Happy birthday Ilaiyaraaja, Mani Ratnam: 5 magical collaborations of duo
Written by
Aishwarya Ragupati
Jun 02, 2022, 12:19 pm
On birthday of ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam and music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, listed here are 5 of their greatest collaborations.
Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam and legendary musician Ilaiyaraaja collaborated on ten movies and gave us masterpieces that may stay carved in South Indian cinema’s historical past ceaselessly.
Surely, our hearts broke when their golden partnership broke.
But in case you nonetheless hum Oho Megam Vandhadho every time it rains, be a part of us in discussing the highest 5 creations of the duo on the event of their birthday.
The star-studded film Thalapathi featured Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Aravind Swamy, and Shobana.
However, the movie wasn’t all about stardom. Sure, it had Rajini’s fashion, Mammukka’s majestic presence, and the drool-worthy Swamy.
But Ratnam’s route and the sumptuous music composition by Ilaiyaraaja saved us invested.
For instance, the peppy quantity Rakkamma or the soulful melody Chinna Thayaval have followers even at present.
Special point out: The movie’s magical BGM
Apart from the songs, the background music in Thalapathi has a separate set of followers. Be it the observe that performs every time Rajini and Shobana’s characters meet, or the background music for Rajini and Srividya’s characters—if performed, there would not be a dry eye.
The subsequent collaboration of the duo on the listing is Anjali.
The movie’s story revolved round a household that learns to behave round an intellectually disabled little one of their dwelling, as she teaches them persistence and acceptance.
And the songs squeeze all of your feelings proper out of your eyes.
I imply, would not the very thought of the tune Anjali Anjali provide you with goosebumps?
Akkineni Nagarjuna-led Gitanjali left the author questioning, which facet of the film was the perfect?
Take, for instance, the tune Om Namaha.
The tune begins with a rhythm that mimics heartbeats and it grows on you immediately.
On the opposite hand, the bulk of the visuals have the lead actors sharing an intimate kiss.
Listen and watch the providing collectively to expertise the magic.
Undeniably, it was Revathi and her radiant eyes that created the magic in Mouna Ragam.
But Ilaiyaraaja’s music and Ratnam’s route joined the good actor in giving life to the character.
When you watch the movie, the author sincerely hopes that you do not miss how the sexual rigidity between Revathi and Mohan’s characters is narrated by a chunk of intense music within the background.
If you’re a fan of Tamil cinema, the tune of the tune Thenpandi Cheemayile might be enjoying in your head as you learn the title Nayakan.
Such is the facility of the maestro’s music.
And the enduring scene the place Kamal Haasan breaks down, unable to reply a little bit boy’s query of whether or not he is an effective or dangerous individual, stays unbeaten even at present.
