List of Film Songs based on Ragas

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Many songs in Indian films are based on ragas of Indian classical music. This song list includes those that are primarily set to the given raga, without major deviation from the musical scale.

The list

Song Rāga Film Music Director Singer(s)
Maname Ganamum [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Savitri Papanasam Sivan M. S. Subbulakshmi
Konjum Salangai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Konjum Salangai S. M. Subbaiah Naidu S. Janaki
Isaithamizh Nee Seidha [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Thiruvilayadal K. V. Mahadevan T. R. Mahalingam
Malarnthum Malaratha [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Pasamalar Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela
Gangai Karai Thottam [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Vaanampadi M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela
Pazhamudir Cholayile [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela
Vaarai Nee Vaarai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Manthiri Kumari G. Ramanathan Trichy Loganathan & Jikki
Vaarayo Vennilave [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Missiamma Saluri Rajeswara Rao A. M. Rajah & P. Leela
Chinna Chiru Vayathil [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Meendum Kokila Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas & S. P. Sailaja
Neela Vana Odayil [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Vazhvey Maayam Gangai Amaran S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Naatham En Jeevanae [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Kaadhal Oviyam Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki
Kannodu Kanbathellam [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Jeans A. R. Rahman Nithyasree Mahadevan
Unakkul Naane [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Pachaikili Muthucharam Harris Jayaraj Bombay Jayashri
Yeh Zindagi Usiki Hai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Anarkali C. Ramchandra Lata Mangeshkar
Khilte Hain Gul Yahan [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Sharmeelee S. D. Burman Kishore Kumar / Lata Mangeshkar
Khoya Khoya Chand [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Kala Bazar Sachin Dev Burman Mohammed Rafi
Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast [TH - A Raga’s Journey 1] Ābhēri (Carnatic)
Bhimpalasi (Hindustani) 		Mohra Viju Shah Udit Narayan & Kavita Krishnamurthy
Naanandri Yaar Varuvaar [TH - A Raga’s Journey 2] Ābhōgi Malayitta Mangai Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy T. R. Mahalingam & A. P. Komala
Thanga Radham Vandadhu [TH - A Raga’s Journey 2] Ābhōgi Kalai Koyil Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy M. Balamuralikrishna & P. Susheela
Vanakkam Pala Murai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 2] Ābhōgi Avan Oru Sarithiram M. S. Viswanathan T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela
Indraiku Yen Indha [TH - A Raga’s Journey 2] Ābhōgi Vaidehi Kathirunthal Ilaiyaraaja P. Jayachandran & Vani Jairam
Kalai Nera Poonguil [TH - A Raga’s Journey 2] Ābhōgi Amman Kovil Kizhakale Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki
Jiya Nahi Laage [TH - A Raga’s Journey 2] Ābhōgi Kanada Sau Saal Baad Laxmikant–Pyarelal Lata Mangeshkar
Azhagiya Megangal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 3] Amr̥tavarṣiṇi Ganga Gowri M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki
Sivakami Ada Vandhal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 3] Amr̥tavarṣiṇi Paattum Bharatamum M. S. Viswanathan T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela
Mazhaikku Oru Devaney [TH - A Raga’s Journey 3] Amr̥tavarṣiṇi Sri Raghavendra Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas
Vanin Devi Varuga [TH - A Raga’s Journey 3] Amr̥tavarṣiṇi Oruvar Vazhum Alayam Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki
Thoongatha Vizhigal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 3] Amr̥tavarṣiṇi Agni Natchathiram Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki
Kaathiruntha Malli Malli [TH - A Raga’s Journey 3] Amr̥tavarṣiṇi Mallu Vetti Minor Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela
Poi Vaa Magale [TH - A Raga’s Journey 4] Ānandabhairavi Karnan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Mettu Podu [TH - A Raga’s Journey 4] Ānandabhairavi Duet A. R. Rahman S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela
Konja Naal Poru Thalaiva [TH - A Raga’s Journey 4] Ānandabhairavi Aasai Deva Hariharan
Anbendra Mazhaiyile [TH - A Raga’s Journey 4] Ānandabhairavi Minsara Kanavu A. R. Rahman Anuradha Sriram
Nadhiye Nadhiye [TH - A Raga’s Journey 4] Ānandabhairavi Rhythm A. R. Rahman Unni Menon
