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Ilaiyaraaja embraces electronic sound in ‘Muthumani’ for Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Dorothy’
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 02:48 AM
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Veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja experiments with an electronic music style in the track ‘Muthumani’ from Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming film ‘Dorothy’.
Veteran Indian music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has ventured into a contemporary electronic soundscape with the song “Muthumani,” composed for director Karthik Subbaraj’s forthcoming film “Dorothy.” The track marks a notable shift from Ilaiyaraaja’s signature orchestral style, blending synth‑driven beats with his melodic sensibility.
The collaboration was highlighted in a recent Bollywood Hungama report, which noted that the composer’s foray into “Raaja Trance” reflects a willingness to experiment with modern production techniques while retaining his signature musicality.
“Dorothy,” a Tamil‑language project by Subbaraj, is expected to feature a diverse soundtrack, and “Muthumani” is positioned as a key promotional song that showcases the film’s innovative tone.
Industry observers view Ilaiyaraaja’s electronic experiment as a strategic move to engage younger audiences and align with evolving musical trends in Indian cinema. The song’s release is anticipated to generate buzz ahead of the film’s launch.
The collaboration was highlighted in a recent Bollywood Hungama report, which noted that the composer’s foray into “Raaja Trance” reflects a willingness to experiment with modern production techniques while retaining his signature musicality.
“Dorothy,” a Tamil‑language project by Subbaraj, is expected to feature a diverse soundtrack, and “Muthumani” is positioned as a key promotional song that showcases the film’s innovative tone.
Industry observers view Ilaiyaraaja’s electronic experiment as a strategic move to engage younger audiences and align with evolving musical trends in Indian cinema. The song’s release is anticipated to generate buzz ahead of the film’s launch.