Saregama Live partners with Mercuri to Celebrate Five Decades of Maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s

 Saregama Live partners with Mercuri to Celebrate Five Decades of Maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s Musical Brilliance for North America Tour.*

The legendary composer will perform across 10+ cities in the United States and Canada this August, bringing his iconic music to landmark venues including the Dolby Theatre and Oakland Arena

 

To be added, April 2026 — Legendary Composer Ilaiyaraaja will embark on a landmark North American Concert Tour in August 2026, performing across 10+ cities in the United States and Canada. The tour will celebrate five decades of his extraordinary musical journey and bring his timeless compositions to audiences across the region.

Titled “Music for Healing - Ilaiyaraaja Live in Performance”, the tour is presented by Saregama Live and Catch the Rhythms in association with Mercuri. The concerts will be held at some of North America’s most prestigious venues, including the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and the Oakland Arena in the Bay Area, with additional cities to be announced soon.

The North American leg forms part of Ilaiyaraaja’s global tour celebrating 50 years in music. The veteran composer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Indian music, has created an unparalleled legacy spanning over 9,000 songs and music for more than 1,500 films across 9 multiple languages. Known for seamlessly blending Indian classical traditions with Western orchestration and electronic elements, Ilaiyaraaja’s work has shaped the musical identity of Indian cinema for generations.

Designed as a grand orchestral concert experience, the tour will bring many of Ilaiyaraaja’s most beloved compositions to life on stage with a full ensemble. For fans across North America, the concerts promise an opportunity to experience the maestro’s music live once again — revisiting melodies that have defined decades of storytelling and emotion.

The tour will also support a larger social initiative titled “Music for Healing.” As part of this tour, part proceeds from the concerts will be donated towards a larger cause of music, mind and health initiative using the power of music to support a meaningful cause.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Sriram Bakthisaran, MD & Group CEO of Mercuri added: “Ilaiyaraaja’s music transcends cultures and generations, and bringing this historic tour to North America is a privilege for us. We are excited to collaborate on creating a concert experience that truly reflects the grandeur and emotional depth of his music.”

Siddharth Anand Kumar, Executive Vice President – Films & Events at Saregama, said: ‘Ilaiyaraaja’s music has shaped the soundscape of Indian cinema for decades and continues to resonate deeply with audiences worldwide. We are delighted to partner for the North American leg of his world tour and bring our expertise in creating world-class live concert experiences to this iconic journey. For fans across the U.S. and Canada, these concerts will be a rare opportunity to experience the maestro’s music come alive in a grand live setting.’”

Additional cities, that are included in the tour would be New Jersey, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Jose, Toronto & Montreal