Produced by Ananda L Suresh, the film is directed by Vishnuvardhan. The original film released 20 years back had Rajini in the lead role and Ajith is over the moon that he is to do the superstar's role in this new version of that hit film.
The launch of the film took place this morning at AVM Studios amidst tight security. Only the special invitees and members of the media were allowed in.
The time of the function was 9.30am but the superstar presented himself 5 minutes earlier, proving that punctuality is one of the main reasons for his rise to the top as superstar. As soon as Rajini entered, Ajith and Shalini fell at his feet for his blessings.
Rajini looked trim and smart in his close haircut and white veshti and shirt. Clad in a black suit and wearing sunglasses, Ajith looked like a Hollywood hero, while his pretty wife Shalini was clad in a black sari. The couple looked a joy to behold. While Rajini spoke easily with Ajith, the cameras clicked away to glory.
As soon as Balaji, the producer of the original 'Billa' arrived, the function started. The old crew and the present crew were called to the dais and Rajini lit the lamp. Rajini handed over the script to Ajith formally and director Vishnuvardahn honored them both with shawls.
The heroine Nayantara was missing, but the other heroine Namitha was her usual glamorous self. She seated herself behind Rajini and saw to it that she remained in the glare of the media. Instead of having boring speeches, the function came to a close with the lighting of the lamp.
Some fans got beyond the security and competed to give floral bouquets to Ajith. One of the flowers poked Ajith in the eye and the assistants rushed in and rescued the star from the fan onslaught.
Coming out of the hall, these words on a banner caught the eye.
"Brahma has 3 heads
Murugan has 6 heads
Ravanan has 10 heads
Tamilnadu has one Thala - Ultimate star Ajith!"
