Ilangeswaran (film)

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Ilangeswaran
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Directed by T. R. Ramanna
Written byThuraiyur K. Murthy
Based onIlangeswaran
by Thuraiyur K. Murthy
Produced byK. Muniratnam
Starring K. R. Vijaya
Rajesh
CinematographyH. S. Venu
Edited byKandasami
T. R. Srinivasulu
Music by M. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Sri Sivakami Productions
Release date
  • 21 March 1987 (1987-03-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ilangeswaran (also spelt Elangeswaran) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy. It is based on the play of the same name by Murthy, itself a reimagining of the Indian epic Ramayana from the perspective of its antagonist Ravana. [1] [2] [3] The film stars K. R. Vijaya and Rajesh (as the title character), with Revathi, Srividya and Sripriya in supporting roles. It was released on 21 March 1987.

Contents

Plot

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali. [4]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Padhathi Kesam" P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki  
2."Thirumalamugan"S. Janaki 
3."Sangeetham En" K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra  
4."Malligai Malaroduthu" Vani Jairam  
5."Thandavam Podhumayya"K. J. Yesudas 
6."Paasam Enbathu"M. S. Viswanathan 

Release and reception

Ilangeswaran was released on 21 March 1987. [5] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "If Ilankeswaran is dull, it is because the Rama story gets neither epic or lyrical treatment". He concluded, "The mythological all but died with A. P. Nagarajan, but could do without a sham resurrection that has turned out to be the last rusted nail in its coffin". [6]

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