Vinayak Sasikumar (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema.
Personal life He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. At the age of 12, he started writing poetry. Later, he moved to Chennai and completed his graduation in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He completed his post-graduation from Madras School of Economics. After a span wherein he worked for Ford Motors as a data scientist, he moved to Kochi as a full-time lyricist.
Career He made his debut as a lyricist in the movie Kutteem Kolum directed by Guinness Pakru. Later in the year 2013, he wrote songs for the movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi directed by Sameer Thahir. The songs composed by Rex Vijayan, went on to become top hits. In 2013, he worked for the movie North 24 Kaatham, directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. In 2014, he wrote songs for the movie 7th Day, directed by Syamdhar. His next movie was Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. Vinayak wrote the themes of central characters in the Amal Neerad film Iyobinte Pusthakam later in 2014. However, his big break came in 2016 with the films Guppy and Karinkunnam 6's. The songs of Guppy were critically acclaimed and went on to become top hits. His major 2017 releases include Ezra(1 Song:irulu neelum), Godha, The Great Father, Parava, Pullikkaran Staraa and Mayaanadhi(2 Songs: Kaattil and Uyirin Nadiye).
He later had a breakout year in 2019 with the hits "Aaradhike", "Njan Jackson Allada" from the Soubin Shahir starrer Ambili, "Pavizha Mazha" from the Fahadh Faasil starrer Athiran and "Minni Minni" from the film June. He was also a part of critically acclaimed films like Kumbalangi Nights, Helen and Kettiyolaanu Ente Malagha. The same year, he wrote and directed a musical short 'Hi Hello Kaadhal' starring Sarjano Khalid and Gouri Kishan, in which he penned a Tamil language song titled "Vellai Poove" that became a hit. In 2020 & 2021, he wrote songs for notable films like Drishyam 2, Nayattu, Kappela, Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam, Trance etc.
In the Mammootty-starrer film Bheeshma Parvam, he wrote the acclaimed "Parudeesa" and "Rathipushpam" that were sensational hits overnight. Later that year, he turned an English lyricist for the Jeethu Joseph film 12th Man. Vinayak was also the lyricist of A.R. Rahman's comeback Malayalam film - the Fahadh Faasil starrer survival drama Malayankunju. The subsequent months gave him more success with the songs of Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and Romancham going viral. "Santhe Soumye" from Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and "Aadharanjali" from Romancham became social media trendsetters.
In 2024, he penned 8 tracks for the blockbuster film Aavesham starring Fahadh Faasil. Most of the tracks, went viral across South India and even made into select official global viral charts. Illuminati - one of the tracks from the film became an instant sensation and was widely appreciated for the lyrics. He also continued the success stories for the other hit films of the year like Manjummel Boys, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil and Turbo.
