About Arivumathi
Arivumathi was an Indian poet and writer.
Arivumathi born Mathiazhagan is an Indian poet, lyricist and writer who has worked in the Tamil film industry. His first movie as lyricist was Siraichalai.
Early life Arivumathi was born in Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu. He changed his name to Arivumathi combining his friends first name Arivazhagan as "Arivu" and his own first name "Mathi" together called as Arivumathi, he made this as paying respect to his friend who studied with him in his college. He studied Epigraphy and Archaeology in Chennai. Before turning into a lyricist he was working as assistant director to many legendary directors like Bharathiraja, Balu Mahendra and Bhagyaraj.
Awards
1999: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist - Kizhakkum Merkkum 2011: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Lyricist - Sadhurangam
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