The music director, 72, was hospitalised on Friday after he complained of unease. He was was evaluated for cardiac and gastrointenstinal conditions, sources told PTI.
Ilayaraja's condition is stable and he is being taken care of by specialists and was likely to be discharged soon, the sources said.
The music composer in his about four decade long career has composed music for hits like "Nayagan", "Sadma", "Swathi Muthyam", "Thevar Magan" and "Hey Ram".
He is credited for integrating folk and international sensibilities in South Indian music.
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