Anirudh Ravichander thanks Vijay for 'unlimited trust': It has been an emotional journey with you
Mumbai, July 27
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander shared a note for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and expressed gratitude for the trust and memories they built while working together on Jana Nayagan and the other movies they have collaborated.
Jana Nayagan marks the fifth collaboration between Ravichander and Vijay after films such as Leo, Beast, Master and Kaththi.
Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, Anirudh Ravichander shared a picture with Vijay from a song shoot from the film.
"It has been a thoroughly amazing and emotional journey with you through JanaNayagan, Leo, Beast, Master and Kaththi Thank you @actorvijay sir for the unlimited trust and memories that I will cherish forever. The music lives on," he wrote as the caption.
Jana Nayagan also stars Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde and Mamitha Baiju in the lead role alongside Nassar, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Narain, and Priyamani.
The film is a remake of the 2023 Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari. It marked Vijay's final film appearance before entering politics and was the first of his films to be released after he assumed office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The film follows a former IPS police officer who raises the daughter of a deceased friend and encourages her to overcome childhood trauma and pursue a career in the Indian Army.
Talking about Anirudh Ravichander, his debut song "Why This Kolaveri Di", composed for the 2012 film 3, went viral across the globe and has achieved over 590 million views on YouTube.
He was signed by A.R. Murugadoss to compose music for Kaththi starring Vijay & Samantha. In 2016, he featured with Diplo on the remix of Major Lazer's hit single "Cold Water".
Ravichander primarily in Tamil cinema. He has been feted with ten SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards and five Vijay awards.
— IANS
Reader Comments
"Why This Kolaveri Di" started it all, and now look how far Anirudh has come! Collaborating with international artists and becoming a top music director in Tamil cinema. Vijay's trust in him speaks volumes. Can't wait to hear the full album of Jana Nayagan!
Emotional journey indeed! Their combination has given us some of the best albums in Tamil cinema. While Anirudh deserves credit, I feel Vijay also deserves recognition for giving a young composer such a big platform. Mutual respect makes this bond special. 👏
It's amazing to see a music composer openly thank an actor for trust and collaboration. Anirudh's rise from a viral sensation to a respected composer is inspiring. The fact that he's worked with Diplo and Major Lazer shows his versatility. Kudos to both of them!
Truly emotional—this is the end of an era for Vijay's films as he moves into politics. 🥲 But what a way to go out! Anirudh's music in "Jana Nayagan" will be cherished forever. While the film is a remake, I hope the music feels fresh and original. Fingers crossed!
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