Ilangeswaran (film) explained

Director:T. R. Ramanna
Producer:K. Muniratnam
Starring:K. R. Vijaya
Rajesh
Cinematography:H. S. Venu
Editing:Kandasami
T. R. Srinivasulu
Music:M. S. Viswanathan
Studio:Sri Sivakami Productions
Country:India
Language:Tamil

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.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[4]

Release and reception

Ilangeswaran 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Purushothaman . Kirubhakar . 30 May 2018 . Kaala trailer: Amid Rama Rajyam talk, why is Rajinikanth Ravan? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230616065752/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kaala-new-teaser-pa-ranjith-kaala-ravan-1245456-2018-05-30 . 16 June 2023 . 16 June 2023 . India Today.
  2. Web site: Vasudevan . K V . 18 April 2023 . The unreluctant artiste: Beyond the spotlight . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418174655/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2023/apr/18/the-unreluctant-artiste-beyond-the-spotlight-2566830.html . 18 April 2023 . 16 June 2023 . The New Indian Express.
  3. Web site: Purushothaman . Kirubhakar . 15 June 2023 . Amidst Adipurush frenzy, a look at why Tamil cinema has a soft corner for Ravan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230616074020/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/amidst-adipurush-frenzy-a-look-at-why-tamil-cinema-has-a-soft-corner-for-ravan-8663424/ . 16 June 2023 . 16 June 2023 . The Indian Express.
  4. Web site: Ilengeswaran Tamil Film Lp Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230616075316/https://mossymart.com/product/ilengeswaran-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ms-viswanathan/ . 16 June 2023 . 16 June 2023 . Mossymart.
  5. Web site: Ilangeswaran (1987) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231215104713/https://screen4screen.com/movies/ilangeswaran . 15 December 2023 . 15 December 2023 . Screen 4 Screen.
  6. News: Krishnaswamy . N. . 3 April 1987 . Sinner turned saint . 16 June 2023 . . 14 . Google News Archive.