Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (soundtrack) explained

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Ravi Basrur
Released:31 December 2023
Recorded:2022–2023
Studio:Ravi Basrur Studio
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Telugu
Label:Hombale Music
Divo
Producer:Ravi Basrur
Prev Title:Kshetrapati
Prev Year:2023
Year:2023
Next Title:Bhimaa
Next Year:2024

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is the soundtrack to the 2023 film of the same name directed by Prashanth Neel under the production of Hombale Films, starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan. The film features music composed by Ravi Basrur and lyrics written by Krishna Kanth. The soundtrack which consisted of four songs and three instrumental tracks were released by Hombale Music and Divo on 31 December 2023.

Development

Basrur has been frequently collaborated with Neel since their feature debuts with Ugramm (2014) and the KGF franchise. This is also his third film in Telugu, following Marshal (2019) and Sasanasabha (2022).[1] For the film's score, Basrur collaborated with international musicians to record the orchestral music. The brass section has a 60-member ensemble who recorded the drums, brass and other orchestral scores for four days. Besides composing, Basrur had also worked with the sound design with engineers mastering the score in DTS and Dolby Digital formats.[2] [3] Basrur started recording the background score during August and September 2023.[4]

Release

Divo served as the digital distributor for the film's music. The soundtrack was preceded with the first single "Sooreede" on 13 December 2023 sung by Harini Ivaturi.[5] [6] The song picturizes on the friendship between Prabhas and Sukumaran, while media reports falsely clarify the song to be about brotherhood.[7] [8] The second single "Prathikadalo" was released on 21 December.[9] [10] The third single titled "Sound of Salaar" was released on 22 December 2023.[11] The fourth single titled "Vinaraa" was released on 26 December 2023.[12] The song "Aaru Sethulunnaa" was released along with full soundtrack album on 31 December 2023.[13]

Track listing

Hindi

Background score

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire
Type:Film score
Artist:Ravi Basrur
Released:2 May 2024[14]
Recorded:2022–2023
Genre:Film score
Language:Telugu
Label:Hombale Music
Divo
Producer:Ravi Basrur

The background score was arranged and composed by Ravi Basrur.

