Renowned lead guitarist S. Sadanandam, aka Sada Master, helped launch Ilaiyaraaja in Malayalam cinema and mentored many, including Ilaiyaraaja’s circle. Master guitarist Sada ‘Master’ Sadanandam, key Ilaiyaraaja collaborator and mentor, dies at 80 in Chennai after shaping Tamil film music. Local authorities and relevant stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as fresh developments unfold on the ground.