The project will commence shooting in mid-2024.
It looks like the makers wanted a collection that was a complete replica of Ilaiyaraja's nineties work, and the album is almost a made-to-order catalogue of his works in those movies.
Ayyan strives to be the quintessential Ilaiyaraja collection, although in a rather diluted fashion.
Radhika Rajamani feels Telugu film Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu is a believable love story.
The album may not be scintillating, but it's a pleasant listen.
No one can deny the composer's flair for orchestration, but barring one or two exceptions, Valmiki's numbers show an inclination to fall into a rut.
Some of the tunes might be familiar, but you can't deny that Ilaiyaraja manages to produce appealing music from his vast repertoire.
Yuvan Shankar Raja on why his first live concert in Chennai is nothing like that of the Oscar winning composer.
Rani Rudramma Devi, the Kakatiya queen, ruled in the 13 century. She is a well-known figure of Indian history, particularly in South India.
Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.
