Located about 100 km from Keeladi, the Sangam-era site which is at least 2,600 years old, Vembakottai in Virudhunagar district is emerging as a one of the prime archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu.

The song naturally took on a bubblegum pop vibe, not just in its melodies and lyrics but also in its overall aesthetic—including the album artwork, which has a fun, cotton-candy, bubble-gummy feel. I ...