Discography List of Songs +YearTitleNotes2013Kutteem Kolum1 Song (Karalil Ozhukum) Debut MovieNeelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi3 Songs (Doore Doore, Thaazhvaram, Neerpalunkukal)North 24 Kaatham1 Song: Thaarangal Ee Yathrayil20147th Day2 Songs (Oru Kadha, Ithu Jeevitham)Sapthamashree Thaskaraha2 Songs: Kayyethum Doorathunde and Sapthamashree ThaskarahaIyobinte PusthakamLyrics to Character Theme Music only 2015Haram2 Songs (Ningalkkee Lokam, Theeyaay)Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi2 Songs (Aayiram Naalamay, Kanmunakalil)2016Maalgudi Days1 SongAakashvani1 Song (Mayum Sandhye)Karinkunnam 6'SAll SongsGuppy4 Songs (Thaniye, Gabrielinte, Virinja Poonkurunne, Thira Thira)2017Ezra1 Song: Irulu Neelum RaaveGodha1 Song: Oh RabbaThe Great Father1 Song: Minnum ThaarangalHimalayathile Kashmalan1 Song: AkkidiEAll SongsPullikkaran Staraa1 Song: MaathalathenParavaAll Songs Mayaanadhi2 Songs: Uyirin Nadhiye and Kaattil2018Rosapoo1 Song: MuttappaattuHey Jude1 Song: Hey Don't Worry JudeKuttanadan Marpappa3 Songs B Tech1 Song: Peda glassOrange Valley1 SongMaradona4 Songs (Nilapakshikal, Kathale, Varum Varum, Nilapakshikal Sad)Kidu1 Song (Imayil)Nonsense2 Songs (Pularnila, Chirakukal Njan Tharam)Jallianwala Bagh1 Song (Thaa naa naa)VarathanAll SongsMandhaaram3 Songs (Kadalazham, Nooru Vattam, Pulari Mazhakal)2019Kumbalangi Nights1 Song: Ezhutha KathaJune5 Songs: Minni Minni, Aadyam Thammil, Maane, Then Kiliye and Koodu VittuAthiran2 Songs: Pavizha Mazhaye and AattuthottilPathinettam Padi2 Songs: Beemapalli, KattalakalThe GamblerAll SongsLuca1 Song: KaattumSaaho (Dubbed Film)All SongsAmbiliAll SongsHelen2 Songs: Pon Thaarame and KaanaatheeramKettyolaanu Ente Malakha1 Song: Pathivo MaarumSulluSong: MaarivilleHappy Sardar1 Song: Meri Mary Dilruba / Hey HelloArike Vaa (Karikku)2020Gauthamante Radham4 Songs (Uyire Kavarum, Theerakadha, Bang Bang, Moham)TranceAll SongsMariyam Vannu VilakkoothiPromo SongKappela1 Song: Dooram Theerum NeramKozhipporuAll SongsKilometers and Kilometers3 Songs (Paarake, Thane Mounam, You and Me)2021Saajan Bakery Since 19623 Songs (Once Upon a Time in Ranni, Eeran Kannil, Kaalamere)Drishyam 2Song: Ore PakalNayattu1 Song: Marukara ThedumChiri2 Songs: Madhura Pathinezhukari, Naanam Thookum PennuKalaTitle Song: VanyamThirike1 Song: OrmakkalameKho-Kho5 SongsKaanekkaaneSong: Palnilavin PoykayilThinkalazhcha Nishchayam1 Song: Keda NaalameSumesh and RameshAll SongsDjibouti4 Songs (Hey Vaaname, Ore Manam, Ellam Nerayo, Neeyo Njano)2022 MadhuramAll SongsMeppadiyan1 Song: Ayyappa SongBro Daddy2 Songs: Kaana Kuyile and Theme of Bro DaddyVeyil2 Songs: The Hey Song, ManameBheeshma Parvam2 Songs : Parudeesa, Rathipushpam21 Grams1 Song: Vijanamaam ThazhvaramJohn LutherAll SongsPatham Valavu1 Song: Elamalakadinullil12th Man2 Songs: Find, FreebirdKeedam2 Songs: Kattu Thee, SubahVaashi All Songs Priyan Ottathilanu1 Song: Neram PoiPyali1 Song: PyaliMalayankunjuAll SongsSolamante Theneechakal3 Songs: Aanandamo, Viral Thodathe, Vaanam Para ParaBermuda2 Songs: Chodyachinnam Pole, Nee OrindrajalamePeace1 Song: Nagaram NagarameMike1 Song: Move Your BodySimon Daniel1 Song: Ithale Ithale OttuAll SongsIni UtharamAll SongsMy Name is Azhagan2 SongsAppan1 Song: Keda Kanalukal Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey3 Songs: Jaya Jaya, Ingaatt Nokkanda, Penne PenneSita Ramam (Malayalam)3 Songs: Aaromal, Ariyum Thorum, Thirike VaaChathuramAll SongsKoomanAll SongsThe Teacher1 Song: OruvalRoyAll SongsKaapa1 Song: Yaamam Veendum VinnileOh Meri Laila2 Songs: Raaman Thedum, Paathira