 The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by the Indian poet Vaali; while cinematography for the film was handled by R. D. Rajasekhar and editing was handled by Anthony.The film was released on 8 September 2006, three days before the marriage of Suriya and Jyothika.Krishna returned in 2012 by directing the realistic film Nedunchaalai a period flick set in the 1980s.