PremiumBest Ilaiyaraaja films to stream on Raj TV Digital - Singaravelan, Mann Vasanai, and more
Here we present the Best Tamil films with the magical compositions of Ilaiyaraaja, to stream on Raj TV Digital and OTTplay Premium. The list includes Singaravelan, Mann Vasanai, and more.
Last Updated: 12.23 AM, Jun 03, 2024
Ilaiyaraaja, the legendary musician turned 81 on June 2, 2024. The Isaignani of Tamil cinema is totally busy in his career and is currently working on a few much-awaited projects, including Vetrimaaran’s Visaranai 2, and his own biopic, which stars Dhanush in the lead role. Now, let us have a look at the best Tamil films with the iconic tunes composed by Ilaiyaraaja, to stream on Raj TV Digital and OTTplay Premium.
Best Ilaiyaraaja films to stream on Raj TV Digital and OTTplay Premium.
Singaravelan
Director: RV Udayakumar
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Khushbu, Manorama, Goundamani, Sumithra
This romantic comedy film, which stars Kamal Haasan and Khushbu in the lead roles, has an evergreen soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Among the seven chartbuster songs, ‘Innum Ennai Enna’ which is sung by SP Balasubrahmanyam and S Janaki, ‘Pudhu Cheri Katcheri’ by SPB, and ‘Pottu Vaitha Kaadhal Thittam’ by Kamal Haasan himself, remain the favourite of audiences.
Mann Vasanai
Director: Bharathiraja
Cast: Pandiyan, Revathi, Nizhalgal Ravi, Vinu Chakravarthy
Bharathiraja’s romantic drama, which features Pandiyan and Revathi in the lead roles, still remains iconic with its unmatched tuned. Ilaiyaraaja composed six songs for the classic film. However, it is the romantic number ‘Potthi Vachcha’, which is sung by SP Balasubrahmanyam and S Janaki, that remains the favourite of listeners.
Alaigal Oivathillai
Director: Bharathiraja
Cast: Karthik, Radha, Silk Smitha, Thiagarajan, Kamala Kamesh
The coming-of-age romantic drama, which features Karthik and Radha in the lead roles, is also well-known for its memorable songs. The Bharathiraja directorial has a massive playlist that consists of over 12 songs. However, the romantic number ‘Kaadhal Oviyam’ which is sung by Ilaiyaraaja himself, along with Jency Antony, remains a classic.
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Dharmathil Thalaivan
Director: SP Muthuraman
Cast: Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Khushbu
Ilaiyaraaja composed six unique songs for the soundtrack of Dharmathin Thalaivan, the action-drama film which stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, and Khushbu, in the lead roles. ‘Thenmadhurai Vaigai Nadhi’ which is sung by SP Balasubrahmanyam and P Susheela, and ‘Mutthamizh Kaviye’ by KJ Yesudas and KS Chithra, remain the favourites of music lovers.
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
Director: Gangai Amaran
Cast: Rama Rajan, Rekha, Nishanthini, Senthil, Kovai Sarala
The musical romantic drama which stars Rama Rajan, Rekha, and Nishanthi in the lead roles, is best known for its iconic songs. Ilaiyaraaja composed eight songs for the much-loved film. But it is the romantic number ‘Shenbagame’ sung by Mano, and ‘Madura Marikozhunthu’ by Mano and KS Chithra, that emerged as instant hits.