An audio compact disc on Kalaignar Kaviyam (life history of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.) was released at a function in Chennai on 28 October.

Kalaignar Kaviyam is a poetic rendition on CD about the life and achievements of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi that were written as a book by lyricist Vaali a few years ago.

Addressing the gathering, Karunanidhi said such literary works gave him enthusiasm to work more for the Tamil language and society. Today’s youth have no interest in public life. They should strive to work for the betterment of the society in which they live. They should dedicate themselves for the land, where they were born, Karunanidhi said and added that youngsters should develop a passion for Tamil.

Earlier, CPI leader R Nallakkannu, Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani and MGR Kazhagam president R M Veerappan were among those who congratulated Vaali for bringing out the various facets of the Chief Minister in a poetic form.

The CD, released by music director M S Viswanathan, was received by film producer AVM Saravanan.

According to its producer Kamalraj, “It was my desire to come out with something creative since my childhood. I decided to come out with a CD on Kalaignar Kaviyam.

With great difficulty I convinced Vaali to give his voice and thanks to Sankara, who composed the background score, Kalaignar Kaviyam has come out well”.

Sankara, who runs the famous Sadhaga Paraivagal music troupe in Chennai, said, “I am very lucky to make my debut as a music composer for an epic CD on an eminent person like Karunanidhi, and for the voice of Vaali”.

Among those who attended the function include Tamil Film Producer Council president Rama Narayanan, directors Bharathiraja, Vasanth actors Sathyaraj, Sivakumar, actress Radhika Sarath Kumar, lyricists Vairamuthu, Pa V