After bringing out a Platinum pack of five CD's containg 60 best songs of Rajan-Nagendra's compositions which were remade specially unde Rajan's direction, 'India Tales' has officialy entered the Kannada film music market by launching Shivarajkumar's 'Hodi Maga' on Dr. Rajkumar's birthday.
The audio launch function was attended by well-known faces of the film industry. The special guests on the occasion were Manju Bhargavi veteran danseuse who has played a prominent role in the film and actress Nicolette Bird who plays Shivarajkumar's love interest in the film. Puneeth Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar released the audio in the absence of Shivarajkumar who was busy shooting for 'Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu' in Dubai.
Speaking on the occasion, 'Shankarabharanam' Manju Bhargavi as she is fondly known said though the title of the film is quite misleading, it is the right title for this sentiment and power packed cinema she said. She also told that the film would be the best made film in the recent times.
Director Satya felt happy as the audio is being launched on Dr. Rajkumar's birthday. He said he was very happy as Manju Bhargavi obliged to do a prominent role in the film. He said he was however surprised by the talent of lead actress Nicolette Bird. 'I was hesitant at first as she couldn't understand the language properly. But she surprised me by doing a good job' said Satya. He concluded by thanking all for giving an opportunity to direct Shivarajkumar after 'Don'.
Raghavendra Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar wished the team for success. Nicolette Bird did not have much to say at the stage apart from wishing and congratulating one and all.
Happening music director Jessie Gift has composed five songs for the film. Kunal Ganjawala, Madhu Balakrishnan, Matangi and others have rendered those songs