Dhanush to headline Ilaiyaraaja biopic; Connekkt Media-Mercuri Group sign deal
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In a thrilling development for movie and music enthusiasts, it has been officially revealed that actor Dhanush will play the role of the iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja in the latter's upcoming biopic.
The film, a joint venture between Connekkt Media and Mercuri Group, is scheduled to begin filming in October 2024 and it'll be released in theaters by mid-2025.
Ilaiyaraaja's impact on South Indian film music has been monumental, with numerous films feeling incomplete without his musical touch.
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Dhanush's upcoming projects generate excitement
On another note, Connekkt Media and Mercuri Group have struck a multiple-film deal and promise to bring stellar content to Tamil cinema.
Dhanush is an adept actor and he is currently gearing up for the release of Arun Matheswaran's Captain Miller. Moreover, he is also slated to direct his 50th film titled D50.
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CONNEKKT MEDIA - MERCURI GROUP COLLABORATE FOR MULTIPLE MEGA-BUDGET FILMS… ILAIYARAAJA BIOPIC TO BE FIRST, DHANUSH TO ESSAY THE ROLE… Connekkt Media and Mercuri are collaborating for multiple films, which will be made over a period of three years.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 10, 2023
The first film will be the… pic.twitter.com/Nf6lI5aOlU