Realities Around Us
Kotha Jeevithalu is the Telugu remake of Puthiya Vaarpugal which was first produced by Bharathiraja and Bagyaraj made his debut as a Lead actor. Kotha Jeevithalu also marks Bharathiraja’s Telugu debut along with Suhasini’s as well.
Chinna Thaayaval is one of the iconic and most popular Amma Song in Tamil Cinema and it is set in Charukesi raga which is predominantly used for devotion. Whoever listened to this song might feel devotional, sad, or a mix of both. It’s such a haunting song that evokes a lot of emotion.
Thalapathi is one of the iconic films not only in Thalaivar Rajni’s career but also to Mani Ratnam and also to Tamil cinema. Whenever this film comes up most times Chinna Thaayaval will be the first song that’ll flash into our heads to that iconic break-up scene and the tune will flash into our eyes or the ever-soothing Yamunai Aatrile or Kaatukuyilu Manasukkula will be our favorites, however,
Sandhaikku Vandha Kili is your agmark Illayaraja Themmangu song and the orchestration takes you right to the village festival. Even the thavil notes don’t change much throughout the song only in the second charanam when the song switches to Kummi it slightly takes a turn but comes back to the same note.
Athisaya Piravi is one of those rare fantasy films that came in Tamil during those days and it is a remake of a Telugu film Yamudiki Mogudu which had Chiranjeevi helming the lead role. Telugu Directors are always good with adding fantasy elements into their stories while S.P. Muthraman adapted to tamil brilliantly.
Yet another Disco song from the Rajni – Illayaraja combo, even though the song is set on a Disco floor but it is a folk song out and out. Interestingly, this song starts as a disco, but immediately after the prelude, and briefly, after the 2nd pallavi, the music jumps back to Disco mode and jumps back into folk mode.
Jency Gregory has one of the unique voices and most of her songs in Tamil were composed by Illayaraja. You might have heard her voice but might not have known her by name. Some of her most famous songs include En Uyir Neethaney from Priya, Namthana Thamthana Thaalam Varum from Puthiya Vaarpugal, En Vaaniley from Jhonny, Kaathal Ooviyam from Alaigal Oivathillai to name a few.
When discussing the Tamil Film Industry, one cannot overlook Aval Appadithaan. This film was far ahead of its time and still holds a Cult Classic status. The film’s themes remain relevant even today, Simply put, as a society, we have not progressed and still treat women as mere objects instead of human beings.
This song begins with a Bengali style but smoothly transitions into a traditional folk song. It is featured unusually in a Tamil film, where it is used to reconcile two quarreling lovers, portrayed by a different couple. I’ve never heard this song and even after so many years, this song sounds different especially the guitar portion in the interlude after the second pallavi.
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