. N. Balasubramaniam.[9] Musicologist Indira Menon noted that Vasanthakumari adopted Balasubramaniam’s approach of introducing a raga with a quick sketch across two octaves, followed by a more detailed elaboration. Menon also observed that she used vocal ornamentation (brigas) selectively and exercised restraint in her performance.[10]

Purandaradasa tradition[edit | edit source]

Vasanthakumari's mother Lalithangi performed a repertoire of Purandaradasa kritis, many of which she taught to her daughter. Vasanthakumari later included these compositions in her performances, contributing to the wider dissemination of Purandara Dasa's Devaranamas.[11] Her role has been compared to T. Brinda's role in popularizing Kshetrayya Padams and M. S. Subbalakshmi’s efforts with Annamacharya kritis.

Sindhu Bhairavi[edit | edit source]

Vasanthakumari helped popularize Narayana Teertha's Kalyana Gopalam and Purandaradasa's Venkatachala Nilayam in Sindhubhairavi raga. Hindustani maestro Bade Ghulam Ali Khan praised her for her music. Sudha Raghunathan, also a prominent Carnatic singer, once said, "MLV Amma told me that it was Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saab who taught her the nuances of Sindhu Bhairavi in the Hindustani style."[4]

Playback singing[edit | edit source]

By 1946, Vasanthakumari also became a playback singer.[4] Her first successful performance was in the 1951 film Manamagal, where she sang Ellam Inbamayam in ragamalika and Subramania Bharathiyar's composition Chinnanchiru Kiliyae Kannamma. In the 1960 film Raja Desingu, she sang another ragamalika, Paarkadal Alaimele, which was well-received and later became popular in Bharatanatyam recitals. She would later sing these songs towards the end of her Carnatic music concerts, and several musicians include them in their repertoire today.[12]

Vasanthakumari also sang Ayya Saami in the 1951 film, Or Iravu. This song was based on the song Gore Gore O Banke Chhore from the film 1950 Samaadhi, which was in turn based on the Latin American song Chico Chico from Puerto Rico, featured in the film Cuban Pete. In the 1952 film Thai Ullam, she sang Konjum Purave, which was based on the Hindi song Thandi Havayen.[12] Other songs included Adisayam Vanathu Arivumayam, Senthamarai Kannanae, Vanna Tamizh, and Adum Arul Jothi in the films Vikramaadhithan, Vaira Maalai, and Sornakili. Each of these songs contained the Kalyani raga and were well-received.[12]

Vasanthakumari sang the Dashaavataara songs for Bhookailas like Munneeta Pavalinchu, while Kumari Kamala danced in a classical style.[13] Vasanthakumari would continue to sing in films until 1970.[14]

Accompanists[edit | edit source]

Mridangam maestro Palghat Mani Iyer made an exception to his decision to not accompany a female performer and later accompanied Vasanthakumari for concerts. Other accompanists include Mannargudi Easwaran, Srimushnam V. Raja Rao, Seerkazhi J. Skandaprasad, Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam, R. Ramesh, Karaikudi Krishnamurthy, G. Harishankar (Kanjira), Dwaram Mangathayaru (Violin), Kanyakumari (Violin).

Family[edit | edit source]

Vasanthakumari married Kalaimamani Vikatam R. Krishnamurthy in 1951. They had a son, Krishnamurthy Sankararaman, and a daughter, Srividya.[15] Her daughter, Srividya, would later be an actress in Tamil and Malayalam films.

Disciples[edit | edit source]

Saraswathi Srinivasan (b. 1936) was the first disciple of Vasanthakumari. After her marriage, the duo performed in concerts together.[16]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Award Awarded by
1967 Padma Bhushan Third-highest civilian award granted by the government of India
1970 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Sangeet Natak Akademi, India
1976 Doctoral degree for her work about Purandaradasa's contributions to music Mysore University
1977 Sangeetha Kalanidhi (Highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music) Music Academy, Madras
1977 Isai Perarignar Tamil Isai Sangam, Madras
1987 Sangeetha Kalasikhamani Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai

Death[edit | edit source]

In 1990 Vasanthakumari died of cancer at the age of 62.

