Santhosh Varma
Santhosh Varma is an Indian lyricist and writer who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He has written lyrics for films such as Drishyam, Big B, Salt N' Pepper, and Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela.
Career
Varma began composing content for All India Radio on the Hindi Yuvavani program and writing songs for television serials. Though his debut film project was *Freedom* by Thampi Kannanthanam, his first released song appeared in Alex Paul’s Chathikkatha Chanthu. In addition to his work as a lyricist, Santosh Varma made a cameo appearance in the 2015 film Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam.Creative process
Varma is noted for a tune-first approach to songwriting, wherein the lyrics are written after the musical composition is complete.Filmography
| Year | Title | Song |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Love Love Love Letter – F |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Love Love Love Letter – M |
| 2005 | Pandippada | Ponkanav Minukkum |
| 2006 | Oruvan | Theepori Kannilunde |
| 2007 | Inspector Garud | Kantharippenne Kantharippenne |
| 2007 | Big B | Vida parayukayano |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Daddy My Daddy |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Samba Salsa Samba Salsa |
| 2009 | Duplicate | Kazhikan rasamulla kalyanam |
| 2009 | Duplicate | Nurayunnoru surayane |
| 2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky | Osama |
| 2010 | 24 Hours | Twenty Four |
| 2010 | Apoorvaragam | Aathira raakkuttilil |
| 2010 | Apoorvaragam | Maanathe meenaaril |
| 2010 | Apoorvaragam | Noolillapattangal |
| 2010 | Cocktail | Vennilavinum ivide |
| 2010 | Chaverpada | Onnaam kunnathe |
| 2010 | Chaverpada | Ormakale mayaruthe |
| 2010 | Chaverpada | Ormakale mayaruthe |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Swapnamoru chaak |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Kanal malayude |
| 2010 | Best of Luck | Aakaashathe Malli |
| 2010 | Best of Luck | Chinnakuzhal Oothikkuyil |
| 2010 | Holidays | Holidays |
| 2011 | Oru Marubhoomi Kadha | Manassu Mayakki Aale Kudukkana |
| 2011 | Oru Marubhoomi Kadha | Gopabalan Nishthamee |
| 2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | Vellarikka |
| 2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | Olakkili Kuzhaloothi |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | Ishtam Ninnishtam |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | Thilakkam Vecha |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | Sharoneen Geetham |
| 2011 | China Town | Innu Penninnu |
| 2011 | Janapriyan | Le Le Thoo Sara |
| 2011 | Janapriyan | Erivenal Povukayaayi |
| 2011 | Janapriyan | Pookaithe Nin |
| 2011 | Janapriyan | Doore Kizhakke Maanam Chemme Chuvakkum Neram |
| 2011 | Janapriyan | Nanmakaalerum Naadunar |
| 2011 | Mohabbath | Chantham Thikannoru Pennival |
| 2011 | Violin | Ente Mohangellam |
| 2011 | Seniors | Neram Thettippoyaalo |
| 2011 | Seniors | Aaraamam Nirannje |
| 2011 | Seniors | Ithiri Chakkara |
| 2011 | Sevens | Kaalamonnu Kaalal |
| 2011 | Sevens | Orey Kina Malarodam |
| 2011 | Salt & Pepper | Kaanamullaal Ulnirum |
| 2012 | Achante Aanmakkal | Velli Veyilum |
| 2012 | Asuravithu | Kodungattaayi |
| 2012 | Orkut Oru Ormakkoottu | Mazhavill Thoni |
| 2012 | Orkut Oru Ormakkoottu | Ambadi Thannilor Ammayundangane |
| 2012 | Cobra (Co Brothers) | Paattu Paattu Paattu |
| 2012 | Cobra (Co Brothers) | Ente Nenchinullil |
| 2012 | Jawan of Vellimala | Ozhuki Njaan |
| 2012 | Doctor Innocentanu | Vighnesha Janani |
| 2012 | Doctor Innocentanu | Sneham Pookkum Theeram |
| 2012 | Doctor Innocentanu | Sundara Keralam Namalkku |
| 2012 | Thappana | Oorum Perum |
| 2012 | The Hit List | "Kathakalum Ezhuthi" |
| 2012 | The Hit List | "Maanathe Vellikkinnathil" |
| 2012 | Padmashree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | Iniyoru Chalanam Chalanam |
