Ilayaraja (film)
| Ilayaraja | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Madhav Ramadasan |
| Written by |
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| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Pappinu |
| Edited by | Shrinivas Krishna |
| Music by | Ratheesh Vegha |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Ilayaraja is a 2019 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by Madhav Ramadasan with a screenplay by Sudeep T George. Guinness Pakru, Harishree Ashokan, Gokul Suresh, Deepak Parampol, Baby Ardra and Master Adityan play the lead roles.
Plot[edit]
Subru, the son of Vanajan, who runs a coffee shop in Thrissur and supports his family, is an extraordinary genius in chess. His skill makes him the hero of the town. A teacher who liked Subru's skill brought him from a government school to a public school. With this, Subru's life changes.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Guinness Pakru as Vanajan
- Harishree Asokan as Ganapati
- Gokul Suresh as Bryan
- Thampi Antony as Polettan
- Jayaraj Warrier
- Deepak Parampol
- Anil Nedumangad as Mathai
- Arun as Thirumeni
- Alphy Panjikaran as Dr. Neena
- Kavitha Nair
- Kalesh Kannatt
- Baby Ardra
- Master Adityan as Subru
- Indrans (Cameo)
- TS Pattabhiraman
- V. P. Gangadharan
Soundtrack[edit]
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kappalandi" | Jayasurya | Santhosh Varma | Ratheesh Vegha |
| "Cheru Cheru" | Suresh Gopi | ||
| "Oro Veyilil" | Naresh Iyer | B.K.Harinarayanan | |
| "Iravum Pakalum" | Biju Narayanan | ||
| "Spelling Bee" | Ann Amy | ||
| "Chemmana Chelode" | Reshma | Jyothish.T.Kashi | |
| "Oothiyal Anayilla" | Nikhil Mathew | Madhav Ramadasan |
Reception[edit]
Indian internet company Sify gives Ilayaraja 
stars and states "Ilayaraja is a feel good tale with noble intentions. It may not perhaps cater much to those loving loud, fast paced entertainers, but has its moments that suits the family crowds."[1]
Anjana George of The Times of India also awarded the film stating "On the whole, the movie will be a treat for Malayali viewers as it has magnificently captured the essence of lives and the nature around."[3]
Writing in Cinema Express Sajin notes "A cheerful, well-acted underdog story."[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Ilayaraja review: A feel good tale with noble intentions". Sify. MovieBuzz. 25 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ Vilayil, Dhanya K (23 March 2019). Ilayaraja Movie Review: ഹൃദയത്തിൽ തൊട്ട് 'ഇളയരാജ' [Ilayaraja Movie Review: 'Ilayaraja' touches the heart]. Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ George, Anjana (20 March 2019). "layaraja Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Ilayaraja by Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ Shrijith, Sajin (22 March 2019). "Ilayaraja Review: A cheerful, well-acted underdog story". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
