Chinmayi Sripada says thanks to God and Rahman for Kilimanjaro Song

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Popular playback singer Chinmayi Sripada, who sang the foot-tapping chartbuster 'Kilimanjaro, Malai Kanimanjaro' in the multi-crore Rajinikanth starrer 'Endhiran', says it was a dream come true for her to sing a second time in a movie featuring the Tamil superstar.

The music has been composed by double Oscar winner A R Rahman.

Chinmayi,who sang the duet along with Javed Ali, said she was initially apprehensive as she did not know if her voice would be retained "as it was such a huge film. "I wonder if anyone has it like SPB (S P Balasubramaniam) sir to sing in every one of his films. But to me I have always wished to be singing in Superstar's film and to get my dream come true the second time was a true blessing."

"And a song like Kilimanjaro which is such a fun, entertaining track... singing the song was an amazing experience. It being retained in my voice was a blessing”, said the 25-year-old singer.

The peppy number was picturised on a debonair Rajini and an alluring Aishwaraya Rai, shot at Peru's Machu Picchu.

Earlier, she had sung 'Sahana' in the Rajini starrer 'Shivaji', again with Rahman being the music composer.

Chinmayi,who sang under Rahman's baton the first time-'Oru Deviam Thande Poove'-- in 'Kannanthil Muthamittal' some years ago, said she is forever indebted to Rahman for making her the singer she is today and for reviving her from total obscurity that she once stood at the threshold of.

"When almost no one gave me songs, he was the only one who would. Yes I did become slightly emotional (while watching Endhiran) and sent a silent thanks to God and a telepathic thanks to Rahman sir for making it happen."