Ilakkanam

Ilakkanam (English: Literature) is a 2006 Tamil drama film directed by Chandraseyan, making his directorial debut. The film features newcomer Vishnu Priyan and Uma in lead roles, with Vinu Chakravarthy, Bala Singh, Kadhal Sukumar, Chitti Babu, Sathyapriya, Anjali Devi, Sabitha Anand, Rohini and Rajashree playing supporting roles. The film, produced by M. C. Shanmugam, had musical score by Bhavatharini and was released on 22 December 2006. The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Film.[1][2][3]

Ilakkanam
Directed byChandraseyan
Produced byM. C. Shanmugam
Written byChandraseyan
StarringVishnu Priyan
Uma
Music byBhavatharini
CinematographyK. V. Mani
Edited byK. Thanigachalam
Production
company
Nanneri Padaippagam
Release date
  • 22 December 2006 (2006-12-22)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The film begins with the old man Thamizharasan (Vishnu Priyan) remembering about his past.

In the past, Thamizharasan was an idealist and respectful young man who was fond of literature and he wanted to change society for the better. He left his native place Viluppuram to work as a journalist in Chennai and joined a magazine as a journalist. He was well liked by his colleagues and impressed by his work, his superiors promoted him as an assistant editor. In the meantime, Thamizharasan's family found him a bride: Kayalvizhi (Uma). For his work, Thamizharasan had to write an article about a gang leader turned politician Manikkam who was also Thamizharasan's old friend. Thamizharasan met him and asked him to stop his illegal activities but Manikkam refused. One day, he was arrested for misbehaving with a woman at the bus stand. Kayalvizhi witnessed the whole scene and started to hate Thamizharasan. It was Manikkam's plan to teach him a lesson and Thamizharasan was then released by the police. Despite this, her family arranged her wedding with Thamizharasan. After the marriage, Kayalvizhi realized that Thamizharasan was a perfect gentleman. The couple had a girl and lived happily. During an outing with his family, a riot broke out following the death of a politician. Kayalvizhi was hit by a stone and rushed to the hospital where she entered the coma stage. Thereafter, she was declared brain death by doctors. In a twist of fate, the wife of the person who threw the stone which hit Kayalvizhi was in the hospital awaiting a heart transplant and Thamizharasan agreed to donate his wife's heart.

Thamizharasan then raised his daughter Panimalar on his own and she is now a district collector.

Cast

Production

Newcomer Vishnupriyan, credited as Ram, signed to play the hero in Ilakkanam opposite Uma.[4][5] Before the release of the film, the film producer M. C. Shanmugam and director Chandraseyan had organised a special screening for the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi. It was reported that he had enjoyed the film and was also impressed with the music score of Bhavatharini.[6]

Soundtrack
Ilakkanam
Soundtrack album by
Bhavatharini
Released2006
Recorded2006
GenreFeature film soundtrack
ProducerBhavatharini
Bhavatharini chronology
Amirtham
(2006)		 Ilakkanam
(2006)		 Vellachi
(2012)

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Bhavatharini. The soundtrack, released in 2006, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Subramania Bharati, Bharathidasan, Piraisoodan, P. Vijay and Chandraseyan.

TrackSong
1'Masilla Maniye'
2'Oorukku Nallathu'
3'Puthiyathoor Ullagam'
4'Thangiduma'
5'Thiruve Ninai'
6'Unnakke En Aviyum'

Reception

Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu praised the performance of the actors and said, "Nothing out of the world, but a decent fare definitely".[7] Another reviewer wrote, "The music composed by Bhavadarani is a treat to the ears of the audience" and concluded, "Ilakkanam is a lively and enjoyable movie worth seeing. It would especially appeal to the family".[8] Indiaglitz stated, "Chandraseyan's penchant for Tamil is evident in the movie. Even simple conversational English words, used by everyone in daily life, are translated into Tamil and used well. Bhavatharini's music lends support to the script. Chandraseyan deserves a pat for narrating a family tale sincerely and honestly".[9]

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References
  1. "Ilakkanam (2006) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. "Jointscene : Tamil Movie Ilakkanam". jointscene.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2010. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  3. "Tamil Nadu state film awards announced". Sify. 6 September 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  4. Malathi Rangarajan (18 December 2010). "Fresh treatment". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  5. K. R. Manigandan (22 November 2012). "Shot Cuts: The wait continues". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  6. S. R. Ashok Kumar (22 November 2012). "Karunanidhi enjoys 'Ilakkanam'". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  7. Malathi Rangarajan (22 December 2006). "Focus is on Tamizh -- Ilakkanam". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  8. "Ilakkanam Review". filmibeat.com. 20 December 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  9. "Ilakkanam Review". indiaglitz.com. 25 December 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
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