Introduction
Vinayak Sasikumar is an Indian lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema.
Personal life
He was born in Trivandrum, Kerala to S Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. At the age of 12, he started writing poetry. Later, he moved to Chennai and completed his graduation in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He completed his post-graduation from Madras School of Economics. After a span wherein he worked for Ford Motors as a data scientist, he moved to Kochi as a full-time lyricist.
Career
He made his debut as a lyricist in the movie Kutteem Kolum directed by Guinness Pakru. Later in the year 2013, he wrote songs for the movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi directed by Sameer Thahir. The songs composed by Rex Vijayan, went on to become top hits.In 2013, he worked for the movie North 24 Kaatham, directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. In 2014, he wrote songs for the movie 7th Day, directed by Syamdhar. His next movie was Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. Vinayak wrote the themes of central characters in the Amal Neerad film Iyobinte Pusthakam later in 2014. However, his big break came in 2016 with the films Guppy and Karinkunnam 6's. The songs of Guppy were critically acclaimed and went on to become top hits. His major 2017 releases include Ezra(1 Song:irulu neelum), Godha, The Great Father, Parava, Pullikkaran Staraa and Mayaanadhi(2 Songs: Kaattil and Uyirin Nadiye).
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Lyricist of the Year (2017) - Movie Street Film Awards
- Best Music Album (2017) - Mirchi Music Awards South
- Best Lyricist 2019 - Mazhavil Music Awards
- Best Malayalam Lyricist 2019 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)
- Best Lyricist of the Year 2019 - Asianet Film Awards
- Best Lyricist of the Year (2019) - Movie Street Film Awards
- Best Malayalam Lyricist of the Year (2019) - Mirchi Music Awards South
- Best Malayalam Song of the Year (2019) - Mirchi Music Awards South
- Best Malayalam Album of the Year (2019) - Mirchi Music Awards South