Description: The 1980s and early 1990s were an important period for Tamil cinema, as the industry saw the rise of a new generation of actors, directors, and music composers. The era witnessed the introduction of new sound recording and music production technologies, which led to the emergence of new musical genres and styles. Here is a list of some of the most popular and memorable Tamil movie songs from the years 1981 to 1990.

1981:

    “Malare Kurinji Malare” – from the movie “Panneer Pushpangal”

    “Thendral Vandhu Theendum Bodhu” – from the movie “Avan Aval Adhu”

    “Ore Naal Unnai Naan” – from the movie “Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu”

1982:

    “Nila Adhu Vaanathu Mele” – from the movie “Nizhalgal”

    “Thendral Varum Theru” – from the movie “Niram Maaratha Pookkal”

    “Poo Malaye Thol Serava” – from the movie “Pagal Nilavu”

1983:

    “Manjal Nilavukku Indru Ore Sugam” – from the movie “Kizhakke Pogum Rail”

    “Thendral Katre” – from the movie “Gopurangal Saivathillai”

    “En Iniya Pon Nilave” – from the movie “Moodu Pani”

1984:

    “Poove Sempoove” – from the movie “Solla Thudikuthu Manasu”

    “Valaiyosai Kala Kalavena” – from the movie “Sathya”

    “En Vaanile Ore Vennila” – from the movie “Johnny”

1985:

    “Kuyil Pattu” – from the movie “En Rasavin Manasile”

    “Mandram Vandha Thendralukku” – from the movie “Mouna Ragam”

    “Vaa Vaa Anbe Anbe” – from the movie “Idhayam”

1986:

    “Sundari Neeyum” – from the movie “Michael Madana Kama Rajan”

    “Kadhal Kavithaigal Padithidum” – from the movie “Gopura Vasalile”

    “Pudhu Malar Thooval” – from the movie “Pagal Nilavu”

1987:

    “Punnagai Mannan Theme” – from the movie “Punnagai Mannan”

    “Oh Butterfly” – from the movie “Meera”

    “Ninnukori Varnam” – from the movie “Agaya Gangai”

1988:

    “Mannil Intha” – from the movie “Keladi Kanmani”

    “Nee Oru Kaadhal Sangeetham” – from the movie “Nayagan”

    “En Jeevan Paaduthu” – from the movie “Priya”

1989:

    “Enna Saththam Indha Neram” – from the movie “Punnagai Mannan”

    “Malligai Poove” – from the movie “Unnal Mudiyum Thambi”

    “Sundari Kannal Oru Sethi” – from the movie “Thalapathi”

1990:

    “Nee Oru Raja” – from the movie “Baasha”