The movie — titled ‘Ilaiyaraaja — The king of music’, with actor Dhanush playing the musician and Arun Matheshwaran as director — was announced by actor Kamal Haasan at a function in Chennai on Wednesday.

The legend’s fans are ecstatic as a movie — Ilaiyaraaja: The King of Music — chronicling the life of Ilaiyaraaja will be made, with actor Dhanush playing the maestro.

Connekkt Media, PK Prime Production, and Mercuri Movies will produce the biopic. Arun Matheswaran will direct it, and the maestro himself will compose the music .

The movie will chronicle the life and times of Illaiyaraaja, one of India’s greatest music composers. In a career spanning over five decades, he has composed over 7,000 songs for over 1,000 films. He has performed over 20,000 concerts across the globe.The movie will be produced by Connekkt Media.For many, the name Ilaiyaraaja evokes a nostalgic feel. Those born in the 1980s and 90s have travelled along with his music for over four decades, listening to it throughout the day. The legend’s fans are ecstatic as a movie — Ilaiyaraaja: The King of Music — chronicling the life of Ilaiyaraaja will be made, with actor Dhanush playing the maestro.The movie will chronicle the life and times of Illaiyaraaja, one of India’s greatest music composers. In a career spanning over five decades, he has composed over 7,000 songs for over 1,000 films. He has performed over 20,000 concerts across the globe. Actor Kamal Haasan, who has a close relationship with the composer, on Wednesday launched the film’s first-look poster. “I am always in awe listening to his music,” the actor said. “Tell the truth of what you see. Do not get pressurised,” the actor advised the film’s director. “The film is not just about Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja but about Bharat Ratna Ilaiyaraaja. It’s not our wish but our demand,” he added.”Speaking at the function, Dhanush said he grew up listening to the songs of the legendary musician. “I always had a dream of acting in the biopic of Ilayaraja and actor Rajinikanth. One will fructify, but don’t know when the other will, As an artist, it’s an honour to be part of this project. I am very happy that the invite came from the maestro himself. I am blessed,” the actor said.