Renowned music maestro Ilaiyaraaja was recently embroiled in controversy after rumors surfaced that he was thrown out of the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Tamil Nadu. However, the musician himself has clarified these rumours.
In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Ilaiyaraaja said that false rumors are being spread around under his name. Despite not going into details, the musician said, “Some people are spreading false rumors centered around me. I am not one to compromise my self-respect at any time or place, nor will I compromise it. They are spreading news which did not happen. Fans and the public should not believe these rumours,” translated from Tamil.
Check out the official post here:
According to a PTI report, the musician had reached the temple for a concert on December 15, 2024. The musician was about to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, while conversing with a religious guru of the temple.
However, Ilaiyaraaja was barred from entering as only temple priests were allowed to enter the certain section where the deities were placed in the procession. Due to this, Ustad had to stop himself and pray in front of the temple and apparently he was given full respect in the temple.
The composer had reportedly visited the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple to seek blessings before releasing his musical composition Divya Pasuram. He was also accompanied by Sadagopa Ramanuja Jeeyar and Sadagopa Ramanuja Iyer of Sri Andal Jeeyar Math in Srivilliputhur.
Moving forward, Ilaiyaraaja is all set to rock the screens with his music soon as the film Viduthalai Part 2 will release on December 20, 2024. Like the first installment, the composer has composed the tracks and score for the film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Suri, which he has directed. By Vetrimaaran.
The first part of the film, set in 1987, told the story of the police capturing the leader of an extremist group on suspicion of causing a train derailment. However, as the investigation deepens, a newly appointed police constable finds himself caught in a conflict of interest, between his duty and his moral conscience. The sequel will reveal the rest of the suspenseful story and reveal the real culprits.
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