Vairamuthu is an veteran Indian poet, lyricist and author, known for his work in the Tamil literary and art industries. He made his debut as a lyricist with director Bharathiraja`s Nizhalgal (1980). Over the years he has worked on movies like Punnagai Mannan (1986), Vedam Puthithu (1987), Gentleman (1993), Duet (1994), Kadhalan (1994), Baasha (1995), Bombay (1995), Muthu (1995), Indian (1996), Iruvar (1997), Iruvar (1997), Amarkalam (1999), Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Vaalee (1999), Padaiyappa (1999), Alai Payuthey (2000), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Kushi (2000), Rhythm (2000), Aalavandhan (2001), Citizen (2001), A Peck on the Cheek (2002), Anbe Sivam (2003), Villain (2003), Ayitha Ezhuthu (2004), Vasoolraja M.B.B.S (2004), Ullam Ketkumae (2005), Anniyan (2005), Varalaaru (2006), Mozhi (2007), Sivaji (2007), Dasavatharam (2008), Raavanan (2010), Enthiran (2010), Then maerku paruva kaatru (2010), Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011), Neer Paravai (2012), Vishwaroopam (2013), Paradesi (2013), Jilla (2014), Kochadaiiyaan (2014), Jeeva (2014), i (2015), OK Kanmani (2015), Cheekati Raajyam (2015) and Dharma Durai (2016). Vairamuthu has won various awards during his long career. He has won the National Award for Best Lyricist seven times. He has also won the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards. In 2017 Vairamuthu penned the lyrics for debutant director S. Ashok Amirtharaj`s movie, Thiri.