Alai Osai (transl. Sound of the Wave) is a 1985 Indian Tamil language film directed by Sirumugai Ravi. The film stars Vijayakanth and Nalini.[1] It was given an A (restricted to adults) certificate by the censor board without any cuts.[2] The film was released on 14 January 1985.[3]
| Alai Osai | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sirumugai Ravi |
| Written by | Sirumugai Ravi |
| Produced by | Navilkal Krishnan |
| Starring | Vijayakanth Nalini |
| Cinematography | Jaikrishna |
| Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Thirumal Cine Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics for the songs were written by Ilayabharathi, Gangai Amaren, Muthulingam, Kamakodian and Vairamuthu.[4] The song "Poradada" became an anthem for Dalits, and was reused in two Tamil films directed by Mari Selvaraj: Pariyerum Perumal (2018) and Karnan (2021).[5][6]
| Song Title | Singers | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Kanindhu Varum" | S. Janaki | Kamakodian |
| "Kuppama Petha" | S. Janaki & Chorus | Gangai Amaren |
| "Parkathathum" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Krishnachander & Saibaba | |
| "Neeya Azhaithathu" | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vairamuthu |
| "Poradada" | Malaysia Vasudevan & Chorus | Ilayabharathi |
| "Roja Thottam" | S. Janaki | Muthulingam |