Malabar Gopalan Nair Sreekumar (born 25 May 1957), better known as M. G. Sreekumar is an Indian

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and film producer, who works predominantly in

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. He has sung more than 2500 songs in various Indian languages including

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, and

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. He owns a music company named KMG Musics and the Saregama School of Music in

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.In October 2024 he was appointed as the Director of the Music Academy of the UAE Government. Sreekumar has won several awards, including two

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, three

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and 5

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. He was also honoured with the

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by the

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in 2016. His career as a singer spans over 44 years.

Career

Sreekumar made his debut in the Malayalam movie ''

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'' (1983) Directed by Ashok Kumar. The Malayalam movie ''

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'' (1988) directed by

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, starring

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, was the first where Sreekumar sang all the songs. He has sung more than 3000 songs for films in

and

. He worked as music director in Malayalam films such as '' Chathurangam'' (2002) and ''

Thandavam ''Thandavam'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by S. Suresh Babu, and produced by Johny Sagariga. It stars Mohanlal, Kiran Rathod, Nedumudi Venu, Vijaykumar, Sai Kumar, Jagathy Sreekumar,Manoj ...

'' (2002),

's ''

Kanchivaram ''Kanchivaram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Prakash Raj and Shriya Reddy and has music by M. G. Sreekumar, cinematography by Tirru, editing by Arun Kumar, and ar ...

'' (2008), Mohanlal's ''

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'' and ''

Oru Naal Varum ''Oru Naal Varum'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, written by Sreenivasan, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. It stars Mohanlal and Sameera Reddy in her Malayalam debut, with Sreenivasan, ...

.'' He anchored a TV show named ''SaReGaMa'' on

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and was a judge for the reality show ''

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''. 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

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, in

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as the younger son of

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and harmonist Malabar Gopalan Nair and

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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

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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 ''Novemberinte Nashtam'' () is a 1982 Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan. It stars Madhavi, Ramachandran, Prathap Pothan and Surekha. Plot The film is about a girl's emotional turmoil after a breakup a ...

(1982)'' * ''

'' (1983) * ''

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi ''Poochakkoru Mookkuthi'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan in his directorial debut. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Mohanlal, Shankar, Menaka, M. G. Soman, Nedu ...

'' (1984) * '' Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil'' (1985) * '' Pranamam'' (1986) * ''

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi ''Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by Priyadarshan starring an ensemble cast of Shankar, Menaka, Mukesh, Prem Nazir, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumari, Seema, and Innocent in the lead roles. Sreeni ...

'' (1986) * ''

Thalavattam ''Thalavattam'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Lizy, M. G. Soman and Karthika. The film is very loosely based on the 1975 movie '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' w ...

'' (1986) * ''

Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal ''Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal'' (English: The 1000 Sivarathries of Manivathoor) is 1987 Malayalam film, starring Mammootty and directed by Fazil. It was the last film of the eminent music director M. B. Sreenivasan, who died less than ...

'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1987) * ''

Moonnam Pakkam ''Moonnam Pakkam'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Jayaram and Thilakan, along with Kirti Singh, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rahman, Ashokan, Ajayan and Surasu in supporting roles. Kirti ...

'' (1988) * ''

Oru Muthassi Katha ''Oru Muthassi Katha'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Jagadeesh. The film stars Vineeth and Nirosha, supported by Thiagarajan with K. B. Ganesh Kumar, M. G. Soman, Innocent and Lizy ...

'' (1988) * ''

Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu ''Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Ranjini. The story is based on the Marathi play ''Sasa Aani ...

'' (1988) * ''Janmandharam'' (1988) * ''

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'' (1988) * ''

Ramji Rao Speaking ''Ramji Rao Speaking'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-thriller film written and directed by the duo Siddique–Lal (in their directorial debut) and produced by Fazil, Swargachitra Appachan, and Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy. It stars Sai ...

'' (1989) * ''Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam'' (1989) * ''News'' (1989) * '' Nair Saab'' (1989) * ''

Mahayanam ''Mahayanam'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Joshiy and produced by C. T. Rajan, starring Mammootty, Seema, Jalaja and Mukesh. Plot Chandran is a lorry driver who is known for his arrogance and rudeness towards others. On ...

'' (1989) * '' Kireedam'' (1989) * ''

Dasharatham ''Dasharatham'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Rekha, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. A. ...

