Kollangudi Karuppayee

Kollangudi Karuppayee (Tamil: கொல்லங்குடி கருப்பாயி; 1925 or 1926 – 14 June 2025) was an Indian Tamil folk singer who also performed in films.[1] She is considered one of the pioneers of Tamil folk music;[2] as the first of her genre and background to perform in films, she served as an inspiration for many other folk artists.[3][4] She started her career as a performer on All India Radio about thirty years before her foray into films.[5] She was a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani award for her contributions to music.[6] Karuppayee died on 14 June 2025, at the age of 99.[7][8]

Filmography

In Film

Year Film[9]
1985 Aan Paavam
1987 Aayusu Nooru
1987 Yettiku Potti
1996 Gopala Gopala
2001 Kabadi Kabadi

As Singer

Year Song Film[10]
1985 Peraandi Aan Paavam
1985 Otti Vandha Aan Paavam
1985 Koothu Pakka Aan Paavam
1985 Chaaya Cheelai Aan Paavam
1985 Arasapatti Aan Paavam
1987 Enga Ooru Nalla Ooru Yettiku Potti
1997 Kananguruvi kootukullae Aahaa Enna Porutham

References

  1. ^ "A fete for all to enjoy". The Hindu. 18 March 2003.
  2. ^ Prof M Ilangovan (19 October 2007). "கரிசல் கிருட்டிணசாமி (Karisal Krishnaswamy)". திண்ணை (Thinnai) (in Tamil). Retrieved 29 July 2009.
  3. ^ "Of the unexpected break". The Hindu. 15 September 2007.
  4. ^ "Throaty treat". The Hindu. 21 January 2004. Archived from the original on 4 March 2004. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
  5. ^ "In tune with the times". The Hindu. 22 October 2004. Archived from the original on 12 November 2004. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
  6. ^ "Her life reflects reel life tragedy". The Hindu. 30 March 2003. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
  7. ^ Veteran actress and folk singer Kollangudi Karuppayi passes away at 99
  8. ^ "நாட்டுப்புற பாடகி "கலைமாமணி" கொல்லங்குடி கருப்பாயி காலமானார்". OneIndia. 14 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Filmography of Kollangudi Karuppayi". www.cinesouth.com. Retrieved 11 December 2009.
  10. ^ "Tamil - Songs by Kollangudi Karupayi". www.thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 11 December 2009.


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