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Ilaiyaraaja, who initially knew little about music, created the iconic soundtrack for the 1976 film "Annakili," which transformed Tamil cinema by blending traditional village music with Indian and Western styles, ultimately leading to widespread popularity and a shift from Hindi film music to Tamil songs among audiences. #Ilaiyaraaja #Annakili #FilmMusic #IN

Ilaiyaraaja shared the story of composing music for his debut film "Annakili" in 1976, reflecting on his initial uncertainty about music, the film's unique rural sound that captivated Tamil cinema audiences, and how the songs became hits, ultimately transforming the perception of Tamil film music and leading to a prolific career where he composed for over 1400 films. #FilmMusic #Ilaiyaraaja #TamilCinema #IN #KZ