'' (1989) * '' Vadakkunokkiyanthram'' (1989) * '' Adarvam'' (1989) * ''Varthamana Kalam'' (1990) * ''Rajavazhcha'' (1990) * ''

Kadathanadan Ambadi ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film '' Thacholi Othenan'' and the 1970 film '' Othenente Makan''. The film s ...

'' (1990) (singer) * ''

Indrajaalam ''Indrajaalam'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. The film stars Mohanlal, Rajan P. Dev and Geetha, with music composed by S. P. Venkatesh. I ...

(1990) * ''

His Highness Abdullah ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamukkoya. The ...

'' (1990) * '' Dr. Pasupathy'' (1990) * '' Appu'' (1990) * ''

Akkare Akkare Akkare ''Akkareyakkareyakkare'', also known ''Akkare Akkare Akkare'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language buddy cop comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, M. G. Soman, Mukesh, Maniyanpilla ...

'' (1990) * ''PavaKoothu'' (1990) * ''

In Harihar Nagar ''In Harihar Nagar'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. The film, set in the fictional locality of Harihar Nagar the story revolves around follows four unemployed bachelors and frien ...

'' (1990) * ''

Oliyampukal ''Oliyampukal'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language political action film, directed by T. Hariharan, written by Dennis Joseph, and produced by K. G. Rajagopal. The film stars Mammootty, Rekha, Thilakan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. This film did av ...

'' (1990) * ''

Vishnulokam ''Vishnulokam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal, written by T. A. Razzaq, and produced by Sanal Kumar and G. Suresh Kumar. The film stars Mohanlal, Shanthi Krishna, Urvashi, and Murali. The songs fea ...

'' (1991) * ''

Ulladakkam ''Ulladakkam'' () is 1991 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Kamal and written by P. Balachandran from a story by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi. It stars Mohanlal, Shobana and Amala Akkineni. The film, produced by Sur ...

'' (1991) * ''Kuttapathram'' (1991) * ''Kilukkampetti'' (1991) * ''

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'' (1991) * '' Godfather'' (1991) * ''

Kilukkam ''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji (Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal (Jagathy Sreekumar). They ...

'' (1991) * '' Ennathe Programme'' (1991) * ''Chanchattam'' (1991) * '' Advaitham'' (1991) * ''Maanthrika Cheppu'' (1992) * ''

Champakulam Thachan ''Champakulam Thachan'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan, based on the Shakespearean tragedy ''Othello''. The film stars Madhu, Vineeth, Murali, Monisha, Rambha and Nedumudi Venu. ...

'' (1992) * '' Yoddha'' (1992) * Welcome to Kodaikanal(1992) * ''Brahmadathan '' (1993, unreleased) * ''

Gardish ''Gardish'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Jackie Shroff, Shammi Kapoor, Aishwarya, Dimple Kapadia and Amrish Puri. It is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film '' Kireedam''. T ...

'' (1993) * ''

Vietnam Colony ''Vietnam Colony'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Innocent, Kanaka, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The soundtrack of the film was composed by S. Balakrishnan. The film ...

'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) * ''

Devasuram ''Devaasuram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal, Revathi, and Napoleon, with Innocent, V. K. Sreeraman, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Augustine in supporting rol ...

'' (1993) *

Thenmavin Kombath ''Thenmavin Kombath'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. It was produced and edited by N. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobana, and Nedumudi Venu, with Kaviyoor Ponnamm ...

(1994) * ''

Pingami ''Pingami'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Reghunath Paleri based on his own short story ''Kumarettan Parayaatha Kadha''. It was produced by Mohanlal through the company ...

'' (1994) * '' Hey Hero'' (1994) * '' Pavithram'' (1994) * ''

Kashmeeram ''Kashmeeram'' is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Rajiv Anchal, written by A. K. Sajan and produced by Menaka under Revathy Kalamandhir. Starring Suresh Gopi, Sharada, Priya Raman, Lalu Alex, Ratheesh and Tej Sapru. I ...

'' (1994) * '' Kaalapaani'' (1994) * '' Sadaram'' (1995) * ''Manikya Chempazhukka'' (1995) * '' Nirnayam'' (1995) * ''Madamma'' (1996) * '' Aniyathipravu'' (1997) * Chandralekha (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * '' Manthramothiram'' (1997) * ''

Lelam ''Lelam'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman with Siddique, N. F. Varghese, Nandini, Maniyanpilla Raju, Vijayakumar, Spadikam Ge ...