Manjum2023Romancham5 Songs: Aadharanjali, Athmave Po, Thalatherichavar, Manuja, OttamuriEnkilum ChandrikeAll SongsChristy3 Songs: Paalmanam, Poovar, Maali PattuPranaya Vilasam1 Song: Naruchiriyude MinnayamNtikkakkakkoru PremandaarnnAll SongsOh My Darling2 Songs: Nayanthara, VidhooramamVellari Pattanam3 Songs: Enthu Naada, Oru Nadhiyaay, Arike OnnuKaipola1 Song: Ariya ShalabhamePookkalam3 SongsUschool1 Song: Orey MughamValatty1 Song: ShwanareKunjamminis Hospital1 Song: OrmakaleeTholvi F.C.1 Song: Hey Nin PunchiriKasargold1 Song: I'm a GoldTheeppori BennyAll SongsVaathil 1 Song: KaniveKannur SquadAll SongsImbam All SongsRani Chithra Marthanda3 Songs: Aarum Kaana, Maariville, Ekantha LifeBandra2 Songs: Rakka Rakka, Praanan PolVela 1 Song: Usha KiranameFalimy1 Song: Hey Bhagwan PhoenixAll SongsRajni1 Song: Kannuneer ThullikalFarAll SongsNeruOnly Song: Roohe2024Jerry1 Song: Nee PinangalleThunduAll SongsManjummel Boys 1 song: Thaai ManamAaveshamAll SongsPavi Caretaker1 Song: Vennila KanyakeNadikar 2 Songs: Omal Kanave, Love JawanMarivillin Gopurangal4 Songs: Pokathe, Manam Manam, Mouna Sundari, Roro & JoyGuruvayoor Ambalanadayil3 Songs: K for Krishna, K for Kurukku, K for KabaradakkamTurbo1 Song: Maayika ManameLittle Hearts3 Songs: Eden Poove, Oru Saayahnam, KarthaveGolamAll SongsLevel CrossAll SongsCheckmate1 SongAdios AmigoAll SongsNunakkuzhiAll SongsVaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys2 Songs: Thottaavadi, Eyy Banane (jointly penned with Electronic Kili)Kondal2 Songs: Choolamadikkeda, Aaredi NeeBad Boyz1 SongKadha Innuvare1 Song: EravithilaiBougainvillea1 Song: Sthuthi Pani1 Song: ChillukaleOshana 1 Song: Azhakerum Kathal PooveMura1 Song: Noolilla KarakkamSookshmadarsini 1 Song: Priyalokame Turkish Tharkam 3 Songs: Ullamarinjavale, Yatra, Erivenal Sthanarthi Sreekuttan1 Song: Kansoochi ThumbalRifle Club2 Songs: "Gandharva Ganam" , "Nayattu Prarthana" Marco4 Songs: Blood, Asuran, Marpapa, BrotherLucky Baskhar (D)1 Song: "Lucky Baskhar Title Track" ED1 Song: Narabhoji Barroz 1 Song: Isabella2025Ennu Swantham Punyalan4 Songs: Kannadi Poove, Nasrani Penkutty, Kinavin Vari, KaalamePravinkoodu Shaapu1 Song: Cheth SongDominic and the Ladies' PurseAll SongsPainkiliAll SongsOfficer on Duty1 Song: Vinnathiru SakshiGet-Set Baby4 Songs: Manam Peyyum, Athishayam, Rocket Science, Get Set BabyL2: Empuraan2 Songs: Empuraane, SancharameMaranamassAll SongsThe Cake Story 2 SongsPadakkuthira2 Songs Thudarum 1 Song: Kondattam Padakkalam 1 Song: Chathuranga Poru Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra 1 Song: Shoka MookamBha Bha Ba1 Song: Azhinjattam Vrusshabha2 Songs: Appa, Om Namah ShivayaSarvam Maya1 Song: Sarvam Maya Teaser Theme2026Patriot 2 songs: Innalekal, Manushyan Kattalan1 song: 'Majako Mallika' composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath
Awards and recognitions Best Lyricist 2019 - Mazhavil Music Awards Best Malayalam Lyricist 2018 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) Best Malayalam Lyricist 2019 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) Best Lyricist of the Year 2019 - Asianet Film Awards Best Lyricist 2021 - Mazhavil Music Awards Best Lyricist 2022 - 46th Kerala Film Critics Award 2023 Best Malayalam Lyricist 2023 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) Best Lyricist 2024 - Mazhavil Music Awards
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