Discography

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Upcoming projects

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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 ...

Albums (instrumental, non-film)

Television

* 1991 '' Penn'' * 2008 ''Namma Kudumbam'' * 2008 ''

Thekkathi Ponnu Thekkathi Ponnu ( ta, தெக்கத்தி பொண்ணு) is a 2008 Tamil soap opera that aired on Kalaignar TV. The show premiered on 14 April 2008 and aired Monday through Friday at 8:30PM IST. The show starred Napoleon, Ranjitha, ...

Books

*''Sangeethakkanavukal'' *''Yaarukku Yaar Ezhudhuvadhu'' *''Paal Nilaa Paadhai'' *''Enaku Ethuvo Unakum Athuve''

Ad jingles

Hindustan Coca-Cola collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja for its ad jingles. This is the first time Raja has done a commercial jingle. Country Delight collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja for an ad. * Idea Cellular (used "Naguva nayana" Kannada song from '' Pallavi Anupallavi'') *

Malabar Gold and Diamonds Malabar Gold and Diamonds is a BIS certified Indian jewellery group headquartered in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. It was founded by M. P. Ahammed in the year 1993. The company has more than 260 showrooms across 10 countries at present which mak ...

Many of Ilaiyaraaja's songs were used as jingles in advertisements. Filmmaker

R Balki R. Balakrishnan, popularly known as R. Balki, (born 16 April 1964) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and former Group Chairman of the advertising agency Lowe Lintas (India). He is best known for directing ''Cheeni Kum'' (2007), ''Paa (film), ...

has used them in many of his ads either as a musical note or a jingle composed to the same tune.

Onscreen appearances

Reused tracks

;Remake films Most are Telugu remakes of Tamil films. *''Bhadrakali'' (1977) from '' Bhadrakali'' (1976) *'' Vayasu Pilichindi'' (1978) from ''

Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu ''Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sripriya and Jayachitra. It focuses on two friends falling in love with the same wom ...

'' (1978) *''

Kotha Jeevithalu ''Kotha Jeevithalu'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bharathiraja. It is a remake of his own Tamil film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' (1979) and stars Suhasini. The film was a box office failure. Plot Cast *Hari Prasad *Suha ...

'' (1981) from '' Puthiya Vaarpugal'' (1979) *''Pasidi Moggalu'' (1980) from '' Uthiripookkal'' (1979) *''Veerabhadrudu'' (1984) from '' Kozhi Koovuthu'' (1982) * ''Kala Rudrudu'' (1985) from '' Komberi Mookan'' (1984) * ''Mangalya Bandham'' (1985) from '' Naan Paadum Paadal'' (1984) *''Manchi Manasulu '' (1986) from ''

Vaidehi Kathirunthal ''Vaidehi Kathirunthal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Revathi as two villagers, Vellaisamy and Vaidehi, whose lives undergo a drastic turn when t ...

'' (1984) *'' Aradhana'' (1987) from '' Kadalora Kavithaigal'' (1986) *'' Asthulu Anthasthulu'' (1988) from ''

Muthal Vasantham ''Muthal Vasantham'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by Manivannan and produced by P. Kalaimani, who also wrote the film's story. It stars Pandiyan, Chandrasekar, Ramya Krishnan and Mahalakshmi. The film, released on ...

'' (1986) *''

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi ''Unnal Mudiyum Thambi'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language musical-drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. Produced by Kavithalayaa Productions, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Gemini Ganesan, and Seetha. Janagaraj, Prasad Babu, Manora ...

'' (1988; Tamil) from ''

Rudraveena The ''Rudra veena'' ( sa, रुद्र वीणा) (also spelled ''Rudraveena'' or ''Rudra vina'')—also called ''Bīn'' in North India—is a large plucked string instrument used in Hindustani Music, especially dhrupad. It is one of the ...

'' (1988; Telugu) (6 songs) *''Menamama'' (1988) from ''

Kanni Rasi ''Kanni Rasi'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil language film directed by newcomer Pandiarajan. The film stars Prabhu and Revathi. The film, produced by S. Shanmugarajan and D. Manickavasagam, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 15 Fe ...

'' (1985) *''Mr. Bharath'' (1989) from ''

Mr. Bharath ''Mr. Bharath'' is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj and Ambika. A remake of the Hindi film '' Trishul'', it revolves around a son's revenge against his father for cheat ...

'' (1986) * ''Idem Pellam Baboi'' (1990) from ''

Manamagale Vaa ''Manamagale Vaa'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Panchu Arunachalam, his directorial debut. The film stars Prabhu and Raadhika. It was released on 25 November 1988. The film was remade in Telugu ...

'' (1988) *'' Guru Sishyulu'' (1990) from '' Guru Sishyan'' (1988) (4 songs reused) * '' Chanti'' (1992) from '' Chinna Thambi'' (1991) * ''

Chinarayudu ''Chinarayudu'' is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by B. Gopal and produced by P. R. Prasad under Datta Sai Films. It stars Venkatesh and Vijayashanti playing the lead roles, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was a r ...

