Malabar Gopalan Nair Sreekumar (born 25 May 1957), better known as M. G. Sreekumar is an Indian playback singer, composer, music producer, television presenter and film producer, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. He has sung more than 2500 songs in various Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Sanskrit. He owns a music company named KMG Musics and the Saregama School of Music in Thiruvananthapuram.In October 2024 he was appointed as the Director of the Music Academy of the UAE Government. Sreekumar has won several awards, including two National Film Awards, three Kerala State Film Awards and 5 Filmfare Awards South. He was also honoured with the Harivarasanam Award by the Government of Kerala in 2016. His career as a singer spans over 44 years.

Career Sreekumar made his debut in the Malayalam movie Coolie (1983) Directed by Ashok Kumar. The Malayalam movie Chithram (1988) directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, was the first where Sreekumar sang all the songs. He has sung more than 3000 songs for films in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu.

He worked as music director in Malayalam films such as Chathurangam (2002) and Thandavam (2002), Priyadarshan's Kanchivaram (2008), Mohanlal's Alexander the Great and Oru Naal Varum.

He anchored a TV show named SaReGaMa on Asianet and was a judge for the reality show Idea Star Singer. Now he is a judge in Top Singer on Flowers TV.

His appointment as chairman of Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi by the LDF government of Kerala sparked controversy due to his close relations with its political rival BJP.

Personal life Sreekumar was born on 25 May 1957, at Haripad, in Alappuzha district, Kerala as the younger son of music composer and harmonist Malabar Gopalan Nair and Harikatha exponent Kamalakshi Amma. He is the younger brother of popular music director M. G. Radhakrishnan and popular Carnatic musician Dr. K. Omanakkutty. Sreekumar and Lekha, his future wife, first saw each other in 1988 at Thycaud Dharma Sastha Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, but they met each other only few days later after a concert. Gradually, they developed friendship and later began living together. Sreekumar and Lekha married on 14 January 2000 at the Mookambika Temple, Kollur.

Discography As singer Malayalam (partial list) The following is a list of films in which M. G. Sreekumar has contributed as a playback singer. If a film has only one song performed by him, it is specified where necessary. Novemberinte Nashtam (1982) Coolie (1983) Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985) Pranamam (1986) Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) Thalavattam (1986) Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) Anantara (1987) Moonnam Pakkam (1988) Oru Muthassi Katha (1988) Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988) Janmandharam (1988) Aryan (1988) Chithram (1988) Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989) News (1989) Nair Saab (1989) Mahayanam (1989) Kireedam (1989) Dasharatham (1989) Vadakkunokkiyanthram (1989) Adarvam (1989) Varthamana Kalam (1990) Rajavazhcha (1990) Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) (singer) Indrajaalam (1990) His Highness Abdullah (1990) Dr. Pasupathy (1990) Appu (1990) Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990) PavaKoothu (1990) In Harihar Nagar (1990) Oliyampukal (1990) Vishnulokam (1991) Ulladakkam (1991) Kuttapathram (1991) Kilukkampetti (1991) Abhimanyu (1991) Godfather (1991) Kilukkam (1991) Ennathe Programme (1991) Chanchattam (1991) Advaitham (1991) Maanthrika Cheppu (1992) Champakulam Thachan (1992) Yoddha (1992) Welcome to Kodaikanal (1992) Brahmadathan (1993, unreleased) Gardish (1993) Vietnam Colony (1993) Midhunam (1993) Devasuram (1993) Thenmavin Kombath (1994) Pingami (1994) Hey Hero (1994) Pavithram (1994) Kashmeeram (1994) Kaalapaani (1994) Sadaram (1995) Manikya Chempazhukka (1995) Nirnayam (1995) Madamma (1996) Aniyathipravu (1997) Chandralekha (1997) Superman (1997) Manthramothiram (1997) Lelam (1997) Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997) The Good Boys (1997) Gajaraja Manthram (1997) Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997) Bhoopathi (1997) Chandralekha (1997) Mayajalam (1998) Mangalya Pallakku (1998) Summer In Bethlehem (1998) En Swasa Kaatre (1999) Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) Valliettan (2000) Dada Sahib (2000) Taj Mahal (2000) Thenkasipattanam (2000) Narasimham (2000) Vasanthiyum Lakshimiyum Pinne Njanum (2001) Karumadikkuttan (2001) Kakkakuyil (2001) Megasandesam (2001) Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001) Akasthile Paravakal (2001) Ravanaprabhu (2001) Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002) Valkannadi (2002) Pranayamanithooval (2002) Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002) Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002) Meesa Madhavan (2002) Kalyanaraman (2002) Chronic Bachelor (2003) Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003) Pattalam (2003) Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003) Ammakilikkoodu (2003) Pattanathil Sundaran (2003) Chakram (2003) Relax (2003) Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004) Thekkekara Super Fast (2004) Natturajavu (2004) Jalolsavam (2004) Vettam (2004) Black (2004) Naran (2005) Thanmathra (2005) Vadakkumnadhan (2006) Prajapathi (2006) Keerthi Chakra (2006) Classmates (2006) Hallo (2007) Chocolate (2007) Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) College Kumaran (2008) Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008) Kurukshetra (2008) Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded (2009) In Ghost House Inn (2010) Alexander the Great (2010) Oru Naal Varum (2010) Kandahar (2010) Living Together (2011) Chinatown (2011) 1993 Bombay, March 12 (2011) Oru Marubhoomikkadha (2011) Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011) Kunjaliyan (2012) Simhasanam (2012) Husbands in Goa (2012) Karmayodha (2012) Geethaanjali (2013) Aamayum Muyalum (2014) Ottayaan (2015) Oppam (2016) 1971: Beyond Borders (2017) Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017) Panchavarnathatha (2018) Odiyan (2018) Neerali (2018) Madhaveeyam (2019) Nithyaharitha Nayakan (2019) Pathinettam Padi (2019) Pattabhiraman (2019) Ittymaani: Made in China (2019) School Diary (2019) Big Brother (2020) Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham (2021) Minnal Murali (2021) Bro Daddy (2022) Aarattu (2022) Pappachan Olivilanu (2023) Thudarum (2025)

Tamil +YearFilmSong(s)1991MGR NagarilSingara Paavaiye1995MogamulNenje GurunathrinSollayo Vaai1996SiraichaalaiSuttum Sudar1999Taj MahalKarisal TharisalKadhalar DhinamDaandiyaa Aattamumaada NenaichchapadiEn Swasa KaatreEn Swasa KaatreChinna Chinna Mazhaithuli2001MajunuPinju Thendrale2007En Uyirinum MelanaOru Nimidam

Telugu +YearFilmSong(s)1994GandeevamGoruvakana1999Premikula Roju DhaandiyaManasu Padi2000Kodanda Ramudu Sannajaji TheegaKodanda Ramayyaku

Hindi +YearFilmSong(s)1992MuskurahatSoja SojaApni Jeb1998Kabhi Na KabhiTu Hi TuDil Se..Jiya JaleSaat Rang Ki SapneSaat RangDoli Saja Ke RakhnaKissa Hum2001Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera GharHasta Hua2007Bhool BhulaiyaaMera Dholna

As composer Beside films, Sreekumar has composed many devotional albums. Majority of his songs are written by Rajeev Alunkal and Gireesh Puthenchery. +YearTitleLanguage2002ThandavamMalayalamChathurangamMalayalam2008KanchivaramTamilPoi Solla PoromTamil2010Alexander the GreatMalayalamBumm Bumm BoleHindiRakhupathi Raghava RajaramMalayalamOru Naal VarumMalayalamSakudumbam ShyamalaMalayalamPenpattanamMalayalam2011Sarkar ColonyMalayalamOru MarubhoomikkadhaMalayalamThamarassery to ThailandMalayalamSneham + Ishtam = AmmaMalayalam2012Njanum Ente FamiliyumMalayalamKunjaliyanMalayalamHusbands in GoaMalayalamArdhanaariMalayalamKarmayodhaMalayalam2013Good Bad & UglyMalayalam

