After a series of flops, Kamal decided to do a film under his Rajkamal films banner. The pooja of "Sandiyar" took place with great pomp and show at Madurai and then came the trouble. Due to a lot of pressure from community politics, now he has rechristened the film as ' Virumaandi'. This is Kamal's third directorial venture. Kamal always has a liking for Raja's music and nearly 80 films of Kamal have music by him. After "Hey Ram", Kamal has teamed up with Ilaiyaraja again. Too much of expectations Kamal creates for his films usually spoil the show as they did for "Aalavandhaan". Here too, Kamal went on giving out his praises for music and shot up the music fan's expectations. And Jeez, Raja has churned out some rustic tunes with his signature all over and thereby meeting the high expectations.

 1. Onna vida - Kamal  and Shreya Goshal 
The song begins with the doppler effect sound of a moving vehicle. A neat melody set in typical Ilaiyaraja's style with an easy-flowing tune without  musical dominance. The tune is so mesmerizing that it gets into the listener on first hearing itself. It's an "Out of the world" melody you can't get nowadays. Kamal has penned the lyrics and has proved again that he is a multi-facetted personality. Shreya Goshal has pronounced tamil very well that too with folkish slang. With soul-stirring sarangi pieces and interludes, this song is the pick of the album.

2. Annalakshmi - Kamal & chorus
The whole pallavi is sung by chorus and then comes the foot tapping charanam rendered by Kamal. It's disappointing as the song has only one charanam. Ilaiyaraja has written this song and he's given commendable lyrics. The lines have some cryptic meanings which shows the versatility of Raja. The tune is catchy and Kamal's high pitched rendereing lifts the song. "Sandiyare Sandiyare" by Shreya Goshal is a solo song set in this same tune .

3. Nethiyila Pottu- Chorus
This bit song  is with fast paced,  toe-tapping folk rhythm. Only after listening to the lyrics we come to know the situation. This is sung during the funeral of a very old lady where the young village boys dance while they take the dead body to  grave yard.

4. Maharaasi - Theni Kunjaramma
This bit song is the black mark for this beautiful album. Credit goes to Theni Kunjaramma's awful voice that goes off the scale and irritates the listener.

5. Karumaathoor Kaatukulle- Thiruvudaiyaa, karunaanidhi, Periyakaruppa thevar, Mary, Sugumar
Villu paatu style song that narrates the lifehistory of "Virumaandi". Only after some 3 hearings, the folk setting gets into the listener. This is a 100% situational song which should be seen along with visuals.

6. Andha Kaandaamani- Kamal, Ilaiyaraja, Tippu, Karthik, Surendar
A complete variety song from Raja set in his own innovative style. Look who have lent their supporting voices, Karthik and Tippu who are ruling the TFM nowadays with their solo hits. The song threatens with amazing beats and orchestrations. Ilaiyaraja has sung this song in a different voice that will suit for a village Priest and that could have been avoided as the voice is the only sour point of this song. "Karpa graham vittu" by the same set of singers is another song set in the same tune.

7. Maada vilakke- Kamal
A melodious pathos song and Kamal has tried to imitate Raja at places. This song resembles some of Raja's old songs. Wondering whether our cine-goers have enough patience to sit during such songs nowadays. It's now in the hands of director Kamal for picturisation that should glue the viewer to the seats.

8. Kombula poova- Kamal & Chorus
Ilaiyaraja has given "Naiyaandi" style of music and lyrics for this teasing song.  It suits the situation  where the hero teases the heroine who has lost the bet in jallikattu. It has beautiful folk style orchestration and catchy tune. Premiere of this song was played during the cassette release function and the song was picturised very well it seems. 

Overall it's an out'n out tamil folk based album with an outstanding classic melody number. Ilaiyaraja has done many experiments in this album. Kamal has sung 6 songs and it sounds monotonous. S.P.B's voice suits kamal like glove and it's too bad that Raja is not using him in his films nowadays. Vaali, Kamal's favourite lyricist is also missing in this album.

This album is a variety treat to music lovers and its impact can be felt much more along with visuals as most of the songs are situational ones.