There are throwback pictures and then there are vintage images that take you back in time. An example of rare pictures that make up the second category can be found on legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja's Twitter timeline. On Tuesday, Ilaiyaraaja dropped a black and white image with none other than superstar Rajinikanth. The image, taken decades ago, features a young Ilaiyaraaja and Rajinikanth immersed in conversation, as the composer works on the harmonium with a sheet of paper in front of him. We wonder which legendary tune came out of this session. Sharing the picture, the composer wrote, “Forever and ever,” tagging Rajinikanth, giving rise to speculation that the two may be working together soon, with all eyes on Rajinikanth's 170th film.
Ilaiyaraaja has composed music for several of Rajinikanth's classic films such as 16 Vayathinile, Mullum Malarum, Anbulla Rajinikanth, Yajaman, Nallavanukku Nallavan and Thalapathi among others. The composer and actor last collaborated nearly three decades ago in Suresh Krissna's Veera, which was released in 1994.
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No sooner had Ilaiyaraaja shared the image than it went viral on the micro-blogging app, with many hoping that the two will soon be working on one of the actor's upcoming films. Fans of Ilaiyaraaja and Rajinikanth responded by sharing their favourite collaborations of the duo, posting snippets of songs from their films. Many followers even requested the two to collaborate soon.
One fan shared a collage of two pictures -- the first being the throwback photo shared by the composer and the second being a more recent image of Ilaiyaraaja and Rajinikanth, taken in what appears to be a studio.
That's not all. A user also shared a throwback image of the music director with another acting legend, Kamal Haasan.
Another image shared by a user features Ilaiyaraaja with the late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam.
Ilaiyaraaja often shares vintage pictures and videos on his social media handle much to the delight of his fans. Recently, the composer paid tribute to Lata Mangeshkar and shared a few throwback images of them at work. “Heartbroken, but blessed to have known her and for having worked with her…loved this incredible voice and soul... Lataji holds a place in our hearts that is irreplaceable…That's how profoundly she has impacted our lives with her voice,” he wrote on her death, adding, “May she rest in peace and light up the heavens with her soulful voice.”
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth will be seen in director Nelson's next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 169. The music for the film is being scored by Anirudh Ravichander.