If producing a new film was good news to Ilayaraja, then there was also some sad news for the maestro.
There was bereavement in his family.
His nephew died of liver-related complication.
Ilayaraja's brother Pavalar Varadarajan's son Ilaya Gangai died here at a hospital after prolonged treatment for jaundice.
He was 52. He is survived by wife and a son.
Ilaya Gangai had worked as a music director for over 10 movies including Ilayagangai and Palaivana Paravaigal.