RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (soundtrack) explained

RDX
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Sam C. S.
Cover:RDX Robert Dony Xavier (soundtrack).jpg
Released:8 September 2023
Recorded:2022–2023
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:22:39
Language:Malayalam
Label:Saregama
Producer:Sam C. S.
Prev Title:Nene Naa
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Tamil Kudimagan
Next Year:2023

RDX: Robert Dony Xavier is the soundtrack to the 2023 film of the same name directed by Nahas Hidayath and produced by Sophia Paul under Weekend Blockbusters, starring Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese and Neeraj Madhav. The soundtrack featured original songs composed by Sam C. S. and lyrics written by Manu Manjith, and rap numbers performed by Fejo and Neeraj Madhav. The soundtrack was released under the Saregama label on 8 September 2023.

Background

In August 2022, producer Sophia Paul announced that Sam C. S. would compose the score for RDX;[1] the film is his third Malayalam project, after Odiyan (2018) and Pakalum Paathiravum (2022), where he would compose the background scores. Since the film was set in the 1990s, Sam experimented on music that sounded authentic to the timeline which was reflected in the film's music.[2] While composing the song "Neela Nilave" the crew were convinced that the song would become a hit upon release, which Sam was also convinced. He revealed that most of the romantic songs are natural, while romantic dance numbers would be less likely to be a success unlike those in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He was skeptical on such a song would become a hit in Malayalam but was overwhelmed with the audience reception.[3]

Release

The album was preceded by three songs as singles: "Hallabaloo" was released first on 26 July 2023.[4] The song was written by Manu Manjith and performed by Benny Dayal, Ranjith K Govind, Naresh Iyer, Sam C. S.[5] [6] The second single "Scene Mone", a rap number performed by Neeraj Madhav and co-composed by Rzee was released on 16 August 2023.[7] [8] The third song "Neela Nilave" was released on 24 August 2023.[9] The soundtrack was released through Saregama label on 8 September 2023 that featured in four tracks.[10] Three more songs: "Adiyodadi", a rap number written and performed by Fejo was released on 24 September,[11] a female version of "Neela Nilave" performed by Shweta Mohan was released on 16 October, and "Veyilinte Punjiri" by Hariharan on 2 November.

Reception

Anjana George of The Times of India praised the music as it "seamlessly complements various combat styles depicted in the movie, resulting in a riveting experience."[12] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote "Sam CS' background music that truly stands out, complementing the moments in an exceptional way", but however found the omission of "Halaballoo" to dampen the mood, as "it had the potential to enhance the overall experience."[13] Sowmya Rajendran, writing for Moneycontrol, stated that Sam's music "pumping up the energy."[14] "Neela Nilave" was considered to be one of the best Malayalam songs of 2023.[15]

Personnel

Accolades

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Date of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
Filmfare Awards South3 August 2024Best Music Director – MalayalamSam C. S.[16]
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Best Male Playback Singer – MalayalamKapil Kapilan – ("Neela Nilave")
South Indian International Movie Awards14–15 September 2024Best Music Director – MalayalamSam C. S.[20]
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Best Lyricist – MalayalamManu Manjith – ("Neela Nilave")
Best Female Playback Singer – MalayalamKapil Kapilan – ("Neela Nilave")

