Aravindhan

Aravindhan (Tamil: அரவிந்தன்) is a 1997 Indian Tamil film written and directed by newcomer T. Nagarajan, starring Sarath Kumar, Parthiban, Nagma, Oorvasi, Prakash Raj and Visu in lead and pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of noted music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, legendary musician Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, and the debut of cinematographer R. Rathnavelu. The film flopped miserably at the box-office. The film is based on the 1968 Kilvenmani massacre, in which 44 people were burnt alive. The lead character of the movie is based on naxalite Balan, who lived in Dharmapuri district.

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, Yuvan Shankar Raja, who made his debut in this film. T. Siva, the producer of the film, after hearing some of Yuvan Shankar Raja's tunes, asked him to compose a trailer music and after being impressed of it, gave Yuvan Shankar the assignment to compose the entire film score including a soundtrack for that film. Yuvan Shankar Raja was 16 at the time of the release and one of the youngest composers ever in the industry. The soundtrack, released in late 1996, features 7 tracks.