In Vijay's films, one can see about 99.9% of a Rajini film structure and now Vijay has actually expressed his desire to join hands with the superstar in a film.

'Onbadhu Rubaai Nottu' directed by Thankar Bachan features Sathyaraj in the lead role. Music is by Bharadwaj and the audio release took place last evening in Chennai.

It was released by Nagaravi and received by Bharatiraja and Mani Ratnam. The artistes on stage included Vijay, Parthiban, Prabhu Deva, Archana, directors Seeman and Vasanth and poet Vairamuthu.

The usually reticent Mani Ratnam actually praised Thankar Bachan to the skies. "As far as Tamil cinema is concerned, we have some giants in each time frame. It includes Sridhar, Mahendran, Bharatiraja, Balachander and Bhagyaraj. In today's time frame, we have many wonderful directors. More than a 10 of them are of world class talent and Thankar Bachan tops the list."

Vijay spoke next. "Beginning with small roles and rising to top hero status are 2 actors, one is Rajini sir and the other is Sathyaraj sir. I love to watch Sathyaraj in his comedy roles. I have acted with Nadigar Thilakam Sivaji Ganesan. I wish similarly that I could act in at least in one film with Rajini sir.

I am very impressed with the songs in Onbadhu Rubaai Nottu.' At aleast once in 2 years, I think one should act in such films. The time's not far off when I shall act as a hero under Thank Bachan's direction."

Thankar Bachan beamed with delight at so many compliments showered on him at the function.