Title: Krishna Ganam (Monthly Magazine)
Before becoming a mass-market lyricist, Vaali started a monthly magazine called Krishna Ganam.
Vaali’s published books fall into four distinct categories: Original poetry collections, philosophical and spiritual works, biographical adaptations, and cinematic lyric compilations. kavignar vaali books
| Category | Primary Focus | Notable Titles | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Original Poetry | Romance, human emotion, social commentary | Nizhalgal, Idhayam Pesugirathu, Kavithai Malar | | Philosophical | Mythology, divinity, life’s purpose | Kannan Vadham, Rama Kathai, Thirukkural Venpa | | Autobiographical | Personal history, cinematic anecdotes | Naanum Indha Nootrandum | | Cinematic Lyrics | Song lyrics from Tamil films | Vaali Padalgal (multiple volumes) |
Vaali’s books are not just poetry anthologies. His prose works—including essays and his candid interviews compiled into volumes—reveal a sharp, often controversial critic. He wrote fearlessly about the Dravidian movement, the politics of language, and the hypocrisy of literary elites. His book "Vaaliyoda Sindhanaiyum Sattiyum" (Vaali’s Thoughts and Satire) is a masterclass in Tamil polemic writing, where every sentence carries a smile and a sting. Title: Krishna Ganam (Monthly Magazine) Before becoming a
Written as Tamil entered the new millennium, this book is Vaali’s diary of the 20th century. It is a social commentary on how technology and westernization changed Tamil Nadu.
Between 2008 and 2012, Vaali released a series of books titled Pattukku Oru Kavignan (A Poet for a Song). These are collections of his "unused songs" and personal diary entries. Key Volume: Pattukku Oru Kavignan – Vol 3
This series is a treasure trove for fans because it reveals the man behind the mic:
Key Volume: Pattukku Oru Kavignan – Vol 3 contains his famous "Letter to Kannadasan," a poetic masterpiece of regret and admiration.