The great "ilaiyaraja" sir

Ilayaraja, the musical genius and the only Indian music director to work with London Philharmonic Orchestra, is one of the best and evergreen music directors in South Film industry.
Ilayaraja composed music for more than 750 films in all the four South Indian languages. There is a special touch of Ilayraja in blending the western and classical. His tunes are always refreshing. No wonder he has got such a huge and loyal fan base.

Ilayaraja is the best in Background Score films like Geethanjali, Mounaragam, Nayakudu,Kaalapani, dalapathi, anjali, abhinandana and more

Ilayaraja won the Best Music Composer Award instituted by the Government of India three times, in 1984, 1986 & 1988.

Name reason for Illayaraja

When Rasaiah ( own name of Ilaiyaraja) came to Scored music in "Annakkili" the producer "Panchu Arunachaiam" change the name Rasaiah as Raja.But on that time a music director named "Periya Raja" Was there.So, people get confused with name.You are looking young(ilaya in Tamil) & your age lessSo, we keep as "Ilaya+raja=Ilaiyaraja" This the reason for Ilaiyaraja.

Ilaiyaraja’s Family

Ilaiyaraja married his own sister’s daughter named "Jeeva" He has one daughter & two sons they are Daughter : Bhavatharini, Sons : Karthikeyan,Yuvan Shankar.Now they also become a music directors

Karthikeyan (karthikraja) - 7 films

Bhavatharini (Bhavatharini Ilaiyaraja )- One album + TV serial music

Yuvan Shankar (Yuvan Shankar Ilaiyaraja)- 5 films + One album + TV serial music

The impartant message all are Introdue’s films name starting with the letter "A"

Ilaiyaraja - Annakkili

Karthikeyan (karthikraja) - Alexander

Bhavatharini (Bhavatharini Ilaiyaraja ) - Angali

Yuvan Shankar (Yuvan Shankar Ilaiyaraja)- Aravindan

 some of ilayaraja sir songs.....