Ilangeswaran (also spelt Elangeswaran) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy.

It is based on the play of the same name by Murthy, itself a reimagining of the Indian epic Ramayana from the perspective of its antagonist Ravana.

[1][2][3] The film stars K. R. Vijaya and Rajesh (as the title character), with Revathi, Srividya and Sripriya in supporting roles.

[5] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "If Ilankeswaran is dull, it is because the Rama story gets neither epic or lyrical treatment".

He concluded, "The mythological all but died with A. P. Nagarajan, but could do without a sham resurrection that has turned out to be the last rusted nail in its coffin".