Amaran (soundtrack) explained

Amaran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Type:soundtrack
Artist:G. V. Prakash Kumar
Cover:Amaran (soundtrack).png
Released:2 November 2024
Recorded:May 2023–August 2024
Studio:Divine Labs, Chennai
Sonic Island Studios, Kochi
Sounds Right Studios, Chennai
Soundtown Studios, Chennai
Audiogene Sound Studios, Kochi
SKR Studios, Kochi
Voice and Vision Studios, Chennai
20db Studios, Chennai
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:26:48
Label:Saregama
Producer:G. V. Prakash Kumar
Prev Title:Thangalaan
Prev Year:2024
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Amaran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar for the 2024 Tamil-language film of the same name, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy starring Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan. The film is a joint production venture of Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. The soundtrack featured eight songs with lyrics written by Karthik Netha, Yugabharathi, Vivek and Arivu. It was preceded by five singles, and the album was released under the Saregama label on 2 November 2024.

Development

Amaran is Prakash's maiden collaboration with both Sivakarthikeyan and Rajkumar. Initially Harris Jayaraj was considered to compose the musical score, before Prakash being chosen.[1] [2] Prakash's inclusion was confirmed in May 2023,[3] [4] and soon afterwards, he started composing the tunes while parallelly working on other projects. According to Periasamy, Prakash had composed five songs for the film, with two of them being fast-paced numbers.[5] In June 2024, he revealed that he had almost completed working on the film's music.[6] By late-September, it was revealed that Prakash had composed two more tracks after watching the film's final edit.[7]

Composition

In an interaction to fans on X (formerly Twitter), Prakash revealed that an "energetic love song" is set to be released as the first single from the album after production house's approval.[8] [9] In late September, the song was eventually titled as "Hey Minnale" and being Prakash's 700th song he composed.[10] It featured lyrics written by Karthik Netha and sung by Haricharan and Shweta Mohan.[11] The song appears in the film when Mukund (Sivakarthikeyan) meets Indhu Rebecca Varghese (Sai Pallavi) during their studies at Madras Christian College.[12] [13]

The song "Uyirey" was written by Vivek and sung by Nakul Abhyankar and his wife Ramya Bhat.[14] Nakul stated that the song was sent by Prakash in April 2024, without lyrics and a rough version of the song with his vocals and was asked to arrange the instrumentation. Before Nakul's involvement, other singers also performed their renditions before their version was finalized. Ramya, who was nine months pregnant at that time, recorded a rendition of the track which worked well. "Vennilavu Saaral" featured lyrics written by Yugabharathi and sung by Kapil Kapilan and Rakshita Suresh.[15] The songs were picturized on the relationship between Mukund and Indu during their marriage and post-marriage.

Arivu wrote and performed two montage songs: "Azadi" and "Por Veeran".[16] [17] Two emotional tracks, "Vaane Vaane" and "Kanave" were featured in the film, written by Yugabharathi and performed by Faisal Razi and Saindhavi.

Marketing and release

The music rights were acquired by Saregama.[18] The film's audio launch was held at the Sri Sai Ram Engineering College in Chennai on 18 October 2024, with the cast and crew in attendance.[19] However, the songs were not released on that date. The album featuring eight tracks was released on 2 November 2024, two days after the film's release.[20] [21]

Singles

The theme music composed for the introductory promotional teaser of Sai Pallavi was released as an audio-only single on 28 September 2024.[22] The first single from the film "Hey Minnale" was released on 4 October 2024.[23] [24] The second single "Vennilavu Saaral" was released on 17 October, a day prior to the audio launch,[25] and the song "Por Veeran (Azadi)" was released as the third single on 19 October, after the audio launch.[26] The fourth single "Uyirey" was released on 30 October.[27] [28]

Critical reception

Janani K. of India Today wrote "Composer GV Prakash's music and background score does the perfect job of elevating the mood of the film."[29] Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express described it as a "rousing score".[30] Gopinath Rajendran of The Hindu complimented Prakash's work in the film, saying "apart from accentuating the mass sequences with rousing music, skillfully uses silence during the poignant moments".[31] Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times wrote "the BGM and songs by GV Prakash add a lot of depth to this emotional film."[32] Kirubakar Purushothaman of News18 wrote "GV Prakash seems to have been instructed to keep the background score subdued, avoiding the typical cues for audience applause and cheers."[33]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Saregama.