'' (1997) * ''

Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu ''Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language romance film written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad. The music is composed by Vidyasagar. ...

'' (1997) * ''The Good Boys'' (1997) * ''Gajaraja Manthram'' (1997) * ''Ekkareyanente Manasam'' (1997) * '' Bhoopathi'' (1997) * '' Chandralekha'' (1997) * ''Mayajalam'' (1998) * ''

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'' (1998) * ''

Summer In Bethlehem ''Summer in Bethlehem'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Ranjith. It was produced by Siyad Koker under the company Kokers Films. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Manju Warri ...

'' (1998) * ''

En Swasa Kaatre ''En Swasa Kaatre'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic crime film written and directed by K. S. Ravi. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Isha Koppikar, while Raghuvaran, Prakash Raj and Thalaivasal Vijay play supporting roles. The film ...

'' (1999) * ''

Ezhupunna Tharakan ''Ezhupunna Tharakan'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. It features Mammootty, Jagadish, Madhu and Namrata Shirodkar in the lead roles. This was Shirodkar's first & only Malayalam film. The film was a commercial failure ...

'' (1999) *

Olympian Anthony Adam ''Olympian Anthony Adam'' is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Bhadran. It stars Mohanlal, Meena and Nassar with Jagathy Sreekumar and Seema in supporting roles. The film was produced by Mohanlal th ...

(1999) * ''

Valliettan ''Valyettan'' ( Elder brother) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and scripted by Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Shobana, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Siddique and Manoj K Jayan. the film is about an ...

'' (2000) * ''

Dada Sahib ''Dada Sahib'' is a 2000 Malayalam-language political action drama film co-written and directed by Vinayan, starring Mammootty in dual roles as a father and son. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, of the Indian independence movement and his son ...

'' (2000) * ''

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'' (2000) * ''

Thenkasipattanam ''Thenkasipattanam'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, produced by Lal, and starring Suresh Gopi, Lal and Dileep as male leads and Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas and Kavya M ...

'' (2000) * '' Narasimham''(2000) * '' Vasanthiyum Lakshimiyum Pinne Njanum'' (2001) * '' Karumadikkuttan'' (2001) * ''

Kakkakuyil ''Kakkakuyil'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language heist comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Lissy. It stars Mohanlal and Mukesh. The film features songs composed by M.G Sreekumar (credited as Deepan Chatterji ...

'' (2001) * ''

Megasandesam ''Meghasandesam'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Rajasenan and starring Suresh Gopi, Rajasree Nair, Samyuktha Varma and Napoleon. Plot Balagopal is an alumnus and professor in a college. He is engaged to Anjal ...

'' (2001) * ''

Ee Parakkum Thalika ''Ee Parakkum Thalika'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language slapstick comedy drama film directed by Thaha and starring Dileep, Harisree Ashokan, Nithya Das, and Cochin Haneefa. It was written by V. R. Gopalakrishnan. The film also marked the ...

'' (2001) * '' Akasthile Paravakal'' (2001) * ''

Ravanaprabhu ''Raavanaprabhu'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Ranjith (director), Ranjith in his directorial debut. It is a sequel to the 1993 film ''Devaasuram'' written by Ranjith (director), Ranjith, d ...

'' (2001) * ''

Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair ''Videshi Nair Swadeshi Nair'' is a Malayalam film directed by Paulson. Jagadish plays the lead role in the film. Cast * Jagadish as Vindhyan * Mahima as Neelima * Sai Kumar as Shivapal * Rajan P. Dev as Rajappan Nair * Narendra Prasad as Bhas ...

'' (2002) * ''

Valkannadi ''Valkannadi'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam language film starring Kalabhavan Mani and Geethu Mohandas in lead roles, while K.P.A.C. Lalitha, in important supporting role. Plot Appunni is a blacksmith who has a history of mental health problems ...

'' (2002) * ''

Pranyamanithooval ''Pranyamanithooval'' is a 2002 Malayalam comedy drama romance film directed by Thulasidas, starring Vineeth Kumar and Gopika (in her film debut). In lead roles. This movie is a remake of 1999 Tamil movie ''Nee Varuvai Ena ''Nee Varuvai Ena ...

