Idaya Kovil (Eng: Temple in Heart) is a 1985 Indian Tamil language film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohan, Ambika, Radha and Goundamani. Featuring a score and soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the movie did well at the box office.
Suriya (Radha) wishes to get popular singer Shankar (Mohan) to sing in her college festival. Initial attempts to meet Shankar prove futile as he is a recluse. Nonetheless, she breaks into his home to meet him but is shocked to discover him in an inebriated state.
Directed by – Mani Ratnam
Produced by – Kovai Thambi
Written by – M. G. Vallabhan
Screenplay by – M. G. Vallabhan
Story by – R. Selvaraj
Starring – Mohan, Radha, Ambika, Goundamani, Kapil Dev
Music by – Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography – Raja Rajan
Edited by – B. Lenin & V. T. Vijayan
Production – Motherland Pictures
Distributed by – Motherland Pictures
Release date – 14 September 1985
Running time – 160 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
