Pathala Pathala Explained
Pathala Pathala |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Kamal Haasan |
Album: | Vikram |
Language: | Tamil |
Released: | 11 May 2022 |
Recorded: | 2022 |
Studio: | |
Length: | 3:33 (lyrical version) 2:49 (video version) |
Label: | Sony Music India |
Composer: | Anirudh |
Lyricist: | Kamal Haasan |
Tracks: | - "Pathala Pathala"
- "Vikram Title Track"
- "Wasted"
- "Porkanda Singam"
- "Once Upon A Time"
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"Pathala Pathala" is an Indian Tamil-language song composed by Anirudh for the soundtrack of Vikram. The song was written and sung by Kamal Haasan[1] The song lyrical version was released on 11 May 2022 through the record label Sony Music India,[2] while the full video song was released on 1 July 2022.
The song was also released in Telugu as "Mathuga Mathuga", with lyrics written by Chandrabose[3] and in Hindi as "Badle Badle" with lyrics written by Raqueeb Alam which features an extended demo with rap verses performed by Raftaar[4] and Haasan too sang himself for the dubbed versions also.[5] Haasan revealed the song as "one of his favourites from the album".[6]
Composition
Both Anirudh and Kamal have collaborated for Indian 2, although the film is yet to be released.[7] As a result, this marks the first collaboration of Anirudh with Kamal, and also marks his second collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj after Master.[8] [9] Kamal himself wrote the lyrics after previously doing the same for so many of the songs like "Raja Kaiya Vacha" and "Sandhu Pottu".[10]
According to reports, it is a kuthu number, also featuring lines about politics and social issues.[11] The lyrics of the song are in Madras Tamil slang. The song was recorded during May 2022 at Anirudh's Albuquerque Records studio in Chennai.[12]
Music video
The song features Haasan dancing for the song. The song was choreographed by Sandy Master, and was shot at the outskirts of a railway station in Chennai.[13] [14]
Records
The first single "Pathala Pathala" received several million views with 770K+ likes and was the most viewed song on YouTube and has also been trending on the top.[15]
Release and reception
The lyrical version was released on 11 May 2022 and opened to a rousing response from audiences.[16] [17] The full video song was released on 1 July 2022.[18]
Reviewing about the song Daily News and Analysis wrote that: "Kamal Haasan's vocals with music director Anirudh's composition have struck the cord straight into the heart of actor fans". It also praised Haasan's hook step performed in the track, which adds "a massy feel to the song".[19] Manoj Kumar R. of The Indian Express wrote "'Pathala Pathala' again shows Kamal’s command over Madras’ slang, something which he had perfected during his collaboration with late iconic screenwriter Crazy Mohan. The song is riddled with expletives that are very native to the slang and packs some political commentary which we have come to associate more with Kamal since his debut in electoral politics."[20]
The News Minute, stated Kamal Haasan's rendition of "Pathala Pathala" in the Madras slang, makes reminiscent of the actor's previous songs "Kandasamy Madasamy" from Pammal K. Sambandam (2002) and "Alwarpetta Aandava" from Vasool Raja MBBS (2004).[21] Siddharth Srinivas of OnlyKollywood reviewed it as "a stylish album, packed with energetic tracks that would be a feast on screen". He further picked "Pathala Pathala", "Porkanda Singam" and the film's title track as his favourite picks and gave a three-and-a-half rating to the album.[22]
Controversy
A day after the first single "Pathala Pathala" was released, on 12 May 2022,[23] a police complaint was filed against the track and its singer-lyricist Kamal Haasan, by social activist named Selvan, claiming that the song mocks the Central government, by referring them as "thieves" and depicts their management of COVID-19 and its funds in the exchequer in a negative light, concerning that the lyrics might instigate caste-related conflicts.[24] [25] [15] He also claimed that, a petition will be filed at the High court to stall the film's release, if the objectionable lyrics were not removed.[26] In an interview with India Today, Kamal Haasan stated that:
Track listing
The track "Pathala Pathala" was released as "Mathuga Mathuga" in Telugu (lyrics written by Chandrabose), and in Hindi as "Badle Badle" (lyrics written by Raqueeb Alam).
- Digital download
- "Pathala Pathala" (Tamil) - 3:33
- "Mathuga Mathuga" (Telugu) - 3:33
- "Mathu Padaikel" (Malayalam) - 1:59
- "Mathile Mathile" (Kannada) - 1:59
- "Badle Badle (Rap Extended Version)" (Hindi) - 4:20
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Pathala Pathala' from Vikram: Kamal Haasan back into the Kuthu mode. The Times of India. 22 May 2022. 26 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220526065724/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/pathala-pathala-from-vikram-kamal-haasan-back-into-the-kuthu-mode/articleshow/91495567.cms. live.
