The track features Gautham Karthik (left) on a boat. Madhan Karky (right) has penned the lyrics of the popular song.

The teaser of the song features Gautham Karthik on a boat, racing across the choppy sea waters.

‘Elay Keechan’ from the movie ‘Kadal’ was released as a single track on December 10. A week later, the entire soundtrack of the film ‘Kadal’ was released, but, ‘Elay Keechan’ has still managed to be a chart topper.

Composer A. R. Rahman has crooned this number, which has lyrics penned by Madhan Karky. The song which has been excessively downloaded online, has been widely acclaimed by music lovers across the nation too. Madhan, who was associated with the Mozart of Madras when he wrote ‘Irumbile oru Idhayam’ for ‘Endhiran’, is ecstatic about having bagged an opportunity to pen his second song under ARR’s composition.

He says, “On December 31, 2011, I was in ARR’s studio to write the song. So I spent my New Year’s eve along with ARR and Mani Ratnam sir. 2012 started with Elay Keechan and it’s ending with the release of the same song.”

Madhan has carried out extensive research to pen the lyrics, including words used by people in Thoothukudi.

Overwhelmed by the response received, he says, “Full credit goes to ARR for the brilliant composition and Mani sir for the unique concept.”

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Entertainment> Kollywood / by Deepika Ramesh / Tuesday, December 18th, 2012