30 ICONIC THEME MUSIC IN MALAYALAM FILMS

Theme music or signature tune is an integral part of most films, and being part of the background score, helps to establish its mood similar to that of a leitmotif. They provide each film its own identity, and in certain cases they go on to became synonymous to the respective film owing to its popularity. Following is a list of some of the most iconic theme music used in Malayalam Films, most of which will certainly give you some serious nostalgia.

30. The King 1995

Director- Shaji Kailas

Theme Music- Rajamani

29. Narasimham 2000

Director- Shaji Kailas

Theme Music- Rajamani

28. Vandanam 1989

Director- Priyadarshan

Theme Music- Johnson

27. Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu 1999

Director- T K Rajeev Kumar

Theme Music- Sharath

26. Naduvazhikal 1989

Director- Joshiy

Theme Music- Shyam

25. Samrajyam 1990

Director- Jomon

Theme Music- Ilayaraja

24. Premam 2015

Director- Alphonse Puthren

Theme Music- Rajesh Murukeshan

23. Rajavinte Makan 1986

Director- Thambi Kannanthanam

Theme Music- S.P. Venkatesh

22. Devadoothan 2000

Director- Sibi Malayil

Theme Music- VIdyasagar

21. Chanakyan 1989

Director- T K Rajeev Kumar

Theme Music- Mohan Sithara

20. Ennu Ninte Moideen 2015

Director- R S Vimal

Theme Music- Gopi Sunder

19. Moonnam Mura 1988

Director- K Madhu

Theme Music- Shyam

18. Johnny Walker 1992

Director- Jayaraj

Theme Music- S. P. Venkatesh

17. Commissioner 1994

Director- Shaji Kailas

Theme Music- Rajamani

16. Akashadoothu 1993

Director- Sibi Malayil

Theme Music- Ouseppachan

15. In Harihar Nagar 1990

Director- SIddique- Lal

Theme Music- C. Balakrishnan

14. Yodha 1992

Director- Sangeeth Sivan

Theme Music- A.R. Rahman

13. Traffic 2011

Director- Rajesh Pillai

Theme Music- Samson Kottoor

12. Thenmavin Kombath 1994

Director- Priyadarshan

Theme Music- S.P. Venkatesh

11. August 1 1988

Director- Sibi Malayil

Theme Music- Shyam

10. Manichitrathazhu 1993

Director- Fazil

Theme Music- Johnson

9. Kilukkam 1991

Director- Priyadarshan

Theme Music- S.P. Venkatesh

8. Irupathaam Noottaandu 1987

Director- K Madhu

Theme Music- Shyam

7. New Delhi 1987

Director- Joshiy

Theme Music- Shyam

6. Chithram 1989

Director- Priydarshan

Theme Music- Johnson

5. Godfather 1991

Director- SIddique- Lal

Theme Music- C. Balakrishnan

4. Namukku Parkan Munthiri Thoppukal 1986

Director- Padmarajan

Theme Music- Johnson

3. Nokkethadoorathu Kannum Nattu 1984

Director- Fazil

Theme Music- Jerry Amaldev

2. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu 1988

Director- K Madhu

Theme Music- Shyam

1. Thoovanathumbikal 1987

Director- Padmarajan

Theme Music- Johnson