| 2012 | Perinoru Makan | Koovalappoo |
| 2012 | Perinoru Makan | Othiri Othiri |
| 2012 | Perinoru Makan | Nanmayaayi |
| 2012 | Face 2 Face | Kanal Njaan |
| 2012 | Face 2 Face | Chik Chik Chirakil |
| 2012 | Maantrikan | Aalolam Thedunna |
| 2012 | Maantrikan | Swarnnatherileeri |
| 2012 | Maantrikan | Mukundante Vesham |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Anganamaare |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Nee Pedamaanin |
| 2012 | My Boss | Kuttanadan Punchanile |
| 2012 | My Boss | Sooryane Kaithodan |
| 2012 | My Boss | Unaretti Nee |
| 2012 | My Boss | Freedom Ka Sonayi |
| 2012 | Vaadhyar | Kunnolam |
| 2012 | Shikari | Karimukile |
| 2012 | Cinema Company | Sony Lagdi |
| 2012 | Cinema Company | Palavazhi Ozhukiya |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Ninte Pinnale Nadannathil |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Saada Dosa Kall Dosa |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Koyambathoor Naattile |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Kaattadi Kaattadi Neeyaanen |
| 2013 | 72 Model | Kuyilinte Paattu Ketto |
| 2013 | 72 Model | Veyilpraave Nee Parannetho |
| 2013 | 72 Model | Taxi Car Taxi Car |
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Padavaalum Parichayum |
| 2013 | Climax | Mayangaan Kazhiyilla |
| 2013 | Climax | Thaamarappookaikalaal |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Nizhale Nizhale |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Maarivil Kuda Neerthum |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Nizhale Nizhale Evide |
| 2013 | Neram | Njaan Uyarnnu Pokum |
| 2013 | Neram | Vaathil Melle Thurannoru |
| 2013 | Neram | Thakathakathakachuvadatithaalamod |
| 2013 | Pattam Pole | Mazhaye Thoomazhaye |
| 2013 | Pattam Pole | Hey Vennila Pooppeeliniytti |
| 2013 | Pattam Pole | Kannil Kannilonnu Nokki |
| 2013 | Pigman | Kulirormmakal Than Poombuzhayil |
| 2013 | Punyalan Agarbathis | Aashichavan Aakashaththonnoraane Kittiye |
| 2013 | Punyalan Agarbathis | Poorangadey Poormulloru Naadu |
| 2013 | Buddy | Nee En Mizhikalil |
| 2013 | Blackberry | Oru Cherumalarinu Maathram |
| 2013 | Blackberry | Neelakannulla Maane |
| 2013 | Blackberry | Avani Ponpulari |
| 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Aakasham Vannallo |
| 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Ee Khalbitha Swapnathin |
| 2013 | Maniback Policy | Panathinu Mele |
| 2013 | Mad Dad | Manathe Vellithinkal |
| 2013 | Mad Dad | Jamjamjam Jaambavante Kaalam |
| 2013 | Mad Dad | Ammathinkal Painkili |
| 2013 | Mad Dad | Oru Naalum Piriyathe |
| 2013 | Red Wine | Ilam Veyil Thalodave |
| 2013 | Red Wine | Neelakasha Kaividum |
| 2013 | Radio Jockey | Paattukondoru Then Puzha |
| 2013 | Radio Jockey | Thamarappoomazhakalam |
| 2013 | SIM | Kaanan Njanennum |
| 2013 | SIM | Poovala Poovala |
| 2013 | Housefull | Kalyanamaane Kalamozhi Mainaykku |
| 2014 | 1983 | Thalavettam Kaanumpol |
| 2014 | 1983 | Nenjile Nenjile |
| 2014 | Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | Mazhavil Thundupole |
| 2014 | Day Night Game | Thaanaro Thanna Thannanaaraaro |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Thumbippenne |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Pachakkilikkoru Koodu |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Kannum Chimmi Kannum Chimmi |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Ente Kannil Ninakkaayorukkiya |
| 2014 | Bhayya Bhayya | Veyil Poyaal |
| 2014 | Bhayya Bhayya | Bhayya Bhayya |
| 2014 | Manglish | English Manglish |
| 2014 | Manglish | Saayippe Salaam |
| 2014 | Manglish | Ulla Ulla Ulla |
| 2014 | Manja | Urulunnu Shakadam |
| 2014 | Manja | Pattam Nokki Paanju |
| 2014 | Law Point | Evideyo Evideyo |
| 2014 | Law Point | Oru Mozhi Mintaathe Pranayam |
| 2014 | Vikramadithyan | Mazhanila Kulirumaayi |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Vellaaram Kannulla Vellimoonga |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Maavelykku Sesham |
