This 1982 Saregama release features some of Ilaiyaraaja's most iconic compositions from the film of the same name, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of melody and rhythm. The album is a testament to his prolific output during a period of immense creative and commercial success.
- "Olangal" was released in 1982, a year that saw Ilaiyaraaja deliver numerous successful soundtracks across multiple South Indian film industries.
- The film "Olangal" was a Malayalam-language drama, and the soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja became highly popular, contributing significantly to the film's success.
- This release on Saregama is representative of the label's significant role in distributing and popularizing film music from South India during that era.
Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian music composer, conductor, singer, and songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential music directors in the history of Indian cinema. He has composed over 14,000 songs and provided more than 4,500 background scores for over 1,000 films in various Indian languages. In 1982, Ilaiyaraaja was at the height of his powers, having already established himself as a dominant force in South Indian film music and beginning to make inroads into Hindi cinema.
