At the time of its release, the music for Indian became an instant smash hit. Shankar pulled out all stops to make sure that the songs were filmed to match AR Rahman’s brilliance with the result that they turned out to be a visual treat as well as an intensely fulfilling aural experience. The stylish ‘Akkada’ number, ‘Telephone Manipol’, ‘Maya Machindra’ featuring some extravagant graphics, the patriotic ‘Kappaleri Poyachu’ and the sweet ‘Pachai Kiligal’ track made for a complete album.