”I was really thrilled to shoot for Shankar's Sivaji. I felt the same way I did, when I acted in my mentor K Balachander's movies,” said Rajinikanth, while speaking on the occasion of releasing the audio of Solli Adippen.

Taking part in the audio release of Vivek’s Solli Adippen at Sathyam Cinemas on Saturday, Rajinikanth said, “Vivek is a good comedian with vast knowledge. Acting with him in Sivaji was a great experience.”

Rajinikanth thanked Balachander for giving him a break in cinema and also Shankar, for casting him in Sivaji.

Balachander urged Vivek to continue doing comedy roles though he has graduated to a hero. It was KB who introduced Vivek to the big screen.

Speaking on the occasion, director Shankar said, “Sivaji would be a hilarious entertainer with Vivek and Rajinikanth at their comical best.” He said plans are on to produce a movie starring Vivek in the lead role. “I am waiting for a good script,” Shankar said.

Earlier, the first copy of the audio cassette of Solli Adippen was released by Balachander and was received by Rajinikanth. The audio CD was released by Rajinikanth and received by Shankar.

Tamil Film Producers Association president Ramanarayanan, music director Deva, producer S K Krishnakanth, director Ramki Ramakrishnan and actress Chaya Singh were present on the occasion.