Vasanthakumari on a 2018 stamp of India

Collaborations with music composers[edit | edit source]

Vasanthakumari worked with C. R. Subbaraman, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, G. Ramanathan, S. Dakshinamurthi, K. V. Mahadevan, Vedha, V. Nagayya, Pendyala Nageshwara Rao, T. Chalapathi Rao, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, S. Rajeswara Rao, R. Sudarsanam, R. Govardhanam, T. R. Pappa, S. V. Venkatraman, Kunnakudi Venkatrama Iyer, G. Aswathama, T. A. Kalyanam, M. S. Gnanamani, C. N. Pandurangan, C. S. Jayaraman, G. Govindarajulu Naidu, T. G. Lingappa, K. G. Moorthy, Ghantasala, Master Venu, G. Aswathama, V. Dakshinamoorthy, G. Devarajan, K. Raghavan and Shankar–Jaikishan.

Collaborations with playback singers[edit | edit source]

Vasanthakumari sang duets mostly with Thiruchi Loganathan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan and A. M. Rajah. Others are M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, V. N. Sundaram, T. R. Mahalingam, T. A. Mothi, C. R. Subburaman, C. S. Jayaraman, Ghantasala, G. K. Venkatesh, T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas, K. S. George, V. Dakshinamoorthy, and K. J. Yesudas.

She also sang duets with female singers, most notably with P. Leela and N. L. Ganasaraswathi. Others are A. P. Komala, T. S. Bagavathi, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, Jikki, T. V. Rathnam, Radha Jayalakshmi, P. A. Periyanayaki, P. Bhanumathi, K. Jamuna Rani and A. G. Rathnamala.

