Asal Kolaar

Vasanthakumar Bakthavachalam, known professionally as Asal Kolaar, is an Indian rapper, singer, and lyricist who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He gained prominence in the Tamil independent music scene through the viral success of the song "Jorthaale" and later expanded into Tamil cinema through collaborations with leading composers and actors.

Early life

Asal Kolaar was born as Vasanthakumar Bakthavachalam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He developed an interest in rap music and songwriting during his school years and later became involved in Chennai's independent music culture.

Career

Independent music

Asal Kolaar began his musical career through independent rap releases and collaborations with producer OfRo and the Atti Culture collective. His breakthrough came with "Jorthaale", which became a viral success and helped introduce a new audience to Tamil independent rap music.

The success of his independent releases established him as one of the notable emerging voices in contemporary Tamil rap.

Film music

Following the popularity of his independent music, Asal Kolaar entered the Tamil film industry and contributed songs to several feature films.

In 2023, he gained wider recognition through "Naa Ready", a song from the film Leo, starring Vijay (who was also the lead singer) and composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The song received significant media attention upon release and became one of the most-viewed Tamil songs of the year. However, it later underwent modifications following certification requirements from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). During the production period of Leo, media coverage surrounding Vijay's filming schedules and the popularity of Naa Ready further increased public attention on artists associated with the soundtrack, including Asal Kolaar.

He later contributed to additional film soundtracks and continued collaborations with composers and artists across the Tamil film industry.

Television

In 2022, Asal Kolaar participated as a contestant in the reality television program Bigg Boss Tamil 6, hosted by Kamal Haasan.

In 2025, he appeared as a guest judge on the music reality show Super Singer Junior 10.

Musical style

Asal Kolaar's music combines elements of Tamil rap, gaana, hip hop and urban independent music. His lyrics frequently incorporate Chennai slang and local cultural references. Music journalists have identified him as part of a new generation of Tamil rap artists who transitioned from independent digital platforms into mainstream cinema.

Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2024 Vettaiyan Guna

Discography

Selected independent singles Champagini ICEBOY Jorthaale Vaanaambaa Adi Odi Paiya Dei Asal Kolaar 416

Film credits Year Film Language Song Composer Co-singer(s) Notes2021 Parris Jeyaraj Tamil "Kaava Ulla" Santhosh Narayanan Co-lyricist with Rokesh "Mustaache Vestaache" Also lyricist 2021 Bachelor Tamil "Life of Bachelor" A. H. Kaashif Navakkarai Naveen Prabanjam, A. H. Kaashif Also lyricist 2021 Arjuna Phalguna Telugu "Fast Fast Vadiley" Priyadarshan Balasubramanian Priyadarshan Balasubramanian Lyricist alongside Lakshmi Priyanka and Swathi Kiran Murty 2022 Parole Tamil "Mera Madha Margaya" Rajkumar Amal Co-lyricist with Rajkumar Amal 2022 Mahaan Tamil "Pona Povura" Santhosh Narayanan Gaana Muthu Also lyricist2022 Coffee with Kadhal Tamil "Baby Gurl" Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja "Baby Gurl (Reprise)" Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sid Sriram 2022 Naai Sekar Returns Tamil "Appatha" Santhosh Narayanan Vadivelu, Santhosh Narayanan Co-lyricist alongside Durai 2023 Rudhran Tamil "Jorthaale" OfRo OfRo, MC Vickey Also lyricistReused from his previous single2023 King of Kotha Malayalam "Kotha Raja" Jakes Bejoy Dabzee, Roll Rida, Resmi Sateesh Lyricist alongside Muhsin Parari and Roll RidaKing of Kotha (D) Tamil Telugu2023 Custody Telugu "Head Up High" Yuvan Shankar Raja Arun Kaundinya Tamil 2023 Mark Antony Tamil "Adhirudha" G. V. Prakash Kumar T. Rajendar Also lyricist 2023 Leo Tamil "Naa Ready" Anirudh Ravichander Vijay, Anirudh Ravichander Co-lyricist alongside Vishnu Edavan 2023 Fight Club Tamil "Viyugam" Jakes Bejoy Also lyricist 2024 Malayalee from India Malayalam "World Malayalee Anthem" Jakes Bejoy Akshay Unnikrishnan, Jakes Bejoy Lyricist alongside Sharis Mohammed and Suhail Koya 2024 Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil Malayalam "K For Kabaradakkam" Ankit Menon Co-lyricist alongside Vinayak Sasikumar 2025 Coolie Tamil "Monica" Anirudh Ravichander Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander Co-lyricist alongside Vishnu Edavan 2026 Kadhal Reset Repeat Tamil "Yamma Ghajini" Harris Jayaraj Suchith Suresh, Senthil Dass, Tamizh Adhavan 2026 Karuppu Tamil "Naanga Naalu Peru" Sai Abhyankkar Silambarasan, Sai Abhyankkar Co-lyricist alongside Arun Srinivasan 2026 Jana Nayagan Tamil "Jana Nayagan Rap Track" Anirudh Ravichander

As lyricist Year Film Language Song Composer Singer(s) Notes 2021 Parris Jeyaraj Tamil "Puli Manga Pulip" Santhosh Narayanan Gana Muthu Co-lyricist alongside Rokesh 2022 Gulu Gulu Tamil "Inner Peace" Santhosh Narayanan 2023 Soppana Sundari Tamil "Soodam Karpooram" Ajmal Tahseen Anthony Daasan