Creators of Aghathiyaa Unveil Ilaiyaraaja’s Classic Reimagined: En Iniya Pon Nilave

Synopsis
On February 25, the makers of the film Aghathiyaa released a reimagined version of Ilaiyaraaja’s classic song, En Iniya Pon Nilave. Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by Vijay Yesudas and Priya Jerson, the film is set to release on February 28. Aghathiyaa is notable for its unique promotional game.
Key Takeaways
- Aghathiyaa features a recreated version of En Iniya Pon Nilave.
- Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics by Pa Vijay.
- Release date for the film is February 28.
- Includes a fantasy-adventure game for promotion.
- Cast includes Jiiva and Raashi Khanna.
Chennai, Feb 25 (NationPress) The creators of director Pa Vijay's period horror film Aghathiyaa, starring actor Jiiva as the protagonist, have unveiled a newly recreated version of the legendary Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja's iconic hit En Iniya Pon Nilave.
This refreshed rendition has been composed by Ilaiyaraaja’s son, Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring vocals from Vijay Yesudas and Priya Jerson. The lyrics for this revamped track have been written by the film's director, Pa Vijay.
Vels Film International, the production company behind the film, took to their X account to share, “Play. Repeat. Relive. En Iniya Pon Nilavae is finally here! Experience the ideal fusion of nostalgia and contemporary music. Hit play and immerse yourself in the melody! #Eniniyaponnilave Out Now.”
The film is slated for release on February 28 of this year.
Under the direction of the renowned lyricist Pa Vijay, the film will also feature actress Raashi Khanna in a leading role.
Notable actors such as Arjun Sarja, Yogi Babu, Reddin Kingsly, Datho Radha Ravi, and Edward Sonnen Blick will play significant roles in this production, which is produced by Ishari K Ganesh and Aneesh Arjun Dev.
The score for the film is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with cinematography by Dipak Kumar Padhy. The editing is managed by San Lokesh, and P Shanmugam oversees the Art Direction. Choreography is handled by Kalaimamani Sridhar.
It’s noteworthy that Aghathiyaa is the first Tamil film to have a game inspired by its characters and narrative developed.
The fantasy-adventure game, which showcases the Angels and Devils of Aghathiyaa, was launched by the film's creators as part of its promotional strategy.