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sidhardhan . Sanjith . 2022-08-20 . Minnal Murali makers rope in Vikram Vedha and Kaithi composer Sam CS for action thriller RDX . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220820225023/https://www.ottplay.com/news/minnal-murali-makers-rope-in-vikram-vedha-and-kaithi-composer-sam-cs-for-action-thriller-rdx/97416373ae784 . 2022-08-20 . 2024-08-27 . OTTPlay . en.
  2. Web site: N. S. . Ajmal . 2023-11-24 . ആളുകൾ തിരിച്ചറിഞ്ഞില്ലെങ്കിലും സാരമില്ല, പാട്ടുകൾ ഹിറ്റായാൽ മതി – സാം സി.എസ്. അഭിമുഖം . It doesn't matter if people don't recognize it, as long as the songs are hits – Sam C. S. Interview . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231218174359/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/kaithi-vikram-vedha-rdx-odiyan-music-director-sam-cs-interview-1.9092123 . 2023-12-18 . 2024-08-27 . Mathrubhumi . en.
  3. Web site: R. B. . Srilekha . 2023-09-21 . 'മലയാളികളെ പറ്റിക്കാൻ കഴിയില്ല, വെറുതെ എന്തെങ്കിലും ചെയ്തുവച്ചാൽ അവർ അംഗീകരിക്കില്ല; പാട്ട് ഹിറ്റാക്കിയതിന് നന്ദി' . Malayalis can't be fooled, they won't accept if something is done for nothing; Thanks for making the song a hit . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240530114843/https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2023/09/21/interview-with-music-director-sam-cs-on-rdx-movie.html . 2024-05-30 . 2024-08-27 . Manorama Online . ml.
  4. Web site: 27 July 2023 . 'Halaballoo' song from 'RDX' is all things vintage and vivid . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230820070754/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/halaballoo-song-from-rdx-is-all-things-vintage-and-vivid/articleshow/102176733.cms . 20 August 2023 . 20 August 2023 . The Times of India.
  5. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2023-07-26 . RDX first single exudes 90s vibes . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240827100031/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Jul/26/rdx-first-single-exudes-90s-vibes-45991.html . 2024-08-27 . 2024-08-27 . Cinema Express . en.
  6. Web site: 2023-07-27 . RDX's First Single Halabaloo Out: This Electrifying Song Is A Hit Among Fans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801040930/https://www.news18.com/movies/rdxs-first-single-halabaloo-out-this-electrifying-song-is-a-hit-among-fans-8441257.html . 2023-08-01 . 2024-08-27 . News18 . en.
  7. Web site: RDX song Scene Mone: Neeraj Madhav's energetic rap is HERE . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230820070629/https://www.ottplay.com/news/rdx-song-scene-mone-neeraj-madhavs-energetic-rap-is-here/95ae80c114794 . 20 August 2023 . 20 August 2023 . OTTPlay.
  8. News: 2023-08-18 . 'RDX' second single 'Scene Mone' performed by Neeraj Madhav out! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230821225027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rdx-second-single-scene-mone-performed-by-neeraj-madhav-out/articleshow/102823608.cms . 2023-08-21 . 2024-08-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  9. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2023-08-28 . Neela Nilave song from RDX is out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230905151356/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Aug/28/neela-nilave-song-from-rdx-is-out-47052.html . 2023-09-05 . 2024-08-27 . Cinema Express . en.
  10. Web site: C. S. . Sam . Sam C. S. . Rzee . 2023-09-08 . RDX (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240827102823/https://music.apple.com/in/album/rdx-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1711425597 . 2024-08-27 . 2024-08-27 . . Apple Music.
  11. Web site: 2023-09-24 . RDX Song - Adiyodadi Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130108/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/rdx-song-adiyodadi/videoshow/104071867.cms . 2023-10-08 . 2024-08-27 . The Times of India . en.
  12. News: George . Anjana . 2023-08-25 . RDX Movie Review : Adeptly combined action & emotion . usurped . https://web.archive.org/web/20231025144133/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/rdx/movie-review/103106008.cms . 2023-10-25 . 2024-08-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  13. Web site: 2023-08-25 . RDX movie review: An explosive mass actioner that fully lives up to its title . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230924023524/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/rdx-movie-review-an-explosive-mass-actioner-that-fully-lives-up-to-its-title-8909031/ . 2023-09-24 . 2024-08-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  14. Web site: Rajendran . Sowmya . Sowmya Rajendran . 2023-08-25 . RDX review: KGF stunt directors Anbariv pack too much action in a simplistic martial arts film that doesn't quite cut it . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230901145759/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/rdx-review-kgf-stunt-directors-anbariv-pack-explosive-action-in-a-simplistic-martial-arts-film-that-doesnt-quite-cut-it-11259201.html . 2023-09-01 . 2024-08-27 . Moneycontrol.
  15. News: 2023-12-31 . 'Neela Nilave' to 'Nin Koode Njan', best Malayalam songs from 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115212051/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/neela-nilave-to-nin-koode-njan-best-malayalam-songs-from-2023/photostory/106418524.cms . 2024-01-15 . 2024-08-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  16. Web site: 2024-08-03 . Nominations for the 69th Filmfare Awards South 2024 – Tamil . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804115118/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2024/tamil/nominations . 2024-08-04 . 2024-08-23 . Filmfare.
  17. Web site: 2024-08-03 . Winners of the 69th Sobha Filmfare Awards South 2024 – Tamil . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804115115/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2024/tamil/winners . 2024-08-04 . 2024-08-23 . Filmfare.
  18. News: 2024-08-04 . 69th Sobha Filmfare Awards South 2024: Check out the winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804052432/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-2024-check-out-the-winners/articleshow/112251936.cms . 2024-08-04 . 2024-08-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  19. Web site: 2024-08-04 . Filmfare Awards South 2024: Mammootty, Vikram, Rakshit Shetty, Chithha, 2018 win big . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240807162629/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/filmfare-awards-south-2024-mammootty-vikram-rakshit-shetty-chithha-2018-win-big-9493799/ . 2024-08-07 . 2024-08-23 . The Indian Express . en.
  20. Web site: 2024-07-18 . SIIMA Awards 2024: Rajinikanth's Jailer and Nani's Dasara bag 11 nominations each, Mrunal Thakur's Hi Nanna follows . 2024-08-23 . The Indian Express . en.
  21. Web site: Nyayapati . Neeshita . 2024-07-17 . SIIMA Awards 2024 full list of nominees: Dasara, Jailer, Kaatera, 2018 top the list . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717183923/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/siima-awards-2024-full-list-of-nominees-dasara-jailer-kaatera-2018-top-the-list-101721228225405.html . 2024-07-17 . 2024-08-23 . Hindustan Times.

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