Ilamai Kolam is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and released on July 19. The film features Suman, Radhika, and Pratap Pothen in its cast.
The movie was produced under the banner of AVM Studios and filming commenced alongside song recording on November 11, 1979. Music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with one notable track being "Kannan Naalai," set to the Carnatic raga Gourimanohari.
The story follows Radhika, a dutiful daughter working in a company, and her unrequited love for Pratap Pothen, a writer. Suman, Radhika's room mate, makes a bet with Pratap that he will make Radhika fall in love with him within 10 days.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, but its success boosted Suman's popularity as a glamorous actor in South Indian cinema.