On the auspicious occasion of June 2nd, the celebrated music virtuoso Ilaiyaraaja commemorated another year of life, eliciting a tidal wave of heartfelt felicitations across various social media platforms. Kamal Haasan, a distinguished collaborator and intimate confidant of Ilaiyaraaja, promptly seized the opportunity to convey his sincere regards to the maestro through a heartfelt message shared on his designated social media channel.
This act of camaraderie from Kamal Haasan was not unexpected, given his established custom of extending warm wishes to Ilaiyaraaja on his annual celebration. Within his message, he also made note of the coincidental birthday of director Mani Ratnam, characterizing the pair as akin to siblings. Kamal’s poignant salutation resonated, as he mused, “The concept of ‘double happiness’ is a curious notion in Tamil parlance. Can happiness truly be quantified? However, today serves as a tangible embodiment of such a notion for me. This moment is doubly joyous, for it marks the birthday of the elder sibling and the younger sibling among our trio of brothers. To my esteemed elder brother Ilaiyaraaja, the bard who weaves tales through melodies, and to my dear younger brother Maniratnam, the artisan who imbues narratives with enchantment… I extend my heartfelt birthday wishes to you both. May the legacy of our fraternal trio endure eternally. #HappyBirthdayIlaiyaraaja #HappyBirthdayManiRatnam.”
Simultaneously, thespian Dhanush, slated to portray Ilaiyaraaja in an upcoming biographical film, unveiled a fresh promotional poster from the project on his designated social media platform. The poster showcases Dhanush poised amidst a throng of admirers, clutching a harmonium in hand, with his ensemble harmoniously accompanying him in the backdrop. Accompanying the visual, Dhanush penned, “Felicitations on this joyous occasion to the unparalleled @ilaiyaraaja sir.” This biopic, yet to be christened, is a collaborative endeavor between Connekkt Media, Mercuri Movies, and PK Prime Production. The production entities also disseminated the poster across their respective social media channels, extending their warm regards to the musical luminary.
Enthusiastic aficionados inundated the post with an effusion of affection and reverence for Ilaiyaraaja, an indelible stalwart of the Tamil cinema realm for generations. Directed by Arun Matheswaran, acclaimed for his previous collaboration with Dhanush on “Captain Miller,” the impending biopic is eagerly anticipated by both enthusiasts and critics alike.