'Vaidehi Kathirunthal' - 40th Anniversary
Vaidehi Kathirunthal is a 1984 film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan, starring Vijayakanth and Revathi. The story was developed based on songs that Ilaiyaraaja had composed earlier. Released on 23 October 1984, it became a commercial success and emerged a breakthrough in 'Captain' Vijayakanth's career. The film is memorable to this day for its evergreen raga-based music by the maestro Ilaiyaraja.
- Abhogi ragam: The evergreen classic 'Indraikku en indha anandame' is an example of how a classical raga may be adapted to silver screen seamlessly and uncompromisingly. This composition of Ilayaraja is set in tisra nadai, the beat progressing in threes, making for lively listening. The singers Vani Jayaram and Jayachandran, both classically adept, cleverly navigate through the sangatis in “kanavugalin suyamvaramo”, gently swaying the Gandhara towards Madhyama and back.
- Chandrakauns ragam: Ilaiyaraaja has explored this raga to its fullest in ‘Azhagu Malar Aada’, from Vaidhehi Kaathirundhaal is wondrous. Although this piece features the kaisiki nishada , the mood and flow indicate Chandrakauns. For example, in the phrase ‘Vidai Yedhum Illadha Kelvi’, the notes GMDNSDNS are indicative of Chandrakauns.
- Sivaranjani ragam (Kaathirunthu kaathirunthu): A dramatic raga that derives its strength from bringing forth the pain and sorrow in the hearts of people is Sivaranjani. Poignant and heart-rending, Sivaranjani can often make one’s eyes well up.
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