Vedalam (soundtrack)

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Vedalam
Soundtrack album by
Anirudh Ravichander
Released21 October 2015 (2015-10-21)
Recorded2015
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length18:33
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music India
ProducerAnirudh Ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander chronology
Naanum Rowdydhaan
(2015) 		Vedalam
(2015) 		Thanga Magan
(2015)

Vedalam is the soundtrack album composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the 2015 Tamil film of the same name, written and directed by Siva starring Ajith Kumar in the titular lead role. The film marks Anirudh's first collaboration with Ajith and Siva. The album featured five songs (including a theme track) and lyrics were written by Madhan Karky, Rokesh, Viveka and Siva.[1] The soundtrack album was released on 21 October 2015 through the Sony Music India record label.[2]

Development[edit]

In November 2014, Yuvan Shankar Raja who worked with Ajith in several projects, was speculated to compose the music for the film.[3] Later G. V. Prakash Kumar too was reported to be on-board.[4] On 19 March 2015, Anirudh Ravichander was roped in to compose music for the film and was officially confirmed his inclusion for the project.[5] He started working for the film's music during mid-April 2015.[6][7]

On 1 May 2015, coinciding with Ajith's birthday, Anirudh reported to social media, that the introduction song and theme music for the film has been completed.[8][9] "Veera Vinayaka", the introductory number is based on the Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations, similar to "Maha Ganapathi" from Amarkalam (1999) and "Pillayarpatti Hero" from Vaanmathi (1996).[10][11] The theme track of the film is rumoured to be titled "Verithanam" which was proved untrue.[12] Lyricist Rokesh in an interview to The Hindu, said that "Aaluma Doluma" means a 'sneaky troublemaker' in colloquial Tamil-language in North Chennai. He saw few women fight for water in his locality, which made him to write the song.[13] Anirudh roped in Punjabi-rapper Badshah, in his first Tamil song for the track "Aaluma Doluma".[14][15]

Anirudh recalled in 2021 at the Super Singer reality show, saying that he was not impressed with the tune he came for "Aaluma Doluma". He called Siva not to shoot for the song and convinced him that he would give another song for the situation. The following day, when Anirudh called Siva, saying that he had liked the track and had finished shooting for the song.[16] He later added that the track became a viral hit and was convinced with the success of the song.[17]

Release[edit]

The marketing rights for the musical album were purchased by Sony Music India.[18][19] The film's incomplete track list featuring the song titles, was released through Anirudh's Twitter handle on 12 October 2015,[20] and the official track list was unveiled shortly after two days.[21][22] It was reported that the soundtrack album will be released during the composer's birthday on 16 October 2015.[23][24] But the album was eventually released on 21 October 2015, coinciding with Dusshera.[25][26] Shortly after the audio release, the song teasers of "Aaluma Doluma" and "Veera Vinayaka" were released on 25 and 30 October.[27][28] Within 12 hours, the former garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.[29] An extended version of the track featuring Anirudh and rapper Badshah was released on 31 October.[30]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Singer(s)Length
1."Veera Vinayaka"VivekaAnirudh Ravichander, Vishal Dadlani4:22
2."Don't You Mess With Me"Madhan KarkyShruti Haasan, Shakthisree Gopalan4:56
3."Uyir Nadhi Kalangudhey"VivekaRavi Shankar3:03
4."The Theri Theme"SivaAnirudh Ravichander1:52
5."Aaluma Doluma"RokeshAnirudh Ravichander, Badshah4:18
Total length:18:33

Reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Behindwoods[31]
IndiaGlitz[32]
Moviecrow[33]
BollywoodLife[34]
India.com[35]

