Neengal Kettavai Vinyl Record – Ilaiyaraaja Tamil Vinyl

Bring home the unforgettable sound of Neengal Kettavai (1984), the classic Tamil film written and directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Thiagarajan, Bhanu Chander, Archana and Silk Smitha. With music composed by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja, the album features timeless songs such as Adiye Manam Nilluna, Kanavu Kaanum, Oh Vasantha Raaja and Pillai Nila. The original Echo Records LP carries catalogue number 8000 525.

About the Film

Neengal Kettavai was released on 28 June 1984 and was written and directed by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Thiagarajan, Bhanu Chander, Archana and Silk Smitha, with Jaishankar in an extended cameo. The film was produced under Filmco and became a commercially successful release.

Music & Songs

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and contains six tracks, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, Vairamuthu, Na. Kamarasan and Pulamaipithan. The album features S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki and K. J. Yesudas.

Songs

1. Adiye Manam Nilluna – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki – Lyrics: Gangai Amaran

2. Kanavu Kaanum – K. J. Yesudas – Lyrics: Vairamuthu

3. Naane Raja – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki – Lyrics: Na. Kamarasan

4. Oh Vasantha Raaja – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki – Lyrics: Pulamaipithan

5. Pillai Nila – Female – S. Janaki – Lyrics: Vairamuthu

6. Pillai Nila – Male – K. J. Yesudas – Lyrics: Vairamuthu

For the Collector

The Neengal Kettavai vinyl record is an excellent addition to collections of Ilaiyaraaja Tamil vinyl records, Balu Mahendra movie vinyl records, vintage Tamil film soundtracks and 1980s Tamil LPs.

The original Echo Records pressing is catalogued as 8000 525 and is a 33⅓ RPM vinyl LP.

The album is particularly memorable for Pillai Nila and Adiye Manam Nilluna, while Kanavu Kaanum is noted as being based on the Hindi song Kasme Vaade from Upkar.

Important Specifications

A Few Quick Facts

1. Who composed the music for Neengal Kettavai?
   Ilaiyaraaja.

2. When was the film released?
   28 June 1984

3. Who directed the film?
   Balu Mahendra.
4. Who are the main actors?
   Thiagarajan, Bhanu Chander, Archana and Silk Smitha.
5. How many songs are on the soundtrack?
   Six songs.
6. Who sang Pillai Nila?
   S. Janaki sang the female version, while K. J. Yesudas sang the male version.
7. What is the original Echo Records catalogue number?
   8000 525.