[5] Sify in its review described Dharan's songs and background score as "a major highlight" of the film, which became a commercial successful as well.
The album received very positive reviews and response as well,[2][7][8] while Dharan's background score was highly appreciated by critics and described as "haunting",[9] and "top-class" that gives the film "its true color".
In 2009, his next album, the soundtrack to the gangster film Laadam, released, which was based on Hip-hop music, featuring Malaysian rappers Dr.
[15] He made his Malayalam debut with The Thriller, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and worked on the Salsa-based romantic-musical Podaa Podi which also features a Bhangra number.
[23] In January 2018, RJ Vijay and Dharan associated again to produce a single "Yaaru Kitta"- a Jallikattu anthem as a tribute to 2017 pro-jallikattu protests.
[24] In March 2021, Dharan collaborated with Sivaangi Krishnakumar and released an album song "Asku Maaro" featuring Kavin and Teju Ashwini with lyrics penned down by Ku.