Maestro ilaiyaraaja news & titbits

[raja_fan]

... told the editor Lenin to edit several unnecessary scenes. This gave life to the movie, along with the theme music Thenpandi seemayilae. Had it not been for Ilayaraja and Lenin, the movie would have flopped.

Not sure about the validity of the producer's statements. But all I can say about the highlighted text above is - "ஆணித்தரமான உண்மை". The theme is still the face to the movie. I'm a big fan of Kamal; But sorry, I can't give this to him. IR is the real hero of this movie. IR, Kamal, PC, Balakumaran, Janakaraj and Mani - in that order.

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/magazin...?homepage=true

When I read Kamal's version last week in THE HINDU, I felt pity for Mani Ratnam and Kamal.

But after reading Mukta's version, I feel this one is more believable than Kamal's. Just for the reason that it perfectly coincides with the popular complaints from producers on Kamal.
We still remember how Thanu apparently cried after Alavandhan.
And Rs.17,50,000 salary before 25 years !!! To imagine Rajni would have touched double of this that time...