M.s.Visvanathan

Indian Musiq

      . S. Viswanathan (born June 24, 1928) (or M.S.V.), is a popular south Indian music director for five decades. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" (Tamil, for "The King of Light Music"). His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. He has also acted and sung in a few films.

   Biography

Viswanathan was born to Subramanian and Narayani Kutti (or Naanikutii), in Manayangath house (from which one of his initials is derived) in Ilappulli village in Kerala, India in 1928. He lost his father when he was four. He was saved by his grandfather when his mother decided to kill him and herself as an escape from abject poverty and lack of support. He sold foodstuff in a movie theater during his childhood and later learned music from Neelakanda Bhagavathar. He gave his first stage performance stage in Trivandrum, when he was 13 years old.

Of Malayalee origin, he settled as a prolific film music composer in the Tamil film industry. His first score is for the film Panam (1952). He dominated film music composing in the South Indian film industry during the 1960s and 1970s and composed scores for over 1000 films. His achievements range from introducing fresher melodies, style and orchestration approaches to incorporating various genres of what is now called world music into Indian cinema music. He sung over 500 of his own songs, as well as those of other music directors like V. Kumar, Shankar Ganesh, Ilayaraaja, Gangai Amaran, Deva and A. R. Rahman. He also scored music for many non-film albums and for political campaigns. He also acted in many films and television series.



He often worked with the well-known Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan. In recent times, Viswanathan has focused on composing devotional music and anchoring as judge in Malayalam TV reallity shows.

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Awards

M.S. Viswanathan has won many awards include the following:
Paramacharya Award, meaning 'The Ultimate Guru' in 2006.
Doctorate conferred by Sathyabama University in 2006.
Madhavapeddi Satyam Award by Siva Foundation in 2005.
Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie Vishwa Thulasi in 2005.
Life Time Achievement Award by Sangam Kala group in 2004.
Isai Sangam honored him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004.
Kalaimamani - A jewel for art - from State Govt of Tamil Nadu
Seventh Kamukura Award - given by Kerala Cultural Ministry.
WorldFest Houston (USA)
People and Media describe him as "University of Music".
Media gave him title "Mellisai Mannar" along with T.K. Rammoorthy, meaning "King of Light Music" or "Kind of melodies".
'Sangeetha Saraswathi' title to be awarded by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra on June 25th, 2008 at a function at Chennai.