'' (1992) from ''

Chinna Gounder ''Chinna Gounder'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar, starring Vijayakanth, Sukanya, Manorama, Salim Ghouse, Sathyapriya, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu. It was released on 14 January 1992, during P ...

'' (1992) *''Moratodu Naa Mogudu'' (1992) from '' En Rasavin Manasile'' (1991) *''Amma Koduku'' (1993) from ''

Senthamizh Paattu ''Senthamizh Paattu'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu and Sukanya while Salim Ghouse plays a supporting role. It was released on 25 October 1992 on the eve of Diwali. The film was ...

'' (1992) *''

Sathyavan ''Sathyavan'' () is a 1994 Tamil language comedy film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Murali and Gautami, with Goundamani, Senthil, R. Sundarrajan, Uday Prakash, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Vadivukkarasi playing supporting roles. The f ...

'' (1994) from ''

April 1 Vidudala ''April 1 Vidudala'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Vamsy. An adaptation of the novel ''Harischandrudu Abaddhamaadithe,'' the film stars Rajendra Prasad and Shobana while Mallikarjuna Rao, Rallapa ...

'' (1991) *''

Namma Preethiya Ramu ''Namma Preethiya Ramu'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Sanjay-Vijay duo. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' (1999). The film stars Darshan playing the eponymous cha ...

'' (2003; Kannada) from '' Kasi'' (2001) (4 tunes reused) Apart from remake films, Ilaiyaraaja has reused the following tracks: *'' Agal Vilakku'' (1978; Tamil) from ''Maathu Thappida Maga'' (1979; Kannada) (1 song Bhaanu Bhoomiya reused as Edho Ninaivugal) *'' Auto Raja'' (1982; Tamil) from ''Olangal'' (1982; Malayalam) (1 song Thumbi Vaa reused as Sangathil Paadatha) Raja later reused Thumbi Vaa as Monday Tho Utkar for the film '' Aur Ek Prem Kahani'' and as Gumm Summ Gumm for Hindi film ''Paa'' (2009) *''

Aayiram Nilave Vaa ''Aayiram Nilave Vaa'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. S. Prakasam for New Wave Pictures. The film stars Karthik and Sulakshana. Cast * Karthik * Sulakshana * Silk Smitha * Nagesh Plot The story centers around Chandhar ...

'' (1983; Tamil) from '' Geetha'' (1981; Kannada) (1 song Keladi Nimageega reused as Devathai Ilam Devi) *''Unnai Naan Sandhithen'' (1984; Tamil) from ''Geetha'' (1981; Kannada) (1 song Nanna Jeeva reused as Devan Thandha) *''

Nooravathu Naal ''Nooravathu Naal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Manivannan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Mohan and Nalini, with Thengai Srinivasan, Janagaraj and Sathyaraj in supporting roles. It is an unof ...

'' (1984; Tamil) from ''Geetha'' (1981; Kannada) (1 song Jotheyali reused as Vizhiyile Mani Vizhiyil) Raja later reused "Jotheyali" as "Jaane Do Na" for Hindi film '' Cheeni Kum'' (2007). *'' Sitaara'' (1984) from '' Nizhalgal'' (1990) (1 song "Dhoorathil Naan Kanda" reused as "Vennello Godari") *'' Thambikku Endha Ooru'' (1984; Tamil) from ''

Sadma ''Sadma'' () is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Balu Mahendra. It stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi in the lead roles, with the music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film tells the story of Nehalata Malhotra, a ...

'' (1983; Hindi) (1 song Hey Zindagi reused as En Vaazhvile) *''

Anveshana ''Anveshana'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Vamsy. It stars Karthik, Bhanupriya, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Sarath Babu with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The story revolves around an or ...

'' (1985; Telugu) from ''Anbin Mugavari'' (1985; Tamil) (1 song "Uyire Urave Ondru Naan" reused as "Ilalo") *'' Aur Ek Prem Kahani'' (1986; Hindi) from ''

Johnny Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Varian ...

'' (1980; Tamil) (1 song Kaatril Endhan Geetham reused as "Naina Bole") *''

Shenbagamae Shenbagamae ''Shenbagamae Shenbagamae'' is a 1988 Tamil language film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and Rekha, with Silk Smitha, Vagai Chandrasekar, K. Shanmugasundaram, R. P. Vishwam, Senthil, S.S.Chandran and Venni ...

'' (1988; Tamil) from ''

Maharshi Maharishi is a Sanskrit word, written as "महर्षि" in Devanagari (formed from the prefix mahā- meaning "great" and r̥ṣi - sage, poet or a singer of sacred hymns), indicating members of the highest order of ancient Indian sages, po ...

'' (1987; Telugu) (1 song Maatarani Mounamidi reused as "Manja Podi") *''

Abhinandana ''Abhinandana'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language musical romance film written and directed by Ashok Kumar. Starring Karthik, Shobana and Sarath Babu, the film received positive reviews, and three state Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Awar ...