Television Year Title Role Channel Notes1996-1999Voice Of The Week AnchorJudge Asianet2000-2013Sarigamapadanisa/SaReGaMa Anchor Asianet2004Kadamattathu kathanar Singer in church(Special appearance) Asianet 2007— 2014Star Singer season 2 — 7 Judge Asianet2008 Star Singer Junior Judge Asianet2012-2013Lunars Comedy Express Judge Asianet Plus2013Champions Judge Surya Tv2014 Surya Singer season 1 Judge Surya TV2015 Aarpoo erroo Judge Kairali TV2015Surya Challenge Team Captain Surya TV2017-2018Comedy Stars season 2 JudgeAsianet 2018-2025Top Singer season 1 — 5 Judge Flowers TV2020–2023Parayam NedamAnchorAmrita TV2021Top Singer Star Night Judge Flowers TV2021Sing N Win Judge Flowers USA2021Music Ulsav Judge Flowers TV2021Eenangalude GandharvanAnchorFlowers TV2023-2024Paadam Nedam Panam NedamAnchorAmrita TV2024Super Ammayum MakalumJudgeAmrita TVGrand finale jury panel

Awards National Film Awards: 1990 – Best Male Playback Singer – His Highness Abdullah (Song: "Nadha Roopini") 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer – Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum (Song: "Chanthu Pottum") Kerala State Film Awards: 1989 – Best Male Playback Singer – Kireedam (Song: "Kanneer Poovinte") and Vadakkunokkiyantram (Song: "Mayamayooram Peeliveeshiyo") 1991 – Best Male Playback Singer – Kilukkam (Song: "Kilukil Pambaram") and Thudarkkadha (Song: "Aathiravaravayi") 1992 – Best Playback Singer – Different films

Kerala Film Critics Awards"കേരള ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്‌സ് അവാര്‍ഡ് 1977 - 2012". Kerala Film Critics Association. Retrieved 29 January 2023. 1998 – Best Male Playback Singer — Kottaram Veettile Apputtan, Punjabi House, Summer in Bethlehem 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer — Megham, Chandranudikkunna Dikkil, Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum 2000 – Best Male Playback Singer — Kattu Vannu Vilichappol 2001 – Best Male Playback Singer — Achaneyanenikkishtam, Praja 2002 – Best Male Playback Singer — Nandanam 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer — Mayookham, Balyam 2006 – Best Male Playback Singer — Keerthi Chakra, Pothan Vava 2011 – Best Music Director — Oru Marubhoomikkadha

Filmfare Awards South: 2016 – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam – Oppam – "Chinnamma"

Asianet Film Awards: 2003 – Best Male Playback Singer – Manassinakkare 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer – Thanmathra, Ananthabhadram 2008 – Best Male Playback – Innathe Chintha Vishayam 2010 – Best Music Director – Oru Naal Varum Surya TV Awards: 2008 – Best Playback Singer – Innathe Chintha Vishayam 2010 – Best Playback Singer – Oru Naal Varum Other awards: 2008 – Raju Pilakkattu Memorial Award 2008 – Jeevan TV – P. Jayachandran Award 2010 – Asiavision Movie Award for Best Music Director – Oru Naal Varum 2011 – Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award 2016 – Harivarasanam Award 2016 – Asiavision Award for Best Male Singer - Minungum Minnaminunge from the movie "Oppam" 2016 – Mazhavil Mango Music Awards - Special Jury Award - Chinnamma from the movie "Oppam" 2023 – V. M. Kutty Award instituted by the Ishal Samskarika Samithi

References

External links

Official website

MG Sreekumar's Hit Songs M. G. Sreekumar in MSI If I had tried to imitate Yesudas, I would have reached nowhere: M G Shreekumar Singer MG Sreekumar to make his acting debut!