Hits Of Vayalar 60 Malayalam Old Songs Original...

There is Malayalam music before Vayalar, and then there is the golden age after him.

Vayalar Rama Varma (1928–1975) wasn’t just a lyricist; he was a revolutionary poet who painted dreams, political angst, and pure romance onto the canvas of 20th-century Malayalam cinema. When you pair his words with the legendary composers K. Raghavan, G. Devarajan, M.S. Baburaj, and V. Dakshinamoorthy, magic happens.

For the lovers of the original gramophone crackle and the heartfelt melodies of the 50s, 60s, and early 70s—this list is your treasure map.

Here are 60 original hits of Vayalar that still haunt the backwaters of our memory.

These are the songs that play in every monsoon, every bus ride, and every heart.

  • “Manushyan Mathangale” — K. J. Yesudas — Thacholi Othenan (1970) — G. Devarajan

  • “Kanneer Poovinte” — P. Leela — Bhargavi Nilayam (1964) — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Ponnazhikkuttu” — P. Leela / V. Dakshinamoorthy film track — (early classic) — V. Dakshinamurthy

  • “Thaaramudhu” — S. Janaki — Udhyogastha (1967) — G. Devarajan

  • “Maaninte Mangalyam” — K. J. Yesudas — Chemmeen (1965) — Salil Chowdhury (note: Vayalar contributed lyrics to other Chemmeen songs)

  • “Anuraga Ganam Pole” — P. Susheela — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Ezhuthiyatharanu Sujatha” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Chemanthi Poove” — P. Leela — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Kulirum Veenjum” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Pavizha Mazha” — P. Jayachandran — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Kaalam Marunnoru” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Naadodi Mannan” — Male chorus — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Swapnathin Theerathu” — S. Janaki — N/A — M. S. Baburaj Hits of Vayalar 60 Malayalam old Songs Original...

  • “Madhuramee” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Varnangal” — P. Leela — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Kayyil Oru” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Pular Veyilum” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Snehathin Pranayam” — P. Susheela — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Olavum Theeravum” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Urangunna Sundari” — Female vocalist — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Ambalappuzhe” — Chorus/solo — N/A — K. Raghavan

  • “Neelambalin” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Poovenam” — P. Susheela — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Kannezhuthiy” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha” (lyrical piece) — ensemble — N/A — traditional-influenced composer

  • “Mamalakalkkappuram” — Female solo — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Cheriya Katha” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Vasantham Poovukal” — Chorus/solo — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Kavil Chola” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Kanneer Thulli” — P. Leela — N/A — G. Devarajan There is Malayalam music before Vayalar, and then

  • “Oru Kamukan” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Kathu Nammude” — Ensemble — N/A — V. Dakshinamurthy

  • “Vazhiyoram” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Kannuneer” — P. Susheela — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Nilavu Thoovukal” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Tharakam” — Male solo — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Mazha Peyyumbol” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Oru Thelinju” — P. Leela — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Swapnam Vayambum” — S. Janaki — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Kannadi Kaaran” — Male lead — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Mazhavil Thalinte” — Female solo — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Bhoomiyude” — Chorus — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Pookkal Malarunnu” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Sudarshanam” — Male solo — N/A — V. Dakshinamurthy

  • “Koodu Cheriya” — Folk duet — N/A — K. Raghavan

  • “Ariyaathen” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Njaanoru Puzhayude” — Male solo — N/A — M. S. Baburaj “Manushyan Mathangale” — K

  • “Thumbi Vaa” — Female vocalist — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Keralam Vaathil” — Ensemble — N/A — K. Raghavan

  • “Nilakkuyil” — P. Susheela — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Rathriye” — Male solo — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Neerazhi” — Female solo — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Malarum” — Chorus/duet — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Chandana Chettan” — Folk number — N/A — K. Raghavan

  • “Enthe Keralam” — Male chorus — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Sindooram” — S. Janaki — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Vazhve Mayangumbol” — K. J. Yesudas — N/A — G. Devarajan

  • “Hridayamennil” — P. Leela — N/A — M. S. Baburaj

  • “Chitta Chellicharithram” — Ensemble — N/A — G. Devarajan

    • Notes:

    Malayalam cinema has a golden era, and if that era had a voice, it was the pen of Vayalar Ramavarma. For music lovers searching for the soul of Kerala’s poetic tradition, looking up "Hits of Vayalar 60 Malayalam old Songs Original" is more than just a search for entertainment—it is a journey into nostalgia.

    Vayalar was not just a lyricist; he was a poet who painted emotions with words. His songs, composed mostly by the legendary G. Devarajan and set to tune by the voices of Yesudas and P. Leela, remain the gold standard of Malayalam film music.

    Here is a tribute to the maestro and a curated look at why these 60 songs remain evergreen.

    If you are looking to recreate this "60 Hits" collection, here are 5 essential tracks to start with:

    In an era of digital karaoke and re-sung classics, authenticity is rare. This collection is prized because it preserves:

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