Abhayadev

Abhayadev (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies. He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies. He was born as Ayyappan Pillai, to Karimalil Kesava Pillai who was also a well-known poet, at Pallam near Kottayam. He made his debut in 1949 as lyricist in the film Vellinakshatram. He was actively involved in the activities of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), Hindi Prachar Sabha, and numerous other social and cultural organisations till his death. He was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award in 1995. His one grandson Ambilikuttan is a play back singer. Another grandson Jayadevan is a violinist settled in Canada.

Lyrics

 * Jeevitha Vaadi ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Aashaheenam ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Premamanoharame ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Evam Niravadhiroopangal ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Alolamala ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Thrikkodi ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Aashaamohaname ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Porinaay Iranguvin ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Shokavikalame ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Raagaramya Madhukale ...	Vellinakshathram	1949
 * Vidhiyude Leela ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Sukritharaaga ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Dhavalaroopa ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Gaanamohana Hare ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Kaayikasoubhaagyam ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Sneham Thookum ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Jaathivairam Neethirahitham ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Bhaarathamaatha Paripoorna ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Aagathamaay Madhukaalam ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Ninnai Sharanaandainthen ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Ponne Neeyum Njanum ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Thakarukayo Sakalamen ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Ellaam Sundaramayam ...	Prasanna	1950
 * Rathnam Vithachaal ...	Nallathanka	1950
 * Mahesha Maayamo ...	Nallathanka	1950
 * Pathiye Daivam ...	Nallathanka	1950
 * Sodara Bandhamathonne ...	Nallathanka	1950
 * Imbamerum Ithalaakum ...	Nallathanka	1950
 * Manoharamee Raajyam ...	Nallathanka	1950

Dialogue

 * Yaachakan (1951)
 * Desabhakthan (1952)
 * Natyathaara (1955)
 * Shaanthi Nivas (1962)
 * Ardharaathri (1969)
 * Jeevithasamaram (1971)
 * Sreekrishna Leela (1971)
 * Sathi Anasooya (1972)
 * Vilakkappetta Kani (1974)
 * Aval Oru Thudarkadha (1975)
 * Raja Mayoora Varma (1976)
 * Kollakkaaran (1976)
 * Seethaa Swayamvaram (1976)
 * Velaankanni Mathavu (1977)
 * Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar (1977)
 * Misiha Charithram (1978)
 * Sankaraabharanam (1980)
 * Sapthapadi (1981)
 * Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha (1980)
 * Panineerppookkal (1981)
 * Thennal Thedunna Poovu (1984)
 * Mayoori (1985)