Ragam and Light Music

While Composing a song, usually, Music directors chooses an appropriate Raga, which is apt for the situation .

 All our eminent Malayalam Film Music Directors have created memorable melodies using many Raagas , both Karnatic and Hindusthani.

But, there is no such law, that , a song must be based on a particular Ragam. There are music directors who are less proficient in classical music, but creates beautiful melodies.