Producer: A V M
Director: Shankar
Cast: Rajnikanth, Shriya Sharan
Music: A R Rahman
Singers:  Blaaze, Suresh Peters, Chinmayi, Udit Narayan, Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, S P Balasubramaniam, Rehanah Benny, Rags, Tanvi, Vijay Jesudas, Gomathi Sri, Madhusree, Naresh Iyer, Raqueeb Alam

So, the most-awaited film of the year has arrived. ‘Sivaji’ brings all the big names in Kollywood together. People involved with the film includes reputed AVM banner, director Shankar, composer A R Rahman, lyricists Valee, Vairamuthu, Pa Vijay and Muthukumar, cinematographer K V Anand, dialogue writer Sujatha, art director Thotta Tharani, choreographers Prabhudeva, Raju Sundaram, Lawrence and Brinda. Above all, superstar Rajnikanth plays the lead role in it with Shriya Saran as his heroine. You just can’t ask for a better team than this. Music maestro A R Rahman knows his job really well. He has composed good music that matches the image of the hero. Lyricists too made full use of Rajini’s screen image.

The foot-tapping number “Balleilakka” sets right momentum for the album. It is beautifully rendered by S P Balasubramaniam and Rehanah Benny accompanied by soothing chorus. The fast pace of the song towards the end makes S P B sound breathless. A cocktail of fast beats and faint melodies in between is heard. Lyricist Na Muthukumar praises Tamilnadu and its people for the friendly relation with neighbors. He also portrays the hero in a larger-than-life image by comparing him to the sun, moon and Shiva, the destroyer. Do you think the hero can turn Tamilnadu into America? The song says he can.

“Oru Koodal Sunlight” is a racy number with lyrics penned by Pa Vijay. It is a fragmented number with bits of phrases and has a few coined names like 'heerathihero’ for the hero of the film. Rags, Tanvi, Suresh Peters and Blaze have sung this fast number, which has heavy beats. Tanvi's whispery rendition has given it a sensuous touch.

“Sahana Saral Thoovutho” is a melodious duet number well rendered by Udit Narayan and Chinmayi. Good chorus and western instrumentation accompany it. Vairamuthu's lyrics have freshness and originality. It is a good song.

The second version of “Sahana” is full of pain and pathos. Vijay Jesudass rendition is soulful and Gomathi Sri’s voice too has an identity of its own though she sounds a bit babyish. This number is much better than the first version but it is not included in the cassettes.

The number “Vaji Vaji” is the title track of the album with pleasing rhythm, good instrumentation, fast beats, lively chorus and melodious tunes. Hariharan and Madhusree have sung it beautifully and Vairamuthu's lyrics are fine too. It could become a chartbuster.

“Vata Vata” is the theme song rendered by Blaze, Naresh Iyer and Raqueeb Alam. It begins in hip-hop style and then shifts to rap. Lyricist Na Muthukumar once again praises the strength of the superhero.

Music maestro Rahman lends his voice for the concluding track “Athiradi”. Solo guitar and Rahman's high-pitched voice will make big impact among the listeners. Lyricist Valee has used titles of Rajini’s films and English words in the lyrics. This heavy number will surely go to the dancing floor. In short, this is a chartbuster in the making.

Rajini fans will have great time listening to the songs of the album, as they go in sync with the hero’s image. Rahman's music grows on you as you listen to them repeatedly. Except for the number “Athiradi”, the rest have nothing special on offer. However, the present generation will love it.