RIP Na Muthukumar: Dhanush to Siddharth, Kollywood express grief over eminent lyricist's death

Two-time National Award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist Na Muthukumar passed away in Chennai on Sunday (August14).

Na Muthukumar was a very well-known lyricist in the Tamil cinema industry. He won the National Award for his song Anandha Yazai Meetugiral which depicted the most sacred relationship between a father and a daughter. The song became an anthem to all fathers who want to express how much they love a daughter.

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He also penned the lyrics for the famous song, Azagu, Azagu, Yedhuvum Azagu, which illustrated how a young child saw the world as a resemblance of beauty in every small and large thing with innocent eyes.

Na Muthukumar was a very well-known lyricist in the Tamil cinema industry

The lyricist has written nearly 500 memorable songs in his carrier and was known as a gentle person. His songs gave importance to human values and relationships depicting friendship and love.

He death is believed to be due to acute jaundice attack and is a shocker to Tamil cinema industry and fans. His is survived by an 11-year-old son.

Many prominent stars and personalities took to Twitter to express their grief on learning about Muthukumar's death.

Rest in peace na.muthukumar. Very shocked and saddened. Strength to the family. Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 14, 2016

I cannot believe Na.Muthukumar is no more. Too young to die. God give his family strength. What a loss! Sad sad day. Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 14, 2016

Can't believe this #namuthukumar is no more ...He's written more than 200 songs in my films A huge loss May god give strength to his family G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) August 14, 2016

Shocked by the news of lyricist NaMuthukumar's demise ! Such a terrible news , a national award winner , too early to go ?????? #RIP Shanthnu Buddy (@imKBRshanthnu) August 14, 2016