MGR's magnanimity

At a time when Kannadasan and MGR had political differences, MGR did not allow the kaviyarasar to write for his films. But Sridhar cannot think of his film without the songs of Kannadasan. Sridhar was producing Urimaikkural. There was one song which was written and recorded without the knowledge of MGR. When MGR heard the song, he wanted to know if it was the work of Kannadasan. Director Sridhar admitted. MGR asked Sridhar to show Kannadasan's name in the title card in the film. The reason MGR gave was not to cover up the ability of any talented person. At times MGR's magnanimity swells by leaps and bounds. The song was the evergreen Vizhiye Kathai Ezhuthu with the musical score of MSV.