| 2014 | Varsham | Karimukilukal Chiraku Kudayum |
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Thammiloru Vaakku Mintaathe |
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Ullinnullile Puzhamele |
| 2014 | Salala Mobiles | Ee Mohabathin |
| 2014 | Happy Journey | Maiyya More Maiyya More |
| 2014 | Homely Meals | Velicham Virinju |
| 2014 | Homely Meals | Karaviruthin Kala |
| 2014 | Homely Meals | Parannu Puthiya Lokangal |
| 2015 | 100 Days of Love | Manjiloode Vannu |
| 2015 | 32am Adhyayam 23am Vaakyam | Thaazhe Veenunuvo |
| 2015 | KL10 Pathu | Enthaanu Khalbe |
| 2015 | KL10 Pathu | Duniyaavin Maithaanath |
| 2015 | Achaa Din | Kizhakkinte Ullam |
| 2015 | Achaa Din | Naattiloode Kaliyaadi |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Manjaatum Maamala |
| 2015 | Chandrettan Evideya | Vasanthamallike |
| 2015 | Chandrettan Evideya | Kinnaavin Kilikal |
| 2015 | Charlie | Sundari Penne |
| 2015 | Charlie | Chithirathira |
| 2015 | Jalebi | Cycle Vannu Belladichu |
| 2015 | Jo and the Boy | Do Do Doo |
| 2015 | Jo and the Boy | Aadi Varam |
| 2015 | Jo and the Boy | Pinchomal Nenchil |
| 2015 | Jo and the Boy | Ponveyil Veezhave |
| 2015 | John Honai | Manikyam Pole |
| 2015 | John Honai | Onnum Parayille |
| 2015 | Nirnaayakam | Minnaminunge |
| 2015 | Nirnaayakam | Venpakal Kili |
| 2015 | Nirnaayakam | Ilaveyil Chirakumaayi |
| 2015 | Nellikka | Swapnachirakil Onnaayi |
| 2015 | Madhura Naranga | Ee Koottile |
| 2015 | Madhura Naranga | O Thirayukaayano |
| 2015 | Madhura Naranga | Oru Naal Ini |
| 2015 | Mariyam Mukku | Kavilappil Othavara Mizhi |
| 2015 | Rajamma@Yahoo | Meghamani Kudayude Thazhe |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | Kettu Njaan |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | Mele Mele |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | Kettu Njaan |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | Kaalame |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | Mele Mele.. |
| 2015 | Vishwasam Athalle Ellaam | Vishwasam Athalle |
| 2015 | Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam | Raavinte Vaathmeekathil |
| 2015 | Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam | Ente Janalarikilinn |
| 2015 | Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam | Kaayaampoo Niramaayi |
| 2016 | Action Hero Biju | Pookkal Panineer |
| 2016 | Action Hero Biju | Oonjalilaadi Vanna |
| 2016 | Ith Thanda Police | Othe Othe Othe |
| 2016 | Ith Thanda Police | Vayya Vayya Vayya |
| 2016 | Oozham | Ee Yaathrayil |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Minnaminnikku |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Parudaya Mariyame |
| 2016 | Pa.Va | Podimeesha |
| 2016 | Pa.Va | Kalyanam Kalyanam |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Cherupunchiriyinnale |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Bye Bye Bye |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Enthaanen Manassile |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Sundari... |
| 2016 | Swarna Kaduva | Mailanchimedu Vaazhum |
| 2017 | Ayal Jeevichirippundu | Aaro Ee Yathra |
| 2017 | Adam Joan | Arikil Inni Njan |
| 2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha | Unarukayaano |
| 2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha | Pennale Pennaale |
| 2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha | Nee njangade |
| 2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha | Kanakku |
| 2017 | Abby | Puthan Sooryan |
| 2017 | Abby | Laisa Ailesa |
| 2017 | Oru Cinemakkaran | Kannake Mazhavillu |
| 2017 | Oru Cinemakkaran | Angotto Ingotto |
| 2017 | Kadam Katha | Palamaathiri |
| 2017 | Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela | Enthavo |
| 2017 | Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela | Nanavere |
