A. Maruthakasi (13 February 1920 – 29 November 1989) was an Indian poet and film lyricist who wrote mainly in the Tamil language.

[2] Born in Melakudikadu in Tiruchirappalli district on 13 February 1920 to parents Ayyamperumal Udayar and Milagayi Ammal,[3] he had his primary education in the local village school.

Producer T. R. Sundaram appreciated the meaning of the lyrics and gave a chance to Maruthakasi in the film.

But he declined saying that he will write lyrics for fresh tunes and recommended Maruthakasi.

[1] One of his greatest hits, Neelavanna Kanna Vaadaa from the film (Mangaiyar Thilakam was first assigned to Kannadasan.

Maruthakasi is a foremost lyricist who started writing lyrics that could be understood by the common man.

are some of his songs that still remain evergreen among Tamil film music lovers.

Nee Varavillaiyenil Aadharavedhu Neela Vanna Kanna Vaada Purindhu Kollavillai Innum Unmai Anbu Endrum Anaindhidaadha Theebam Sollaale Veenaanadhe Thirai Pottu Naame Sonna Pechcha Kekkanum Vandhadhu Yaarunu Makkalai Petra Maharasi Seemaikku Poi Padichchavaru Senthazham Poovai Poi Ondru Serndha Anbu Sathiyame Latchiyamai Ullam Kollai Kannalam" (Onnukku Rendatchi) Sollattuma Sollattuma Nerangketta Nerathile...Nenachathu Onnu Pollaathor Soozhchi Mullai Malar Mele Anbe Amudhey Kannaalan Vandhiduvaar Petra Maganai Vitra Annai Mamma Mamma Pannaadai Inba Malargal Poothu Seevi Mudichu Singarichu Pakkathile Kanni Penn Vindhaiyinum Periya Vindhaiyadi Aadum Mayile Azhagu Mayile Engalin Rani Kadavul Ennum Vivasayee Poomazhai Thoovi Vasantham (Short version) He died on 29 November 1989.