Ilamai Kolam


Ilamai Kolam 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. The film is adapted from the 1979 Hindi film Jurmana.

Production

The film was launched at AVM Studios on 11 November 1979. Both the film's shoot and song recording began on the same day.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Kannan Naalai" is set to the Carnatic raga Gourimanohari.
SongSingersLyrics
Sridevi En VazhvilK. J. YesudasKannadasan
Kannan NaalaiS. JanakiKannadasan
Vecha PaarvaiK. J. YesudasGangai Amaran
Nee IllathaMalaysia Vasudevan, SujathaGangai Amaran

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki wrote the makers should have chosen a better story from Hindi instead of choosing this foolish story. Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting of the actors, Vincent's cinematography, Ilayaraja's music and concluded calling it a heart warming colour kolam. The film's success made Suman popular as a glamorous actor in South Indian cinema.