# Ilamai Oonjal

Ilamai Oonjal (transl. Swing of youth) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Mangai Harirajan. The film features Namitha in the lead role, while actresses Kiran Rathod, Meghna Naidu, Keerthi Chawla, Shivani Grover and Arthi play pivotal supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Karthik Bhoopathy Raja, production for the film began in mid-2012. The film had a delayed release on 3 September 2016 in India alongside the Kannada version Sikkapatte Ishtapatte.

## Plot

Some college students from Chennai go on vacation trip to a hill station. On their trip, girls get killed one by one in a thrilling manner. The rest of the story is why they got killed and who is the killer.

## Cast

* Namitha as Durga
* Kiran Rathod as herself
* Meghna Naidu as herself
* Keerthi Chawla as herself
* Shivani Singh as herself
* Aarthi as herself
* Vijayakumar as Home Minister
* Sumithra
* Pandiarajan
* Pandu
* Anu Mohan
* T. P. Gajendran
* Bondamani
* Sathyaprakash
* Abhinayashree

## Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the 2016 Tamil film "Ilamai Oonjal," composed by Karthik Bhoopathy Raja, consists of several notable songs, each contributing to the film's ambiance and narrative. Here is a detailed explanation of a couple of key songs from the soundtrack:
### "Eravenil Oru Attam"
- **Singer**: K. S. Chithra
- **Duration**: 04:44 minutes
- **Description**: This song features the melodic voice of K. S. Chithra, known for her emotive and powerful singing. "Eravenil Oru Attam" blends traditional and contemporary musical elements, creating a soulful and engaging listening experience. The song's lyrics and composition aim to evoke emotions and connect deeply with the audience [oai_citation:1,Eravenil Oru Attam MP3 Song Download | Ilamai Oonjal @ WynkMusic](https://wynk.in/music/song/eravenil-oru-attam/mk_FT1196588).
### "O Nayagi"
- **Singer**: Ramu
- **Duration**: 04:30 minutes
- **Description**: Sung by Ramu, "O Nayagi" carries a more intense and dramatic tone, fitting well with the film's action-thriller genre. The song's rhythm and instrumentation complement the suspenseful scenes of the movie, enhancing the overall atmosphere and tension. The composition by Karthik Bhoopathy Raja is designed to maintain the film's fast-paced and gripping narrative [oai_citation:2,O Nayagi MP3 Song Download | Ilamai Oonjal @ WynkMusic](https://wynk.in/music/song/o-nayagi/mk_FT1196589).
These songs, along with the rest of the soundtrack, are available for streaming and download on platforms like Apple Music and Wynk Music, providing fans with easy access to enjoy the music both online and offline. Each track contributes uniquely to the film's storytelling, showcasing Karthik Bhoopathy Raja's versatility as a composer.

## Production

The film began production in September 2012, with Mangai Harirajan announcing that he would direct a film produced by Manoharan featuring Namitha in the leading role in an action avatar. Five more actresses including Kiran Rathod, Meghna Naidu and Keerthi Chawla joined the cast thereafter, with a photoshoot being held later in September 2012. Earlier the film was titled as Manmatha Rajakkal.
Namitha finished filming her scenes for the film in mid-2013, but the film was delayed after it could not find any distributors. The team subsequently released the film in a few screens during September 2016.