Photos: Akon wraps up Simbu's Love Anthem

American rapper Akon made his debut in Indian films with Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan's Ra.One. His track 'Chammak challo...' became one of the biggest hit in 2011. Since then, many filmmakers from Bollywood, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu had tried to rope him in but met with no success. But our own Silambarasan aka STR alias Simbu, who has been in talks with the international singer for a couple of months, managed to bring him into the Kollywood for his 'Love Anthem'.

Yes, Akon has lent his voice for the album and will also appear in the video. He came to Chennai a few days ago. The recording was started on Sunday (May 5). Simbu tweeted, "Gonna start recording... need all ur blessings and love :)" The shooting of the song was started on Monday and they have successfully wrapped it in one day.

STR tweeted, "So finally "Love anthem" music video shooting starts :) I thank each and everyone for the love and support :) God bless :) Spread love:)" The actor kept updating about the developments on Twitter all through the day. Vasuki Bhaskar has designed the clothes. One of their avatars will be of typical Tamilian dress, vesthi-sattai. Continue reading the story on the slideshow...

Akon

After completing the shoots, Simbu tweeted, "Done with the shoot :) thanks to @Akon such a grt person ... Wonderful human being. He has tried our kuthu step and he just rocked it :)"

Akon, Karthik Srinivasan And STR

He claimed, "Thanks to my whole team my friends family and my beloved fans for all ur encouragement and love ... Neenga illama naan illa ..spread love :)"

Simbu And Akon

Simbu was relieved after the completion of the song. He became emotional as he said, "God has always delayed things for me but has never ever denied it. Trust and belief is the only thing which has saved me all my life :)"

Akon With Simbu

The song will have lyrics in 96 languages including popular Dravidian languages! Love Anthem is coming up with the tagline - Divided by Languages, United by Love.

Akon In Chennai

Simbu has written the lyrics and composed the song. The album, which will be released by Sony, was recorded at Rahman Studios in Chennai.