| 2017 | Punyalan Private Limited | Poorangalude |
| 2017 | Punyalan Private Limited | Naalu Kombulla |
| 2017 | Pullikaran Staraa | Ttap Ttap |
| 2017 | Paipin Chuvattile Pranayam | Kayalirambile |
| 2017 | Paipin Chuvattile Pranayam | Aarini Aarini |
| 2017 | Masterpiece | Dhinam Dhinam |
| 2017 | Masterpiece | Wakeup Wakeup |
| 2017 | Melle | Punchappaadathe |
| 2017 | Ramante Eden Thottam | Kavitha Ezuthunnu |
| 2017 | Ramante Eden Thottam | Maavila Kudil |
| 2017 | Ramante Eden Thottam | Akaleyoru |
| 2017 | Lakshyam | Kaatu Vannuvo |
| 2017 | Vishwavikhyaatharaaya Payyanmaar | Thaa Theyyam |
| 2017 | Velipaadinte Pusthakam | Kadalum Karayum Pol |
| 2017 | Varnyathil Aashanka | Kalladhi Kallan |
| 2017 | Sakhavu | Udichuyarnne |
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2 Celebrations | Nummade Kochi |
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2 Celebrations | Kinnaavano |
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2 Celebrations | Jillam Jillam Jillala |
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2 Celebrations | Ormakal |
| 2017 | Hello Dubaikkaran | Oru Neram Kandillenkil |
| 2017 | Hello Dubaikkaran | Jeelay Thu |
| 2018 | 369 | Irulalla Than |
| 2018 | Aadhi | Piriyum Naam |
| 2018 | Aadhi | Sooryane |
| 2018 | Oru Ayiram Kinakkalal | Ellam Okke |
| 2018 | Oru Ayiram Kinakkalal | Aaha |
| 2018 | Oru Ayiram Kinakkalal | Oru Ayiram Pon |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Doore Doore |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Penninullil |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Ennullil |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Kaana Kadalassilaaro |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Cherupulliyuduppitta |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Uyaran Padaran |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Thirakalethire Vannaalum |
| 2018 | Njan Marykutty | Oru Kochu Kumbilanennakilum |
| 2018 | Theetta Rappai | Kummatti Koottavum |
| 2018 | Theetta Rappai | Doore Maññuvo |
| 2018 | Theetta Rappai | Thrissurkare |
| 2018 | Theetta Rappai | Doore Maññuvo |
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumarakanam | Kalyanam Swapnathil |
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumarakanam | Daivame Kaithozham |
| 2018 | Neerali | Kadannam |
| 2018 | Neerali | Kannaane Kannalaane |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | Varika Rasikaa |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | Panchavarnathatha |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | Pokaayaay |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | Munniloru Swargam |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | Rosapoo |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | Kocchiloru |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | Padinjattodiyal |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Thaaram |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Kaana Chempakappoo |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Mazha |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Tharathathara Moolana |
| 2019 | Under World | Arike Naam |
| 2019 | Aadyarathri | Njanennum Kinaavu Kandoorente |
| 2019 | Aadyarathri | Maayanagaram |
| 2019 | Ittimani Made in China | Bomma Bomma |
| 2019 | Ittimani Made in China | Kunjade Ninte Manassil |
| 2019 | Ittimani Made in China | Kando Kando Innolam |
| 2019 | Ittimani Made in China | Give Me Money |
| 2019 | Ilayaraja | Kappalandi |
| 2019 | Ilayaraja | Cheru Cheru |
| 2019 | Oru Kattil... Oru Paykappal | Neelakkayal |
| 2019 | Oru Kattil... Oru Paykappal | Kaayal Olam |
| 2019 | Oru Kattil... Oru Paykappal | Onnam Aanikk |
| 2019 | Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Vandippin Maalore |
| 2019 | Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Muttathe Kombile Pennu |
| 2019 | Ganagandharvan | Aalu Kolum |
| 2019 | Ganagandharvan | Unth Paattu |
