Malayalam Films

Salil's entry into Malayalam Films started with the film �Chemmeen� directed by Ramu Kariat. Based on the touching novel by the renowned Malayalee writer Thakazhy Shivshankar Pillai, it became a landmark in Malayalam cinema and won the President's Gold Medal (1965). Salil formed a formidable team with lyricists Vayalar Rama Varma and O.N.V Kurup, composing music for over 25 Malayalam films. He also wrote background music for Abhayam, Vaasthuhaara and Vellam.

Chemmeen (1965)

Ezhuraathrikal (1968)

Abhayam (1970)

Swapnam (1973)

Nellu (1974)

Neelaponman (1975)

Raagam (1975)

Rasaleela (1975)

Thomasleeha (1975)

Prateekshaa (1975)

Aparadhi (1976)

Thulavarsham (1976)

Dweep (1977)

Samayamayilla Polum (1977)

Etho Oru Swapnam (1977)

Madanolsavam (1977)

Vishukkanni (1977)

Devdasi (1978)

E Ganam Marakkumo (1979)

Chuvanna Chirakkukal (1979)

Puthiya Velicham (1979)

Air Hostess (1980)

Anthiveylile Ponnu (1982)

Vellam (1984)

Vaasthuhaara (1990)

Thamburan (1991/92)

Thumboli Kadappuram (1994)

Salil's Malayalam music remains an unforgettable part of India's rich cinematic heritage. For admirers of Salil Chowdhury, these songs are essential listening.