National award winning lyricist Na Muthukumar passed away at his Chennai residence today. He was suffering from jaundice for the past few days. NaMuthukumar received two National Awards for his lyrics Aanandha Yazhai (Thanga Meenkal) and Azhage Azhage (Saivam). He has written lyrics for more than 1000 films and has also penned lyrics for Ajith's Kireedam.

He was 41 and is survived by wife and two children.

Galatta Media expresses its deep condolence to the writer's family and friends.