Reception

Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India wrote "Ravi Basrur’s soundtrack adds a robust layer to the film's atmosphere, complementing the tone and heightening the emotional impact of certain scenes."[15] Janani K. of India Today and Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com described it as both "thumping" and "edgy".[16] [17] Critic based at 123Telugu wrote "Ravi Basrur delivers a satisfactory job and his score helps in elevating a few scenes".[18] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute said that the background score has been executed well.[19] Rahul Devanapalli of The Week wrote "The music integrates with the plot but does not register much".[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Sharadhaa . 21 December 2023 . INTERVIEW 'Rocky is not part of Salaar', says director Prashanth Neel . https://web.archive.org/web/20231222022604/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/dec/21/interview-rocky-is-not-part-of-salaar-saysdirector-prashanth-neel-2643366.html . 22 December 2023 . 9 January 2024 . The New Indian Express.
  2. Ravi Basrur Candid Interview Hombale Films . 21 December 2023 . . Bangalore, Karnataka . 9 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231225174453/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7cn98lOM04 . 25 December 2023 . YouTube.
  3. Ravi Basrur Interview With Kairam Vaashi . 22 December 2023 . Kannada . Galatta Plus . Bangalore, Karnataka . 9 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231231064233/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3IOReJ4Vpw . 31 December 2023 . YouTube.
  4. Web site: 1 August 2023 . Prashanth Neel and Ravi Basrur work on the BGM of Salaar . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802022000/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/aug/01/prashanth-neeland-ravi-basrurwork-on-the-bgm-of-salaar-2600602.html . 2 August 2023 . 9 January 2024 . The New Indian Express . en.
  5. Web site: 13 December 2023 . Salaar song Sooreede showcases brotherhood between Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Watch . https://web.archive.org/web/20231217141403/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/salaar-part-1-ceasefire-first-song-prabhas-prashanth-neel-mass-song-9064952/ . 17 December 2023 . 9 January 2024 . The Indian Express . en.
  6. Web site: 14 December 2023 . Salaar song Sooreede: Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran's first track is all about brotherhood . https://web.archive.org/web/20231218225544/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/salaar-first-song-sooreede-prabhas-prithviraj-sukumaran-101702526854481.html . 18 December 2023 . 9 January 2024 . Hindustan Times . en.
  7. Web site: 13 December 2023 . 'Salaar' first song 'Sooreede' out. Fans say it is 'pure goosebumps' . https://web.archive.org/web/20231218121823/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaar-part-one-ceasefire-first-song-sooreede-out-fans-say-it-is-pure-goosebumps-prabhas-prithiviraj-sukumaran-ravi-basrur-prashanth-neel-december-22-2475642-2023-12-13 . 18 December 2023 . 9 January 2024 . India Today . en.
  8. Web site: 13 December 2023 . Salaar First Single OUT: Makers drop song about friendship and brotherhood from Prabhas-Prithviraj film . https://web.archive.org/web/20240106203707/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/salaar-first-single-out-makers-drop-song-about-friendship-and-brotherhood-from-prabhas-prithviraj-film-1265090 . 6 January 2024 . 9 January 2024 . Pinkvilla . en.
  9. Web site: 21 December 2023 . Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire second single released: Prathikadalo talks about the power of forgiveness . https://web.archive.org/web/20231225115141/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/salaar-part-1-ceasefire-second-single-released-prathikadalo-talks-about-power-of-forgiveness-101703159116791.html . 25 December 2023 . 9 January 2024 . Hindustan Times . en.
  10. Web site: 21 December 2023 . 'Salaar' 2nd track 'Prathikadalo' out. Prabhas' song imparts important life lesson . https://web.archive.org/web/20231229021507/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaar-part-one-ceasefire-second-track-prathikadalo-out-prabhas-song-imparts-important-life-lesson-shruti-haasan-prithiviraj-sukumaran-prashanth-neel-2478964-2023-12-21 . 29 December 2023 . 9 January 2024 . India Today . en.
  11. Web site: 22 December 2023 . Sound of Salaar (From "Salaar Cease Fire") Song Ravi Basrur . gaana.com. .
  12. Web site: 26 December 2023 . Vinaraa (From "Salaar Cease Fire - Telugu") Song Ravi Basrur . gaana.com.
  13. Web site: 31 December 2023 . Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire (Telugu) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] ]. https://web.archive.org/web/20240109143608/https://open.spotify.com/album/6LBXEC2wsCrhOjF0Vhn5hj . 9 January 2024 . 9 January 2024 . Spotify.
  14. Web site: 2 May 2024 . Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (Original Background Score) . Wynk Music.
  15. News: Nicodemus . Paul . 22 December 2023 . Salaar Movie Review: A Riveting Tale of Power and Brotherhood in a Dystopian World . https://web.archive.org/web/20240106025112/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/salaar/movie-review/106203242.cms?from=mdr . 6 January 2024 . 10 January 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  16. Web site: K. . Janani . 22 December 2023 . 'Salaar' Review: Prabhas is an invincible hero in the comeback film he deserves . https://web.archive.org/web/20231225231736/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/salaar-review-prabhas-is-an-invincible-hero-in-the-comeback-film-he-deserves-2479275-2023-12-22 . 25 December 2023 . 10 January 2024 . India Today . en.
  17. Web site: Sanap . Mayur . 22 December 2023 . Salaar Review: Adrenaline-Filled Action Ride . https://web.archive.org/web/20231223044356/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/salaar-review/20231222.htm . 23 December 2023 . 10 January 2024 . Rediff . en.
  18. Web site: 22 December 2023 . Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Telugu Movie Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20231223014755/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/prabhas-prashanth-neels-salaar-part-1-telugu-movie-review.html . 23 December 2023 . 10 January 2024 . 123telugu.com . en.
  19. Web site: Rajendran . Sowmya . 22 December 2023 . Salaar review: Prabhas is back to form in Prashanth Neel's riveting action drama . https://web.archive.org/web/20240110172150/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/salaar-review-prabhas-is-back-to-form-in-prashanth-neels-riveting-action-drama . 10 January 2024 . 10 January 2024 . The News Minute . en.
  20. Web site: Devanapalli . Rahul . 22 December 2023 . 'Salaar' review: Where logic and sanity drown in blood . https://web.archive.org/web/20231225075203/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2023/12/22/salaar-review-where-logic-and-sanity-drown-in-blood.html . 25 December 2023 . 10 January 2024 . The Week . en.