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Mouna Raagam (Silent Symphony) is a 1986 Tamil language film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The score and soundtrack is composed by Illayaraja, and the film's cinematography is by P.C. Sriram. It hit cinemas in the mid-1980s and was a stylistic landmark in romance-drama filmmaking in the South Indian motion-picture industry.

Plot

The film is essentially a psychological study revolving around two central characters, a newly-married husband and wife, who find themselves caught in an unexpectedly tense, complex and untenable relationship.

A middle-class young woman Divya (played by actress Revathi) accedes to familial pressure and marries Chandrakumar, (Mohan) an affable, soft-spoken company manager from New Delhi. She is unable to reconcile her marriage with a haunting past marked by memories of a former lover, and yearns for a separation. Chandrakumar graciously acquiesces to her wish, but because the law stipulates that a divorce can only be granted after a one-year period, they continue to live divided lives under the same roof for the duration of the period.

Cast

Karthik
Mohan
Revathi
V.K. Ramaswamy

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features 5 songs composed by Illayaraja, with lyrics by poet Vaali:

(Songs) - (Singers)

Nilavae Vaa - S.P. Balasubramaniam
Mandram Vandaa - S.P. Balasubramaniam
Chinna Chinna - Janaki
Oh Megam Vanthatho - Janaki
Panivizhum Iravu - Janaki, S.P. Balasubramaniam

The score and soundtrack composed by Ilayaraja are viewed as being highlights of this film. The soundtrack's influence is still observed in India today, where the title track of the film is making circles as ringtones for mobile phones.

Critical reception

The film was very well received upon release, by critics and audiences alike, with the script, dialogue, acting and direction gaining particular plaudits.
The film was an instant hit and earned Mani Ratnam due recognition for his filmmaking artistry and scriptwriting.
The film was featured at an Indian film festival in Israel in 2005.

Awards

The film has won the following awards since its release:

1987 National Film Awards (India)

Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Regional Film (Tamil) - Mouna Raagam - Mani Ratnam

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