How did the police respond to the Ilaiyaraaja bomb threat?

Police forces, including the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), responded quickly and conducted a detailed search, but found no explosives and declared the threat a hoax.

Are there any other similar incidents involving celebrities in Chennai?

Yes, the bomb threat email sent to Ilaiyaraaja's studio shared similarities with messages received by several other VIPs and public figures in Chennai, including celebrities like Vijay, Trisha, and Nayanthara, over the past few weeks.

Home / Crime and Justice / Bomb Threat Shakes Ilaiyaraaja's Studio, Police Investigate

Bomb Threat Shakes Ilaiyaraaja's Studio, Police Investigate

Q: What happened at Ilaiyaraaja's studio in Chennai?

A bomb threat was received via email at the studio of acclaimed music director Ilaiyaraaja in Chennai's T Nagar neighborhood, causing a security alert.

15 Oct

•

Summary

Bomb threat email received at Ilaiyaraaja's studio and police HQ
No explosives found, threat declared a hoax
Ongoing investigation to trace the email sender

Bomb Threat Shakes Ilaiyaraaja's Studio, Police Investigate

Last week, on October 12th, 2025, the studio of acclaimed music director Ilaiyaraaja in Chennai's T Nagar neighborhood received a bomb threat via email. The threatening message, which also reached the office of the Director General of Police (DGP), claimed that an explosive device had been planted at the site.

Authorities acted swiftly, with police forces and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) arriving at Ilaiyaraaja's studio to conduct a thorough search. After a detailed inspection, officials confirmed that no explosives were found and the threat was a hoax.

The incident has sparked an ongoing investigation to trace the origin of the email and identify the sender. Interestingly, the threat shared similarities with messages received by several other high-profile individuals in Chennai over the past few weeks, including celebrities like Vijay, Trisha, and Nayanthara. The Cyber Crime and City Police teams are now working to uncover the motive behind these repeated hoax bomb threats.