Notes and References

  1. News: 2022-04-26 . Sivakarthikeyan's 'SK 21' to be high on patriotism, reveal stunt duo Anbariv . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220428132232/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-sk-21-to-be-high-on-patriotism-reveal-stunt-duo-anbariv/articleshow/91098024.cms . 2022-04-28 . 2024-10-31 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  2. News: 12 April 2023 . 'SK 21': GV Prakash Kumar to score music for the first time for Sivakarthikeyan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230421025521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sk-21-gv-prakash-kumar-to-score-music-for-the-first-time-for-sivakarthikeyan/articleshow/99430260.cms . 21 April 2023 . 10 August 2024 . The Times of India.
  3. Web site: 2023-05-03 . GV Prakash Teams Up With Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi for SK21 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230515224626/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/gv-prakash-teams-up-with-sivakarthikeyan-and-sai-pallavi-for-sk21 . 2023-05-15 . 2024-10-31 . Film Companion South . en.
  4. News: 2023-05-03 . GV Prakash to compose music for Sivakarthikeyan's 'SK21' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230505073906/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-to-compose-music-for-sivakarthikeyans-sk21/articleshow/99956891.cms . 2023-05-05 . 2024-10-31 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: 23 February 2024 . Amaran: Director Rajkumar Periasamy talks about Sai Pallavi's role in Sivakarthikeyan starrer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225111739/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/amaran-director-rajkumar-periasamy-talks-about-sai-pallavis-role-in-sivakarthikeyan-starrer-1281118 . 25 February 2024 . 25 February 2024 . . en.
  6. News: 12 June 2024 . GV Prakash teases first single release from Vikram's 'Thangalaan' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613011945/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-teases-first-single-release-from-vikrams-thangalaan/articleshow/110930485.cms . 13 June 2024 . 13 June 2024 . The Times of India.
  7. Selvaraghavan,Anurag Kashyap கூட திரும்ப படம் பண்றேன்! Amaran Special Mirchi PodcastG.V.Prakash . 2024-11-02 . Interview . ta . Mirchi Tamil . 2024-11-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116111222/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxJMtuFIiaM . 2024-11-16 . live . YouTube.
  8. Web site: 2024-06-11 . GV Prakash shares updates on Thangalaan, Amaran and Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam . live . http://archive.today/2024.10.31-134018/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/11/gv-prakash-shares-updates-on-thangalaan-amaran-and-nilavuku-enmel-ennadi-kobam . 2024-10-31 . 2024-10-31 . Cinema Express . en.
  9. News: 2024-06-14 . GV Prakash Kumar spills beans on the first single from Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240616051601/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-kumar-spills-beans-on-the-first-single-from-sivakarthikeyans-amaran/articleshow/110990387.cms . 2024-06-16 . 2024-10-31 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  10. News: 2024-09-24 . Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' first single 'Hey Minnale' to be out soon . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240925012139/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-amaran-first-single-hey-minnale-to-be-out-soon/articleshow/113629709.cms . 2024-09-25 . 2024-10-31 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  11. Web site: 2024-10-03 . G.V. பிரகாஷின் 700வது பாடலான அமரன் படத்தின் #HeyMinnale நாளை வெளியாகும் - படக்குழு அறிவிப்பு! . live . http://archive.today/2024.10.31-135309/https://news7tamil.live/g-v-heyminnale-of-prakashs-700th-song-amaran-releases-tomorrow-crew-announcement.html . 2024-10-31 . 2024-10-31 . News7 Tamil . ta.
  12. Web site: 2024-10-05 . 'Hey Minnale': First track from Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' explores the charm of Madras Christian College . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241005104628/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2024/10/05/hey-minnale-amaran-song-madras-christian-college-sivakarthikeyan-sai-pallavi.html . 2024-10-05 . 2024-11-16 . Manorama Online.
  13. Web site: 4 October 2024 . உருக வைக்கும் அமரன் படத்தின் முதல் மெலடி பாடல்! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006042059/https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/amaran-movie-first-song-hey-minnale-video-113944634 . 6 October 2024 . 4 October 2024 . . ta.
  14. Web site: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 2024-11-07 . Nakul Abhyankar: When I heard the tune for 'Uyirey' I instantly visualised Ramya and I singing it . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116114125/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2024/Nov/07/nakul-abhyankar-when-i-heard-the-tune-for-uyirey-i-instantly-visualised-ramya-and-i-singing-it . 2024-11-16 . 2024-11-16 . Cinema Express . en.
  15. Web site: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 17 October 2024 . 'Vennilavu Saaral' song from Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116112719/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/17/vennilavu-saaral-song-from-sivakarthikeyans-amaran-out . 16 November 2024 . 17 October 2024 . . en.
  16. Web site: 2024-11-04 . வெளியானது 'அமரன்' படத்தின் 'ஆசாதி' பாடல் . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116114702/https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/amaran-film-azadi-lyric-video-released-1129038 . 2024-11-16 . 2024-11-16 . Daily Thanthi . ta.
  17. Web site: 2024-11-04 . அமரன் படத்தின் போர் வீரன் பாடல் வெளியானது! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116114519/https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/sivakarthikeyan-sai-pallavi-starring-amaran-movie-song-por-veeran-azadi-amaran-song-video-video-114948959 . 2024-11-16 . 2024-11-16 . Times Now Tamil . ta.
