Kabilan (born 16 May 1977) is an Indian lyricist, poet and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Born in the Indian coastal city of Pondicherry, he started writing lyrics for films and television in the early 2000s and gradually moved to acting as well. He won the Vijay Award for Best Lyricist for the song "Aaathangara Orathil" from Yaan (2014). He had mostly collaborated with Composer Vidyasagar followed by Srikanth Deva. He had penned super hit songs for Ilayaraaja and A.R.Rahman. Kabilan is known for his mass introduction songs, among which maximum hits are for Vijay (Actor).
Filmography
As a Lyricist
As an actor
Dasavathaaram (2008) – Assistant to Vincent Poovaragavan.
Television
2003 Sorgam
2004 Kanavarukkaga
2005 Nimmathi
2006 Kasthuri
2007 Akka Thangai
2007 Manjal Magimai
2009 Mahalakshmi
Awards
1. Kalaimamani award by the state of Tamilnadu in 2007.
2. Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist (2003) - For the Film Parthiban Kanavu
3. Vijay Award for Best Lyricist for the song "Aathangara Orathil" from the Film Yaan.
4. Mirchi Music Awards SouthLyricist of the Year 2015 for the song "Ennodu Nee Irunthaal' from the Film I (2015 film).
5. Behindwoods Gold Medals for the song Vinmeen Vithaiyil from the Film Thegidi.