Harris - Gautham part ways for good

In is a big shock for all the film music lovers down South. Ace music director Harris Jayaraj has announced his split with director Gautham Vasudev Menon!

Yesterday evening, Harris Jayaraj's PRO Nikhil Murugan circulated a statement in the media. As per the statement, Harris has parted ways with Gautham.

Gautham and Harris made their debut together through the 2001 romantic musical Minnale, which remained the chart buster for many years.

The Harris - Gautham combination has worked in big films like Kakka Kakka, Vettayadu Vilayadu and Pachaikili Muthucharam. The duo's latest release is Vaaranam Aayiram.

Harris said in his statement, "I have respect for Gautham Menon and in return he has also reciprocated the same way. But now, things have gone sour, so, it is better for us to part ways as good friends leaving behind some beautiful memories. I have to take this decision on behalf of us.

I know that this might disappoint my fans, music lovers and well wishers in the industry. It's best for us to leave it like this, for I have always believed that to create soul stirring music, a bond between the music composer and the director is vital. Once it's lost, it is difficult to get it back".

Harris Jayaraj also boycotted the grand Premier of which was held yesterday.

It is considered as another big setback to Gautham, who was recently terminated from Ajith starrer Sivaji Productions venture Surangani.