Ilaignar Ani
Ilaignar Ani (transl. Team of Youngsters) is a 1994 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. R. Selvaraj. The film stars Radha Ravi, with newcomers R. Harish, Ranjeev, Harikumar, Kannan, Prem Raj, Vijayraj and Sivasanth playing supporting roles. Actor Karthik did a cameo role in this movie. The film, produced by Radha Ravi, had musical score by Deva and was released on 7 October 1994.[1][2][3]
| Ilaignar Ani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. R. Selvaraj |
| Written by | K. Dinakar (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. R. Selvaraj |
| Story by | Radha Ravi |
| Produced by | Radha Ravi |
| Starring | Radha Ravi |
| Cinematography | Rajarajan |
| Edited by | L. Kesavan |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | Akhshaya Creators |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The film begins with the capture of the terrorist Kumar (Vasu Vikram) by ACP Rajarajan (Radha Ravi). Rajarajan investigates on Kumar's possible links, so he meets his roommates Raja (R. Harish), Balu (Ranjeev), Murali (Harikumar), Devaraj (Kannan), Shankar (Prem Raj), Peter (Vijayraj) and Siva (Sivasanth). Soon, the youngsters clash with the terrorist Kumar who used them wrongly and the local liquor-shop owner (Raviraj).
Cast
- Radha Ravi as Rajarajan
- R. Harish as Raja
- Ranjeev as Balu
- Harikumar as Murali
- Supergood Kannan as Devaraj
- Prem Raj as Shankar
- Vijayraj as Peter
- Sivasanth as Siva
- Chandrasekhar as Tamizhmani
- S. S. Chandran as Kaliappan
- Vadivelu
- Sonia as Janani
- Padmashri as Devi
- Vasu Vikram as Kumar
- Raviraj
- Ganthimathi as Kothamalli
- Disco Shanti as Rukku
- K. S. Jayalakshmi as Pudina
- Anuja
- Srilekha
- Shanthi Ganesh
- T.K.S. Chandran
- Peeli Sivam
- R. Veeramani
- Navarasam G.K.S.
- Joker Thulasi
- Marthandan
- Karthik in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
| Ilaignar Ani | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1994 |
| Recorded | 1994 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 24:25 |
| Producer | Deva |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Deva. The soundtrack, released in 1994, features 5 tracks with lyrics written by Muthulingam and Piraisoodan.[4][5]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ammaavasai Rathiri" | Malgudi Subha | Piraisoodan | 5:01 |
| 2 | "Chinna Chinna" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:59 | |
| 3 | "Kanni Poove Vaa" | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Muthulingam | 4:24 |
| 4 | "Rukku Rukku" | Mano, Krishnaraj | Piraisoodan | 4:58 |
| 5 | "Unathilai Naina" | Deva | 5:03 |
Reception
Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express gave the film a mixed review and said : "A tighter hold on his screenplay, avoiding of repetition of situations and stronger characterisations would have brought out the message better".[6]
References
- ^ "Ilaignar Ani (1994) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ . cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ . jointscene.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ "MusicIndiaOnline — Ilaignar Ani(1994) Soundtrack". mio.to. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ . music.ovi.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (7 October 1994). "Youthful Antics". The Indian Express. p. 6. Retrieved 18 July 2014.