That A R Rahman is scoring music for a Dhanush starrer ('Mariyaan') for the first time is known to many. The unknown thing is that the Oscar winner, besides composing the tunes, has also lent his voice.

"Rahman has crooned the number 'Vizhithidu Nenje...' and it has turned out very good. The maestro's voice has done the much needed magic to the song," say sources in the know.

They add: "The number was recently shot on the lead pair and the visuals were extraordinary. Rahman's composition and the way the song has been canned will make it stand out from the list."

Produced by Aascar Ravichandran, 'Mariyaan' is directed by Bharat Bala, who shares a close rapport with Rahman. In fact, it was this duo (Rahman and Bharat Bala) who gave us 'Vandemataram' in 1997.