M. G. Vallabhan

M. G. Vallabhan (1943–2004) was an Indian journalist, poet and screenwriter. Though born in Kerala, he wrote primarily in Tamil.

Early life and career
Vallabhan was born in 23 March Perinjanam in Thrissur at Kerala. When his family shifted to Chennai, he studied and learnt Tamil despite Malayalam being his mother tongue. He made his debut as lyricist with the film Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979) where he wrote his first song "Solaikkuyile".

Vallabhan worked as a journalist for the film magazines Cinemalaya and Pesum Padam and also worked as editor for Bhagya magazine. He directed a film Thai Pongal (1980) and wrote screenplay and dialogues for many films.

Director

 * Thai Pongal (1980)

Writer

 * Udaya Geetham (1985)
 * Idaya Kovil (1985)
 * Uyire Unakkaga (1986)
 * Mangai Oru Gangai (1987)
 * Paadu Nilave (1987)
 * Chinnappadass (1989)