The unit of director Manoj N S’s upcoming film ‘Moonwalk’, featuring actor Prabhu Deva in the lead, celebrated Grammy-winning musician A R Rahman’s birthday at the grand audio launch event by having him cut a cake on stage.
For those unfamiliar, A R Rahman, the Mozart of Madras, has sung all five tracks in the film and is also making his acting debut in this feature.
The much-anticipated audio launch of ‘Moonwalk’ transformed into an unforgettable musical night. The evening showcased electrifying live performances by A R Rahman and Prabhu Deva, captivating the audience.
Director Manoj N S expressed gratitude to the entire cast and crew for their hard work, emphasizing his belief that ‘Moonwalk’ would bring immense joy to audiences in theatres.
Excitement surged when A R Rahman made his first appearance on stage, performing all five ‘Moonwalk’ songs live. His electrifying performance energized fans, making the night a true celebration of music.
Prabhu Deva, often referred to as India’s Michael Jackson, delivered an impressive 10-minute dance tribute to A R Rahman, performing to all five ‘Moonwalk’ tracks. He was joined by co-stars Yogi Babu, Aju Varghese, Arjun Asokan, Satz, and choreographer Sekhar in this dazzling showcase.
The evening culminated on a high note when Prabhu Deva invited A R Rahman back on stage for a fun dance to the iconic ‘Mukkala’ song, leading to a grand cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of A R Rahman’s birthday. The ace music director cut the cake alongside the cast and crew of ‘Moonwalk’ in front of over 10,000 enthusiastic fans.
Actor Yogi Babu shared his excitement about portraying 16 different roles in the film, calling it one of the most pivotal characters that drives the narrative forward.
Actors Aju Varghese and Arjun Asokan delighted the audience with their speeches in fluent Tamil, expressing their joy at being part of this special comeback film alongside Prabhu Deva and A R Rahman.
Other notable attendees at the event included actor Raghava Lawrence, producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu, producer Ishari K. Ganesh, and director Mysskin.
The full-length comedy film is set to release in May this year.