Malathi Lakshman, also known as Malathy Lakshman, is a renowned Indian playback singer predominantly active in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. Born on 27 August 1973,[1][2] Malathi's career in music spans several decades, during which she has contributed her voice to numerous popular film songs.
Malathy Lakshman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 August 1973 |
| Origin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Playback singer, singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
She gained widespread recognition for her performance of the hit song "Aa Ante Amalapuram" from the Telugu film Arya (2004).[3] This song became a massive success and established her as a prominent playback singer in the industry. Over the years, she has collaborated with many well-known composers and singers, delivering memorable tracks that have captivated audiences.
Malathi Lakshman made her debut in the Tamil film industry with composer Vidyasagar in the film Anbe Sivam (2003). This marked the beginning of her journey in Tamil cinema, where she continued to enthrall listeners with her melodious voice.
Some of her other notable songs include "Naa Pere Kanchanmala" from Shankar Dada M.B.B.S (2003), "Party with the Pei" from Aranmanai 2 (2015), and "Matha Matha" from Varnajalam (2001). Her versatility and ability to adapt to various musical styles have made her a favorite among music directors and fans alike.
Malathi Lakshman continues to be an active and influential figure in the South Indian music scene, contributing her talent to the ever-evolving world of film music.
Notable filmography
edit| Year | Song | Film | Language | Co-singers | Music director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Naattukkoru Seithi" | Anbe Sivam | Tamil | Kamal Haasan | Vidyasagar |
| 2003 | "Naa Pere Kanchanmala" | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. | Telugu | Karthik | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2003 | "Manmatha Rasa" | Thiruda Thirudi | Tamil | Shankar Mahadevan | Dhina |
| 2003 | "Vaadi Machhiniyae" | Parthiban Kanavu | Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram | Vidyasagar | |
| 2004 | "Kumbida Pona Deivam" | Thirupaachi | Shankar Mahadevan | Dhina | |
| 2004 | "Umma Umma" | Adithadi | Manikka Vinayagam | Deva | |
| 2004 | "Aa Ante Amalapuram" | Arya | Telugu | Ranjith | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2004 | "Manmadha Raja" | Donga Dongadi | Shankar Mahadevan | Dhina | |
| 2004 | "Silakemo" | Venky | Sri Ram | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2005 | Sayya Sayyare | Naa Alludu | Telugu | Karthik | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2005 | "Gundu Manga" | Sachien | Tamil | Jassie Gift | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2005 | "Vangathota" | Abhi | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2005 | "Jabilammavo" | Bunny | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2006 | "Lelepaadi Lelepaadi" | Gandugali Kumara rama | Kannada | Mano | Gurukiran |
| 2006 | "Undivil" | Paramasivan | Tamil | Shankar Mahadevan | Vidyasagar |
| 2006 | "Paniyaram Suttu" | Thagapansamy | Udit Narayan | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2006 | "Yammaadi Aathaadi" | Vallavan | T. Rajendar, Suchitra, Silambarasan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2009 | "Rangi Ranagamma" | Padikkadavan | Udit Narayan | Mani Sharma | |
| 2009 | "En Peru Meenakumari" | Kanthaswamy | Krishna Iyer | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2010 | "Vanga Kadal Ellai" | Sura | Naveen | Mani Sharma | |
| 2011 | "Azhagha Poranthuputa" | Siruthai | Priyadharshini | Vidyasagar | |
| 2011 | "Thoranthu vacha Puthagm" | Karuvarai Pookkal | Dr.Vincent Theraisnathan, J.Kevin Jason | Thomas Rathnam | |
| 2011 | "Kodiavanin Kadhaya" | Kanchana | Sriram, M. L. R. Karthikeyan | S. Thaman | |
| 2011 | "Villathi Villain" | Rajapattai | Mano | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2013 | "Karaikudi Aalamkudi" | Muthu Nagaram | Jayprakas | ||
| 2015 | "Virugambakkam Vettu Kili" | Pathiladi | Manicka Vinayagam, Dr.Vincent Theraisnathan, J.Kevin Jason | Thomas Rathnam | |
| 2022 | "Kodi Kodi" | Regina | Tamil | Sathish Nair | |
| "Vela Vela" (dubbed) | Telugu | Sathish Nair |
Television
edit| Year | Name of Television Show | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Super Singer Season 10 | Guest | Star Vijay |
References
edit- ^ "Malathy Lakshman - Biography, Photo, Movies, Malathy Lakshman Wallpapers, Video Songs". South Indian Cinema Magazine.
- ^ "Malathy Lakshman". www.lakshmansruthi.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009.
- ^ "From Thalapathy Vijay's 'Appadi Podu' to Dhanush's 'Rowdy Baby' - 5 Chartbuster 'Down South' Songs That Made the Entire Nation Groove". 18 March 2020.
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