Bharathiyar Paadalgal in Tamil Films

I have gathered some of my favourite Bharathiyar songs that have been composed beautifully in Tamil Films by various music directors.

BHARATHIYIN KANNAMMA PAADALGAL

1. Ninnai Charanadainthen Kannamma - Bharathi

The movie is based on Mahakavi Bharathiyar's life. Music for the movie is composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraja. There are two versions of this song one sung by Ilaiyaraja (IR) himself and the other by Bombay Jeyashree. However, my fav is the version sung by Ilaiyaraja as it is very soulful compared to the female version. The feels and expressions in Isaignani's voice is simply great it touches the listeners' heart instantly. His voice is so soothing that whenever I listen to the song I am tempted to listen to it over and over again. Click on the link to listen to the song at Oosai.Com.

2. Ninnaiye Rathiyendru Ninaikirenadi Kannamma - Kannae Kaniyamuthe

Very nice composition by Mellisai Mannar M.S.Viswanathan soulfully rendered by Dr. K.J.Yesudas combined with B.S.Sasirekha's unique voice, this song stays in the listeners' mind as a haunting melody. The movie stars Amala & Rahman in the lead cast. The song have been picturised quite well. Amala's graceful dance movements & Rahman's calm expressions makes it visually appealing for repeated viewing. Click on the link above to view it on youtube.com.

3. Kaatru VeLiyidai Kannamma - Kapalotiya Thamizhan

Another lovely Bharathiyar Paadal which is composed beautifully for Kapalotiya Thamizhan by Music Director G.Ramanathan. The song comes to live with the melodious voices of P.B.Sreenivasan & P.Susheela. Starring the popular 60s Star Couple Gemini Ganesan & Saavithri. Need I say more? Click on above link to view it on youtube.com.

4. Suttum Vizhi Sudarthan Kannama

Probably the one Bharathiyar song which have been used in various films under different music director's compositions. My fav is one from the movie Kandukondein Kandukondein. Hariharan rendered the poetic verses of Bharathi accompanied by the subtle background music scored by Isaipuyal AR Rehman. In my opinion this is one of ARR's excellent job, carefully arranging the music with minimum instruments so as not to override the beautiful verses with loud music. Click on the above link to enjoy the song at Oosai.com.

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