Velmurugan Age, Wiki and Bio

Velmurugan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Lyricist, Playback Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/03/1980
Age44 years
BirthplaceViruthachalam

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)
  • Velu
  • Gnana Velu

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Mudhanai, Tamil Nadu (Till 10th Standard)
  • Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Virudachalam, Tamil Nadu (11th and 12th Standard)
  • Jayapriya Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
College/University
  • Govt. Polytechnic College, Coimbatore
  • University of Tamil Nadu
Educational QualificationD. E. E. Diploma in Music & DMT (Diploma in Music Teacher Training)

Personal Life

Zodiac signPisces
HometownViruthachalam, Tamil Nadu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeKala
ChildrenHe has two daughters, one daughter's name is Pradakshana
Parents
FatherDhanasekaran
MotherAmirthambal
Siblings
BrotherPeriyasamy (Elder)

Career

Debut
Film (Singer)Madura Kulunga Kulunga from ‘Subramaniapuram’ (2008)
TV (Contestant)Bigg Boss Tamil 4 (2020)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2007: American University (Doctorate) Award
  • 2009: Edison Award for Best Introduced Playback Singer– Aadungada
  • 2010: Naattuppura Nayagan Award (by the then President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam)
  • 2011: Naattuppura Nayagan Award
  • 2017: Marabu Isai Nayagan Award
  • 2019: Edison Award for Best Introduced Playback Singer – Kathari Poovazhagi
  • 2019: Kalaimamani Award
  • 2019: World Guinness Record (Tamilkalai Oyilaattam)
  • 2020: Periyar Awards
  • 2020: Mirchi Awards – Kathari Poovazhagi (Asuran)
  • 2020: T Awards – Kathari Poovazhagi (Asuran)

Favourites

Song(s)
  • Kallilae Kalai Vannam Kandaan from Kumudam (1969)
  • Samarasam Ulaavum Idamae from Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956)
Music DirectorIlayaraja
Actor(s)
  • Kamal Haasan
  • Rajinikanth
ActressManorama
Film DirectorShankar
Recording Studio(s)
  • Krishna Digit Sing
  • Kalasa
  • Prasad
Singer(s)
  • S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • Shankar Mahadevan
  • Chithra
  • S.Janaki
Lyricist(s)
  • Vaali
  • Yuga Barathi
  • Kabilan
Comedian(s)
  • Vadivelu
  • Vivek
FoodVegetable Rice
Colour(s)
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Purple
AttireCasual Pant and Shirt
Holiday DestinationCoimbatore
SportCricket
BookBhagavad Gita
LeaderDr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Some Lesser Known Facts

Velmurugan is a renowned Indian playback singer, actor, and lyricist.
During his school and college years, he actively joined singing competitions.
He is skilled in playing musical instruments like Miruthangam, Violin, and Tappu.
His career began as a reporter for the magazine 'Naveena Velanmai.'
He is known for singing many hit songs in Tamil cinema.
Velmurugan has served as a judge on a singing TV reality show and released music albums.
In 2020, he was a contestant on the TV reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil 4.'