''Amudha Gaanam'' () is a 1985 Indian

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-language film directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Vijayakanth and

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. It was released on 19 July 1985.

Plot

Cast

* Vijayakanth *

* Sulakshana *

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Soundtrack

The music was composed by

Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of ...

. The song "Orey Raagam" was later reused in the

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film ''

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'' (1988) as "Ade Neevu". The song "Velli Nila Padhumai" is set to the

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Suddha Dhanyasi, and attained popularity.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 1980s Tamil-language films 1985 films Films directed by K. Rangaraj Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja