‘This is the eighth film that we are working on’: Sivakarthikeyan reveals secret behind hit combo with Anirudh

Chennai: Actor Sivakarthikeyan, known for delivering blockbusters in collaboration with music director Anirudh, has revealed the secret behind their successful partnership.

Speaking at the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Madharaasi', directed by A R Murugadoss, Sivakarthikeyan noted that this marks the eighth film he has worked on with Anirudh.

“This is the eighth film that we are working on, apart from a number of promos. I like Anirudh so much. When ‘Ethir Neechal’ became a hit, I went and told him, ‘You have scored music wonderfully and have made me reach all segments.’ His sweet reply was, ‘No, sir, it is you who have made my songs reach the B and C audiences,’” Sivakarthikeyan said.

“Everybody asks what the reason is for your combination's success? This is the reason. I will say he is the reason for our success, and he will say I am the reason for our success. But he is wholly responsible for our combination's success. What do I know of songs or music?” he added.

Sivakarthikeyan also emphasised the special bond he shares with Anirudh. “To explain how special he is to me, if I go and ask him to score music for a film now, he will readily agree to score music for any film I suggest. But I will never do that, as we have immense respect for him and his stature. We will approach him only if we have a project that is suitable for him.”

The film, featuring Rukmini Vasanth as the heroine, has cinematography by Sudeep Elaman and editing by Sreekar Prasad. Madharaasi is scheduled to release worldwide on September 5.

IANS