First-look poster: Dhanush in and as ‘Ilaiyaraaja’

Movies By South First Desk Mar 20, 2024 Read the article

Tamil actor Dhanush is working on a string of films, including the pan-India film Kubera, where he stars alongside Akkineni Nagarjuna.

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The latest update is that the star hero is all set to play the role of Isaigani Ilaiyaraaja in a new movie titled llaiyaraaja.

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Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and Kamal Hassan launched the first-look poster of the project at the Leela Palace Hotel in Chennai on Wednesday, 20 March.

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In the first-look poster, a young Dhanush holds a bag in the backdrop of the old Chennai—previously known as Madras.

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llaiyaraaja is directed by Arun Matheswaran who recently worked with Dhanush in Captain Miller (2024).

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Sharing the poster, Dhanush wrote on his X that he was honoured to play the part. At the event, he said he used to listen to a song by Ilaiyaraaja before doing a scene.

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He pointed out, “I’m a fan and a devotee of Ilaiyaraaja. His music is my companion and it suits everyone. His music is my acting teacher.”

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The actor said, “Many say it is a huge challenge and responsibility. But I don’t think so. I know his music will guide me. He’s been there with me and will always be there with me.”

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