Idaya Kovil

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Idaya Kovil
Directed by Mani Ratnam
Produced by Kovai. Thambi
Written by Mani Ratnam
Starring Mohan
Radha
Ambika
Suresh
Goundamani
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Rajarajan
Distributed by Madras Talkies
Release date(s) 1985
Running time 130 mins
Language Tamil
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Idaya Kovil (1985) is a film, in Tamil, directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohan, Radha, Ambika, Suresh and Goundamani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

[edit] Plot

The film is about a singer (Mohan) who finds fame and fortune in a city, only to lose his love (Ambika) whilst pursuing his dreams. The film did moderately well at the box office, and the score and soundtrack were appreciated by the audience.

[edit] Soundtrack

The soundtrack features eight songs composed by Ilayaraja.

  • Kootathilae Kovil Pura - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • Naan Paadum Mouna Raagam - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • Idhayam Oru Kovil (Male) - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • Idhayam Oru Kovil - Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki
  • Paatu Thalaivan - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • Yaar Veetu Roja - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • Vaanuyarndha - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • Oororama Aathupakkam - Ilaiyaraaja

The score and soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, proved popular upon release.

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Films directed by Mani Ratnam
Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) • Unaru (1985) • Pagal Nilavu (1985) • Idaya Kovil (1985) • Mouna Raagam (1986) • Nayagan (1987) • Agni Natchathiram (1988) • Geethanjali (1989) • Anjali (1990) • Thalapathi (1991) • Roja (1992) • Thiruda Thiruda (1993) • Bombay (1995) • Iruvar (1997) • Dil Se (1998) • Alaipayuthey (2000) • Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) • Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) • Yuva (2004) • Guru (2007)
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