Ilayaraja

Behind all the melodrama and woes of the poor, we have a beautiful message - success and geniuses can come from anywhere. Very good story but the pacing could've been better.

There is not enough words to describe the content and perfection about this movie. This movie is truly a reflection to every ordinary individuals life , it's a movie which makes us realize the hardwork , pain & love of parents to bring up their children even at poor circumstances. Also making us realize that there are many hidden young talents surrounding us despite the living situations. The story line surely brings in true emotions & also an eye-opener to all our young talents. I never even thought about signing up for IMDb and writing a review but then this movie truly deserves it. Respect to all the cast , crew and direction. 10/10

Such simple, yet powerful movies are a rarity nowadays. This movie depicts the life of Vanajan who keeps his family intact despite poverty and huge debt. Nonetheless, his kids are very talented (just as his father) and life takes a turn, when their hidden talents are recognized unintentionally by the outside world.

The story moves smoothly and does not seem off track at any point. It shows that God helps those, who help themselves.

The songs are also quite pleasing to the ears.

Worth a watch.

Ilayaraja (English: given Malayali name; Younger King) is about hidden talent in kids and yet it aims so high with its pitch that it becomes a preachy tale of how talent can help you pay your bills albeit in a not-so-well way with issues in almost all filmmaking departments and especially in the dubbing and editing ones where the director has chosen to take the easy way out. TN.

Very touching and inspiring movie worth watching. Familiar cast but they performed like never before with new comers. Really appreciate the crew, the director, writer, photographer and the musician for the bgm which brings out the essence of the story.