Ilaiyaraaja: Dhanush shares new poster on maestro’s birthday that exudes the old-world charm of Madras | Check out

Happy Birthday maestro Ilaiyaraaja! Tamil star Dhanush, who is all set to play the iconic musician in his biopic, took to his social media handles to share an interesting birthday poster from the movie. The new poster shows a concert, where Ilaiyaraaja (played by Dhanush) is seen performing. The poster takes you back to the golden era of concerts of the maestro in old Madras during the 80s. Overall, the poster exudes nostalgia and hints at showcasing the early days of the musical genius.  

Earlier the makers had shared a poster when the title of the film was announced. The earlier released poster featured a young man holding a harmonium. Although both these did not showcase Dhanush’s look from the film, the posters have definitely piqued the interest of the viewers who cannot wait to see the actor transform into the 'King of Music'.  

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Ilaiyaraaja biopic

Helmed by Captain Miller director Arun Matheswaran, the biographical film will narrate the life story of the musical genius and Tamil Nadu’s pride, Ilaiyaraaja, right from the early days of his career. The movie is set to focus on his humble beginnings and his glorious musical journey, which spans over 50 years. The legendary musician has composed around 7,000 melodious pieces in several languages. Fans, who have been waiting for the poster's release, now simply cannot wait to watch the legend’s life story unfold on the big screen.   

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Kamal Haasan not a part of the Ilaiyaraaja biopic?

Initial reports claimed that Kamal Haasan would be turning a screenwriter for the upcoming biopic of Ilaiyaraaja. However, in the latest poster, both writing and direction have been credited to Arun Matheswaran, hinting that Ulaganayagan has backed out of the project. The first poster, however, had only mentioned that Arun was at the helm of the project. Now that he is also credited as the writer in the latest poster, it confirms the rumours that the director is indeed helming and penning the screenplay of the project. However, an official confirmation is awaited. 

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