Abhayadev

Ayyappan Pillai, better known by his pen name Abhayadev (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies.^[1] He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies.^[2][3] He was born to Karimalil Kesava Pillai who was also a well-known poet, at Pallam near Kottayam.^[4] He made his debut in 1949 as lyricist in the film Vellinakshatram.^[5] He was actively involved in the activities of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), Hindi Prachar Sabha, and numerous other social and cultural organisations till his death.^[6] He was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award in 1995.^[7] His grandsons Ambilikuttan is a playback singer, and Jayadevan is a violinist settled in Canada.

Abhayadev
Abhayadev
Background information
Birth name	Ayyappan Pillai
Born	(1913-06-25)25 June 1913 Pallam, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Died	26 July 2000(2000-07-26) (aged 87)
Occupation(s)	Poet, lyricist
Years active	1949–2000
Labels	Audiotracs

Partial filmography

Lyrics

• Jeevitha Vaadi ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Aashaheenam ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Premamanoharame ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Evam Niravadhiroopangal ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Alolamala ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Thrikkodi ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Aashaamohaname ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Porinaay Iranguvin ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Shokavikalame ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Raagaramya Madhukale ... Vellinakshathram 1949
• Vidhiyude Leela ... Prasanna 1950
• Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe ... Prasanna 1950
• Sukritharaaga ... Prasanna 1950
• Dhavalaroopa ... Prasanna 1950
• Gaanamohana Hare ... Prasanna 1950
• Kaayikasoubhaagyam ... Prasanna 1950
• Sneham Thookum ... Prasanna 1950
• Jaathivairam Neethirahitham ... Prasanna 1950
• Bhaarathamaatha Paripoorna ... Prasanna 1950
• Aagathamaay Madhukaalam ... Prasanna 1950
• Ninnai Sharanaandainthen ... Prasanna 1950
• Ponne Neeyum Njanum ... Prasanna 1950
• Thakarukayo Sakalamen ... Prasanna 1950
• Ellaam Sundaramayam ... Prasanna 1950
• Rathnam Vithachaal ... Nallathanka 1950
• Mahesha Maayamo ... Nallathanka 1950
• Pathiye Daivam ... Nallathanka 1950
• Sodara Bandhamathonne ... Nallathanka 1950
• Imbamerum Ithalaakum ... Nallathanka 1950
• Manoharamee Raajyam ... Nallathanka 1950

Dialogue

• Yaachakan (1951)
• Desabhakthan (1952)
• Natyathaara (1955)
• Shaanthi Nivas (1962)
• Ardharaathri (1969)
• Jeevithasamaram (1971)
• Sreekrishna Leela (1971)
• Sathi Anasooya (1972)
• Vilakkappetta Kani (1974)
• Aval Oru Thudarkadha (1975)
• Raja Mayoora Varma (1976)
• Kollakkaaran (1976)
• Seethaa Swayamvaram (1976)
• Velaankanni Mathavu (1977)
• Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar (1977)
• Misiha Charithram (1978)
• Sankaraabharanam (1980)
• Sapthapadi (1981)
• Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha (1980)
• Panineerppookkal (1981)
• Thennal Thedunna Poovu (1984)
• Mayoori (1985)