Machana Pathingala
Film: Annakili
On 1975, it marked as an arrival from South Indian film. This song is sensitive with love feel of heroine who searching for the hero in the movie. Ilayaraja combined with folk rhythms and Janaki with the sweet voice.
Metti Oli Kaatrodu
Film: Metti
In ‘80s were placed in top melodies list. Ilayaraja sang this song with Janaki provided the humming. The entire song with sensuous lyrics which gives more votes to the song.
Kannil Enna Kaarkaalam
Film: Un Kannil Neer Vazhindhal
The evergreen song by SP Balasubramaniam and Janaki, lyrics by Vairamuthu and, of course, the maestro’s music. The song featured a young Rajinikanth and the very lovely Madhavi.
Nee Oru Kadhal Sangeetham
Film: Nayagan
Ilayaraja projected with his flair with classical ragas. Becomes one of the best love tunes.
Sundari
Film: Thalapathy
Combination of Mani Ratnam and illayaraja music this song includes soft melody, rousing scores and superb lyrics.
Kalyana Then Nila
Film: Mounam Sammadham
With its classical overtones and beautifully constructed wordplay, it creates a mellow mood. It’s the romantic play by illayaraja.
Nee Paartha Parvaikkoru Nandri
Film: Hey Ram
Rock melody from the maestro. The song, from Kamal Haasan’s period film, was sung by Asha Bhonsle and Hariharan.
Uravugal Thodarkathai
Film: Aval Appadithan
It’s the song with magic by Ilayaraja with the lyrics and the maestro’s music.
Ilaya Nila Pozhigirathe
Film: Payanangal Mudivathillai
The guitar pieces plays well in this song in 80’s are the highlight.
Kanmani annbodu
Film: Guna
Super hit melody song still sang by kamal Hassan and janaki and the master illayaraja music.
