Updated On: 04 November, 2025 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ilaiyaraaja`s brother and music composer Gangai Amaran has been facing massive backlash on the internet after one of his clips from a media interaction went viral on the internet. Netizens believe his behaviour towards a fan was disrespectful, and have demanded an apology from the veteran filmmaker

Ilaiyaraja and Gangai Amaran
Veteran filmmaker and music composer Gangai Amaran has grabbed headlines after his video went viral online. The younger brother of composer Ilaiyaraaja was seen at a public event in Chennai recently, where his behaviour turned disrespectful towards a fan. The incident took place during a commemoration for lyricist Vaali’s death anniversary in Chennai. The now viral video has led to significant social media criticism towards Amaran.
The clip has been widely shared and discussed on multiple social media platforms since November 2, 2025. Many users called the musician’s behaviour disrespectful and demanded an apology from the veteran.