Ilaiyaraaja was one of the earliest Indian film composers to use Western classical music harmonies and string arrangements in Indian film music. This allowed him to craft a rich tapestry of sounds for films, and his themes and background score gained notice and appreciation among Indian film audiences The range of expressive possibilities in Indian film music was broadened by Ilaiyaraajas methodical approach to arranging, recording technique, and his drawing of ideas from a diversity of musical styles.