Dr Charulatha Mani recalls her interactions with the legendary violin artist and composer Sri Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan including several of his film songs. Film Songs composed by Kunnakudi Sri Vaidhyanathan: “ Marudamalai maamaniye ” from the film “ Deivam ” sung with a plethora of stunning sangatis by Madurai Somu) is an evergreen treat in Durbarikaanada . In the phrase “kulam kaakum velaiyya ayya” the notes “G,M, RSD,,” take our breath away. We can soak in the raga’s complete rasa throughout this imperial piece. In “ Andavan darisaname ” ( Agasthiyar ) T. R. Mahalingam seamlessly scales the raga, adorning it with many a sangati. This song also begins in the upper Sadja, true to the character of Jonpuri . “ Isaiyai Tamizhai ” from “ Agasthiyar ” is a lilting piece in Kharaharapriya , complemented by the voices of Seerkazhi Govindarajan and T R Mahalingam, makes this complex piece an aural treat. ‘ Bhairavi Thunaivan Paadam Paninthu Unnai Vendriduven...,’ sings Seerkazhi Govindaraja