Ilaiyaraaja’s Symphony: A Musical Tribute To The Nation

Ilaiyaraaja shared his thoughts before leaving for London for his Symphony concert saying, “This is not my pride it is the pride of the nation”. He spoke to reporters at Chennai airport before his departure.

The legendary composer has created his first symphony ‘Valiant’ which will be performed at the Apollo Theatre in London on March 8th. Many political leaders and film personalities have wished him success.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin, leaders Selvaperunthagai, G.K. Vasan, Thol. Thirumavalavan, Kamal Haasan, and BJP leaders L. Murugan and Annamalai personally visited him to extend their wishes.

Annamalai also touched Ilaiyaraaja’s feet for blessings and gifted him a book, ‘Thiruppudaimarudur Paintings’.

At the airport, Ilaiyaraaja expressed his excitement, calling the concert a grand musical treat for fans. When asked more questions, he simply said, “I am going for a good cause. Please avoid unnecessary questions”.

லண்டன் சிம்பொனி இசை நிகழ்ச்சி எனது ரசிகர்களுக்கு மிகப்பெரிய இசை விருந்தாக அமையும். இந்த நிகழ்ச்சி நன்றாக நடக்க இறைவனை வேண்டிக் கொள்ளுங்கள்

– சென்னை விமான நிலையத்தில் இசைஞானி இளையராஜா பேட்டி @ilaiyaraaja @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/U6wxE4qPIC

— DD Tamil News (@DDTamilNews) March 6, 2025