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Ilaiyaraaja Launches Mari Selvaraj’s Musical Drama ‘Manjanathi’, Shooting Commences
✍️ The Hollywood Reporter India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:37 AM
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Renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja inaugurated the launch of director Mari Selvaraj’s new musical drama ‘Manjanathi’, with principal photography set to begin immediately.
The launch ceremony for the upcoming musical drama “Manjanathi” was held on Thursday, with veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja presiding over the event. The gathering, organized by the film’s producers, marked the formal inauguration of the project and signalled the start of shooting schedules.
Ilaiyaraaja, whose career spans over five decades, addressed the audience, praising director Mari Selvaraj’s vision and the cultural relevance of a music‑driven narrative. He also performed a brief rendition, underscoring his personal endorsement of the film’s artistic direction.
Mari Selvaraj, known for his socially resonant storytelling, announced that “Manjanathi” will blend traditional folk elements with contemporary cinematic techniques. The production team confirmed that principal photography will commence in the coming days, with locations yet to be disclosed.
The Hollywood Reporter India reported the event, noting the significance of a collaboration between two stalwarts of Tamil cinema. Further updates are expected as the shoot progresses.
Ilaiyaraaja, whose career spans over five decades, addressed the audience, praising director Mari Selvaraj’s vision and the cultural relevance of a music‑driven narrative. He also performed a brief rendition, underscoring his personal endorsement of the film’s artistic direction.
Mari Selvaraj, known for his socially resonant storytelling, announced that “Manjanathi” will blend traditional folk elements with contemporary cinematic techniques. The production team confirmed that principal photography will commence in the coming days, with locations yet to be disclosed.
The Hollywood Reporter India reported the event, noting the significance of a collaboration between two stalwarts of Tamil cinema. Further updates are expected as the shoot progresses.