Great Malayalam Poets

Vayalar Ramavarma

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Poet and legendary film lyricist of Malayalam cinema’s golden song era.

Great Malayalam Poets

Vayalar Ramavarma was a poet and one of Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated lyricists. His songs and poems helped define the emotional language of mid-20th-century Kerala popular culture while remaining rooted in literary craft.

At a glance

Era Modern Malayalam (mid 20th century)

Known for Poetry and film lyrics

Legacy Golden-era Malayalam film song

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