'' (1988; Telugu) (4 songs "Ade Neevu" was reused from "Ore Raagam" from '' Amudha Gaanam'', "Manchu Kurise" was reused from "Andharangam Yaavume" from ''

'', "Eduta Neeve" was reused from "Uyire Urave Ondru Naan" from ''Anbin Mugavari'', "Rangulalo Kalavu" was reused from "Velli Nila Padhumai" from '' Amudha Gaanam'') *''

Varasudochadu ''Varasudochadu'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the Sri Sravanthi Movies banner and directed by A. Mohan Gandhi. It stars Venkatesh, Suhasini and Mohan Babu, with music composed by Ilai ...

'' (1988; Telugu) from ''

Enga Ooru Pattukaran ''Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan, Rekha and Nishanthi, with Senthamarai, Vinu Chakravarthy, Senthil, Kovai Sarala and S. S. Chandran playing ...

'' (Tamil) (1 song Jinjinakku Janakku reused as Jamchakku) *'' Mahaadev'' (1989; Hindi) from ''

Mudhal Mariyadhai ''Muthal Mariyathai'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film produced, directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Radha, with Vadivukkarasi, newcomers Deepan and Ranjini, Janagaraj, Sathyaraj, ...

'' (1985; Tamil) (1 song Andha Nilava reused as Mujhe Baahon) *'' Enkitta Modathe'' (1990; Tamil) from ''

Adharvam ''Adharvam'' (Malayalam: അഥര്വ്വം) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and written by Shibu Chakravarthy, starring Mammootty, Ganesh Kumar, Charuhasan, Silk Smitha, Thilakan, and Parvathy. Ma ...

'' (1989; Malayalam) (1 song Puzhoyarathil reused as Sariyo Sariyo) *''

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari ''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' (), also known by the initialism ''JVAS'', is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao who co-wrote the script with Jandhyala and Yandamuri Veerendranath. The film stars Chir ...

'' (1990; Telugu) from ''

'' (1987; Tamil) (1 song Madurai Marikozhundhu reused as Yamaho Nee Yama) *''

'' (1991; Telugu) from '' Kaatrinile Varum Geetham'' (1978) (1 song Chithirai Sevvanam reused as Chukkalu Themanna) *''

Aa Okkati Adakku ''Aa Okkati Adakku'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramaniam under the AVM Productions banner. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rambha, and ...

'' (1993; Telugu) from ''Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' (1987; Tamil) (1 song Shenbagame reused as Paavurama) *''Preminchedi Endukamma'' (1999; Telugu) from '' Kadhalukku Mariyadhai'' (1997; Tamil) (5 songs Ennai Thaalattu Varuvala reused as Chinni Paadala Chilukamma, Aanantha Kuyilin Paattu reused as Manasu Koila Paata, Oru Pattampoochi reused as O Sita Koka Chiluka, Oh Baby reused as Oh Baby, Ayya Veedu Therandhuthan reused as Chinthalapudi Chilakara) *''Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu'' (2002; Telugu) from ''

En Mana Vaanil ''En Mana Vaanil'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film written and directed by Vinayan and was a remake of director's own Malayalam film ''Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan'' (2002). The film stars Jayasurya, Kavya Madhavan who wer ...

'' (2002, Tamil) (1 song Enna Solli reused as Jaaji Malli Thottalona) *''

Anumanaspadam ''Anumanaspadam'' is a 2007 Telugu mystery thriller film directed by Vamsy. Aryan Rajesh and Hamsa Nandini play the lead roles. while Tanikella Bharani and Jaya Prakash Reddy play supporting roles. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with cin ...

'' (2007; Telugu) from '' Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri'' (1985; Tamil) (1 song Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen reused as Prathidhinam Nee Dharshanam) *'' Paa'' (2009; Hindi) from '' Alaigal Oivathillai'' (1980; Tamil) (1 song Putham Pudhu Kaalai reused as Halke Se Bole) *''

Gundello Godari ''Gundello Godari'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language adventure drama film directed by Kumar Nagendra and produced by Lakshmi Manchu. The film stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Taapsee Pannu, Lakshmi Manchu, and Sundeep Kishan. The film was released on 8 ...

'' (2013; Telugu) from ''Johnny'' (1980; Tamil) (1 song Aasaiya Kaathula reused as Rathri) Raja reused Aasaiye Kaathule as Stereophonic Sannata for Hindi film ''

Shamitabh ''Shamitabh'' is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language satirical drama film written and directed by R. Balki. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and debutante Akshara Haasan. The film is jointly produced by Sunil Lulla, Balki, Rakesh Jhunjhunwal ...

'' (2015) *'' Yevade Subramanyam'' (2015; Telugu) from '' Avatharam'' (1995; Tamil) (1 song Thendral Vanthu reused as Challa Galli)

References

External links

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Collection of Ilayaraja songs at Paadal.com

Collection of Ilayaraja Songs, Videos, Images and BGM
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