Bharathiraja's upcoming film Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum's audio launch took place in a grand ceremony in Madurai recently with some of Kollywood's biggies gracing the event. The film features Manoj, Karthika and debutant Lakshman in the lead roles. Parthiban, who was said to be a part of the film, was removed unceremoniously and Ameer replaced him, but he too was removed later. The actor was left in dark about the sudden change in decision and hasn't been on good terms with the director, since.

After repeated calls from Bharathiraja, Parthiban agreed to attend the audio launch event. On the stage, the actor was all praises for the director saying that he would act and show any expression to the actors, but love alone came naturally to him. He added that Taj Mahal is the symbol of love, but Bharathiraja is the Taj Mahal of Tamil Cinema. As Parthiban got down the stage, Bharathiraja went up to him, held his hands and said that the actor hasn't reached the height he deserves and choked without being able to talk further. The director used the stage to laud the actor's gesture despite being dropped out of the project and felt guilty about it. The humility of two gems has come to the fore indeed!