  18. 1819235223235854611 . RKFI . Soldiers protect us Music uplifts us! Happy to be associated with @saregamasouth for #Amaran . Raaj Kamal Films International . Raaj Kamal Films International . 2 August 2024 . 2 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240815133641/https://x.com/RKFI/status/1819235223235854611 . 15 August 2024.
  19. Web site: 2024-10-21 . Mani Ratnam to Sai Pallavi at Amaran audio launch: Hope to work with you one day . live . http://archive.today/2024.10.31-134253/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/mani-ratnam-sai-pallavi-amaran-audio-launch-sivakarthikeyan-2620490-2024-10-21 . 2024-10-31 . 2024-10-29 . India Today . en.
  20. Web site: Prakash . G. V. . 2024-11-02 . "Amaran" (Tamil) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116115719/https://open.spotify.com/album/1xONf0eKTmlbuy13uaStDJ . 2024-11-16 . 2024-11-16 . Spotify.
  21. Amaran - Full Album Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi GV Prakash Kumar Rajkumar Periasamy . 2024-11-02 . Saregama Tamil . 2024-11-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116120139/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIujSnWrA8c . 2024-11-16 . live . YouTube.
  22. Web site: 2024-09-28 . Sai Pallavi's Intro (From "Amaran") - Single . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116122537/https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sai-pallavis-intro-from-amaran-single/1771434284 . 2024-11-16 . 2024-11-16 . Apple Music.
  23. Web site: 2024-10-02 . First single 'Hey Minnale' from Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi's Amaran to drop on this date . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241004084918/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/02/first-single-hey-minnale-from-sivakarthikeyan-sai-pallavis-amaran-to-drop-on-this-date . 2024-10-04 . 2024-10-31 . Cinema Express . en.
  24. Web site: 2024-10-05 . Sivakarthikeyan And Sai Pallavi's Chemistry Tops In New Song Hey Minnale From Amaran . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006011046/https://www.news18.com/movies/sivakarthikeyan-and-sai-pallavis-chemistry-tops-in-new-song-hey-minnale-from-amaran-9074484.html . 2024-10-06 . 2024-10-31 . News18 . en.
  25. Web site: 2024-10-17 . மெலடியில் அசத்திய ஜி.வி. பிரகாஷ்.. அமரன் படத்தின் 'வெண்ணிலவு சாரல்' பாடல் வெளியானது . live . http://archive.today/2024.10.31-141402/https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/amaran-movie-vennilavu-saaral-song-out-742942 . 2024-10-31 . 2024-10-31 . Maalai Malar . ta.
  26. Web site: Prakash . G. V. . Arivu . 2024-10-19 . Por Veeran (Azadi) (From Amaran) (Tamil) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116114806/https://open.spotify.com/album/1guSTNL0gBi3vMzQDAqmUS . 2024-11-16 . 2024-10-31 . Spotify.
  27. Web site: Panikker . Rohit . 2024-10-30 . Uyire From Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi's Amaran Is A Poetic Exploration Of Being In Love . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116120229/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/uyire-from-sivakarthikeyan-sai-pallavis-amaran-is-a-poetic-exploration-of-being-in-love-article-114781770 . 2024-11-16 . 2024-10-31 . Times Now . en.
  28. Web site: M. . Narayani . 2024-10-30 . 'Uyirey' song from Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi's Amaran out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116120109/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/30/uyirey-song-from-sivakarthikeyan-sai-pallavis-amaran-out . 2024-11-16 . 2024-10-31 . Cinema Express . en.
  29. Web site: K. . Janani . 2024-10-31 . Amaran review: Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi film is an emotional tribute to army men . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241109004054/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/amaran-review-sivakarthikeyan-sai-pallavi-2625999-2024-10-31 . 2024-11-09 . 2024-11-16 . India Today . en.
  30. Web site: Ramachandran . Avinash . 2024-10-31 . Amaran movie review: Sai Pallavi, Sivakarthikeyan stand tall in this tale of timeless love . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241113020002/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/amaran-movie-review-sai-pallavi-sivakarthikeyan-stand-tall-in-this-tale-of-timeless-love-9647436/ . 2024-11-13 . 2024-11-16 . The Indian Express . en.
  31. News: Rajendran . Gopinath . 2024-10-31 . 'Amaran' movie review: Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi march into our hearts with this soul-stirring action film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241109224833/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amaran-movie-review-sivakarthikeyan-and-sai-pallavi-march-into-our-hearts-with-this-soul-stirring-action-film/article68817647.ece . 2024-11-09 . 2024-11-16 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  32. Web site: Srinivasan . Latha . 2024-10-31 . Amaran review: Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi shine in Rajkumar Periasamy's well-crafted tribute to the armed forces . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116121921/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/amaran-review-sivakarthikeyan-and-sai-pallavi-shine-in-rajkumar-periasamys-well-crafted-tribute-to-the-armed-forces-101730364148429.html . 2024-11-16 . 2024-11-16 . Hindustan Times.
  33. Web site: Purushothaman . Kirubakar . 2024-10-31 . Amaran Review: Sai Pallavi And Sivakarthikeyan's Film Is A Brilliant, No-Nonsense Ode To A Soldier . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241116123152/https://www.news18.com/movies/amaran-review-sai-pallavi-and-sivakarthikeyans-film-is-a-brilliant-no-nonsense-ode-to-a-soldier-9105426.html . 2024-11-16 . 2024-11-16 . News18 . en.

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