Would you expect a Thala Ajith reference in the audio launch of a Ilayathalapathy Vijay starrer movie. This really happened in the jampacked audio launch function of 'Theri', attended by thousands of Vijay fans.

When the main cast and crew members were called one by one to address the gathering, their speeches were preceded by a special audio-visual about their career and achievements. Special AVs were screened for Director Mahendran who has acted as the lead villain in the film. Amy Jackson, the heroine. G.V.Prakash Kumar, the music director, Producer Kalaipuli.S.Thanu, Director Atlee and the film's lead hero Vijay

In the AV for Thanu there was a mention about his previous union with Ajith for the film 'Kandukondein Kandukondien' and the visuals of the Rajeev Menon directed film that released in 2000 were included in that.

So this is how Thala Ajith made his way into the audio launch function of his long time friend and professional arch rival Vijay's audio launch.