Year Film Language Song Music Co-singer
1948 Krishna Bakthi Tamil Raadhaa Samedhaa Krishnaa S. V. Venkatraman and Kunnakudi Venkatrama Iyer
Endha Vedugo O Raagavaa
1948 Raja Mukthi Tamil Kulakkodi Thazhaikka C. R. Subburaman
Aaraaro Nee Aaraaro
Ingum Angum Engum Inbame M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Enna Aanandham M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Sandhoshamaai Anbar Varuvaaradi P. Bhanumathi
1949 Kanniyin Kaadhali Tamil Puvi Raajaa S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman Thiruchi Loganathan
Kalaivaaniye Nee
Kaaranam Theriyammal
1949 Mayavathi Tamil Maane En Prema Raani G. Ramanathan T. R. Mahalingam
Vaaraai En Inba Vaazhve
Aahaa Thanimai Tharum Inbam
Alli Malaraayirundhen
Varuvano Madhivadhanan
Jeyame En Vaazhvile
1949 Nallathambi Tamil Gaanalolan Madhanagopaalan S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman
1949 Nam Naadu Tamil Mosam Pogadhe Nee G. Govindarajulu Naidu and Purushotham
Enthan Mana Ullaasam
Enadhu Ennam Veene
Vedhanai Ilaa Logam
Maname Enna Pedhamai
1949 Pavalakodi Tamil Kandeepan Maithunaa C. R. Subburaman
Naane Vendinen
Ini Nammodellaam
Unathu Pugazh Paaduven
1949 Vazhkai Tamil Gopaalanodu Naan Aaduvene R. Sudarsanam
1950 Beedala Patlu Telugu Yauvaname Aahaa Yauvaname S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Sarasaku Raade Aane
1950 Ezhai Padum Padu Tamil Yauvaname Aahaa Yauvaname S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Kannan Mana Nilaiye
Vaanamudhe Ondraai Thiruchi Loganathan and P. A. Periyanayaki
1950 Manthiri Kumari Tamil Isai Kalaiye Inidhaana G. Ramanathan
Kaadhal Baliyaagi
Manam Pola Vaazhvu Peruvome Jikki
Aahaahaahaa Vaazhvile
Ennum Pozhuthil Inbam
1950 Parijatham Tamil Niyaayam Alladi Bhaamaa S. V. Venkatraman and C. R. Subburaman
Piraana Naathanae
Anbinil Yaavume.... Thulasi Jegan Maathaa
Pugazhnthu Pugazhnthu Uraikka
Vantharul Endruraippai
1950 Prasanna Malayalam Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe M. S. Gnanamani
Gaanamohana Hare
Jaathivairam Neethirahitham
Thakarukayo Sakalamen
1950 Vijayakumari Tamil Geethaanandham Perinbam C. R. Subburaman P. Leela
1951 Manamagal Tamil Chinnanciru Kiliye Kannammaa C. R. Subburaman V. N. Sundaram
Ellaam Inbamayam P. Leela
Aayirathu Tholaayirathu P. Leela
Paaviyinum Padu Paavi V. N. Sundaram
Iru Kaadhalar Magizhndhe C. R. Subburaman
1951 Mayamalai Tamil P. Adinarayana Rao
1951 Navvithe Navaratnalu Telugu Marubal Kavadhe Meera G. Aswathama
Uyyaala Loogena O Manasam
Telirekhalu Virise Thurupudisa
Saanthiye Ledhaa Naaku
Sri Rajarajesvari Sritajanavandita
1951 Or Iravu Tamil Ayyaa Saami Avoji Saami R. Sudarsanam
Boologam Thanai Kaana Varuveer T. S. Bagavathi
1951 Pelli Kooturu Telugu Veera Jaajula Valape C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman
Anta Premamayam P. Leela
1950 Ki 60 Ki Ento Teda A. P. Komala
Paapula Loka Dupaapi C. R. Subburaman
C. R. Subburaman
1951 Rajambal Tamil Vaazhvu Uyara Vendum M. S. Gnanamani
Ahaa Haa Manaiviyaaven
Theeraadha Thunbam Thaanaa
1951 Saudamini Tamil Anbe En Sivame Aandarulvaaye S. V. Venkatraman
Maara Sundara Maadhu Ivale
