Dhanush unveils poster of 'Ilaiyaraaja' biopic on composer's 81st birthday
What's the story
On the occasion of music composer Ilaiyaraaja's 81st birthday on Sunday, actor Dhanush unveiled a new poster from the upcoming namesake biopic of the famed music maestro.
The vibrant poster shows the composer standing in front of a sea of fans.
The film, starring the Atrangi Re actor in the eponymous role, will be produced by Connekkt Media, PK Prime Production, and Mercuri Movies.
It was announced in March 2024.
Twitter Post
Here is the stunning poster
Happy birthday to the one and only @ilaiyaraaja sir. pic.twitter.com/adYPIqjc5s
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) June 2, 2024
Fan reactions
Fans expressed excitement for the film
The unveiling of the poster sparked excitement among fans, who expressed their anticipation for the biopic and birthday wishes for Ilaiyaraaja.
One user wrote, "Happy Birthday sir. God gives you more energy in this age," while another commented, "I seriously hope everyone is happy and in good vibes making this movie!"
The film is one of the most anticipated projects from the Tamil industry.
Film focus
Biopic to highlight maestro's achievements and awards
The film is expected to spotlight Ilaiyaraaja's illustrious career, focusing on his achievements and his receipt of the prestigious Padma Awards.
While formal confirmation is still awaited, it is reported that Ilaiyaraaja will compose the soundtrack for his own biopic.
The much-anticipated film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.
The project marks Dhanush's second collaboration with director Arun Matheswaran after their previous work on Captain Miller.
Upcoming projects
Dhanush gears up for thriller 'Raayan'
In addition to the biopic, Dhanush is awaiting the release of the thriller Raayan.
The high-octane project features a stellar star cast including S J Suryah, Aparna Balamurali, Selvaraghavan, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj, and Dushara Vijayan.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures, it is set to hit theaters on June 13, 2024.
Dhanush has also helmed it.