Vinayak Sasikumar (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist who primarily works in Malayalam cinema.
Vinayak Sasikumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1994 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Education | Loyola College, Chennai Madras School of Economics |
| Occupation | Lyricist |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Malayalam film songs |
Early life and education
Vinayak Sasikumar was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. He began writing poetry at the age of 12. He later moved to Chennai, where he graduated in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Madras School of Economics. After working as a data scientist at Ford Motors, he moved to Kochi to pursue a career as a full-time lyricist.
Career
Sasikumar made his debut as a lyricist with the film Kutteem Kolum, directed by Guinness Pakru. In 2013, he wrote songs for Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi, directed by Sameer Thahir. The film's music was composed by Rex Vijayan.[1]
He subsequently worked on films including North 24 Kaatham, 7th Day and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. In 2014, he wrote character themes for Iyobinte Pusthakam, directed by Amal Neerad.[2]
His work in Guppy and Karinkunnam 6's in 2016 received attention. His 2017 film credits included Ezra, Godha, The Great Father, Parava, Pullikkaran Staraa and Mayaanadhi.[3][4]
In 2019, he wrote songs for films including Ambili, Athiran and June. Songs such as "Aaradhike", "Njan Jackson Allada", "Pavizha Mazha" and "Minni Minni" became popular. He also worked on films including Kumbalangi Nights, Helen and Kettiyolaanu Ente Malagha.
In the same year, he wrote and directed the musical short film Hi Hello Kaadhal, starring Sarjano Khalid and Gouri Kishan. He also wrote the Tamil song "Vellai Poove" for the short film.[5]
During 2020 and 2021, he wrote songs for films including Trance, Kappela, Nayattu, Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam and Drishyam 2.
In 2022, he wrote songs for the film Bheeshma Parvam, including "Parudeesa" and "Rathipushpam". He also wrote English lyrics for the film 12th Man, directed by Jeethu Joseph. Later that year, he worked on the Malayalam film Malayankunju, starring Fahadh Faasil and featuring music by A. R. Rahman.[6][7][8]
His other releases included Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and Romancham. The songs "Santhe Soumye" and "Aadharanjali" gained popularity on social media.[9][10]
In 2024, Sasikumar wrote eight tracks for Aavesham, starring Fahadh Faasil. One of the songs, "Illuminati", became particularly popular. He also worked on films including Manjummel Boys, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil and Turbo.
Discography
Sasikumar has written lyrics for Malayalam films and selected Tamil and English-language projects. His film credits include:
| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kutteem Kolum | Debut film |
| 2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | 3 songs |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Thaarangal Ee Yathrayil |
| 2014 | 7th Day | 2 songs |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Kayyethum Doorathunde; Sapthamashree Thaskaraha |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Character theme lyrics |
| 2015 | Haram; Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi | 2 songs each |
| 2016 | Maalgudi Days; Aakashvani; Karinkunnam 6'S; Guppy | Various songs |
| 2017 | Ezra; Godha; The Great Father; Parava; Mayaanadhi | Irulu Neelum Raave; Oh Rabba; Minnum Thaarangal; Uyirin Nadhiye; Kaattil |
| 2018 | Varathan; Maradona; Mandhaaram; B Tech; Kuttanadan Marpappa; Hey Jude | Various songs |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights; June; Athiran; Ambili; Helen; Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | Ezhutha Katha; Minni Minni; Pavizha Mazhaye; Aaradhike; Njan Jackson Allada; Pon Thaarame; Pathivo Maarum |
| 2020 | Trance; Gauthamante Radham; Kappela; Kozhipporu; Kilometers and Kilometers | Various songs |
| 2021 | Drishyam 2; Nayattu; Kho-Kho; Kala; Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam; Sumesh and Ramesh | Ore Pakal; Marukara Thedum; Vanyam; Keda Naalame |
| 2022 | Bheeshma Parvam; Malayankunju; 12th Man; Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey; Madhuram; Bro Daddy; Vaashi | Parudeesa; Rathipushpam; Find; Freebird; Santhe Soumye; Ingaatt Nokkanda; Penne Penne |
| 2023 | Romancham; Kannur Squad; Falimy; Christy; Neru; Bandra; Phoenix | Aadharanjali; Aathmave Po; Thalatherichavar; Manuja; Ottamuri; Hey Bhagwan; Roohe |
| 2024 | Aavesham; Manjummel Boys; Guruvayoorambala Nadayil; Bougainvillea; Turbo; Marco; Vaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys; Sookshmadarshini | Illuminati; Thaai Manam; K for Krishna; Sthuthi; Maayika Maname; Marpapa; Thottaavadi; Priyalokame |
| 2025 | Ennu Swantham Punyalan; Pravinkoodu Shaapu; L2: Empuraan; Thudarum; Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra; Bha Bha Ba; Vrusshabha | Kannadi Poove; Cheth Song; Empuraane; Sancharame; Kondattam; Shoka Mookam; Azhinjattam; Appa |
References
- ↑ Sam, Serin (25 Jul 2013). "Vinayak on a high note". Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL). Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ "List of Malayalam Songs by Lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar, Cl 1". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
- ↑ "From Guinness Pakru to Anwar Rasheed - Interview with lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar". onlookersmedia.in. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
- ↑ NiKisCafe (2017-06-24), Interview with Vinayak Sasikumar - Malayalam Lyricist, retrieved 2017-12-02
- ↑ M, Athira (2019-07-25). "Lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar turns scenarist and director". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ↑ "A R Rahman back in Mollywood after 30 years". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ↑ "AR Rahman returns to Malayalam cinema after three decades; 'Cholappenne' from'Malayankunju' out!". The Times of India. 2022-07-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ↑ "Another Song Fahadh Faasil's Malayankunju Out And It Will Fill Your Heart". News18. 2022-07-21. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ↑ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (2022-10-21). "Basil Joseph's 'shoulder shake' dance reel in 'Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey' is trending". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ↑ "Romancham song Aadharanjali is Malayalam cinema's new viral hit". The Indian Express. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2023-05-07.