Dhina was selected as the composer, before Silambarasan opted for his friend Yuvan Shankar Raja, with whom he has often worked together and has given very successful albums. The soundtrack was released on 21 March 2008, and features five songs, whilst lyrics were penned by 'Kavignar' Vaali, Gangai Amaran, Na. Muthukumar, Earl, Suzie Q. and Silambarasan himself. Already before the audio launch, three preview songs of the film were released online, "Nallamdhana", "Silambattam" and "Where is the Party". The songs from the albums were released in late September to four leading FM stations in Chennai, with one song per station, in attempt to popularize it before the official launch. After the release, the songs gained much popularity especially among youth, with "Where is the Party" in particular, topping the charts for several weeks. The song and also the album featured in Top 10 lists, too. The album got three awards at the Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Awards 2008 in the categories, Sensational Youth Album, Crazy Song of the Year ("Where Is The Party") and Best Remix Song of the Year ("Vechikkava"). "Vechikkava" is a remix of the similarly-named song from the 1984 movie Nallavanukku Nallavan. Release The satellite rights of the film were sold to Kalaignar. The film was given a "U/A" certificate by the Indian Censor Board. Originally scheduled to release on Diwali, but due to post-production works it was postponed to 12 December 2008. Special screenings Silambarasan had a special screening with Ajith Kumar. Critical reception Nowrunning wrote: "There is nothing to write home about in this routine film except that it is a wasted attempt by Silambarasan". Sify wrote: "Silambattam is a typical mass masala entertainer. It is another 'Formulaic' film revolving around a larger than life hero, who romances, does comedy". Hindu wrote: "What begins as a fairly suspenseful narrative dwindles into a run-of-the-mill line post-interval. Tales of vendetta have been churned out ever so many times". Kollywood today wrote: "On the whole, Silambattam is a flick that is better to avoid watching". Awards 2009 International Tamil Film Awards Best New Actress - Sana Khan 2009 Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Awards Best Dancer - Silambarasan Rising Star Lyricist - Silambarasan - "Where is the Party" Best Remix Song of the Year - Yuvan Shankar Raja - "Vechukkava" Crazy Song of the Year - Yuvan Shankar Raja - "Where is the Party" Sensational Youth Album - Yuvan Shankar Raja