M. D. Rajendran is a malayalam poet ,lyricist and novelist. His father Ponkunnam Damodaran was a poet and activist. His siblings, M D Rathnamma and M D Ajayaghosh are also writers in malayalam. He was employed with All India Radio and retired from service in 2012. He has written lyrics for nearly 40 malayalam films. He has also composed music for a few films as well as albums. His collection of songs are published as a book titled ' Nin Thumbu Kettiyitta Churul Mudiyil' . His debut film as a lyricist was
Mochanam in 1979. His famous works include Shalini Ente Koottukari composed by Devarajan and Devaragam directed by Bharathan, composed by academy award winner M M Keeravani.
Filmography
As a lyricist
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Mochanam (1979)
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Shalini Ente Koottukari
''Shaalini Ente Koottukaari'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. The film is loosely based on a story of Padmarajan named "Parvathikutty". The film stars Shobha, Jalaja, Sukumaran and Venu Nagavalli i ...
(1980)
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Swathu
''Swathu'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by S. Usha Nair. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Jayadevan and Zarina Wahab. The film has musical score by G. Devaraja ...
(1980)
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Theekkali
''Theekkali'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by P. Stanley. This is inspired by Shammi Kapoor super hit movie China Town. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in the lead r ...
(1981)
* Kadhayariyathe (1981)
* Paarvathy (1981)
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Oru Swakaaryam (1983)
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Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)
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Koodum Thedi
''Koodum Thedi'' () is a 1985 Malayalam-language romantic drama film produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films, directed by Paul Babu and written by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mohanlal and Radhika in lead roles, along with Rahman, ...
(1985)
* Adhyayam Onnumuthal (1985)
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Akalathe Ambili (1985)
* Ariyaathe (1986)
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Oru Kadha Oru Nunakkadha (1986)
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Manjamandaarangal (1987)
* Chaithram(1989)
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Ammaavanu Pattiya Amali (1989)
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Aaram Vardil Aabhyanthara Kalaham (1990)
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Aagneyam (1993)
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Saakshyam (1995)
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Devaraagam
''Devaraagam'' is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Bharathan and starring Sridevi and Arvind Swamy. It also had KPAC Lalitha, Kozhikode Narayanan Nair, Zeenath, and Nedumudi Venu in supporting roles. The film was famous for its ...
(1996)
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Anubhoothi
''Anubhoothi'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Khushbu, Jagadish, Vani Viswanath, M. R. Gopakumar and Kaveri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Cast
*Suresh Gopi as ...
(1997)
* Shaanthipuram Thampuraan (1997)
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Over To Delhi (1997)
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Manjeeradhwani (1998)
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Amma Ammaayiyamma (1998)
* Neelanjanam (1998)
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Manassil Oru Manjuthulli (2000)
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Praja
''Praja'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It was also produced by Joshiy and Panicker. The film stars Mohanlal, Cochin Haneefa, Biju Menon, Manoj K Jayan a ...
(2001)
* Grand Mother (2002)
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Anyar (2003)
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Koottu
Kootu (Tamil:கூட்டு) is a lentil and vegetable stew in South Indian, particularly Tamil and Kerala cuisines. The etymology for kootu derives from the Tamil word "kootu" which means "add" or "mixture/medley" i.e. vegetable added wit ...
(2004)
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The Campus (2005)
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Thaskaraveeran (2005)
* Gopaalapuraanam (2008)
* Mounam (2009)
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Black Stallion (2009)
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Pramani
''Pramani'' is a 2010 Malayalam film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan and starring Mammootty, Siddique, Fahadh Faasil and Sneha. Janardhanan and Lakshmi play supporting roles in the film which also features Tamil actor Prabhu in a came ...
(2010)
* Ammanilavu (2010)
* Finals (2019)
As a music composer
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Over To Delhi (1997)
* Neelaanjanam (1998)
* Grand Mother (2002)
* Mounam (2009)
* Ammanilavu (2010)
As a screenplay writer, director, script writer, singer and dialogue writer
* Ammanilavu (2010)
Awards
* 2014:
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award is an award given by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, an autonomous organisation for the encouragement, preservation, and documentation of the performing arts of Kerala, set up by the Department of Cultur ...
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rajendran, M. D.
Living people
Malayalam-language lyricists
People from Thrissur district
Indian lyricists
Film musicians from Kerala
Indian male composers
Musicians from Thrissur
Screenwriters from Kerala
Year of birth missing (living people)
Recipients of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award