Album (2002 film)
Album is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vasanthabalan, starring Aryan Rajesh and Shrutika. The story portrays the love and affection between two families. The film, produced by Kavithalayaa Productions, was Vasanthabalan's directorial debut and became an average success.[1] It is however best known for featuring the popular chartbuster track "Chellame Chellam" from Karthik Raja's soundtrack to the film, which was award-winning playback singer Shreya Ghoshal's first song in Tamil language.The plot revolves around Jeevan and Viji's family who are neighbours to each other. Viji falls in love with Jeevan and they both start loving each other. How they over come their hurdles and unite forms the story
| Album | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vasanthabalan |
| Produced by | Rajam Balachander Pushpa Kandaswamy |
| Written by | S. Ramakrishnan (Dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Vasanthabalan |
| Story by | Vasanthabalan |
| Starring | Aryan Rajesh Shrutika |
| Music by | Karthik Raja |
| Cinematography | D. K. Bharanidharan |
| Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
Production company | |
Release date | 4 October 2002 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Aryan Rajesh as Jeevan
- Shrutika as Viji
- Saritha as Shantha
- Prakash Raj
- Reshmi Menon as Viji's sister
- Vijayakumar as Viji's father
- Balachandra Menon
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Viji's uncle
- Karunas as Jeevan's friend
- Stun Siva as Karikkol
Release
The satellite rights of the film were sold to Jaya TV.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack, featuring seven tracks, was composed by Karthik Raja. The song "Chellame Chellam" became very popular and emerged a chartbuster.[2] It was notably the first Tamil song rendered by acclaimed singer Shreya Ghoshal for a Tamil film soundtrack. Karthik Raja's father, Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and his sister, Bhavatharini, had performed each one song as well.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thathalikudhey" | Karthik, Sadhana Sargam | 5:12 |
| 2. | "Chellame Chellam" | Shreya Ghoshal, Hariharan | 5:13 |
| 3. | "Kadhal Vanoli" | Harish Raghavendra, Sujatha Mohan | 6:18 |
| 4. | "Muttaikull" | Bhavatharini | 2:03 |
| 5. | "Pillai Thamarai" | Madhu Balakrishnan | 5:18 |
| 6. | "Thaazhampoo" | Ilaiyaraaja, Sadhana Sargam | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Nilave" | Shankar Mahadevan | 5:19 |
References
- Rangarajan, Malathi (31 July 2011). "Peep into the past" – via www.thehindu.com.
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