Ilamai Kolam
| Ilamai Kolam | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | N. Venkatesh |
| Story by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Produced by | Cumbam S. S. Bhoominathan |
| Starring | Suman Radhika Pratap Pothen |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | R. Bhaskaran |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Gee Bee Vee Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ilamai Kolam (transl. Adolescence) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh. The film stars Suman, Radhika and Pratap Pothen. It was released on 19 July 1980.[1] The film is adapted from the 1979 Hindi film Jurmana.[2]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (October 2021) |
Cast
[edit]- Suman as Rajesh
- Radhika
- Janagaraj as Suresh's friend
- Pratap Pothen
- Nisha
- Senthil as office watchman
- K. R. Indira Devi
Production
[edit]The film was launched at AVM Studios on 11 November 1979. Both the film's shoot and song recording began on the same day.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5] The song "Kannan Naalai" is set to the Carnatic raga Gourimanohari.[6]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| Sridevi En Vazhvil | K. J. Yesudas | Kannadasan |
| Kannan Naalai | S. Janaki | |
| Vecha Paarvai | K. J. Yesudas | Gangai Amaran |
| Nee Illatha | Malaysia Vasudevan, Sujatha |
Reception
[edit]Kanthan of Kalki wrote the makers should have chosen a better story from Hindi instead of choosing this foolish story.[2] The film's success made Suman popular as a glamorous actor in South Indian cinema.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ilamai Kolam (1980)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ a b காந்தன் (10 August 1980). "இளமைக்கோலம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 14. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "ராதிகா நடிக்கும் இளமை கோலம்". Anna (in Tamil). 11 November 1979. p. 4. Retrieved 21 June 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Ilamaikkolam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 December 1979. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Ilamai Kolam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ Mani, Charulatha (25 October 2013). "Godly Gowrimanohari". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ Piousji (30 November 1980). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 8, no. 17. p. 57. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
External links
[edit]- Ilamai Kolam at IMDb