| 2019 | Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal | Aval Ente Kannaayi Marendaval |
| 2019 | Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal | Naranayi Janichathu Moolam |
| 2019 | Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal | Surangana Sumavadana |
| 2019 | Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam | Super Sundaran |
| 2019 | Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam | Uttamarayavar |
| 2019 | Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam | Title Gaanam - Dubai |
| 2019 | Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam | Kannale Kanmaniye |
| 2019 | Driving Licence | Njaan Thedum Thaaram |
| 2019 | Thenkashikatte | Aarum Kaanathe |
| 2019 | Thenkashikatte | Thenikkaate |
| 2019 | Poozhikkadakan | Poozhikkadakan |
| 2019 | Poozhikkadakan | Mazha Vannu |
| 2019 | Fancy Dress | Aattam Maarattam |
| 2019 | Mera Naam Shaji | Marhaba |
| 2019 | Mera Naam Shaji | Manasukkulle Enthenne |
| 2019 | Mera Naam Shaji | Manasukkulle Enthenne Manasukkulle |
| 2019 | My Santa | O Bul Bul Bulama |
| 2019 | My Santa | Velli Panji |
| 2019 | My Santa | Velli Panji Kottittu |
| 2019 | Love Action Drama | Aalolam |
| 2019 | Vikruthi | Kaanumpol Kaanumpol |
| 2019 | Vikruthi | Chillayile Thoomanjil |
| 2019 | Vikruthi | Ividoru Chankil |
| 2019 | Happy Sardar | Shaadi Mein Aana |
| 2020 | Thallumpidi | Ottakkirunnalen Manassil |
| 2020 | Big Brother | Kalamaanodishtam Koodaan |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Kuttikkurumba |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Muthunne Kannukalil Chennai Ponpulari |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Muthunne Kannukalil |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Mathi Kanna Ullathu Chollaan |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Nee Vaa En Arumugha |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Aadyamorilam Thalodalaayi |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Mullappoove Ninne Polum |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamundu | Muthunne Kannukalil |
| 2021 | Ice Orathi | Pularikal Sandhyakal |
| 2021 | Kunjeldho | Manassu Nannakette |
| 2021 | Chiri | Paadaan Thonnum Paadum Naadanpaattu |
| 2021 | Black Coffee | Poyi Maranja |
| 2022 | Aanapparambile World Cup | Aazhi Neeraazhi |
| 2022 | Ikkaka | Anthivaanin Mukharam Chonnathu |
| 2022 | Kaduva | Paalvarnnakuthiramel |
| 2022 | Kaduva | Paalvarnnakuthiramel |
| 2022 | Kaduva | Paalaappalli Thiruppalli |
| 2022 | Kaduva | Kudamattam Palliyude Kurishinmel |
| 2022 | Kaapa | Thiru Thiru Thiruvananthapurath |
| 2022 | Kochal | Illa Mazha Chaatin Kulir |
| 2022 | Kochal | Naaladi Mathiyeda |
| 2022 | Palthu Janwar | Pinchu Paithal |
| 2022 | Four | Poli Poli Poli Poove |
| 2022 | Malikappuram | Kaliyuga |
| 2022 | Malikappuram | Ganapathi Thunayaruluka |
| 2022 | Malikappuram | Ambadi Thumbi |
| 2022 | Malikappuram | Onnaam Padi Mele |
| 2022 | Malikappuram | Kaliyuga |
| 2022 | Vaamanan | Aakaashappoo Choodum Mettil |
| 2022 | Vaamanan | Sooryanakkale |
| 2022 | Vaamanan | Idanenchil |
| 2022 | Haya | Koode Ozhukivaa Kaate |
| 2023 | Antony | Jonikutty Jaymese |
| 2023 | Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | Nanmayulla Naadu |
| 2023 | Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | Marakkilla Njaanente |
| 2023 | Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | Kaalithozhuthil |
| 2023 | Jinn | O Manuja Povuka Nee |
| 2024 | Chithini | Shailanandini |
| 2025 | Pariwar (film) | Enthaannennariyilla |
| 2025 | Pariwar (film) | Aakaasham Ariyaathe |
| 2025 | Pralayashesham Oru Jalakanyaka | Onnadichaal |
Awards
- South Indian International Movie Awards 2017– Best Lyricist, Malayalam for "Pookkal Panineer"
- Asianet Film Awards 2017 – Best Lyricist, Malayalam for "Pookkal Panineer"
- Filmfare Awards South 2018 – Nominee: Best Lyricist, Malayalam for "Akale Oru Kadinte" (Ramante Edenthottam)