
Well-known musician Ilayaraja was admitted to a private hospital in Chenna following a mild heart attack (File photo)
Ilayaraja, 70, fondly addressed as 'maestro,' was likely to undergo an angioplasty procedure, sources said, adding, he has been advised rest for a few days.
He was, however, stable, they added.
Ilayaraja's latest work, 'Thalaimuraigal' (Generations) had hit the screens recently, earning critical acclaim for the movie's plot and the composer's tunes.
In a career spanning nearly 40 years, he also has a number of Hindi musical hits to his credit, including in movies like 'Sadma', 'Cheeni Kum' and 'Paa', among others.