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High honour, deep divide: When Tamil poet Vairamuthu won the Jnanpith Award
March 16, 2026 4:14 am
He has been a leading lyricist in the Tamil film industry for 4 decades, and has also been accused by several women during the #MeToo movement in India. Vairamuthu getting India’s highest literary honour has sparked a heated debate.
Chinmayi hits back after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan congratulate Vairamuthu on Jnanpith win: 'Men will never be on our side'
March 15, 2026 10:58 am
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has called out Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth for congratulating Vairamuthu on the Jnanpith Award, saying men in power will always protect their own.
Vairamuthu selected for Jnanpith Award; third Tamil writer to receive honour
March 14, 2026 11:07 pm
Vairamuthu has become the third Tamil writer to receive the country's highest literary honour, Jnanpith Award.
Vairamuthu calls out Tamil filmmakers for using his verses for film titles without permission
June 09, 2025 7:33 pm
Taking to his X handle, Vairamuthu pointed out how many of his popular lyrics have been turned into film titles over the years, often without anyone seeking his consent.
Chinmayi on Tamil cinema introspecting in the wake of Hema Committee Report: 'Nothing will happen... how long can I fight?'
August 28, 2024 1:45 pm
Chinmayi Sripaada, the de-facto face and voice of the Me Too Movement in Tamil cinema, opens up about the possibilities of an introspection akin to Hema committee report happening in the industry, the path that brought her here, the path ahead, and the importance of conversations.
Gangai Amaran reacts to Vairamuthu's statement on music vs lyrics debate: 'He would be zero without Ilaiyaraaja'
May 01, 2024 5:31 pm
Vairamuthu, at the audio launch of a Tamil film, said that though music and language are equally important for a song, it is the latter that gives them a name.
Vairamuthu to 'return' ONV Kurup literary prize
May 29, 2021 4:18 pm
Vairamuthu requested that the cash prize of Rs three lakh be given to the Kerala Chief Minister's Public Relief fund and announced his own contribution of Rs two lakh towards the same.
Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth draw flak for sharing the stage with Vairamuthu
November 11, 2019 2:48 pm
The participation of Vairamuthu in the event organised by Kamal Haasan has outraged many on social media. Vairamuthu was accused of sexual misconduct in the wake of the #MeToo movement last year.
Marimuthu normalizes sexual harassment allegations against Vairamuthu: He's a man
October 30, 2018 12:48 pm
G Marimuthu has incensed many with his deeply troubling sexist comments on the #MeToo movement. A short clip of Marimuthu's controversial interview is going viral on social media and many have strongly condemned his remarks.
Vairamuthu’s son Kabilan Vairamuthu disapproves of MeToo movement
October 29, 2018 6:51 pm
Kabilan Vairamuthu's father Vairamuthu has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.
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