“Many ask me why I work with debutants, but I always tell them that the...” — Ilaiyaraaja Quote

“Many ask me why I work with debutants, but I always tell them that there's space for every one in the industry, and if my music helps him, then I'm glad to be of some help. I will never say no to deserving newcomers.”

“Right from the 17th century, composers who have taken up music as their means of livelihood went through a hard time financially. They were paid only for commissioned works and public performances. And, when their music became famous, orchestras in other cities and countries would pay a small amount to copy the music.”

“I think there's no one out there more deserving of a title shot than me.”

“There's a million people I could name who are more deserving of the parts that I get and the life that I'm living.”

“I have this thing where I want to fight the most deserving guys. And whoever is in line, I want to fight the best.”