Ilaiyaraaja is all set to compose music for an untitled new film, which will be backed by Aparajeeth Films, the banner behind Bala's Nandha (2001) and Ameer's Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). Ganesh Raghu is presenting the upcoming film, which will be directed by Raam Na.
Further details on the plot, cast and crew are yet to be revealed by the makers.
Among Ilaiyaraaja's releases in 2026 are Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy and the Gangai Amaran led Lenin Pandiyan.
Other 2026 releases of the composer includes Mylanji, Antony, and the Telugu film Maarichika.
Nandha (2001) is director Bala's sophomore directorial venture, which stars Suriya, Rajkiran, and Laila. Meanwhile Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) is Ameer's directorial debut, which also starred Suriya in the lead. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed music for both films.
Ilaiyaraaja also has Mari Selvaraj's Manjanathi, R Balki's next film, Thattuvandi, and Ramarajan's next as an actor.
