He begun his career with the 1972 Malayalam film Bhaja Govindam . Although this movie did not make it to the big screens, Thirumala s first song Brahma Muhoorthathil was a hit instantly.
Noted Malayalam lyricist Bichu Thirumala passes away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He penned more than 5000 songs for 400 movies and some of the ever lasting songs