Every time he heard a faint snippet in a bus or a coffee shop, his heart would leap. But no app, no website, no shady "free ringtone download" link gave him the right version. Most were poor quality—hissing like angry snakes. Others were cut wrong, starting abruptly, losing the soulful violin rise.

Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001), featuring Ajith and Jyothika, is celebrated for its soundtrack composed by Vidyasagar