Ilaiyaraaja’s nephew Jaiyan turns hero with ‘Raja’s Playlist’

Chennai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jaiyan, the nephew of one of India's greatest music directors Ilaiyaraaja, has now chosen to make his debut as an actor with a Tamil film titled 'Raja's Playlist'.

The film is to be directed by Sujith N. Subramaniam, the cinematographer of the acclaimed film 'Kudumbasthan'. 'Raja's Playlist' will mark the directorial debut of Sujith.

For the unaware, Jaiyan is the youngest son of veteran producer R D Bhaskar and nephew of legendary composer Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja. The late R.D. Bhaskar, the elder brother of Ilaiyaraaja, played a pivotal role in the legendary composer's early musical journey, standing as one of his strongest pillars of support during his formative years.

A respected producer and a widely admired personality in the Tamil film industry, R.D. Bhaskar was known not only for his contribution to cinema but also for the deep friendships and goodwill he shared with several leading filmmakers and artistes across generations.

Now, continuing his family's cinematic legacy, his son Jaiyan is to make his acting debut in the musical family drama 'Raja's Playlist'.

Sources close to the unit of the film say that the film will be an emotionally engaging musical drama that celebrates family, relationships, and the enduring power of music.

One of the most remarkable aspects of 'Raja's Playlist' is the coming together of some of Tamil cinema's most celebrated names, united by their long-standing friendship with Jaiyan and his family.

On learning about Jaiyan's acting debut, producer Ramanan Balagangatharan is believed to have readily agreed to produce this film. Similarly, filmmaker Venkat Prabhu has penned the story for the film, while will have music by Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Interestingly, acclaimed filmmaker 'Sudha Kongara' has joined the project as its Creative Producer.

Speaking about the project, producer Ramanan Balagangatharan said, "I am delighted to introduce Jaiyan to Tamil cinema. It has been a long time since audiences experienced a powerful musical drama with strong emotional depth. I believe Raja's Playlist will fill that space beautifully. Venkat Prabhu's distinctive story, Yuvan Shankar Raja's magical music, Sudha Kongara's creative contribution, and Sujith's fresh vision have elevated this project immensely. At Elephantine X, we are committed to presenting audiences with a memorable cinematic experience that beautifully blends music, emotions, and heartfelt storytelling."*

Apart from Jaiyan, the film will also feature actors Sona Olickal, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Guru Somasundharam, Roju, Bibian, Aarya Lakshmi, Pragadeeshwaran Poobalam, Indhumathy, Reshmi, Rajinth, Ramkumar, Meena, and Thilagavathi in pivotal roles.

On the technical front, the film will have cinematography by Sai Munish and editing by Sri Watson. Art direction for the film will be by Shanoo Muralidharan and Poornima Ramaswamy will be the costume designer. Stunts for the film will be by PC Stunts and sound design will be by Anthony B. Jayaruban.

Source: IANS