New Delhi: Tamil actor Dhanush will most likely be playing the role of legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja in the latter's biopic. As per reports, the biopic will go on floors in 2024 and will release in 2025. As per a senior journalist Latha Srinivasan's tweet, Dhanush's new film will be Illaiyaraaja's biopic.
The tweet read, "Exclusive news: Dhanush confirmed to essay Music Maestro Illaiyaraaja in his biopic! According to trusted sources, it is confirmed that National Award-winning star Dhanush will be playing Isaignani Illaiyaraaja in his biopic. Sources added that the movie will go on floors in 2024 and will release in 2025. This is likely to be a huge project given that it is about one of India’s music legends and has uber-talented Dhanush playing the role. The project is said to be produced by Connekkt Media.”
She further added, "A few months back Yuvan Shankar Raja had said that he would love to see Dhanush play his father Ilaiyaraaja in his biopic and the stars seem to have aligned. This is the first biopic Dhanush will be seen in and it’s an iconic role. The Captain Miller star is one of Ilaiyaraaja’s biggest fans and this role will definitely bag him some awards I think. As we know, Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja has composed over 7000 songs for over 1000 feature films; and performed over 20,000 concerts during his career of over 50 years. He has received many honours, including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. ‘Maestro’ was the title conferred on him by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London. Interestingly, Connekkt Media is the producer of Mohanlal’s pan-Indian film Vrushabha. I tried contacting Connekkt Media but couldn’t reach them…”
However, an official confirmation about the same is yet to be released.
Meanwhile, Illaiyaraaja is a Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee and has worked in over a 100 films. He is also a recipient of 5 national awards.
Meanwhile, Dhanush also has films like 'Captain Miller' in the lineup for release. The film stars Priyanka Arul Mohan and Shivaraj Kumar. Helmed by Arun Matheswaran, the film will be released on December 15, 2023.