In a shocking piece of news, popular Tamil movie lyricist Kabilan's daughter Thoorigai died of suicide on Friday in Chennai. She was widely known for being a versatile woman. She was found hanging at her residence and the police have launched a probe into her death. Several celebrities of Kollywood have been expressing condolences to the lyricist's family. 

She was living in Arumbakkam, Chennai. Thoorigai was a costume designer and writer, who launched her own publication 'Being Women Magazine' in September 2020. It was launched by popular directors Pa Ranjith and Cheran and actress Vimala Raman. While her father penned lyrics for everlasting songs, Thoorigai had done costume design for popular Tamil actors including GV Prakash Kumar and Ashok Selvan. 

Often dubbed as a strong woman, Thoorigai's suicide has shocked her dear ones and well-wishers and drawn major attention. She was found hanging in her room on Friday and the local police have sent the body to a hospital in Saligramam. The officials have recovered her mobile phone and investigating her family members about what could have prompted her to take this extreme step. 

While the reason behind her suicide is yet to be known, some reports have quoted the preliminary investigations that Thoorigai was suffering from depression and that her parents were urging her to get married. The police are also investigating whether she was in a relationship that was opposed by her parents. 

About Kabilan

Kabilan is one of the inevitable and successful lyrists in the Tamil cinema industry. He has written lyrics for the songs starred by iconic stars including Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith, and Vikram. 45-year-old Kabilan is a native of Pondicherry. He started writing lyrics for movies and television in the early 2000s and he also had ventured into acting. 

His first song was 'Un Samayal Aaraiyil' in the movie Dhill, starred by Vikram and it was released in 2001. The song is still popular and on the wish list of several fans. Some of his successful works include 'Sakalakala Vallavane' from Pammal K Sambandam, 'Aal Thotta Bhoopathy' from Youth, 'Aasai Aasai' from Dhool, 'Ale Ale' & 'Boom Boom' from Boys, 'Vaadiyamma Jakkamma' from Thirumalai, 'Arjunar Villu' from Ghilli, 'Annanoda Paattu' from Chandramukhi, 'Kannum Kannum' from Anniyan, and 'Aadungada Yennai Suththi' from Pokkiri. 

Some of his recent hits include 'Katravai Patravai' from Kaala, 'Kurilae Kurilae' from Kaappaan, 'Unna Nenachu' from Psycho, and 'Vambula Thumbula' from Sarpatta Parambarai. Notably, Kabilan has written lyrics for the song 'Ratchasa Maamaney' for the upcoming Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan'. The song was sung by Shreya Ghoshal, Palakkad Sreeram, and Mahesh Vinayakram. As an actor, Kabilan has appeared in Kamal Haasan's 'Dasavathaaram' in a cameo role. He has won Vijay Award for Best Lyricist for the song 'Aaathangara Orathil' from the movie Yaan.