1951 Soudamini Telugu Elukkona Ra S. V. Venkatraman
1951 Tilottama Telugu P. Adinarayana Rao
1952 Andhaman Kaidhi Tamil Kaani Nilam Vendum Paraasakthi G. Govindarajulu Naidu C. S. Jayaraman
1952 En Thangai Tamil Dheena Dhayaabari Thaaye C. N. Pandurangan
1952 Kanchana Tamil Maye Thvam Yaahi S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Shivakameshwari Chintaye
1952 Kanchana Tamil Maye Thvam Yaahi S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Shivakameshwari Chintaye
1952 Kanjana Malayalam Maye Thvam Yaahi S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Shivakameshwari Chintaye
1952 Moondru Pillaigal Tamil Antha Raama Sowndharyam P. S. Anantharaman and M. D. Parthasarathy A. P. Komala
1952 Mr. Sampat Hindi Manchi Dinamu Nede B. S. Kalla and Emani Sankara Sastry
1952 Mugguru Kodukkulu Telugu Aaraaghu Ra Muni K. G. Moorthy N. L. Ganasaraswathi
1952 Panam Tamil Ezhai Nin Kovilai Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy G. K. Venkatesh
Kudumbatthin Vilakku
1952 Parasakthi Tamil Vaazhga Vaazhgave Vaazhgave R. Sudarsanam
1952 Penn Manam Tamil Kanavilum Maraven Kunnakudi Venkatarama Iyer
Vazhvile Vaazhvile Madhavapeddi Satyam
Sugamedhu Vaazhvile Madhavapeddi Satyam
1952 Puratchi Veeran Tamil Kaaranam Theriyaamal Shankar–Jaikishan
1952 Shyamala Tamil Ambaa Aadhi Sakthi Jegadhaambaa G. Ramanathan, T. V. Raju and S. B. Dinakar Rao
1952 Thai Ullam Tamil Konjum Puraave G. Ramanathan
Vellai Thamarai Poovil
Kovil Muzhuthum Kanden
Kathayai Kelada
1952 Velaikari Magal Tamil Anbe Endhan Aaruyire Azhaadhe C. R. Subburaman and S. Dakshinamurthi
Mudinthathe En Vazhvu
Pagalellam Velai Seithe K. Devanarayanan
1953 Aasai Magan Tamil Kalaigal Migundha Engal V. Dakshinamoorthy P. Leela
Neeye Arul Velavane
1953 Aashadeepam Malayalam Janani Jayikka Neenal V. Dakshinamoorthy P. Leela
Sharanam Mayilvaahanaa
1953 Ammalakkalu Telugu Nee Kosam C. R. Subburaman Pithapuram Nageswara Rao
1953 Anbu Tamil Adavare Naattile T. R. Pappa A. M. Rajah
Isaippaadi
1953 En Veedu Tamil Konjum Mozhi Maindharkale V. Nagayya and A. Rama Rao T. A. Mothi
1953 Gumastha Tamil Aiyavin Penndattikku G. Ramanathan, V. Nagayya, and C. N. Pandurangan K. R. Chellamuthu
Dance Baby Dance
1953 Inspector Tamil Varuvaai Mana Mohanaa G. Ramanathan V. N. Sundaram
Madhana Singaara Neelaa
Moodiyirundha En Vizhiyinul
1953 Inspector Telugu Marupayena Mohana G. Ramanathan
Mara Sukumara
Moodapa Dhinana Muddulaveena
1953 Jatagam Tamil Velan Varuvaanodi R. Govardhanam
1953 Kangal Tamil Inba Veenaiyai Meettudhu S. V. Venkatraman
Kann Kanda Deivame
Annai Karamena Nammai
Varungkaala Thalaivan Neeye
1953 Kodarikam Telugu Illalu Illalu C. N. Pandurangan
Mahaa Ganapathi Gajaananaa
1953 Mamiyar Tamil Penn Ivale Miga C. N. Pandurangan
Mahaa Ganapathi Gajaananaa
1953 Manam Pola Mangalyam Tamil Solai Naduve Odi A. Rama Rao
1953 Manidhanum Mirugamum Tamil Inbakuyil Kuralinimai G. Govindarajulu Naidu A. M. Rajah
Imayamalai Chaaralile
1953 Manithan Tamil Kuyile Unakku G. Ramanathan
1953 Marumagal Tamil Nianikkira Maaadhiri Ellaam C. R. Subburaman T. R. Ramachandran
1953 Naa Illu Telugu Adigadigo Gagana Seema V. Nagayya and A. Rama Rao T. A. Mothi
