Kollangudi Karuppayee
Tamil folk singer (1925/1926–2025)
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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 |
