Veteran musician Purushothaman, who had been a long time associate of Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja passed away earlier today. He was 65. Purushothaman has been one of the earliest and long time member of Ilayaraja's team.

Purushothaman has been with Ilaiyaraaja since his debut movie Annakili and was working with the Maestro in all movies he had composed till few years back. Purushothaman had been in the team as a drummer and music conductor.

Purushothaman was suffering from age related ailments and had been taking treatment. His wife had passed away before two months, and today he breathed his last. The couple have two children. Condolences have been pouring for the veteran musician from netizens and music lovers all over the world.