Raara Maa Intidaka
1953 Naalvar Tamil Irul Soozhum Vaanil K. V. Mahadevan
Inbam Kolludhe
Vaana Veedhiyil Parandhiduvom Thiruchi Loganathan
1953 Naam Tamil C. S. Jayaraman
1953 Prapancham Telugu M. S. Gnanamani and T. Poornananda A. M. Rajah
Kalaye Navakalaye
1953 Ulagam Tamil Un Kaadhalaal En Anbellaam M. S. Gnanamani A. M. Rajah
En Jeevanile
1953 Vazha Pirandhaval Tamil Indhiya Naadu Nam Indhiya Naadu S. Rajeswara Rao and G. Ramanathan
1954 Ammaiyappan Tamil Kaadhal Thuraiye Pudhumai Kanave T. R. Pappa
Chinna Pudhu Malare
Sidhaindhadhe.... Manamogana Jeevan S. Varalakshmi
Poojaikku.... Pillaiyaare Thulli
Neelakadal Paaru Paappaa
Kaadhal Thuraiye Pudhumai Kanave
1954 Bedara Kannappa Kannada Daari Kaadu Naa Balu Nonde R. Sudarsanam
1954 Kanavu Tamil Kannaana Thaai Naadae G. Ramanathan and V. Dakshinamoorthy
Eliyorku Suga Vaazhvu Edhu
Engume Thai Pongal
1954 Kudumbam Tamil Pandigai Dhinamithadah Pendyala Nageswara Rao
1954 Menarikam Telugu Pendyala Nageswara Rao
1954 Pudhu Yugam Tamil Kalaiye Puviyaarai Kavarum G. Ramanathan
1954 Ratha Kanneer Tamil Kadhavai Saathadi C. S. Jayaraman
Aalaiyin Sangge Nee Oothaayo
1954 Ratha Paasam Tamil Nilaiyaana Inbam Manavaalan Anbe M. K. Athmanathan and A. V. Natarajan
1954 Kalahasti Mahatyam Telugu Choochi Choochi R. Sudarsanam
Chaalu Chaalu Naa Mohana
1954 Thookku Thookki Tamil Vaaranam Aayiram Soozha Valam Seidhu G. Ramanathan P. Leela
1954 Thuli Visham Tamil Nandraaga Vaazha Vendum K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai
1954 Vaira Malai Tamil Vanjamidho Vaanchaiyidho Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Thiruchi Loganathan
Koovaamal Koovum Kogilam Thiruchi Loganathan
Unnai Ennum Podhe
Senthamarai Kannane
1955 Adarsha Sathi Telugu Parameshane Shiraverida R. Sudarsanam and R. Govardhanam
1955 Kalvanin Kadhali Tamil Tamil Thirunaadu Thannai Petra G. Govindarajulu Naidu N. L. Ganasaraswathi
1955 Kaveri Tamil Manjal Veyyil Maalaiyile G. Ramanathan C. S. Jayaraman
1955 Kaveri Tamil Manadhinile Naan Konda Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1955 Koteeswaran Tamil Ennudalum Ullak Kaadhalum Unakke S. V. Venkatraman
1955 Maheswari Tamil Andha NaaLum Endha Naalo G. Ramanathan
1955 Ulagam Palavitham Tamil Adimaiyendre Ennathe Penne N. S. Balakrishnan
1955 Valliyin Selvan Tamil Kannin Maniye Vaa Parur S. Anantharaman
Vilaiyaadum Dheivamadi T. V. Rathnam
1955 Vijaya Gauri Telugu Andala Sandadilo G. Ramanathan A. M. Rajah
1954 Vedan Kannappa Tamil Thedi Thedi Naan Manam Nondhen R. Sudarsanam
1956 Amara Deepam Tamil Enge Maraindhanayo T. Chalapathi Rao and G. Ramanathan
1956 Chori Chori Hindi Theem Theem Shankar–Jaikishan
1956 Kaalam Maari Pochu Tamil Ennamadhellaam Neeye Niraindhu Master Venu
1956 Kannin Manigal Tamil Nalla Veenai Idhe Mannile S. V. Venkatraman
Velli Nilavinile
Aaraaro Aasai Kanmaniye
Anbin Dheepamidhe
1956 Koodappirappu Malayalam Alarsharaparithaapam K. Raghavan
Manivarnane Innu Njan
1956 Kula Dheivam Tamil Thaaye Yasodha Undhan R. Sudarsanam
1956 Madurai Veeran Tamil Aadal Kaaneero G. Ramanathan
Senthamizhaa Ezhundhu
1956 Naga Devathai Tamil Ghantasala
1956 Nagula Chavithi Telugu Marubal Kavadhe Meera Ghantasala