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Filmography

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Tamil Films
Panam, 1952
Sandirani, 1953
Jenova, 1954
Marumagal, 1954
Pona Machhan Thirumbivanthan
Sorga Vasal
Sugam Engey
Vairamalai
Gulebagavali, 1955
Jayagopi
Neethibathi
Porter Kandan
Paasavalai, 1956
Thenaliraman
Baktha Markandeya, 1957
Mahadevi
Patthini Deivam
Pudhaiyal
Kudumba Gauravam, 1958
Maalai Itta Mangai
Pathi Bhakthi
Petramaganai Vitra Annai
Mamudhavalli, 1959
Bagapirivinai
Raja Malayasimhan
Sivagangai Cheemai
Thalai Kodutthan Thambi
Thanga Padhumai, 1960
Aalukku Oru Veedu
Kavalai Illatha Manithan
Mannadhi Mannan
Ondru Pattal Undu Vazhavu
Rathhinapuri Ilavarasi
Baagiya Lakshmi, 1961
Manappanndal
Paalum Pazhamum
Paasamalar
Paavamannippu
Aalayamani, 1962
Bale Paandiya
Bandha Pasam
Katthiruntha Kangal
Nenjil Oor Alayam
Nichiya Thamboolam
Paadha Kaanikkai
Padithhal Mattum Podhuma
Paarthal Pasi Theerum
Paasam
Policekaran Magal
Senthamarai
Sumaithaangi
Thendral Veesum
Veerathirumagan
Aanandha Jothi, 1963
Idhayathil Nee
Idhu Satthiyam
Karpagam
Maniyosai
Nenjam Marappadhillai
Paar Magale Paar
Panathottam
Periya Idatthu Pen
Aandavan Kattalai, 1964
Deivathaai
Enkadamai
Kaikoduttha Deivam
Kalaikoyil
Karnan
Karuppu Panam
Kathalikka Neramillai
Pacchai Vilakku
Padagotti
Panakkara Kudumbam
Pudiya Paravai
Server Sundaram
Vazhkai Vazhvadarke
Aanandhi, 1965
Aayiratthil Oruvan
Enga Veettu Pillai
Hello Mr. Zamindar
Kalangarai Villakkam
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
Magane Kel
Nee
Neelavanam
Panam Padaithavan
Panjavarnakkili
Pazhani
Poojaikku Vandha Malar
Santhi
Vaazhkai Padagu
Vennira Aadai
Anbe Vaa, 1966
Chandrodayam
Chitthi
Engapappa
Gowrikalyanam
Kodimalar
Kumarippen
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Naan Aanai Ittal
Nadodi
Namma Veethu Lakshmi
Parakkum Pavai
Petralthan Pillaiya
Ramu
Thattungal Thirakkapadum
Anubhavam Pudumai, 1967
Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi
Bama Vijayam
Bhavani
Iru Malargal
Kavalkaran
Nenjirukkumvarai
Ooty Varai Oravu
Pen Endral Pen
Selvamagal
Thangai
Anbu Vazhi, 1968
En Thambi
Enga Oor Raja
Galatta Kalyanam
Kallum Kaniyagum
Kanavan
Kannan En Kadhalan
Kudi Irundha Koil
Kuzhandhaikkaga
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Neeyum Naanum
Nimirndhunil
Oli Vilakku
Pudhiya Bhoomi
Ragasiya Police 115
Thaamarai Nenjam
Vuyarntha Manithan
Vuyira Manama
Anbalippu, 1969
Annaiyum Pithavum
Atthai Maga
Deivamagan
Kanne Pappa
Kannippen
Namnadu
Nil Gavani Kadhali
Odum Nadhi
Paalkudam
Poova Thalaiya
Saanthi Nilayam
Sivandha Mann
Thirudan
Edhir Kalam, 1970
Enga Mama
Engal Thangam
Enginrundho Vandhal
Kaaviyathlaivi
Maalathi
Namma Kuzhandaigal
Nilave Nee Satchi
Paadhukappu
Raaman Etthanai Ramanadi
Sorgam
Thedivandha Mappillai
Veetukku Veedu
Anbukkor Annan, 1971
Avalukendru Oor Manam
Babu
Iru Dhuruvam
Kumarikottam
Mugmadhu Bin Thuklak
Meendum Vazhven
Moondru Deivangal
Naangu Suvargal
Neerum Neruppum
Oru Thaai Makkal
Praptham
Punnagai
Rikshawkaran
Savale Samali
Soodhattam
Sudarum Sooravaliyum
Sumathi En Sundari
Thangaikkaga
Thenum Paalum
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Veettuku Oru Pillai
Aasirvadham, 1972
Dharmam Engey
Dikku Theriyadha Kattil
Enna Mudalali Sowkiyama
Gnana Oli
Idho Enthan Deivam
Kanna Nalama
Kasedan Kadavulada
Mister Sampath
Nawab Naarkali
Needhi
Pattikkada Pattanama
Pillaiyo Pillai
Raja
Raaman Thedia Seethai
Sange Muzhangu
Thangadurai
Thavapudhalvan
Alaigal, 1973
Bagdad Perazhagi
Bharatha Vilas
Engal Thai
Ganga Gowri
Gauravam
Manidharil Manikkam
Manippayal
Nalla Mudivu
Paasa Deepam
Ponoonjal
Pookkari
Rajapart Rangadurai
School Master
Sollatthan Ninaikiren
Sondham
Suriya Gandhi
Thalaiprasavam
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Vaayadi
Akkaraipachhai, 1974
Anbai Thedi
Atthaiya Mamiya
Aval Oru Thodarkathai
Dheerga Sumangali
En Magan
Engal Kula Deivam
Kanmani Raja
Magalukkaga
Manikka Thottil
Naan Avanillai
Netru Indru Naalai
Panatthukkaga
Pen Ondru Kanden
Roshakkari
Samayalkaran
Sirithu Vazhavendum
Sivakamiyin Selvan
Thaai
Thaai Pirandhal
Thanga Padakkam
Thirudi
Thirumangalyam
Urimaikural
Aboorva Ragangal, 1975
Amudha
Anaya Vilakku
Anbe Aaruyire
Avanthan Manithan
Dr. Siva
Idhyakkani
Mannavan Vandhanadi
Naalai Namadhe
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
Paattum Bharathamum
Thaai Veetu Seedhanam
Vaira Nenjam
Vazhndhu Kattugiren
Akka, 1976
Chitra Pournami
Grihapravesam
Idhaya Malar
Lalitha
Magarasi Vazhga
Manmada Leela
Mayor Meenatchi
Moondru Mudichu
Mutthana Mutthallavo
Needhikku Thalai Vanangu
