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.