Popular television channel Vijay TV had earlier secured the broadcasting rights of the landmark event to be organized in Chennai on 30th August by Kamal Haasan's fans commemorating the actor's towering presence in Kollywood for the past fifty years. The agenda was drawn up elaborately by the channel's team and interviews and views were taken from those who have known Kamal as an actor as well as from his childhood.

Even the sponsors of the event had been finalized. When the preparatory wok and other works were mid-way through, Vijay TV authorities were informed that 'Kalaignar TV' wanted to host the event. Kalaignar TV then spoke directly to Kamal and somehow 'coerced' him into accepting the change of host of the event.

Kamal didn't want to make Vijay TV officials feel bad, as he knew very well that they had done tremendous home-work and preparatory work for the event. At the same time, due to pressure from Kalaignar TV, he couldn't keep mum either. So, he put it across to Vijay TV mildly that 'some other channel' wanted to host the event and won the approval from Vijay TV.

Power has its charm, doesn't it?