Mayakkum Maalai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Gulebakavali Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy A. M. Rajah & Jikki
Kaana Inbam [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Sabaash Meena T. G. Lingappa T. A. Mothi & P. Susheela
Kalaiye En Vazhkaiyil [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Meenda Sorgam T. Chalapathi Rao A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela
Nilave Ennidam [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Ramu M. S. Viswanathan P. B. Sreenivas
Koluse Koluse [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Penn Buddhi Munn Buddhi Chandrabose S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja
Mazhai Varuthu [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Raja Kaiya Vacha Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas & K. S. Chithra
Aaromale [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa A. R. Rahman Alphons Joseph
Jaag Dard-E-Ishq Jaag [TH - A Raga’s Journey 5] Bhāgeshri (Carnatic)
Bageshri (Hindustani) 		Anarkali C. Ramchandra Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay & Lata Mangeshkar
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakkathile [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Bhagyalakshmi Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy P. Susheela
Azhagu Malar Aada [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Vaidehi Kathirunthal Ilaiyaraaja Raghavendhar & S. Janaki
Velli Salangaigal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Kaadhal Oviyam Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Paadavandathor Gaanam [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Ilamai Kolam Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas & P. Susheela
Unna Ninaichu [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Raasaiyya Ilaiyaraaja Mano & K. S. Chithra
Ithuvarai Naan [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Konji Pesalam Ilaiyaraaja Tippu
Naan Thedum Sevvandhi [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Dharma Patni Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja & S. Janaki
Naanaga Naanille [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Tu Hi Tu Hai Main Dekha Karoon [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Sunehri Nagin Kalyanji-Anandji Lata Mangeshkar
Sabar Ka Phal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Chandrakauns Atithee Kalyanji Anandji Manna Dey
Maraivai Pudhaitha [TH - A Raga’s Journey 7] Darbār Thiruneelakantar Papanasam Sivan M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Oru Naal Pothuma [TH - A Raga’s Journey 7] Darbār Thiruvilayadal K. V. Mahadevan M. Balamuralikrishna
Yochana Kamalalochana [TH - A Raga’s Journey 7] Darbār Sindhu Bhairavi Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas
Sivasankari Sivanandalahari [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Jagadeka Veeruni Katha Pendyala Nageswara Rao Ghantasala
Mullai Malar Mele [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Uthama Puthiran G. Ramanathan T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela
Maruthamalai Mamaniye [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Deivam Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Madurai Somu
En Ippadi Komanathadum (Viruttam) preceding Pazham Neeyappa [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Thiruvilayadal K. V. Mahadevan K. B. Sundarambal
Ponnenben Sirupoo Enben [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Policekaran Magal Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy P. B. Sreenivas & S. Janaki
Chinnan Chiriya Vanna Paravai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Kungumam K. V. Mahadevan T. M. Soundararajan & S. Janaki
Kelviyin Nayagane [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Apoorva Raagangal M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam & B. S. Sasi Rekha
Aagaya Vennilavae [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Arangetra Velai Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas & Uma Ramanan
Poomaalai Vaangi Vanthaan [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Sindhu Bhairavi Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas
Kalyaana Thaen Nilaa [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Mounam Sammadham Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas & K. S. Chithra
Kaatre En Vasal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Rhythm A. R. Rahman P. Unni Krishnan & Kavita Krishnamurthy
Konjum Salangai Oli [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Konjum Salangai S. M. Subbaiah Naidu P. Leela
Vasanthathil Or Naal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Moondru Daivangal M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela
