When the world salutes motherhood on International Mother's Day which falls on May 13, listen to a few popular film songs that celebrate mother-child relation. These songs not only take you down the memory lane, but also show how one's attachment to one's mother keeps one grounded even in difficult situations or even as one grows older.
1. Amma yendrazhaikadha uyirillaye – Mannan
The Rajanikanth-starrer Mannan, released in 1992 in Tamil was famous for its songs. Amma yendrazhaikadha uyirillaye was written by Vaali, composed by Ilayaraja and sung by KJ Yesudas
2. Ennamme onnu kaanaan – Nammal
Ennamme onnu kaanaan from 2002 Malayalam movie 'Nammal' showed the emotional insecurity suffered by the boys who were orphaned at their birth. The song was written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, composed by Mohan Sithara and sung by KJ Yesudas
3. Lalee lalee – Kalimannu
The 2013 movie Kalimannu invited the wrath of the conservatives for the live shooting of the childbirth pictured on the female lead Shweta Menon. Written by ONV Kurup, the song was composed by M Jayachandran and sung by Mridula Warrier and Sudeep Kumar.
4. Thanga manassu amma manassu – Raappakal
'Raappakal' was released in 2005 Malayalam, starring Mammootty, Sarada and Nayantara in the lead roles. Thanga manassu amma manassu was composed by Mohan Sithara and sung by P Jayachandran.
5. Amma mazhakkarinu kan niranju – Madambi
Mohanlal starrer 'Madambi', released in 2008, was a family drama, directed by B.Unnikrishnan. The song Amma mazhakkarinu kan niranju was written by Gireesh Puthenchery, composed by M Jayachandran and sung by KJ Yesudas.
6. Kiliye kiliye kani manimeghathoppil - Aa Rathri
Aa Raathri is a 1982 Malayalam movie directed by Joshiy. The song Kiliye kiliye was composed by Ilayaraja and sung by S Janaki
7. Olathumbathirunnooyalaadum – Pappayude Swantham Appoos
Directed by Faazil, 'Pappayude Swantham Appoos', released in 1992 was a family entertainer. The song Olathumbathirunnooyalaadum was written by Bichu Thirumala, composed by Ilayaraja and sung by S. Janaki
8. Endu Paranjalum Nee Entethalle Vaave – Achuvinte Amma
Achuvinte Amma, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and released in 2005, tell the special bonding between a mother and daughter. This particular song was composed by Ilayaraja and sung by KS Chithra
9. Vennilaavo chandanamo – Pingaami
Pingaami is a 1994 Malayalam movie directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. The song Vennilaavo chandanamo that takes the protagonist back to his childhood, was written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri, composed by Johnson and sung by KS Chithra
10. Mele Mele Maanam – No.1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
No.1 Snehatheeram Banglore North was directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and released in 1995. A Mammotty starrer, the song Mele mele maanam was exceptionally good compared to the theatre response for the movie. It was sung by S Janaki.
