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.
| Ilangeswaran | |
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| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Written by | Thuraiyur K. Murthy |
| Based on | Ilangeswaran by Thuraiyur K. Murthy |
| Produced by | K. Muniratnam |
| Starring | K. R. Vijaya Rajesh |
| Cinematography | H. S. Venu |
| Edited by | Kandasami T. R. Srinivasulu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sri Sivakami Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (June 2023) |
Cast
edit- K. R. Vijaya as Mandodari
- Rajesh as Ilangeswaran
- Revathi as Sita
- Srividya
- Sripriya as Shurpanakha
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(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
editIlangeswaran 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]
References
edit- ^ Purushothaman, Kirubhakar (30 May 2018). "Kaala trailer: Amid Rama Rajyam talk, why is Rajinikanth Ravan?". India Today. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ Vasudevan, K V (18 April 2023). "The unreluctant artiste: Beyond the spotlight". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ Purushothaman, Kirubhakar (15 June 2023). "Amidst Adipurush frenzy, a look at why Tamil cinema has a soft corner for Ravan". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Ilengeswaran Tamil Film Lp Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Ilangeswaran (1987)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (3 April 1987). "Sinner turned saint". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 16 June 2023 – via Google News Archive.
External links
edit- Ilangeswaran at IMDb
