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A 49-Year Classic Song That Challenged Kannadasan
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News18•09-10-2026, 19:00
A 49-Year Classic Song That Challenged Kannadasan
- •Pattinapravesam directed by K. Balachander and written by Visu was released on September 9, 1977.
- •The film marks the acting debut of both Delhi Ganesh and Sarath Babu.
- •When M.S.V. composed the tune for Vaan Nila Nila Alla, lyricist Kannadasan initially found it challenging to write lyrics for it.
- •The song featuring M.S.V.'s composition, Kannadasan's brilliant lyrics, and S.P.B.'s soulful voice remains a massive hit even after 49 years.
Key Questions Answered
The hit song 'Vaan Nila Nila Alla Valibam Nila' was featured in the 1977 film 'Pattinapravesam', directed by K. Balachander.
Kannadasan found composing lyrics for the tune created by M.S.V. Viswanathan so challenging that he initially asked how anyone could write a song to it.
The film 'Pattinapravesam' marked the acting debuts of both Delhi Ganesh and Sarath Babu.
