Malathy Lakshman

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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Malathy Lakshman

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1973|8|27}}

| origin = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

| instrument = Vocals

| genre = Playback singer, singer

| associated_acts = Lakshman Shruthi

}}

Malathi Lakshman, also known as Malathy Lakshman, is a renowned Indian playback singer predominantly active in the Telugu and Tamil film industries.

Early life

Born on 27 August 1973,{{Cite web|url=https://www.southdreamz.com/portfolio/malathy-lakshman/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620130713/http://www.southdreamz.com/portfolio/malathy-lakshman|url-status=usurped|archive-date=20 June 2012|title=Malathy Lakshman - Biography, Photo, Movies, Malathy Lakshman Wallpapers, Video Songs|website=South Indian Cinema Magazine}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/malathy02.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106133246/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/malathy02.asp|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 January 2009|title=Malathy Lakshman|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com}} Malathi's career in music spans several decades, during which she has contributed her voice to numerous popular film songs.

She gained widespread recognition for her performance of the hit song "Aa Ante Amalapuram" from the Telugu film Arya (2004).{{Cite web|url=https://www.koimoi.com/outside-bollywood/south-indian-cinema/thalapathy-vijays-appadi-podu-to-dhanushs-rowdy-baby-5-chartbuster-down-south-songs-that-made-the-entire-nation-groove/|title=From Thalapathy Vijay's 'Appadi Podu' to Dhanush's 'Rowdy Baby' - 5 Chartbuster 'Down South' Songs That Made the Entire Nation Groove|date=18 March 2020}} This song became a massive success and established her as a prominent playback singer in the industry. Over the years, she has collaborated with many well-known composers and singers, delivering memorable tracks that have captivated audiences.

Malathi Lakshman made her debut in the Tamil film industry with composer Vidyasagar in the film Anbe Sivam (2003). This marked the beginning of her journey in Tamil cinema, where she continued to enthrall listeners with her melodious voice.

Some of her other notable songs include "Naa Pere Kanchanmala" from Shankar Dada M.B.B.S (2003), "Party with the Pei" from Aranmanai 2 (2015), and "Matha Matha" from Varnajalam (2001). Her versatility and ability to adapt to various musical styles have made her a favorite among music directors and fans alike.

Malathi Lakshman continues to be an active and influential figure in the South Indian music scene, contributing her talent to the ever-evolving world of film music.

Notable filmography

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! Year !! Song !! Film !! Language !! Co-singers !! Music director

| 2003"Naattukkoru Seithi"Anbe SivamTamilKamal HaasanVidyasagar
| 2003"Naa Pere Kanchanmala"Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.TeluguKarthikDevi Sri Prasad
| 2003"Manmatha Rasa"Thiruda Thirudirowspan="5" | TamilShankar MahadevanDhina
| 2003"Vaadi Machhiniyae"Parthiban KanavuSirkazhi G. SivachidambaramVidyasagar
| 2004"Kumbida Pona Deivam"ThirupaachiShankar MahadevanDhina
| 2004"Umma Umma"AdithadiManikka VinayagamDeva
| 2004"Sappida Vada"KuthuUdit NarayanSrikanth Deva
| 2004"Aa Ante Amalapuram"Aryarowspan="3" | TeluguRanjithDevi Sri Prasad
2004

|"Manmadha Raja"

|Donga Dongadi

|Shankar Mahadevan

|Dhina

| 2004"Silakemo"VenkySri RamDevi Sri Prasad
|2005Sayya SayyareNaa AlluduTeluguKarthikDevi Sri Prasad
| 2005"Gundu Manga"SachienTamilJassie GiftDevi Sri Prasad
| 2005"Vangathota"AbhiTeluguDevi Sri Prasad
| 2005"Jabilammavo"BunnyTeluguDevi Sri Prasad
| 2006"Lelepaadi Lelepaadi"Gandugali Kumara ramaKannadaManoGurukiran
| 2006"Undivil"Paramasivanrowspan="12" | TamilShankar MahadevanVidyasagar
| 2006"Paniyaram Suttu"ThagapansamyUdit NarayanSrikanth Deva
| 2006"Yammaadi Aathaadi"VallavanT. Rajendar, Suchitra, SilambarasanYuvan Shankar Raja
| 2009"Rangi Ranagamma"PadikkadavanUdit NarayanMani Sharma
| 2009"En Peru Meenakumari"KanthaswamyKrishna IyerDevi Sri Prasad
| 2010"Vanga Kadal Ellai"SuraNaveenMani Sharma
| 2011"Azhagha Poranthuputa"SiruthaiPriyadharshiniVidyasagar
| 2011"Thoranthu vacha Puthagm"Karuvarai PookkalDr.Vincent Theraisnathan, J.Kevin JasonThomas Rathnam
| 2011"Kodiavanin Kadhaya"KanchanaSriram, M. L. R. KarthikeyanS. Thaman
2011"Villathi Villain"RajapattaiManoYuvan Shankar Raja
2013"Karaikudi Aalamkudi"Muthu NagaramJayprakas
2015"Virugambakkam Vettu Kili"PathiladiManicka Vinayagam, Dr.Vincent Theraisnathan, J.Kevin JasonThomas Rathnam
rowspan="2" | 2022

| "Kodi Kodi"

rowspan="2" | ReginaTamilSathish Nair
"Vela Vela" (dubbed)TeluguSathish Nair

Television

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!Year

!Name of Television Show

!Role

!Network

2024

|Super Singer Season 10

|Guest

|Star Vijay

References