Malare Mounama [TH - A Raga’s Journey 8] Darbari Kanada Karnaa Vidyasagar S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki
Hello My Dear Wrong Number [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Dharmavati Manmadha Leelai M. S. Viswanathan K. J. Yesudas & L. R. Eswari
Meendum Meendum Vaa [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Dharmavati Vikram Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki
En Ulil Engo [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Dharmavati Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari Ilaiyaraaja Vani Jairam
Ilamcholai Poothathaa [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Dharmavati Unakagave Vazhgiraen Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Vaanaviley [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Dharmavati Ramanaa Ilaiyaraaja Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam
Tha Thi Thom [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Dharmavati Azhagan Maragatha Mani K. S. Chithra
Ottagathai Kattiko [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Dharmavati Gentleman A. R. Rahman S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki
Nandhaa En Nila [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Madhuvanti Nandha En Nila V. Dakshinamoorthy S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Kanaa Kaanum Kaalangal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Madhuvanti 7G Rainbow Colony Yuvan Shankar Raja Ustad Sultan Khan, Harish Raghavendra & Madhumitha
Vaada Bin Lada [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Madhuvanti Mankatha Yuvan Shankar Raja Krish & Suchitra
Rasm-e-Ulfat [TH - A Raga’s Journey 9] Madhuvanti Dil Ki Rahen Madan Mohan Lata Mangeshkar
Varanam Aayiram [TH - A Raga’s Journey 7] Nāyaki Keladi Kanmani Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki
Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan [Movie Songs Based On Carnatic Ragams 1] Reethigowla Kavikkuyil Ilaiyaraaja M. Balamuralikrishna
Thalaiyai Kuniyum Thaamaiye [1] Reethigowla Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Azhagana Ratchashiyae [Movie Songs Based On Carnatic Ragams 1] Reethigowla Mudhalvan A. R. Rahman S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Harini & G. V. Prakash
Kangal Irandal [Movie Songs Based On Carnatic Ragams 1] Reethigowla Subramaniapuram James Vasanthan Belly Raj & Deepa Miriam
Unakkenna Mele Nindraai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 10] Sindhu Bhairavi Simla Special M. S. Viswanathan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Naan Oru Sindhu [TH - A Raga’s Journey 10] Sindhu Bhairavi Sindhu Bhairavi Ilaiyaraaja K. S. Chithra
Shenbagame Shenbagame [TH - A Raga’s Journey 10] Sindhu Bhairavi Enga Ooru Pattukaran Ilaiyaraaja Mano
Muthumani Maalai [TH - A Raga’s Journey 10] Sindhu Bhairavi Chinna Gounder Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela
Margazhi Thingal [TH - A Raga’s Journey 10] Sindhu Bhairavi Sangamam A. R. Rahman S. Janaki
Isai Arasi [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Sūryā / Sallapa Thai Moogambikai Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela, S. Janaki & S. Rajeshwari
Raa Raa [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Sūryā / Sallapa Chandramukhi Vidyasagar Tippu & Binny Krishnakumar
Azhage Azhage yethuvum azhage [TH - A Raga’s Journey 6] Kanada Saivam G V Prakash Uthra Unnikrishnan

References

  1. ↑ Indian Film Songs in Riti Gowlai
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Mani, Charulatha (August 5, 2011). "A Raga's Journey — Aspects of Abheri". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Mani, Charulatha (March 2, 2012). "A Raga’s Journey — Arresting Abhogi". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Mani, Charulatha (March 30, 2012). "A Raga’s Journey — Appealing Amritavarshini". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Mani, Charulatha (October 28, 2011). "A Raga's Journey - The allure of Anandabhairavi". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Mani, Charulatha (March 16, 2012). "A Raga’s Journey — Bewitching Bhagesri". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 Mani, Charulatha (November 8, 2013). "A Raga's Journey - Of love and longing". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Mani, Charulatha (September 27, 2013). "A Raaga’s Journey - The Royal Durbar". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 Mani, Charulatha (June 8, 2012). "A Raga’s Journey — Dynamic Durbarikaanada". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 Mani, Charulatha (November 9, 2012). "A RAGA'S JOURNEY - Twice as nice". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Mani, Charulatha (May 10, 2013). "A Raga's Journey Light and melodious". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Movie Songs Based On Carnatic Ragams". Retrieved 21 January 2014.