Ilaiyaraaja to Compose Music for His Biopic Starring Dhanush: First Look Poster Revealed

It has been announced that Kamal Haasan will star in the highly anticipated Ilaiyaraaja biopic, in which Dhanush, winner of the National Award, will play the great musician, and Ilaiyaraaja will create the music for the movie.

Dhanush, Kamal Haasan, Vetri Maaran, Gangai Amaren, and Bharathiraja were all at the event where the movie's poster was unveiled.

Nirav Shah is the cinematographer for the film, which Arun Matheswaran will direct.

It showed a young Dhanush with a bag on his shoulder, all set to take on the world. The sign also showed how Chennai, which used to be called Madras, felt. Dhanush showed off the picture and said he was proud to play the part.

After the poster was released fans went wild about seeing Dahunsh in a lead role in Ilaiyaraaja's biopic, One fan commented on Twitter post "Dhanus sir GOAT OF SOUTH????????❤❤" and another commented "ELITE ????"

Dhanush said at the launch, "I always say 'what you think is what you become'. Most of us listen to Ilaiyaraaja's songs at night to sleep. But, I had sleepless nights thinking how I'd act like Ilaiyaraaja. I manifested it. I've always dreamt of acting in two biopics - one is Ilaiyaraaja's and one is Thalaivar Rajinikanth. And one of them is coming true. It's a matter of pride for me."

He further said "I'm a fan and a devotee of Ilaiyaraaja. His music is my companion and it suits everyone. More than that, his music is my acting teacher. I used to listen to a song or BGM before a scene - and his music tells me how to act in the scene. That's how I act. Vetri Maaran has seen that. Many say that it's 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."

Continuing, he added, "As an artist, it's an honor to be part of this project. I'm immensely happy that the invite came from Isaignani himself. I'm blessed."