underwent training in motorcycle riding for her role. Soon after the launch of the film, the original producers, Chozha Creations, sold their stake in the film to Cosmos Entertainment. To capitulate on Charmy's popularity in Andhra Pradesh, a Telugu version has been readied to be released shortly after the release of the original. The film in October 2008, faced a high court order staying its release. The petition against the movie was filed by Ponnurangan on behalf of Chozha Creations, giving an issue is one of financial settlement between Chozha Creations and Cosmos Enterprises, the producers of Laadam. In the petition, it has been said that Laadam was being initially produced by Chozha Creations. But, midway through the making, the movie was sold outright to Cosmos Enterprises for a sum of Rs. 90 lakhs as per an agreement reached in June. But, Chozha Creations claims to have received only Rs. 40 lakhs to date and have thus filed the petition. In the interim, Laadam has been completed and is ready for release. But this stay order might now delay or even worse, prevent its release. The high court has given a period of two weeks for Cosmos Enterprises to file an explanation. Soundtrack From the music composed by Dharan, two songs have been recorded, one each by Dr. Burn and Emcee Jezz, both rappers of the Malaysian-based band Natchatra. "Siru Thoduthalile" – Bombay Jayashree, Haricharan "Makkah" – Benny Dayal, Haricharan "Atlantic Ocean" – Suchitra "Gangster" – Dr. Burn, Benny Dayal Reception Behindwoods wrote "Although Prabhu Solomon’s earnest attempt at making a spooky thriller is evident, the predictable plot and screenplay prove to be a let down." Rediff wrote "Laadam might have a few minor loop-holes but Prabhu Solomon's script (even if it's been liberally borrowed from abroad) puts up a good show." References External links 2009 films 2000s Tamil-language films Films directed by Prabhu Solomon Films scored by Dharan Kumar