Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Rajinikanth Reflects on Ilaiyaraaja’s 50-Year Career
During Ilaiyaraaja's 50th year in film, Rajinikanth shared memories.
He spoke of Ilaiyaraaja's strict policy on his music, even against SP Balasubrahmanyam.
SPB had to stop a concert because of it.
Rajinikanth also noted how the loss of SP Balasubrahmanyam deeply saddened Ilaiyaraaja, even more than the loss of close family.
The event happened at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
Ilayaraaja celebrated 50 years in the film industry.
The event was attended by Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
Rajinikanth discussed Ilaiyaraaja’s legal actions regarding his music.
SP Balasubrahmanyam stopped a concert to avoid legal issues with Ilaiyaraaja.
Rajinikanth highlighted Ilaiyaraaja’s grief at SPB's passing.
- Who
- Rajinikanth and Ilaiyaraaja
- What
- Rajinikanth’s speech
- When
- During Ilaiyaraaja's 50th jubilee
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To celebrate Ilaiyaraaja’s career
- Event
- Ilayaraaja's 50th Golden Jubilee
- Location
- Chennai, Nehru Indoor Stadium
- Main Speakers
- Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan
- Notable Attendees
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
- Key Topic
- Ilayaraaja's legacy and friendship
Sources
‘Directors who earned crores using his songs and even I switched to that new composer, but…’: Rajinikanth on how Ilaiyaraaja weathered rise of new talents
Honour maestro Ilaiyaraaja with Bharat Ratna: Stalin urges Union govt
Rajinikanth recalls Ilaiyaraaja’s antics after having half a bottle of beer with him and director Mahendran: ‘He wanted to hear gossip about actresses’
Rajinikanth Shares Hilarious Memory With Ilaiyaraaja From A Night He Got Drunk: "He Danced Until 3 AM"
