Great Malayalam Poets

Sreekumaran Thampi

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Poet, lyricist, and filmmaker — enduring voice of Malayalam film song and light verse.

Great Malayalam Poets

Sreekumaran Thampi has been a major presence in Malayalam film lyrics, poetry, and cinema. His songs and writings reached mass audiences while keeping a recognisable literary and melodic signature.

At a glance

Era Modern–contemporary Malayalam

Known for Film lyrics, poetry, and cinema

Legacy Popular literary lyricism

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