Chennai: Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has released the whole album of his upcoming movie 99 Songs online, and says it is a gesture to spread cheer in these "difficult times".
"Cheering you in these difficult times with the release of the #99Songs whole album on 20th Mar. This includes 14 tracks. Go post your covers, all you birds stuck in your nest," Rahman tweeted on Friday.
Rahman has turned writer-producer with the film 99 Songs.
Earlier, opening up about the challenges of making a film, Rahman had said: "It's like being born again as a new man. When I started as a film music composer, I already had ten years of experience.
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"But as a producer, it felt so new and seemed like I was starting all over again and I wanted to leave no stone unturned in giving it my best. Also, since I was working with other debutants -- the director and the actor -- I was reminded that I have a completely new team and we had a modest budget. I didn't want to spare any effort in presenting it well and try to make our own epic."
The romantic movie is directed by debutant director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy and will release in three languages, including Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. 99 Songs will also introduce Ehan Bhat.
Presented by Jio Studios, the film is produced by Rahman's production company YM Movies and co-produced by Ideal Entertainment.
With inputs from IANS
