Ilangeswaran (also spelt Elangeswaran) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy. It is based on the play of the same name by Murthy, itself a reimagining of the Indian epic Ramayana from the perspective of its antagonist Ravana. The film stars K. R. Vijaya and Rajesh (as the title character), with Revathi, Srividya and Sripriya in supporting roles. It was released on 21 March 1987.
Plot
Cast K. R. Vijaya as Mandodari Rajesh as Ilangeswaran Revathi as Sita Srividya Sripriya as Shurpanakha
Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.
Release and reception Ilangeswaran was released on 21 March 1987. N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "If Ilankeswaran is dull, it is because the Rama story gets neither epic or lyrical treatment". He concluded, "The mythological all but died with A. P. Nagarajan, but could do without a sham resurrection that has turned out to be the last rusted nail in its coffin".
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