AR Rehman launched the 'Kaaviya Thalaivan', an upcoming Tamil film last evening. Photo: Viral Bhayani
The film is expected to release in September 2014.
"Rahman's creativity at its best. Imaginatively oscillating between Shivaranjani and Mohana raagam, the song brings back Vani Jayaram. Wish it was longer!" – Behindwoods
The soundtrack was released through Suryan FM 93.5 aired across Tamil Nadu on August 18.
The costumes for the characters have been designed by Perumal Selvam and Niranjani Agathiyan.
As the film portrays the lives of theatre artists, the facial looks of characters were given prime importance for which make-up artist Pattanam Rasheed was signed.
The team signed A. R. Rahman to compose the music for the film in December 2012.
'Kaaviya Thalaivan' was announced in September 2012 as a venture by the production house Y NOT Studios teaming with Vasanthabalan and Siddharth, the latter as the lead actor of the film.
According to reports, the film has seven songs and are penned by Valee, Pa Vijay, Saint Arunagirinathar and Na Muthukumar.
In the film, Nassar plays the role of a guru.
'Kaaviya Thalivan' is a historical fiction film written and directed by Vasanthabalan.
The film is based on the lives of two theatre artistes played by Siddharth and Prithviraj competing to earn a spot in a small drama troupe.
'Kaaviya Thalaivan' stars Siddharth, Prithiviraj, Vedika and Thambi Ramaiah in leading roles. The film also marks a debutante collaboration of Vasanthabalan and AR.Rahman.
The music in the film are composed by maestro A. R. Rahman and are reviewed as his best compositions yet.