AR Rahman, who was branded a classy urban musician, broke the belief with his work in Kizhakku Cheemaiyile that brought to spotlight his proficiency in folk music as well. ‘Athangarai Marame’ was the song that found a place on the lips of the Tamils. This also marked the union of Bharathiraja and AR Rahman for the first time. ‘Manoothu Mandhayile’, ‘Kizhakku Cheemaiyile’ and ‘Edhukku Pondatti’ were also instant hits.