Neeyindri Naanillai
O Manju
Oorukku Uzhaippavan
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
Payanam
Perum Pughazhum
Rojavin Raja
Sandhadhi
Thunivey Thunai
Unakkaga Naan
Ungalil Orutthi
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Vazahvu En Pakkam
Veeduvarai Uravu
Aaru Pushpangal, 1977
Annan Oru Kovil
Avan Oru Sarithhiram
Avargal
Deviyin Thirumanam
Ellam Avale
Enna Thavam Seidhen
Gas Light Mangamma
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga
Meenava Nanban
Naam Pirandha Mann
Nee Vazhavendum
Pattina Pravesam
Pennai Solli Kutramillai
Perumaikkuriyaval
Punidha Anthoniar
Punniyam Seidaval
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
Thani Kudithhanam
Aayiram Jenmangal, 1978
Agni Pravesam
Andaman Kadali
Aval Thandha Uravu
En Kelvikkenna Badhil
Ennai Pol Oruvan
Ganga Yamuna Kaveri
General Chakkaravarthi
Ilayarani Rajalatchumi
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
Justice Gopinath
Kungumam Kadai Solgiradhu
Maduraiyai Meetta Sundarapandian
Nizhal Nijamagiradhu
Oru Nadigai Nadagam Paarkiral
Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam
Pilot Premnath
Punniya Bhoomi
Rudra Thandavam
Sankar Salim Saiman
Seer Varisai
Taxi Driver
Thanga Rangan
Vandikaran Magan
Vannakathhukuriya Kadaliye
Varuvan Vadivelan
Vayasupponnu
Aadu Paambe, 1979
Aasaikku Vayasillai
Chellakkili
Chittira Chevvanam
Disai Mariya Paravaigal
Imayam
Kama Sasthiram
Kizhakkum Merkum Sandikkindrana
Kuppathu Raja
Maayandi
Mahalakshmi
Mangalavadhhiyam
Needhikkumun Neeya Naana
Neela Malargal
Neelakkadalin Orrathile
Ninaithale Inikkum
Noolveli
Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi
Porter Ponnusami
Sivappukal Mookuthhi
Sri Ramajayam
Suprabatham
Thirisoolam
Velli Radham
Avan Aval Adhu, 1980
Azhaithhal Varuven
Bama Rukmani
Billa
Bombai Mail
Deiveegaragangal
Dharmaraja
Engal Vadhhiyar
Geetha Oru Shenbagappoo
Ivargal Vidhhiyasamanavargal
Mazhalai Pattalam
Megathukkum Dagam Vundu
Oru Kai Osai
Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu
Polladhavan
Rattha Pasam
Savithri
Sujatha
Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu
Viswaroopam
47 Natkal, 1981
Amarakaviyam
Anbulla Atthan
Andha Ezhu Natkal
Arumbugal
Deiva Thirumanangal
Devi Dharisanam
Enga Oor Kannagi
Kalthoon
Keezhvaanam Sivakkum
Kudumbam Oru Kadhambam
Kulakozhundhu
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Maadi Veetu Eazhai
Mohana Punnagai
Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru
Pattam Padavi
Rani
Raanuva Veeran
Satthiya Sundaram
Saval
Thanneer Thanneer
Thee
Thillu Mullu
Thiruppangal
Agni Satchi, 1982
Anu
Deviyin Thiruvilayadal
Erattai Manidhan
Garuda Sowkiyama
Hitler Vumanath
Kanmani Poonga
Manal Kayiru
Murai Ponnu
Naan Kudhitthukonde Iruppen
Oorukku Oru Pillai
Oru Varisu Vuruvagiradhu
Paritchaikku Neramachu
Pokkiri Raja
Sangili
Simla Special
Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham
Theerpu
Thiyagi
Thunaivi
Vaa Kanna Vaa
Vadai Malai
Vasanthathil Oor Nal
Brammacharigal, 1983
Dowry Kalyanam
Idhu Engga Naad
Mridhanga Chakkravarthi
Naalu Perukku Nandri
Ore Indiya Kanavu
Poikkal Kudhirai
Police Police
Sandhippu
Saranalayam
Silk Silk Silk
Sivappu Sooriyan
Sumangali
Thambadhigal
Unmaigal
Yamirukka Bayamen
Yuddha Kaandam
Aalaya Deepam, 1984
Iru Medaigal
Nenjatthai Alli Thaa
Puyal Kadandha Boomi
Raja Thandhiram
Raja Veetu Kannukutti
Saritthira Nayagan
Sirai
Siranjeevi
Tharasu
Thiruppam
Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye, 1985
Aval Sumangalidhan
Erimalai
Janani
Mookkanankayiru
Navagraha Nayaki
Nermai
Partha Gyabagam Illaiyo
Sugamana Raagangal
Unnai Vidamatten
Aval Oru Thamizhachi, 1986
Deiva Magal
Jeeva Nadhi
Kanne Kaniyamudhe
Manakannakku
Meendum Pallavi
Mella Thirandhathu Kadavu
Nambinar Keduvadhillai
Nilave Malare
Sivappu Malargal
Vasantha Raagam
Elangeswaran, 1987
Kaalam Marudhu
Kadhai Kadhaiyam Karanamaam
Kootu Puzhukkal
Mupperum Deviyar
Needhikku Dhandanai
Neram Nallayirukku
Sattam Oru Vilayattu
Thaali Dhanam
Valayal Chattham
Velundu Vinai Illai
Oomaithurai, 1988
Sudandhira Nattin Adimaigal
Thannga Kalasam
Thappu Kanakku
Dravidan, 1989
En Arumai Manaivi
Meenatchi Thiruvilayadal
Raja Nadai
Rasatthi Kalyanam
Varam
Eerikarai Poongaatre, 1990
Silambu
Gnanaparavai, 1991
Irumbu Pookkal
Jodi Sendhachhu, 1992
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
Senthamizhpattu
Dhool Parakkudhu, 1993
Patthinippen
Senthamizh Selvan, 1994
Engirundho Vandhan, 1995
Manikandan Mahimai
Vetri Vinayagar, 1996
Om Saravana Bhava, 1997
Vishwa Thulasi, 2004
Kaalam Badil Sollum
Mamiyar Vijayam
Ilakkiya Solai

