Malaysia Vasudevan | |
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Born | |
Died | 20 February 2011 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 66)
Nationality | Malaysian |
Other names | Sathu Arumugam Nair |
Citizenship | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Film director, Playback singer, Actor |
Years active | 1962–2011 |
Spouse | Usha (m.1976-2011) |
Children | Yugendran, Prashanthini, Pavithra |
Vasudevan (15 June 1944 – 20 February 2011),[1] popularly known as Malaysia Vasudevan, was a prolific Malaysian Tamil playback singer and actor. Born in the town of Kuala Selangor in the Federated Malay States (present day Malaysia), he moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu to work in the Kollywood film industry, where he rose to prominence. His voice was recently revived using AI in the song 'Manasilaayo' from the 2024 Tamil film Vettaiyan. [2]