Oct 29, 1931 - Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Vaali (born T. S. Rangarajan) was an Indian poet and lyricist whose works were in Tamil, had a five-decade long association with the Tamil film industry, wrote over 15,000 songs. He acted in a number of films, including Sathya, Hey Ram, Paarthale Paravasam and Poikkal Kudhirai. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.
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| Movie | 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Perriappa | |
| Movie | 1983 | Poikkal Kudhirai | Sambandham | |
| Movie | 2000 | Hey Ram | Bhashyam Iyengar | |
| Movie | 1988 | Sathya | Mariappa's associate | |
| Movie | 1964 | Server Sundaram | Special Apperance in "Avalukkenna" Song |
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| Movie | 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2003 | Boys | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2005 | Chandramukhi | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2005 | Ghajini | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1986 | Mouna Raagam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1992 | Thevar Magan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2008 | Dasavatharam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2005 | Mumbai Xpress | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1998 | Kadhala Kadhala | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2000 | Hey Ram | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1991 | Gunaa | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1996 | Avvai Shanmugi | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1993 | Kalaignan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1992 | Singaravelan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1994 | Mahanadhi | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1985 | Japanil Kalyanaraman | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1988 | Manaivi Oru Mandhiri | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1983 | Adutha Varisu | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1987 | Yettikki Potti | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1974 | Samayalkaran | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1991 | Vasalil Oru Vennila | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1988 | Thaaippasam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1987 | Manaivi Ready | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1994 | Subramaniya Swamy | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2023 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2014 | Aal | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1981 | Vidiyum varai kaathiru | Songs | Sound |
| Movie | 2015 | Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1989 | Paasa Mazhai | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1988 | Sathya | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2014 | Yaan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2008 | Kuselan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1991 | Thalapathi | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1965 | Panchavarna Kili | Writer | Writing |
| Movie | 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1974 | Kaliyuga Kannan | Writer | Writing |
| Movie | 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1993 | Gentleman | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1993 | Uzhavan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1994 | Kaadhalan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1992 | Mannan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2006 | Vallavan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1996 | Indian | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1996 | Kadhal Desam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1997 | Ratchagan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2006 | Saravana | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2008 | Dhanam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2001 | Dheena | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2003 | Pop Carn | Playback Singer | Sound |
| Movie | 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2003 | Puthiya Geethai | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2004 | Manmadhan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1994 | Senthamizh Selvan | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2008 | Saroja | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2008 | Silambattam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2014 | Thirudan Police | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1988 | Rendum Rendum Anju | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1987 | Ore Oru Gramathiley | Story | Writing |
| Movie | 2001 | Minnale | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2000 | Seenu | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1977 | Sainthadamma Sainthadu | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1993 | Kilipetchu Ketkava | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1995 | Aasai | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 1994 | Veera | Lyricist | Writing |
| Movie | 2002 | Baba | Lyricist | Writing |
