Kuzhaloodhi Manamellam

Kuzhaloodhi Manamellam is a Carnatic vocal composition performed by Maharajapuram Santhanam. The track appears as the sixth entry on the album Oothukadu Venkata Subbier Songs, released in January 2006 under the label Saregama India Ltd. The album was issued in CD format and features devotional and classical works composed by Oothukadu Venkata Subbier (1700–1765), a poet-saint of the Bhakti tradition in Tamil Nadu.

The track spans 13 minutes and 2 seconds, showcasing Santhanam’s rendition in the Carnatic style. The composition follows the lyrical and melodic conventions of Subbier’s devotional repertoire, often characterized by themes of divine love and philosophical reflection. The album does not specify the rāga or tāła for this track, though Subbier’s works typically employ traditional South Indian classical structures.

Maharajapuram Santhanam (1928–1992) was a prominent Carnatic vocalist known for his emotive phrasing and adherence to classical purity. His interpretation of Kuzhaloodhi Manamellam aligns with his broader discography of devotional and classical recordings. The album Oothukadu Venkata Subbier Songs compiles selections from Subbier’s oeuvre, emphasizing his contributions to Tamil devotional music.

The 2006 release by Saregama forms part of a series reissuing classical and devotional works for contemporary audiences. Additional details about the recording session, accompanying artists, or specific performance notes remain undocumented in available sources.