Panakkaran Vinyl Record – Ilaiyaraaja Tamil Vinyl

Bring home the energetic sounds of Panakkaran (1990), the popular Tamil film starring Rajinikanth and Gouthami, with music composed by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja. Directed by P. Vasu, this Pongal release features a memorable soundtrack blending catchy melodies, energetic rhythms and classic 1990s Ilaiyaraaja arrangements.

About the Film

Panakkaran was released on 14 January 1990 and was directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Rajinikanth and Gouthami, with Vijayakumar, Charan Raj, Radha Ravi, Pandu, Janagaraj, Sumithra and others in supporting roles. Produced by T. G. Thyagarajan and V. Thamizhazhagan under Sathya Movies, the film is a remake of the Hindi film Lawaaris.

Music & Songs

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and contains 6 songs. The album features vocals from S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, S. Janaki, Mano and Ilaiyaraaja.

1. Ding Dang Dang – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra

2. Maraththa Vechchavan – Ilaiyaraaja

3. Nooru Varusham – Female – S. Janaki

4. Nooru Varusham – Male – Mano

5. Silence Silence – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki

6. Ullukulla Chakaravarthy – Ilaiyaraaja

The song “Nooru Varusham” became particularly associated with Tamil wedding celebrations.

For the Collector

This Panakkaran LP is a desirable addition for collectors of Ilaiyaraaja Tamil vinyl records, Rajinikanth movie vinyl records, vintage Tamil film soundtracks and 1990s Tamil LP records. It captures one of Rajinikanth's popular commercial films from the beginning of the 1990s and features several enduring Ilaiyaraaja compositions.

Important Specifications

Note: I could verify the film, soundtrack and Ilaiyaraaja credits, but I could not reliably verify the original LP catalogue number and manufacturer from the available sources, so I have left those fields unconfirmed rather than inventing them.

A Few Quick Facts

1. Who composed the music for Panakkaran?
   Ilaiyaraaja.

2. Who directed Panakkaran?
   P. Vasu.

3. Who are the lead actors?
   Rajinikanth and Gouthami.

4. When was the film released?
   14 January 1990.

5. How many songs are on the soundtrack?
   6 songs.

6. Which song became popular at Tamil wedding celebrations?
   Nooru Varusham.

7. Which record label released the soundtrack?
   Echo Records.