The audio launch of Aayiram Vilakku, produced by HMI Pictures, was released in a grand function at the Satyam Cinemas in Chennai today. The function was attended by stars and celebrities of K-town. Aayiram Vilakku has Shanthnoo and Sana Khan in the lead with Sathyaraj playing an important role.Directed by Hosimin, erstwhile assistant of director Shankar, the music of Aayiram Vilakku has been scored by Srikanth Deva. The audio was released by Prabhu Deva and Jeyam Ravi and was received by director Sasikumar and Venkat Prabhu. Aayiram Vilakku is about a tough guy and how his life changes when he starts loving a girl.Visuals of two songs from the movie, Madura Madura and Rathiye Rathiye, were screened for the audience. Those present in the hall were enthralled by the Rathiye Rathiye song. The visuals, the choregraphy and the other factors were so good in the song that it made people yearn for more. A host of celebrities congratulated and wished the AV team for their success.Speaking on the occasion, Sathyaraj, who has a very important role in the movie, said that the chemistry between Shanthnoo and Sana Khan is very good. Praising Sana Khan on her skills, he said that Sana has it in her to make it big in Bollywood. He also requested her not to go to Srilanka following other's footsteps and assured that a team from Kollywood will certainly visit Srilanka after Tamils have settled there. This, he said, would show the unity between actors. He also cited the examples of Jennifer Lopez, who refused a salary of 14 crores to perform in Cyprus and Amitabh Bachchan who did not attend the IIFA awards in Sri Lanka.Sathyaraj also heaped praise on Shanthnoo and said that AV will give him the break he needs in Kollywood. Also speaking on the occasion was Parthiban, who comes up with something different everytime he comes on stage. This time he called HMI pictures as Home Minister Interested, referring to the producer's wife and her interest in making this film. He entertained the crowd with his usual sense of humour.But it was Vairamuthu who had everyone in splits. Congratulating the cast on the music release, Vairamuthu recalled his conversation with Hansraj Saxena, Sun pictures. He said that Mr. Saxena had jokingly said that HMI stands for Hosimin kitta Maatikitar Ivaru, referring to the producer. The applause and laughter from the crowd must have disturbed the people in the adjacent screens.
Prabhu Deva and Bhagyaraj shared the same sentiments when they said that Shanthnoo has got talent but needs to work hard to match the efforts of today's actors like Surya and Jeyam Ravi. Shanthnoo exclaimed that "Acting with Sathyaraj sir was such a learning experience and I'm looking forward to do challenging roles in the future". Others who spoke on the occasion were Sasikumar, Venkat Prabhu and Hansraj Saxena. Abirami Narayanan, Kalaipuli Thanu, R Madhesh, Jeyam Raja and Ashok also graced the occasion.The movie is expected to hit screens in October.