'' (2002) * ''

Mazhathullikkilukkam ''Mazhathullikkilukkam'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by the Akbar-Jose duo. The film stars Dileep, Navya Nair, Sharada and Bharathi. The movie was produced by Sharada under the banner of Sharada Production ...

'' (2002) * '' Jagathi Jagathish in Town'' (2002) * ''

Meesa Madhavan ''Meesha Madhavan'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod. The film stars Dileep in the title role, while Indrajith Sukumaran, Kavya Madhavan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree As ...

'' (2002) * '' Kalyanaraman'' (2002) * ''

Chronic Bachelor ''Chronic Bachelor'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy drama film, written and directed by Siddique. It is about the life of Sathyaprathapan, a bachelor. It features Mammootty, Mukesh, Rambha, Indraja, Bhavana, Innocent, L ...

'' (2003) * ''

Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam ''Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film. It stars Suresh Gopi and Kunchacko Boban It was released on 27 June 2003. Notably, this film is actress Shrutika's first and remains her only Malayalam film to date ...

'' (2003) * '' Pattalam'' (2003) * ''

Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu ''Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Vishwanathan, starring Mohanlal and Jyothirmayi. This was Vishwanathan's directorial debut, and the first film for Stephen Devassy as composer. Plot ...

'' (2003) * ''

Ammakilikkoodu ''Ammakilikkoodu'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language film written by Ranjith and directed by M. Padmakumar, in his directorial debut. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Navya Nair. Plot Vivek takes a job as the manager of Karunalayam, a ret ...

'' (2003) * ''

Pattanathil Sundaran ''Pattanathil Sundaran'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language domestic drama film directed by Vipin Mohan and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Dileep and Navya Nair. The music was composed by Mohan Sithara. Plot The story follows Kizhakke ...

'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) * ''Relax'' (2003) * ''

Vamanapuram Bus Route ''Vamanapuram Bus Route'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Sonu Shishupal and written by Sudheesh John, starring Mohanlal and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy. Shishupal also composed the songs featured in the film, while C ...

'' (2004) * '' Thekkekara Super Fast'' (2004) *

Natturajavu ''Naatturajavu'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by T. A. Shahid. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role and Meena, Nayanthara, Kalabhavan Mani, Manoj K Jayan, Ranjith, and Siddiq ...

(2004) * ''

Jalolsavam ''Jalolsavam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by M. Sindhuraj. The film stars Kunchacko Boban and Navya Nair, with Nedumudi Venu, Riyaz Khan, and Jagathy Sreekumar in supporting ro ...

'' (2004) * ''

Vettam ''Vettam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and Priyadarshan. It was produced by Menaka, Keerthy Suresh, and Revathy Sureshkumar through Revathy Ka ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * Naran (2005) * ''

Thanmathra ''Thanmathra'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy and starring Mohanlal, Meera Vasudevan and Arjun Lal. Based on Padmarajan's short story "Orma", it portrays the effects of Alzheimer's disease on ...

'' (2005) * ''

Vadakkumnadhan ''Vadakkumnadhan'' ( Lord Shiva) is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language psychological drama film directed by Shajoon Kariyal and written by Gireesh Puthenchery. It stars Mohanlal as Iringannoor Bharatha Pisharody, a university professor diagnos ...

'' (2006) * ''

Prajapathi ''Prajapathi'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Ranjith (director), Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Siddique (actor), Siddique, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu, and Thilakan. The music was by Tej Manoj. The fil ...

'' (2006) * '' Keerthi Chakra'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

Bhool Bhulaiyaa ''Bhool Bhulaiyya'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language Psychological Horror comedy film directed by Priyadarshan from a screenplay by Neeraj Vora and produced by T Series. It is a remake of the 1993 Malayalam-language film '' Manichitrathaz ...

'' (2007) * ''

College Kumaran ''College Kumaran'' is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Thulasidas, written by Suresh Poduval starring Mohanlal, Siddique, Balachandra Menon and Vimala Raman Vimala Raman is an Australian actress and former model who has worked in Indian c ...

'' (2008) * ''

Innathe Chintha Vishayam ''Innathe Chinthavishayam'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Satyan Anthikad. The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, stars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine. The film's sc ...

