Salil Chowdhury

Thooratthu Idi Muzhakkam (1980)

A powerful Tamil drama also known as �A Faraway Thunder�, featuring an evocative musical score by Salil Chowdhury.

Film Information

Language: Tamil

Director/Producer: K. Vijayan

Story: Somasoodan

Lyrics: Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam (Ku. Ma. Ba)

Cast: Vijayakanth, Poornima, Peelisivam

The film features a unique collection of songs composed by Salil Chowdhury, including one rare track partially written in English by Salilda himself�an uncommon treasure in Indian film music history.

Songs

Nr	Song	Singer(s)	Hnd	Mal	Tam	Tel	Kan	Bng	Oth
TI1	Valai Endhi Kolvam	S. P. Balasubramaniam, P. Susheela & Chorus	-	-	-	-	-	HM5	-
TI2	Ullamellam Thalladuthe	K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki	-	-	-	-	-	SC39	-
TI3	Sevvalli Poove	S. Janaki	MB4	-	-	-	-	SM2	-
TI4	Mani Vilakkal! Amma!	K. J. Yesudas	-	-	-	-	-	RA3 / MW6	-
TI5	There is rainbow in the distant sky	Jayachandran, Sherine, Mrs. Salil Chowdhury, Dr. Ravi & Chorus	-	-	-	-	-	SC34	-

Notes & Background

Two EP vinyl records were released by Polydor with catalog numbers 2221 414 and 2221 415.

Song TI5 is notable for its partially-English lyrics written by Salil Chowdhury�a rare example of cross-language songwriting in his career.

Music historian Saravanan Natarajan (Dubai) wrote an excellent analysis of the soundtrack, especially the song �Ullamellam Thalladuthe�. The article provides cultural, linguistic and musical insights into the film.