Suratha


Suratha was a Tamil poet, recognized for his poetic use of similes. He was called "Uvamai Kavignar".

Early life

Suratha was born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu as T. Rajagopal on 23 November 1921. He derived his pen name from Subburathnadasan.

Literary works

Saavin Mutham and Thenmazhai were among his notable works. He also ran a weekly Kaavyam, entirely dedicated to poetry.
He was also a lyricist and a dialogue writer for more than 100 Tamil films and songs such as. Another of his popular lyric was the philosophical Aadi adangum vaazhkaiyada, which was featured in the Tamil movie 'Neer Kumizhi', released in 1965.

Filmography

As writer

As lyricist

Awards

He received the Kalaimamani award in 1972 and the Bharatidasan award in 1990.