Gangai Amaran

1947 (78) • Writing

Born: 12/8/1947 (78) in Pannaipuram, Theni, Tamil Nadu

Known for: Writing

Gangai Amaran

Gangai Amaran is a music director, singer, lyricist, script writer, film director and actor in Tamil films. He is the younger brother of noted music director Ilayaraaja and father of director/actor Venkat Prabhu and actor/singer Premji Amaren.

Known For

The Greatest of All Time

47%

Lyricist

2024

Chennai 600028

72%

Lyricist

2007

Saroja

68%

Lyricist

2008

Moondram Pirai

65%

Lyricist

1982

Thimiru

56%

Playback Singer

2006

Custody

52%

Lyricist

2023

16 Vayathinile

75%

Lyricist

1977

Johnny

53%

Lyricist

1980

Lenin Pandiyan

2026

Happy Raj

57%

Playback Singer

2026

The Greatest of All Time

47%

Lyricist

2024

Custody

52%

Lyricist

2023

Manmatha Leelai

50%

Lyricist

2022

Tamil Rockers

42%

Lyricist

2021

Kasada Thapara

69%

Lyricist

2021

R. K. Nagar

33%

Lyricist

2019

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings

57%

Seenu's father

2016

Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam

Lyricist

2015

Arya Surya

55%

Kamalasekaran

2013

Sonna Puriyathu

36%

TV show host

2013

Paradesi

76%

Playback Singer

2013

Baana Kaathadi

53%

Lyricist

2010

Thunichal

25%

2010

Pugaipadam

Original Music Composer

2010

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum

70%

Lyricist

2009

Silambattam

29%

Lyricist

2008

Saroja

68%

Lyricist

2008

Malaikottai

57%

Lyricist

2007

Chennai 600028

72%

Lyricist

2007

Thimiru

56%

Playback Singer

2006

Ullam Kollai Poguthey

70%

Cameo

2001

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen

65%

Cameo Appearance

1998

Ullasam

55%

Lyricist

1997

Paattu Paadava

80%

Self

1995

Koyil Kaalai

Director

1993

Koyil Kaalai

Screenplay

1993