Vijayakanth Hits - Namma Kada Veethi

This is a hit song from the movie Amman Kyoil Kizhakkaale starring Vijayakanth and Radha. The music for this movie had been composed by Illayaraja. The movie was directed by R Sundarrajan who had given several hits during that period such as Mella Thiranthathu Kathavu. R Sundarrajan had been K Bhaghyaraj's assistant is a fact unknown to many. The lyrics for this song has been written by Vaali. As mentioned already in an earlier post Vaali has been able to adapt and adjust himself to the changing times and has proved to be a success through different generations. Vijayakanth had given a series of hits during that period. Vijayakanth had done well in comedy too. It is only during the latter part of his acting career he has tried to fit himself in to a fixed stereotype as per the expectations of his fans!

Sivaji Hits - Vetti Veru Vaasam

This is a hit song  from the movie Mudhal Mariyaathai directed by Bharathiraja. The film's music and background score are by Illaiyaraaja who is in his element. The lyrics are by Vairamuthu. The movie had been a huge hit and had received critical acclaim as well. In this movie Sivaji plays the role of Malaichami Devar married to a shrewish wife played by Vadivukkarasi who had given a great performance. She herself had admitted in an interview that she had been reluctant to do this kind of a role but had been convinced by the director. This performance had opened up a new avenue for her and she has gone on to do hundreds of similar roles both in Movies and TV after this performance. Sivaji seeks comfort and solace in his friendship with a ferry girl who has arrived newly to the village called Kuyil played very well by Radha. The friendship raises eyebrows in the village and the story goes on. One can appreciate the subtle inner meaning hidden in the lyrics of the song which portrays the relationships of the two leading pairs in the movie. Sathyaraj has played a brilliant little cameo towards the end of the movie as a villain.