Dhanush expressed his excitement about portraying Ilaiyaraaja in the upcoming biopic, emphasizing the profound influence the legendary composer's music has had on his acting career.
He described himself as a devoted fan of Ilaiyaraaja and shared how listening to his music has guided him in his performances over the years.
Despite the perceived challenge of portraying such an iconic figure, Dhanush believes that Ilaiyaraaja's music will serve as his guiding light in bringing the character to life on screen.
During the announcement event, Dhanush recounted an interaction with Ilaiyaraaja, where the composer humorously questioned if he was Dhanush's guide.
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Affirming Ilaiyaraaja's role as his mentor, Dhanush expressed gratitude for the guidance he has received from the maestro's music throughout his career.
The biopic, helmed by Arun Matheswaran and produced by Connekkt Media, Mercuri Movies, and PK Prime Production, will feature Dhanush in the lead role.
While Ilaiyaraaja's involvement in composing the music for the film is anticipated, official confirmation is yet to be announced. The project is set for a multilingual release in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