'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded ''Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Amal Neerad. It is the sequel of 1987 film ''Irupatham Noottandu''. The film was written by S. N. Swamy and produced by Antony Perumbavoor unde ...

'' (2009) * ''

In Ghost House Inn ''In Ghost House Inn'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language horror comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Lal. Starring Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadish and Ashokan, the film is a sequel to ''2 Harihar Nagar'' (2009) and ''In Harihar Naga ...

'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' Living Together'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * ''

1993 Bombay, March 12 ''Bombay March 12'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Babu Janardhanan. The film is based on the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts. The film marks the directorial debut of screenwriter Babu Janardhanan. The film stars ...

'' (2011) * '' Oru Marubhoomikkadha'' (2011) * '' Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2'' (2011) * '' Kunjaliyan'' (2012) * '' Simhasanam'' (2012) * ''

Husbands in Goa ''Husbands in Goa'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam comedy film directed by Saji Surendran and written by Krishna Poojapura, starring Jayasurya, Indrajith Sukumaran, Indrajith, Asif Ali (actor), Asif Ali, Lal (actor), Lal, Rima Kallingal, Bhama Kurup, ...

'' (2012) * ''

Karmayodha ''Karmayodha'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film co-produced, written and directed by Major Ravi. It features Mohanlal, Murali Sharma, Mukesh, Sai Kumar, Bineesh Kodiyeri, Rajeev Pillai, Asha Sarath, Aishwarya Devan, Malavika ...

'' (2012) * ''

Geethaanjali ''Geethaanjali'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Abhilash Nair, with dialogue by Dennis Joseph. It is a spin-off of the 1993 film ''Manichitrathazhu'' and an official remake of the 2007 ...

'' (2013) * '' Aamayum Muyalum'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2015) * ''

Oppam ''Oppam'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Priyadarshan from a story by Govind Vijayan. The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor for Aashirvad Cinemas, stars Mohanlal and Samuthirakani. The songs were co ...

'' (2016) * '' 1971: Beyond Borders'' (2017) * ''

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'' (2017) * ''

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'' (2018) * ''

Odiyan ''Odiyan'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy drama film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature film debut. The film was written by Harikrishnan and is based on the legend of the Odiyan clan, who in Kerala folklore are m ...

'' (2018) * '' Neerali'' (2018) * '' Madhaveeyam'' (2019) * '' Nithyaharitha Nayakan'' (2019) * ''

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'' (2019) * ''

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'' (2019) * '' Ittymaani: Made in China'' (2019) * '' School Diary'' (2019) * '' Big Brother'' (2020) * ''

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'' (2021) * ''

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''(2021) * '' Bro Daddy'' (2022) * ''

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'' (2022) * '' Pappachan Olivilanu'' (2023) * ''

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'' (2025)

Tamil

Telugu

Hindi

As composer

Beside films, Sreekumar has composed many devotional albums. Majority of his songs are written by

Rajeev Alunkal Rajeev Alunkal is an Indian poet, lyricist, music director and orator. Now, He is the member of Central Film Censor Board. He is the former chairman of Kumaranashan Smarakam, Pallana, Govt of Kerala. He is best known for writing lyrics on roma ...

and

Gireesh Puthenchery Girish Puthenchery was a noted Malayalam lyricist, poet, scriptwriter and screenwriter, esteemed for his pivotal role as a lyricist in Malayalam cinema. He was often hailed as the aristocratic lyricist of Malayalam and was admired for his uniqu ...

Television

Awards

: * 1990 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'' (Song: "Nadha Roopini") * 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer – '' Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum'' (Song: "Chanthu Pottum")

: * 1989 – Best Male Playback Singer – '' Kireedam'' (Song: "Kanneer Poovinte") and ''

Vadakkunokkiyantram ''Vadakkunokkiyantram'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film written and directed by Sreenivasan, who also stars in the film along with Parvathy. The film is about the marital discord caused by a husband's Othello syndrome ...

'' (Song: "Mayamayooram Peeliveeshiyo") * 1991 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'' (Song: "Kilukil Pambaram") and ''Thudarkkadha'' (Song: "Aathiravaravayi") * 1992 – Best Playback Singer – Different films

Kerala Film Critics Awards The Kerala Film Critics Association Awards are presented annually by the Kerala Film Critics Association to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Malayalam language film industry of India. The awards were instit ...

