The power star Puneeth Rajakumar graced with his wife Ashwini for the audio release of Athiratha` Kannada film starring Chetan Kumar and Latha Hegde in Mahesh Babu 11th directorial venture.

Mahesh Babu made debut with Dr Rajakumar family banner Akash` starring Puneeth Rajakumar and he directed another blockbuster Arasu` in later days and a fond member of the family. For his close friend call Puneeth Rajakumar came to the audio release with his wife Ashwini and blessed the team. Puneeth taking a look at the trailer and songs congratulated Chetan Kumar and Latha Hegde besides the photography of Jai Anand in his address.Before audio release Ashwini Puneeth Rajakumar lighted the lamp with Prabhavati and Salina Kokila .

Producers Prem, Manjunath and Venugopal welcomed the gathering to the audio release and honored chief guest couple Puneeth Rajakumar and Ashwini on this occasion.

Actor of high caliber Chetan Kumar recalled his school days in USA. I was doing the role of Prahallada. When I came to India, I met the Prahallada actor Puneeth Rajakumar of Bhaktha Prahallada`. I have good friendship today with Puneeth Rajakumar. I am seeking his support for social activities and also to the FIRE formed for the good of artists in Kannada cinema industry he pointed.

Drawing his attention on director Mahesh Babu, Chetan said he is very well versed in Vachana, Sangeetha, Shishunala Sharief philosophy etc. I portray a television journalist. The power of media used in proper sense is explained in this film. There is also dosage on education. My co star Latha Hegde staying in New Zealand for 15 years has not forgotten Kannada.

Latha Hegde making debut in Athiratha` thanked for good opportunity and Chetan is a good co star. I have lot to learn from him she disclosed. Hailing from a musical family Surag Kokila, son of Sadhu Kokila also a famous comedy actor was in perfect choice of words and was straightforward like his father in his first speech after taking over as music director. Music has come from my grandfather and father. I know about Dr Rajakumar but Puneeth Rajakumar is replica of Dr Raj opined Surag.

Sadhu Kokila inviting his son to music field of cinema has purposely sent him to another banner to know so many things. I urge for good support to my son stated Sadhu Kokila. He invited John who brought him to music from Jaladhaare` album. He is his brother in law in relation.