- Web site: Kamal Haasan's Vikram first single release date out. Cinema Express. 22 May 2022. 22 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220522081256/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/08/vikram-first-single-release-date-out-31346.html. live.
- Web site: 2022-05-28 . Lyrical Video of Mathuga Mathuga, 1st Telugu Single From Kamal Haasan's Vikram, Out . 2022-05-30 . News18 . en . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601083647/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/lyrical-video-of-mathuga-mathuga-1st-telugu-single-from-kamal-haasans-vikram-out-5265853.html . live .
- Web site: Kamal Haasan's Badle Badle rap version from Vikram OUT! Fans say, 'This man and his talent is endless' . 2022-06-01 . Zoom TV . en . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601135137/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasans-badle-badle-rap-version-from-vikram-out-fans-say-this-man-and-his-talent-is-endless-article-91915839 . live .
- Web site: Kamal Haasan slays with vocals in Hindi single 'Badle Badle' from 'Vikram: Hitlist'. 24 May 2024. 31 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531144011/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-slays-with-vocals-in-hindi-single-badle-badle-from-vikram-hitlist-483870. live.
- Web site: 2022-06-01 . Kamal Haasan talks about his favourite song in Vikram . 2022-06-01 . Behindwoods . 10 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220610073359/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kamal-haasan-talks-about-favourite-song-in-vikram-album.html . live .
- Web site: 2022-06-18 . Vikram star Kamal Haasan is 'eager' to start Indian 2, shares crucial update on Shankar's film . DNA India . 20 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220620164125/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-star-kamal-haasan-is-eager-to-start-indian-2-actor-shares-crucial-update-on-shankar-s-film-2961688 . live .
- Web site: Lokesh Kanagraj's 'Vikram' audio to be launched in UAE. 2022-04-26 . The Times of India . 24 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220524013951/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lokesh-kanagrajs-vikram-audio-to-be-launched-in-uae/articleshow/90958440.cms . live .
- Web site: 'Vikram is a fanboy sambavam' . 2022-05-18 . The New Indian Express . 26 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220526161740/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/may/17/vikramis-a-fanboy-sambavam-2454318.html . live .
- Web site: Kamal Haasan pens a Kuththu song for 'Vikram' . 2022-05-17 . The Times of India . en . 2 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220502141342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/kamal-haasan-pens-a-kuththu-song-for-vikram/articleshow/87300351.cms . live .
- Web site: 2022-05-11 . Kamal Haasan goes Thara Local in politically charged 'Pathala Pathala' song from 'Vikram' . 2022-06-01 . IndiaGlitz.com . 30 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220530180130/https://www.indiaglitz.com/pathala-pathala-song-review-vikram-movie-first-single-kamal-haasan-anirudh-lokesh-kanagaraj-tamil-news-314653 . live .
- Web site: May 10, 2022 . Janani . K. . Kamal Haasan sings Pathala Pathala song for Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram. Anirudh Ravichander shares pics . 2022-05-17 . India Today . en . 26 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162726/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-sings-pathala-pathala-song-for-lokesh-kanagaraj-s-vikram-anirudh-ravichander-shares-pics-1947560-2022-05-10 . live .
- Web site: Pathala Pathala Vikram's first single opens to rousing response . https://web.archive.org/web/20220528162919/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/05/11/pathala-pathala-vikrams-first-single-opens-to-rousing-response . dead . 28 May 2022 . 2022-06-01 . DT next . en.
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- Web site: Kamal Haasan's 'Pathala Pathala' lyrics land the actor in trouble; Police case filed against him. 6 July 2022. 6 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706044545/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kamal-haasan-s-pathala-pathala-lyrics-land-actor-trouble-police-case-filed-against-him-1090964. live.
- Web site: Pathala Pathala (From "Vikram") - Jiosaavn. 29 May 2022. 27 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220527032205/https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/pathala-pathala-from-vikram/Bg4aZCV,eVE. live.
- Web site: Vikram's first single Pathala Pathala is out promising Kamal Haasan's impressive Madras slang. 5 July 2022. 1 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220601135306/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/vikrams-first-single-pathala-pathala-is-out-promising-kamal-haasans-impressive-madras-slang-article-91498606. live.
- Web site: Pathala Pathala video from Kamal Haasan's Vikram is out sans controversial part. 24 May 2024. 6 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220806200510/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/pathala-pathala-video-song-from-kamal-haasan-vikram-is-out-sans-controversial-part-8003694/. live.
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