"കേരള ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്‌സ് അവാര്‍ഡ് 1977 - 2012"
Kerala Film Critics Association. Retrieved 29 January 2023. * 1998 – Best Male Playback Singer — ''

Kottaram Veettile Apputtan ''Kottaram Veetile Apputtan'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan, starring Jayaram, Shruti, Kalabhavan Mani and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead Roles. The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Aranmanaika ...

'', ''

Punjabi House ''Punjabi House'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin. It stars Dileep (actor), Dileep and Harisree Ashokan as Unni and Ramanan with Mohini (Tamil actress), Mohini, Jomol, Lal (actor), La ...

'', ''

Summer in Bethlehem ''Summer in Bethlehem'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Ranjith. It was produced by Siyad Koker under the company Kokers Films. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Manju Warri ...

'' * 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer — ''

Megham ''Megham'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Priyadarshan, written by T. Damodaran, produced by Suresh Balaje and distributed by Mohanlal through Pranavam Movies. It stars Mammootty, Dileep, Priya Gill, Pooja ...

'', '' Chandranudikkunna Dikkil'', ''

Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Vinayan based on a screenplay by J. Pallassery. The film features Kalabhavan Mani, Kaveri, Praveena and Sai Kumar in the lead roles. The film ...

'' * 2000 – Best Male Playback Singer — ''Kattu Vannu Vilichappol'' * 2001 – Best Male Playback Singer — ''

Achaneyanenikkishtam ''Achaneyanenikkishtam'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Suresh Krishnan, written by Suresh Poduval and produced by Menaka. It features Ashwin Thampi, Kalabhavan Mani, Biju Menon, and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy in ...

'', ''

Praja ''Praja'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language political action film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It was also produced by Joshiy and Panicker. The film stars Mohanlal, Aishwarya,Biju Menon,Cochin Haneefa, Manoj K Jayan B ...

'' * 2002 – Best Male Playback Singer — ''

Nandanam Nandanam is a neighborhood in Chennai, India. It is located on the northern banks of Adyar River, on the other side of Kotturpuram, and is bound by Saidapet, T. Nagar and Teynampet. In addition to a number of institutions and companies, Nanda ...

'' * 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer — '' Mayookham'', ''Balyam'' * 2006 – Best Male Playback Singer — '' Keerthi Chakra'', ''

Pothan Vava ''Pothan Vava'' is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy starring Mammootty and Usha Uthup. Through this film, the famous Indian pop and Bollywood singer Usha Uthup made her first screen appearance, in which she played the role of the protago ...

'' * 2011 – Best Music Director — '' Oru Marubhoomikkadha''

: * 2016 – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam –

– "Chinnamma"

Asianet Film Awards The Asianet Film Awards is an award ceremony for films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. Asianet says an awards ceremony has been instituted to honour artistic and ...

: * 2003 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

Manassinakkare ''Manassinakkare'' (''On the Other Bank of the Mind'') is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in lead roles, while Innocent (actor), Innoc ...

'' * 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'', '' Ananthabhadram'' * 2008 – Best Male Playback – ''

'' * 2010 – Best Music Diaward r – ''

Surya TV Surya TV is an Indian Malayalam language Indian general entertainment pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. which is headquartered at Kochi. Surya TV HD became the third Malayalam language high-definition channel. Current broadcas ...

Awards: * 2008 – Best Playback Singer – ''

'' * 2010 – Best Playback Singer – ''

'' Other awards: * 2008 – Raju Pilakkattu Memorial Award * 2008 –

Jeevan TV Jeevan TV is an Indian Malayalam language Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...

– P. Jayachandran Award * 2010 – Asiavision Movie Award for Best Music Director – ''

'' * 2011 –

Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award (or usually referred to as Yesudas Award) is an award for music artists in recognition to their outstanding performance. The award is instituted jointly by ''Swaralaya'', an organization that promotes music and Kai ...

* 2016 –

* 2016 – Asiavision Award for Best Male Singer - ''Minungum Minnaminunge'' from the movie "

" * 2016 – Mazhavil

Mango A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree '' Mangifera indica''. It originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India. ''M. indica'' has been cultivated in South and Southeast As ...

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
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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!
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