Movie Summary Muthal Mariyathai is a 1985 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Radha in the lead roles. It tells the story of an aging, respected village leader (Muthalali) who falls in love with a much younger woman (Kuyili) and faces social ostracism and tragedy as a result.

Song Credits - Song: Yeh Kuruvi - Film: Muthal Mariyathai (1985) - Director: Bharathiraja - Music: Ilaiyaraaja - Lyricist: Vairamuthu - Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki

Musical Style A melodic, folk-inflected duet blending Tamil rural (gramiya) sensibilities with Ilaiyaraaja's orchestral lushness. The song uses a gentle, flowing rhythm and intimate call-and-response phrasing typical of Bharathiraja's countryside romances.

Raga Details The song is predominantly built on a soothing melodic framework close to Natabhairavi/Abheri flavored phrases in places, with Ilaiyaraaja's signature use of folk scales. (Exact raga classification is not officially documented.)

Key Artists Involved - Sivaji Ganesan (actor) - Radha (actress) - Bharathiraja (director) - Ilaiyaraaja (composer) - Vairamuthu (lyricist) - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki (playback singers)

Awards & Recognition Muthal Mariyathai won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The film and its songs, including Yeh Kuruvi, are regarded as among Ilaiyaraaja's and Bharathiraja's most celebrated works.

Scene Context The song is picturized on the developing romantic bond between the older Muthalali and the young Kuyili, set against lush village and riverbank visuals, expressing tender affection and the blossoming of love despite their age difference.