Salil Chowdhury

Puthiya Velicham (1979)

A beautiful Malayalam soundtrack with lyrics by Sreekumaran Thampi, featuring memorable compositions that reflect Salil Chowdhury�s melodic brilliance.

Film Information

Language: Malayalam

Meaning: �Puthiya Velicham� translates to �The New Light�

Lyrics: Sreekumaran Thampi

This film was inspired by O. P. Ralhan's Hindi film Phool Aur Patthar (1966). Thampi, being both director and lyricist, wrote the songs himself instead of relying on O. N. V. Kurup.

Thampi also wrote lyrics for Salil�s Malayalam films Vishukkani and Etho Oru Swapnam.

Songs

Nr	Song	Singer(s)	Hnd	Mal	Tam	Tel	Kan	Bng	Oth
PV1	Manassenim Ponnambalam	S. Janaki	-	-	-	-	-	DB3	-
PV2	Chuvanna Pottum	P. Susheela & Chorus	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
PV3	Jil Jil Jil	Jayachandran, P. Susheela	TW3	-	-	-	-	PB1	-
PV4	Poevirinjallo	K. J. Yesudas	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
PV5	Aarattu Kadavil	Jayachandran	CH6	-	-	-	-	HM10	-
PV6	Aararo	S. Ambili	-	-	-	-	-	SC38	-

Notes & Background

A musically rich soundtrack with songs that quickly became popular among Malayalam audiences. Salil�s orchestration, combined with Thampi�s evocative lyrics, gives the score a distinct emotional and melodic identity.

"Jil Jil Jil" stands out with its charming rhythm, and the haunting "Aararo" is admired for its soothing lullaby-like melody.

The album remains a valued part of Salil�s Malayalam discography and showcases the strong collaborative chemistry between Salil and Thampi.