AR Rahman's tunes a duet song for Mani Ratnam

Oscar Award winner AR Rahman has started the music composition for Mani Ratnam's next movie, which is tentatively tiled Pookadai. In fact, the musician is ready with a romantic-duet track, which is penned by poet-lyricist Vairamuthu.

Vairamuthu has confirmed and said that he has penned the lyrics for the song. In his words, the number is drenched in melody and he is confident that it will garner a huge audience's attention. But the writer refuses to reveal further details and assures that the album will top the chart.

Pookadai directed by Mani Ratnam is the launchpad of actor Karthik's son, Gautham. While Action King Arjun Sarja plays the antagonist, the hunt for the female lead is on. The only other available detail about the crew is that Rajeev Menon is handling the camera for the forthcoming movie.