The album received mixed response from critics. Reviewing for The Times of India, Sharanya CR wrote "After giving a hit album like Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Anirudh effortlessly changes his game in this mass album."[36] Behindwoods gave the album, a rating of 2.75 out of 5 saying "Anirudh serves it hot for Ajith fans!"[37] Milliblog reviewed it as a "punchy" and "likeable commercial soundtrack."[38] Indiaglitz gave a rating of 3 out of 5 and stated the album as "Modern", "youthful" and "energetic".[39] In contrast, Bollywoodlife.com gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated the album as "okayish",[40] while India.com rated the same and opined that "the album is a let down and the four songs and the theme fail to meet expectations."[41] Reviewing for Moviecrow, Ramesh S Kannan who gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stated that "Anirudh has got mired into an unimpressive set of tunes with occasional highs in terms of orchestration. Overall, songs don't do justice to the high expectations or the legacy of the immensely innovative composer."[42] Despite the mixed response, the song "Aaluma Doluma" became a viral hit upon release.[43] India Today chose the track as one of the "top 15 Tamil songs of 2015".[44] The Times of India called it as "one of the best dance numbers of the decade",[45] as was DT Next which published the special edition of "10 iconic dance numbers in Tamil cinema" on the International Dance Day (29 April 2021), included the song in the list.[46]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ajith's 'Thala 56' to have 4 songs and 1 theme track by Anirudh Ravichander". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  2. ^ Vedalam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), 21 October 2015, retrieved 4 March 2022
  3. ^ Seshagiri, Sangeetha (17 November 2014). "'Thala 56': Ajith Starrer to Have Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja?". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Ajith's 'Thala 56' Update: GV Prakash Bags Siruthai Siva's Movie". International Business Times, India Edition. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Anirudh Ravichander to score music for Ajith's Thala 56!". Bollywood Life. 19 March 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Ajith's Die Hard Fan on composing Music for his Film". IndiaGlitz.com. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  7. ^ V.P., Nicy (16 April 2015). "'Thala 56': Ajith Starrer Get Five Songs by Anirudh Ravichander". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Anirudh kick starts Thala 56, Intro song is ready!". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 May 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
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  11. ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (2 May 2015). "'Thala 56': Ajith's Intro Song is Ready". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Thala 56 theme revealed to be 'verithanam'". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  13. ^ "What is madras baashai?". The Hindu. 20 August 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  14. ^ "Anirudh ropes in Punjabi sensation for Vedalam". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  15. ^ "Anirudh to introduce hiphop sensation Badshah to Kollywood with Ajith's Vedalam!". Bollywood Life. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
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  17. ^ "Anirudh: I wasn't happy with 'Aaluma Doluma' but it became a viral hit!". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Sony Music snaps Thala 56 audio rights". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  19. ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (12 June 2015). "'Thala 56': Sony Music Bags Ajith Starrer Audio Rights". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  20. ^ "Anirudh to go mass for Vedalam". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  21. ^ "Vedalam track list is here!". Behindwoods. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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  23. ^ "The album of Ajith's Vedhalam to release on Anirudh's birthday, the 16th of October". Behindwoods. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  24. ^ "Vedalam audio from 16th of October". Behindwoods. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  25. ^ "'Vedalam' music released: Ajith's audio album gets positive reviews [VIDEO+LYRICS]". www.ibtimes.co.in. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  26. ^ "'Vedalam' (Vedhalam) Music Review: Ajith-Anirudh's songs get thumbs up". www.ibtimes.co.in. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  27. ^ "Vedalam: Aaluma Doluma song teaser gets 2.5 lakh views in 11 hours". India Today. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  28. ^ "Vedalam song teaser: Veera Vinayaka high on beats, energy". Hindustan Times. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  29. ^ "Music director Anirudh's 'Aaluma Doluma' for Ajith's 'Vedhalam' set to be his biggest hit?". DNA India. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  30. ^ "Vedalam song Aaluma Doluma: Anirudh Ravichander and Badshah belt a CRACKER for Thala Ajith!". Bollywood Life. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  31. ^ "Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam songs review". Behindwoods. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  32. ^ "Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam Music review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
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  34. ^ "Vedalam music review: Anirudh FAILS to come up with a terrific album for Ajith!". Bollywood Life. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  35. ^ "Vedhalam music review: Ajith's introduction song highlight of otherwise average album". India.com. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
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  37. ^ "Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam songs review". Behindwoods. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  38. ^ "Vedalam (Music review), Tamil – Anirudh by Milliblog!". 16 October 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  39. ^ "Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam Music review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  40. ^ "Vedalam music review: Anirudh FAILS to come up with a terrific album for Ajith!". Bollywood Life. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  41. ^ "Vedhalam music review: Ajith's introduction song highlight of otherwise average album". India.com. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  42. ^ "Vedalam Songs - Music Review". www.moviecrow.com. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  43. ^ "'Kolaveri' to 'Kutti Story': Five Tamil songs that went viral among different audiences". The Times of India. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  44. ^ "Mental Manadhil to Donu Donu: Top 20 Tamil songs that rocked 2015". India Today. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  45. ^ "Dance numbers of the decade that rocked fans to the core". The Times of India. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  46. ^ "International Dance Day: Get nostalgic with Tamil cinema's 10 iconic dance numbers". dtNext.in. 29 April 2021. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.

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