T.M. Soundararajan who articulated the joys and sorrows of millions of film-goers through his songs, and his lilting voice which charmed fans of South Indian films for more than 60 years are no more. The passing away of TMS, the uncrowned king of South Indian Cinema, marks the end of a golden era of South Indian music. He could infuse the right shade of emotion into every song, whether it was a melody, a comic or pathos song, a dance number, a fast song or a devotional one. The earthy, unbridled vivacity of TMS’s voice ruled the hearts of music lovers in the 60s and 70s to prepare a solid ground for playback singing in South India. May it be the rustic tinge of “Avalukenna azhagia mugam,” “Naan Paarthathiley Aval Oruthiyaithaan,” or the sophisticated strains like Aaru Maname Aaru Antha, Achcham Embadu, Adho Andha Paravai Pola, Amaidhikku Perdhan Shanti, Aval Paranthu Ponalay, Azhagiya Thamizh Magal Ival, Dharumam Thalaikakum, Enge Nimmathi, Inda Punnaghai Yenna, Irandu Manam Venum, Kadavul Yen Kallanaar, Malargalai Pol Yhangai, Naan Malarodu Thaniyaga, or the devotional tunes like Thiruchendhooril kadalorathil, Mannanalum Thiruchendooril, TMS alone could render it with the required joie de vivre. TMS had also made his mark by singing non-filmy song for Tamil Semmozhi Conference. These songs will remain as his rich legacy for posterity. Though the legendary TMS has left us physically, he will continue to live in the hearts of millions of his fans across the nation through his immortal songs. TMS’ death is an irreparable loss, a void which will be difficult to fill.
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