What makes this song truly legendary is its recording history. Ilaiyaraaja recorded the track in Mumbai using . Legend has it that the musicians were so moved by the complexity and beauty of the notes Ilaiyaraaja provided that they gave him a standing ovation upon finishing the recording.
Originally composed for the Tamil film Thillana Mohanambal (1968), with music by the legendary , this song is a masterclass in blending Hindustani and Carnatic idioms. But for the serious student of music, the quest often begins with a specific technical need: "Sundari Kannal Oru Sethi Carnatic notes." sundari kannal oru sethi carnatic notes
Set to Adi tala (first beat samam = S).