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GV Prakash Kumar Replaces Ilaiyaraaja for Vijay Sethupathi Pocket Novel
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 16:22
GV Prakash Kumar Replaces Ilaiyaraaja for Vijay Sethupathi Pocket Novel
- •Music composer GV Prakash Kumar has reportedly replaced veteran musician Ilaiyaraaja for Thiagarajan Kumararaja's upcoming film Pocket Novel.
- •The change came to light after Ilaiyaraaja's name was missing from the film team's recent announcement celebrating the completion of shooting.
- •The official reason behind Ilaiyaraaja's departure remains unclear, and neither the filmmaker nor the composer has issued a public statement.
- •Pocket Novel stars Vijay Sethupathi, Raj B. Shetty, Malavika Mohanan, and Kishore in important roles.
- •The film marks director Thiagarajan Kumararaja's return to feature films following his critically acclaimed 2019 movie Super Deluxe.
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Music composer GV Prakash Kumar has reportedly taken over from veteran musician Ilaiyaraaja to compose the music for Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s upcoming film Pocket Novel.
The official reason behind Ilaiyaraaja's exit remains unclear and unconfirmed by the makers. Speculation regarding differences between the composer and director has circulated online, but neither party has publicly confirmed any disagreement.
Pocket Novel is directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, marking his return to feature films following his critically acclaimed 2019 movie Super Deluxe.
