Hyderabad is gearing up for the Ilaiyaraaja Tribute Concert: The cultural city is all set to witness a grand tribute concert dedicated to the legendary music composer, a tribute to Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and a Live concert by Maestro himself on 25th & 26th February at Gachibowli Stadium.
Hyderabad Talkies, the organizers of the much-anticipated event, met with Shri. Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, Information Technology of Telangana, Shri. Srinivas Goud, Minister of Culture and Sports, extended a formal invitation to the minister, requesting his presence to grace the occasion and honour the music legend. The team also met Shri. Chiranjeevi Konidela, Shri. Nagarjuna Akkineni, and invited them to be part of the tribute concert.
The Hon’ble Minister will join several celebrities to pay his tribute, and honour the renowned composer Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, whose contribution to the music industry is immeasurable. The concert promises to be a grand affair.
Chiranjeevi who joins the list of celebs for Ilaiyaraaja Tribute Concert Credits the music maestro for making super-duper music for his films
Shri. Chiranjeevi, expressed his immense happiness to be part of this tribute, “it’s a great opportunity to be on stage with maestro Ilaiyaraaja to felicitate and be part of paying tribute to him, he has been the music director for many of my movies and the music were super-duper hits. I thoroughly respect our association.
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“I felt so honoured as many of my musical hits are from Shri. Ilaiyaraaja, and my movie Geetanjali’s music went ahead to become one of the biggest hits in his music.” Akkineni Nagarjuna stated.
On 25th February, the Ilaiyaraaja tribute concert is scheduled to take place, one day prior to the live concert of Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The tribute concert will feature a stellar line-up such as Music directors Anup Rubens, Vishal Chandrasekhar, renowned bands of Hyderabad, and noted singers paying homage to Maestro’s extraordinary musical journey. It is set to be a memorable celebration of the legendary composer’s illustrious career and his invaluable contribution to the world of music.
On 26th February, the maestro Ilaiyaraaja will be performing LIVE at the Gachibowli Stadium. The live-in concert will feature an ensemble of 80 musicians on stage and is expected to attract over 20,000 attendees to witness the spectacular event and savour the magic of his music. The tickets are almost sold out for his LIVE concert.
During his last visit to Hyderabad Maestro Ilaiyaraaja said, he is looking forward to performing in Hyderabad.
“We have once again raised the bar by bringing the maestro to the city for a Live concert to create a buzz in our city”, said Sainath Goud Malkapuram, Founder, Hyderabad Talkies, which is known for its legacy events including A.R. Rahman in 2017 and Arijit Singh in 2019.
Ilaiyaraaja is a legendary music composer who has made an indelible mark on the Telugu film industry. He has composed music for over 1000 films in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. His music is known for its soulful melodies, intricate compositions, and unique instrumentation.
In Telugu cinema, Ilaiyaraaja has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as director K. Viswanath, actors Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna, and lyricist Veturi Sundararama Murthy, among others. He has provided the music for some of the most iconic films in Telugu cinema, such as “Sagara Sangamam”, “Swathi Muthyam”, and “Rudraveena”.
Ilaiyaraaja’s music has won numerous awards and accolades, including five National Film Awards and a Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honors. His music has also gained a cult following among music enthusiasts and has been praised for its innovative use of Indian classical music and Western music.
Even today, Ilaiyaraaja’s music continues to be popular among Telugu audiences, and his songs are often remixed and reimagined in contemporary films. The upcoming Ilaiyaraaja tribute concert featuring Minister KT Rama Rao, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and other celebrities is a testament to his enduring legacy and the impact his music has had on the Telugu film industry.