Abhayadev (25 June 1913 - 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies. He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies. He was born as Ayyappan Pillai, to Karimalil Kesava Pillai who was also a well-known poet, at Pallam near Kottayam. He made his debut in 1949 as lyricist in the film Vellinakshatram. He was actively involved in the activities of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), Hindi Prachar Sabha, and numerous other social and cultural organisations till his death. He was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award in 1995. His grandson Ambilikuttan is a singer.
Jeevitha Vaadi ... Vellinakshathram 1949Aashaheenam ... Vellinakshathram 1949Premamanoharame ... Vellinakshathram 1949Evam Niravadhiroopangal ... Vellinakshathram 1949Alolamala ... Vellinakshathram 1949Thrikkodi ... Vellinakshathram 1949Aashaamohaname ... Vellinakshathram 1949Porinaay Iranguvin ... Vellinakshathram 1949Shokavikalame ... Vellinakshathram 1949Raagaramya Madhukale ... Vellinakshathram 1949Vidhiyude Leela ... Prasanna 1950Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe ... Prasanna 1950Sukritharaaga ... Prasanna 1950Dhavalaroopa ... Prasanna 1950Gaanamohana Hare ... Prasanna 1950Kaayikasoubhaagyam ... Prasanna 1950Sneham Thookum ... Prasanna 1950Jaathivairam Neethirahitham ... Prasanna 1950Bhaarathamaatha Paripoorna ... Prasanna 1950Aagathamaay Madhukaalam ... Prasanna 1950Ninnai Sharanaandainthen ... Prasanna 1950Ponne Neeyum Njanum ... Prasanna 1950Thakarukayo Sakalamen ... Prasanna 1950Ellaam Sundaramayam ... Prasanna 1950Rathnam Vithachaal ... Nallathanka 1950Mahesha Maayamo ... Nallathanka 1950Pathiye Daivam ... Nallathanka 1950Sodara Bandhamathonne ... Nallathanka 1950Imbamerum Ithalaakum ... Nallathanka 1950Manoharamee Raajyam ... Nallathanka 1950Yaachakan (1951)Desabhakthan (1952)Natyathaara (1955)Shaanthi Nivas (1962)Ardharaathri (1969)Jeevithasamaram (1971)Sreekrishna Leela (1971)Sathi Anasooya (1972)Vilakkappetta Kani (1974)Aval Oru Thudarkadha (1975)Raja Mayoora Varma (1976)Kollakkaaran (1976)Seethaa Swayamvaram (1976)Velaankanni Mathavu (1977)Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar (1977)Misiha Charithram (1978)Sankaraabharanam (1980)Sapthapadi (1981)Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha (1980)Panineerppookkal (1981)Thennal Thedunna Poovu (1984)Mayoori (1985)
