An analysis of the recurring themes and motifs in the work of the filmmaker known for hits such as Mullum Malarum (1978) and Uthiripookkal (1979)...
- 6/19/2017
- Film Companion
Chennai, Feb 25: Veteran writer-filmmaker J. Mahendran, who is teaming up with maestro Illayaraja for the 12th time for a yet-untitled Tamil project, says the music of the legendary composer has been the soul of his films.
Mahendran and Illayaraja have collaborated for films such as "Mullum Malarum", "Pagalil Oru Iravu" and "Johnny".
"Usually, filmmakers rope in Illayaraja expecting some chartbusters, but I have never demanded hit music from him. His music has been the soul of my films for over a decade now. We have worked in eleven films and the music of each album is special," Mahendran told Ians.
"Our relationship has gracefully aged with us. I narrate all my stories first to him and then to others. This has been.
Mahendran and Illayaraja have collaborated for films such as "Mullum Malarum", "Pagalil Oru Iravu" and "Johnny".
"Usually, filmmakers rope in Illayaraja expecting some chartbusters, but I have never demanded hit music from him. His music has been the soul of my films for over a decade now. We have worked in eleven films and the music of each album is special," Mahendran told Ians.
"Our relationship has gracefully aged with us. I narrate all my stories first to him and then to others. This has been.
- 2/25/2014
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
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