KAITHAPRAM D. NAMPOOTHIRI

Kaithapram D. Nampoothiri – Full Biography & Contributions 🎶

Full Name: Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
Born: 1950, Kaithapram, Kannur, Kerala, India
Occupation: Lyricist, Music Composer, Playback Singer, Actor, Writer
Active Years: 1985–present
Genres: Film Music, Classical, Folk, Devotional

Kaithapram Damodaran Nampoothiri is one of the most respected lyricists and music composers in Malayalam cinema. His poetic lyrics, rich in cultural depth, have contributed to some of the most iconic Malayalam songs. He is also a noted music director, playback singer, and actor in Malayalam films.

Career Highlights

• Made his debut as a lyricist in 1985 with the film “Ennennum Kannettante”.
• Has written over 3000 Malayalam film songs, known for their literary depth and emotional intensity.
• Collaborated with legendary composers like Johnson, Raveendran, Ouseppachan, and Ilaiyaraaja.
• Entered music direction in 1999 with the film “Desadanam”, which won him Kerala State Award.
• Recognized for reviving traditional Malayalam poetry in film songs.
• Also appeared in character roles in films, adding to his artistic versatility.

Decade-wise Malayalam Filmography

As a Lyricist

1980s – Early Success

• 1985 – Ennennum Kannettante (Debut as Lyricist)
• 1987 – Thaniyavarthanam
• 1989 – Kireedam 🎶 (“Kanmani Neeyum”)

1990s – Peak of Career

• 1991 – Bharatham 🎶 (“Rama Katha Ganalayam”)
• 1992 – Venkalam
• 1993 – Sargam 🎶 (National Award-Winning Score)
• 1997 – Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu 🎶
• 1999 – Megham

2000s – Musical Direction & Continued Success

• 1999 – Desadanam (Debut as Music Director) 🎶
• 2002 – Kunjikoonan
• 2004 – Perumazhakkalam
• 2006 – Notebook

2010s – Evergreen Presence

• 2011 – Pranayam
• 2012 – Ayalum Njanum Thammil
• 2013 – Celluloid
• 2017 – Udaharanam Sujatha

2020s – Recent Works

• 2021 – Malik (Background Score Contribution)
• 2023 – Padmini

Major Awards & Recognitions

🏆 Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist (Multiple Times)
🏆 Filmfare Award South for Best Lyricist
🏆 Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award
🏆 Kerala Sahitya Academy Award (For Poetry & Contribution to Literature)
🏆 Padma Shri (2020) for contributions to Arts & Culture

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