IF there has got to be an event when a film star won more cheers and applause than the Superstar, it has got to be 'Asal's launch. Every time the Ultimate Star's name was mentioned on stage, teeming fans who had virtually cornered Annai Illam, T Nagar, would get hysteric in cheering. A similar comparison between Thala and the Superstar was brought to the fore by producer Prabhu himself, when he said Ajith was next to only Rajini anna in his affection and respect.
Director Saran explained that Asal was a pucca Ajith film, one that his fans will love to see him in. Ajith chose to remain silent during the launch, but later spoke to reporters saying he was sure that Asal would be a landmark film in his career. ''I've been in the industry for 17 years and have given good and average films, but beyond them, I want to be a good human being too,'' he said.
Rajinikanth recollected how Chandramukhi, produced by Sivaji Films, was a superhit. ''Ramkumar was more tensed than I was during the making of Chandramukhi because it was made after Baba, which did not do well. However, they made Chandramukhi a big hit. Likewise, Ajith also needs a hit now. And he has come to the right place, Sivaji Films,'' said the actor, adding that he looked at Sivaji Ganesan’s home as the home of the entire South Indian film industry’s, not just of the Tamils.
Also present at the event were directors K Balachandar, Vishnuvardhan, Kireedam Vijay, Jayam Raja, P Vasu, Yuhi Sethu, actors Suriya, Karthi, Shakthi and writer Vairamuthu.
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