1956 Ondre Kulam Tamil Anda Pagiranda Akilandeswari S. V. Venkatraman and M. V. Ranga Rao
Thiruvarul Purivaai Jaganmaathaa
1956 Sahasra Veerudu Telugu Aatal Kanalero Maa Aatal Kanalero G. Ramanathan
Andhamula Rashi Neevoyi
1956 Punniyavathi Tamil Kani Voorum Amudhaana Idhayam V. Dakshinamoorthy
1956 Raja Rani Tamil Vaanga Vaanga ... Indriravu Miga Nandriravu T. R. Pappa S. V. Ponnusamy
Manippuraa Pudhu Manippuraa
Inba Nan Naalidhe
1956 Thaaikkuppin Thaaram Tamil Naadu Sezhithida NaaLum Uzhaithida K. V. Mahadevan
1957 Bhale Ammayilu Telugu Gopaala Jaagela Raa S. Rajeswara Rao and S. Hanumantha Rao P. Leela
Theem Thaam Thirana (Thillana) T. V. Rathnam
1957 Chakravarthi Thirumagal Tamil Enthan Ullam Kollai Kolla G. Ramanathan
1957 Iru Sagodharigal Tamil Thaaye Un Seyalallavo S. Rajeswara Rao P. Leela
Theem Thaam Thirana (Thillana) T. V. Rathnam
1957 Karpukkarasi Tamil Kaniyo Paago Karkando G. Ramanathan P. B. Sreenivas
Vizhiyodu Vilaiyaadum P. Leela
1957 Manamagan Thevai Tamil Vanthaal Varattum Podi G. Ramanathan
1957 Maya Bajaar Tamil Chellamudan Devarkalum Nallaasi Ghantasala and S. Rajeswara Rao
1957 Mayabazar Kannada Srisuraru Thamadhalu Ghantasala and S. Rajeswara Rao
1957 Mayabazar Telugu Srikarulu Devathalu Ghantasala and S. Rajeswara Rao
1957 Nala Damayanthi Telugu Jaali Chpppavadelara B. Gopalam
1957 Rajaputhri Rahasyamu Telugu Sreeramu Meedhane Perasha G. Ramanathan
1957 Rani Lalithangi Tamil Kannaale Mannaadhi Mannarum G. Ramanathan
1957 Sati Anasuya Telugu Maa Roopa Nava Shobana Ghantasala
1957 Soubhagyavathi Tamil Matha Maragadha Shyaamaa Pendyala Nageswara Rao
1957 Soubhagyavathi Telugu Matha Maragadha Shyaamaa Pendyala Nageswara Rao
1957 Thalavanchani Veerudu Telugu Raa Raa Raa G. Ramanathan
1957 Vanangamudi Tamil Siramathil.... Vaa Vaa Vaa G. Ramanathan
1957 Varudu Kavali Telugu Nandasuthudu Andam Chandam G. Ramanathan
1958 Baktha Ravana Tamil Dheva Mahadheva R. Sudarsanam and R. Govardhanam
1958 Bhookailas Telugu Dheva Mahadheva R. Sudarsanam and R. Govardhanam
Munneeta Pavalinchu
1958 Bhookailas Kannada Dheva Mahadheva R. Sudarsanam and R. Govardhanam
Ksheeraabdhi Varadhaama Naga Sayana
1958 Kanniyin Sabatham Tamil Attatthil Sirandhadhu Pitthalaattam T. G. Lingappa Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Solla Theriyaamal
1958 Mangalya Bhagyam Tamil Nenjathile Achcham Illaadhavar G. Ramanathan P. Leela
Anusooya Kadhaakaalatchebam Seerkazhi Govindarajan, A. P. Komala, K. Jamuna Rani and A. G. Rathnamala
Annaiye Paraasakthi
1958 Sati Anasuya Tamil Maa Roopa Nava Shobana Ghantasala
1958 Uthama Illalu Telugu Veyinola Koniyaru Rasakalpame G. Ramanathan and M. S. Raju P. Leela
1959 Chathurangamm Malayalam Kaatte Va Kadale G. Devarajan
Odakkuzhalum
Kaatte Va Kadale Va K. S. George
1959 Jayabheri Telugu Neeventa Nerajaa Navauraa Pendyala Nageswara Rao
1959 Kalaivaanan Tamil Kaadhal Silai Aadudhe Pendyala Nageswara Rao
1959 Kalyanikku Kalyanam Tamil Aanandham Indru Aarambam G. Ramanathan P. Leela
1959 Kaveriyin Kanavan Tamil Vannatamizh Sornakili K. V. Mahadevan
1959 Krishna Leelalu Telugu Thaalalenuraa Thaginadaanaraa S. Dakshinamurthi
