{{short description|Indian rapper and songwriter (born 1995)}}
{{Undisclosed paid|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = ThirumaLi | image = ThirumaLi.jpg | caption = ThirumaLi during "Sambar" Music Video Shoot | birth_name = Vishnu M S | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} | birth_place = Kottayam, Kerala, India | genre = {{flatlist| *Hip-hop *pop *R&B}} | occupation = {{flatlist| *Rapper *singer *songwriter}} | years_active = 2018–present | label = {{plainlist| *Mass Appeal *Def Jam *UMG}} | website = {{URL|thirumali.com}} }}
'''Vishnu M S''' better known by his stage name '''ThirumaLi''',<ref>{{Cite web |title=ThirumaLi {{!}} Official Website |url=https://thirumali.com/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> is Indian rapper, singer and songwriter from Kerala who started making music in 2013, and rose to a professional solo career in 2018 pioneering the Malayalam Rap genre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-20 |title=Indian hip-hop 2.0: ThirumaLi is making Kerala rap mainstream |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/indian-hip-hop-20-thirumali-is-making-kerala-rap-mainstream |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}}</ref> He is best known for his singles, "Naadan Vibe", "Malayali Da", "Sambar", "Avastha" and "Naade Naattaare (from ''Operation Java'')".<ref name="IANS Life">{{Cite web |title=I had a rocky start: Rapper ThirumaLi |url=https://ianslife.in/index.php/culture/i-had-rocky-start-rapper-thirumali |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=IANS Life |language=en}}</ref> He is widely recognized for his Malayalam rap songs that showcase profound lyrics and narratives behind each track.<ref name="PinkLungi-2023">{{Cite web |date=2023-01-09 |title=Catch Up With ThirumaLi, The Malayali Rapper Who's Here To Stay And Slay |url=https://pinklungi.com/catch-up-with-thirumali-the-malayali-rapper-whos-here-to-stay-and-slay/ |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=PinkLungi |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Early life == Vishnu was born in Kottayam, Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-27 |title=South India represent! Artists that are rapping their way to the top |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/entertainment/rappers-from-south-india/ |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=Lifestyle Asia India |language=en-US}}</ref> He began listening to artists like Eminem and Michael Jackson's music when he was young and influenced into Hip-hop music.<ref name="PinkLungi-2023"/><ref name="www.platform-mag.com">{{Cite web |title=Thirumali |url=https://www.platform-mag.com/music/thirumali.html |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=www.platform-mag.com}}</ref> He achieved Diploma in Audio Engineering and Software Engineering.<ref name="The New Indian Express-2020">{{Cite web |title=The road less taken |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2020/apr/03/the-road-less-taken-2124945.html |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=The New Indian Express|date=3 April 2020 }}</ref> Later, he ultimately discovered his passion in rap, and started making music in 2013 before getting recognized.<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE NEW FACE OF RAP |url=https://www.magzter.com/stories/Entertainment/PROVOKE-Lifestyle/THE-NEW-FACE-OF-RAP |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=www.magzter.com |language=en}}</ref>
== Career == His first single "''Swasakosham''", referring to a message about "anti-smoking", was taken down.<ref name="www.platform-mag.com"/> Eventually, he released "''Malayali Da''" same year, which rose to popularity, grossing the Malayalam Charts, with over 13 million on YouTube. Soon after, He gained recognition and was seen performing at major music festivals like Indiegaga, PayTM Insider's FANDOM, RED FM's South Side Stories and many more including various Educational College Fests.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Anasuya |date=2020-03-13 |title=Being 'Malayali Da' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/rapper-thirumalis-viewership-crosses-one-million/article31060143.ece |access-date=2023-12-18 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name="IANS Life"/>
In 2020, Along with Alphons Joseph, He was featured as the songwriter and rapper for the track "Unnikrishnan", from the movie "Varane Avasyamund".<ref name="The New Indian Express-2020"/>
In 2021, He rapped for "''Naade Naattaare", soundtrack'' from the movie Operation Java, featuring Jakes Bejoy and FEJO.
Later in 2021, He released "Aliya", through Universal Music India's sub-label Found Out, the track was featured in several charts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala's hip hop pioneer ThirumaLi releases a party song 'Aliya' with found record |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/220404-keralas-hip-hop-pioneer-thirumali-releases |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=www.radioandmusic.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pinkerala |title=KERALA'S HIP HOP PIONEER THIRUMALI RELEASES A PARTY SONG 'ALIYA' WITH FOUND OUT RECORD |url=https://www.pinkerala.com/news/keralas-hip-hop-pioneer-thirumali-releases-a-party-song-aliya-with |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=www.pinkerala.com}}</ref>
In 2023, He was signed to Def Jam Recordings with his track "''Sambar''" which featured the Malayalam Industry's popular hip-hop artists Dabzee, FEJO, and Thudwiser.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Def Jam India unleashes 'Sambar'- ThirumaLi, Fejo, Dabzee & Thudwiser set the trap scene ablaze! – MusiCulture |url=https://www.musiculture.in/def-jam-india-unleashes-sambar-thirumali-fejo-dabzee-thudwiser-set-the-trap-scene-ablaze/ |access-date=2023-12-18 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Breaking: Malayali Rap Icons Thirumali, Dabzee, Fejo & Thudwiser Release Huge New Single 'Sambar' With Def Jam Recordings India - Culture Haze |url=https://culturehaze.com/breaking-malayali-rap-icons-thirumali-dabzee-fejo-thudwiser-release-new-single-sambar-with-def-jam-recordings-india/ |access-date=2023-12-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2024, He was officially signed to Mass Appeal India with his single "Thericho".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vasanthan |first=Sobhika |date=2024-06-03 |title=Fight Club Meets Malayalam Rap: ThirumaLi's 'Thericho' Is A Visual & Sonic Riot |url=https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-street/fight-club-meets-malayalam-rap-thirumalis-thericho-is-a-visual-sonic-riot |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Homegrown |language=en}}</ref>
==Discography== ===Singles=== {|class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Featuring !Label !Notes !{{refh}} |- |2020 |"Naadan Vibe" |Ribin Richard | | | |- |2022 |"Olam" (Football anthem) |Thudwiser |Mass Appeal India | | |- |rowspan="2"|2023 |"Rap Money" |Thudwiser | | | |- |"Sambar" |Thudawiser, Fejo, Dabzee |Def Jam India |video music features Mrz Thoppi | |- |rowspan="3"|2024 |"Legacy" |rowspan="3"|Jay Stellar |Mass Appeal India | | |- |"Thericho" |Mass Appeal India | | |- |"Pacha Parishkari" |Saregama | | |- |rowspan="3"|2025 |"Kavala Talk" |Jay Stellar |Sony Music | | |- |"Ulsava Rave" |Fejo, Thudwiser |Universal Music India |for Hyundai Spotlight | |- |"Kulasthree" |Thudwiser |Def Jam India | | |- |}
===Film Songs=== {|class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Film !Song !Featuring !Label !Notes !{{Refh}} |- |2021 |''Operation Java'' |"Naade Naattaare" |Jakes Bejoy, Fejo | | | |- |}
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Category:Indian hip-hop singers Category:Indian rappers Category:Malayalam-language singers Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:Rappers from Kerala Category:Artists from Kerala Category:21st-century rappers