Pa. Vijay

Pa. Vijay is a Tamil-language poet and lyricist who writes song lyrics for films. He won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in India for his song Ovvoru Pookalume in Cheran's Autograph.

Career
Vijay is a native of Kumbakonam but grew up in Coimbatore where his Father Balakrishnan was Working with National Raw Factory as Spinning man.His mother Saraswathi was a teacher in Government School Kovai. He met K. Bhagyaraj through his brother, who was a family friend and worked with him in films and his magazine, Bhagya. Vijay made his debut as lyricist in Gnanapazham in 1996 and went on to write many popular songs.

Vijay was originally supposed to make his acting debut with Thaai Kaaviyam however the film was shelved after the launch. He then made his acting debut with Gnabagangal (2009) for which he also wrote the script.

Vijay then acted in Ilaignan (2011), scripted by M. Karunanidhi where he was portrayed as a bonded labour of a ship. Vijay made his debut as producer and director with Strawberry (2015).

Filmography

 * As lyricist


 * As actor, writer, director & producer


 * Television
 * 2004 Kalki
 * 2004 Manaivi
 * 2004 Krishna Cottage
 * 2005 Selvi
 * 2006 Arasi
 * 2006 Lakshmi
 * 2006 Jaiyam
 * 2007 Vasantham
 * 2007 Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
 * 2008 Namma Kudumbam
 * 2008 Rudhra
 * 2008 Sivasakthi
 * 2008 Senthoora Poove
 * 2009 Chellamay
 * 2009 Rudhra
 * 2009 Karunamanjari
 * 2012 Merku Mambalathil Oru Kaadhal
 * 2012 Paartha Gnabagam Illayo
 * 2012 Aaha
 * 2013 Vani Rani
 * 2013 Mahabharatham
 * 2018 Maya
 * 2018 Lakshmi Stores
 * 2019 Pandavar Illam
 * 2019 Magarasi
 * 2019 Chocolate
 * 2020 Poove Unakakaga
 * 2020 Vanathai Pola