Vignesh Shivan recalls his journey as a lyricist; credits Silambarasan's support and ideas

Director Vignesh Shivan, known for his successful ventures in Tamil cinema, recently shared an emotional recollection of his songwriting journey, attributing much of his success to the encouragement and ideas provided by actor Simbu. Vignesh Shivan, who has made significant contributions to both direction and songwriting, revealed that Simbu’s words played a crucial role in his writing process. Speaking at the audio launch of the upcoming film 'Dragon,' Vignesh Shivan recalled that when he first started writing songs, Silambarasan praised his work, telling him that he was writing well and should continue doing so. This affirmation from Silambarasan gave Vignesh the confidence to move forward in his creative pursuits. He went on to say that it was Silambarasan's ideas that gave him a sense of direction and helped him approach his songwriting with a more positive and optimistic mindset.

At the event, Vignesh Shivan expressed his gratitude to Silambarasan for his constant support and influence on his career. According to Vignesh Shivan, it was after receiving Silambarasan’s encouragement that he felt everything would fall into place, allowing him to write songs with renewed passion and optimism. This partnership between the two creative minds has undoubtedly added an emotional depth to the project, making 'Dragon' an eagerly awaited film in the Tamil film industry. It is worth mentioning that Vignesh Shivan's debut directorial, 'Poda Podi,' had Silambarasan in the main role.

The highly anticipated film 'Dragon,' which is set to release on February 21, stars Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role, with notable performances by Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, and others. The movie, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, has generated much excitement due to its gripping storyline and talented cast. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Leon James, features two of Vignesh Shivan’s lyrics, 'Rise of Dragon' and 'Vazhi Thunaiye.'.