Vairamuthu Posts Song Composed By Ilaiyaraaja On Labour Day Amid Controversy

Famous lyricist and poet Vairamuthu recently posted a poem on the occasion of Labour Day on May 1. His poem was dedicated to all those who work day and night, so that we can live well. The post went viral soon. Vairamuthu also posted a clip of an old song on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, along with this poem. The song noted that hard work, love and hunger are the three great powers that govern the world. The song tries to describe the motto of Labour Day. The song is a wake-up song for all who work day and night to provide our daily supplies. The song is reportedly written by Vairamuthu himself, and composed by famous music composer Ilaiyaraaja.

Ilaiyaraaja and Vairamuthu are known for their collaborative works in the 1980s. They have worked together for around seven long years, delivering some top hits in the musical industry of India. The duo stopped working together as their relationship turned sour reportedly. The artists were not seen to work together for over thirty years now.

Recently, a heated controversy ignited after Vairamuthu took an indirect dig at Ilaiyaraaja. Vairamuthu stated that along with music, poetries also holds an important place in the music industry. He explained that both music and lyrics are important for an impactful composition. This has ignited a debate.

Vairamuthu made his debut as a lyricist with Nizhalgal in the year 1980. In his 44-year career, he has written over 7000 songs and poems. For his remarkable contribution to music and literature, he was awarded Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Award. Over the years he has worked in many popular movies which include Punnagai Mannan, Vedam Puthithu, Gentleman, Duet, Kadhalan, Baasha, Bombay, Muthu, OK Kanmani, Cheekati Raajyam and Dharma Durai.