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Telugu Films
Manase Mandiram (Remake Of Nenjil Oru Alayam)
Praja Rajyam
Santhosham
Tenali Raman
Baktha Markandeya
Maa Gopi
Raja Malayasimhan
Intiki Deepam Illale
Aasha Jeevulu
Ammai Kaarisi
Premalu Pellillu
Anthuleni Kadha
Chilakamma Chepindhi
Idhi Kadha Kaadhu
Agali Rajyam
Tholi Koodi Kuusindhi
47 Rojulu
Maanasa Veena
Simha Baludu
Chatte Kaladi Chattaiya
Samrat Asoka
Triloka Sundari
Maro Charithra
Ramu
Mahadevi
Swathi kiranam

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Malayalam Films
Janova
Lanka Dahanam
Manthrakodi
Pani Theeratha Veedu
Jesus
Divya Darsanam
Chandrakaantham
Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
Babu Mon
Ullasayathra
Dharma Kshethre Kurukshethre
Aval Oru Thudarkadha
Panchami
Ajayanum Vijayanum
Yakshaganam
Themmadi Velappan
Rajayogam
Ayiram Janmangal
Kuttavum Sikshayum
Hridayame Saakshi
Ormakal Marikkumo
Akshaya Pathram
Rathi Manmadhan
Amme Anupame
Parivarthanam
Sangamam
Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar
Madhurikkunna Rathri
Randu Penkuttikal
Sundarimarude Swapnangal
Muhammadum Musthafayum
Velluvili
Snehathinte Mukhangal
Itha Oru Manushyan
Randilonnu
Viswa Roopam
Iniyum Kanam
Indra Dhanussu
Simhasanam
Pathivrtha
Venalil Oru Mazha
Vadaka Veedu
Oru Ragam Pala Thalam
Jeevitham Oru Ganam
Manikoya Kurup
Ezham Kadalinakkare
Lorry
Theeram Thedunnavar
Swarga Devatha
Avan Oru Ahankari
Kolilakkam
Panchapandavar
Jeevikkan Padikkanam
Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha
Ankuram
Marmaram
Kaikeyi
Sneha Bandhanam
Ariyatha Vedhikal
Minimol Vathikkanil
Athirathram
Thennal Thedunna Poovu
Idanilangal
Priyamvadakkoru Pranayageetham
Amme Bhagavathi
Bhagavan
Ariyatha Bandham
Samskaram
Kai Ethum Doorathu (Old)
Iyyer The Great
Oliyambukal
Veeralippattu
Sthreekku Vendi Sthree
Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam
Amma Ammayiyamma
Valkannezhuthi (Hold)