1959 Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal Tamil Pathu Viral Modhiram R. Sudarsanam
Ranga Ranga Ranga Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Maithunare Maithunare A. P. Komala
Kanna Vaa Vaa
Inge Irupadhaa
Ilavu Kaaththa Kili Pol
1959 Manimekalai Tamil PazhangkAla Thamizharin Vaazhkai Murai G. Ramanathan N. L. Ganasaraswathi
1959 Minnal Veeran Tamil Manamirunthaal Vedha P. Leela
1959 Orey Vazhi Tamil Kalvi Kalvi Endru Paadu R. Govardhanam P. Leela
1959 Pennkulathin Ponvilakku Tamil Kadavul Padaikkavillai Master Venu P. Leela
1959 President Panchatcharam Tamil Oli Padaitha Kanninaayi G. Ramanathan Radha Jayalakshmi
1959 Thanga Padhumai Tamil Varugiraal Unnai Thedi Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
1959 Vachina Kodalu Nachindi Telugu Pahimam Jayajaya S. Dakshinamurthi
Pahimam Saranantimamma Ghantasala and Jikki
1960 Mannathi Mannan Tamil Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Aadadha Manamum Undo T. M. Soundararajan
1960 Meenda Sorgam Tamil Aadum Arul Jothi T. Chalapathi Rao Seerkazhi Govindarajan
1960 Parthiban Kanavu Tamil Andhi Mayanguthadi Vedha
Vadiveru Thirisoolam Thondrum
Munnam Avanudaya Naamam Kettaal
1960 Petra Manam Tamil Sindhanai Seiyadaa S. Rajeswara Rao Sivaji Ganesan (dialogues)
1960 Raja Bakthi Tamil Karka Kasadara Katraapin G. Govindarajulu Naidu
1960 Raja Desingu Tamil Paakkadal Alai Mele G. Ramanathan
1960 Seetha Malayalam Kanne Nukaru Swargasukham V. Dakshinamoorthy
1960 Thilakam Tamil Kaathirundha Kannukku R. Sudarsanam
Manasukkulle Maraichu Vaikka Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Ezhaikkum Vaazhvukkum Seerkazhi Govindarajan and T. S. Bagavathi
1961 Desinguraju Katha Telugu Pala Kadali Meedha Pamarthi
1961 Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Mahatmyam Telugu Virahini Ninu Kore R. Sudarsanam Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
1961 Kongunattu Thangam Tamil Irundhum Illaadhavare K. V. Mahadevan
1961 Krishna Kuchela Malayalam Varnippathengine K. Raghavan P. Leela
1961 Malliyam Mangalam Tamil Avarindri Naanillai Kanne T. A. Kalyanam
1961 Sthree Hrudayam Telugu Neeve Jagajyothi Nityanand Seerkazhi Govindarajan
1961 Ummini Thanka Malayalam Geethopadesham V. Dakshinamoorthy V. Dakshinamoorthy and P. Leela
1962 Ekaika Veerudu Telugu Nanukora Thagadidi Vinumaa S. P. Kodandapani
Hrdayamulu Pulakinnchavo Seerkazhi Govindarajan
1962 Vikramaadhithan Tamil Adhisayam Ivanadhu S. Rajeswara Rao
1963 Susheela Malayalam Thaalolam Thankam Thaalolam V. Dakshinamoorthy
1964 Veeranganai Tamil Angamellam Sornthu Vaada Vedha P. Leela and K. J. Yesudas
1965 Maganey Kel Tamil Kalai Manggai Uruvam Kandu Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Seerkazhi Govindarajan
1965 Pinchuhridhayam Malayalam Gaanavum Layavum Neeyalle V. Dakshinamoorthy P. Leela
1965 Shakunthala Malayalam Kaamavardhiniyaam K. Raghavan P. Leela
Kaalil Chilanka K. J. Yesudas
Guru Brahma
1966 Rangula Ratnam Telugu Chepa Rupamuna S. Rajeswara Rao and B. Gopalam A. P. Komala
1967 Sri Purandara Dasaru Kannada Aadidano Ranga C. N. Pandurangan

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