Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (soundtrack)
| Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Ankit Menon | ||||
| Released | 30 May 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 15:51 | |||
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| Label | Saregama | |||
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| Ankit Menon chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | ||||
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Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil is the soundtrack album to the 2024 Malayalam-language comedy film of the same name directed by Vipin Das and produced by Prithviraj Productions and E4 Entertainment, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Nikhila Vimal and Anaswara Rajan. The music was composed by Ankit Menon featuring five songs with lyrics written by Vinayak Sasikumar, Suhail Koya, Asal Kolaar and Dabzee. All the songs were released as singles prior to the album on 30 May 2024.
Development
The soundtrack and background score to the film is composed by Ankit Menon who had previously associated with Vipin on Antakshari and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (both 2022).[1] Vinayak Sasikumar wrote the lyrics for three of the songs,[2] while Suhail Koya wrote one song and rap versions written by Asal Kolaar and Dabzee, the latter of whom served as the co-composer.[1] Most of the songs were composed after the film was shot so that it would align with the visuals and the actor's performances.[3][1]
The song "K for Krishna" was not planned in the script and was an experimental track. But with his and Das' perusal, the song was included after they planned for a commentary-style song in the marriage sequence.[4] Actor Aju Varghese made his playback singing debut on the track "K for Krishna". Varghese noted that Das had approached him to act as a singer in that song sequence, but his decision for playback singing came because of having liked the tune and lyrics.[5] Sasikumar noted that in the song, the character is a common, struggling man yearning for the prayers of Lord Krishna and this reflects on his desparation.[4]
Menon ensured the score and songs should be seamless, resulting in him supervising the soundscape. The climax piece fused Western classical and Carnatic music while also featuring a string quartet to ensure the narrative being soulful.[3][1] All the songs in the film start with the title "K".[1] The song "Azhagiya Laila" sung by Mano from the film Ullathai Allitha (1996) and a small portion of "Kannaam Thumpee" sung by K. S. Chithra from the film Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1988) was reused in the film.[6][7]
Release
The album was preceded by the first single "K for Krishna" which released on 5 May 2024.[8] The second single "K For Kalyanam" was released on 14 May 2024.[9] The third single "K for Krishna 1.5x" was released on 23 May 2024.[10] The fourth single "K For Kabaradakkam" was released on 25 May 2024 after the film's release.[11] The last single "K For Kurukku" was released on 30 May 2024, along with the album.[12][1]
Reception
Gopika Is of The Times of India wrote "Ankit Menon's music boosts the energy of the film up, adding to the drama."[13] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote "Ankit Menon deserves immense praise for his work in the music department, particularly for his skilful crafting of the BGM."[14] Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times noted that "[Ankit] has combined some new age beats along with traditional music, like the wedding song".[6] Times Now wrote "Ankit Menon's music adds to the tone without being intrusive, and we would love to see more of his work as we go forward".[15] However, Janani K of India Today wrote "The two songs, composed by Ankit Menon, act as a speed breaker in an already crisp movie."[16] Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express wrote "Ankit Menon's background score is needlessly present throughout the film and yet not productive."[17]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "K For Krishna" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Ankit Menon | Aju Varghese | 3:03 |
| 2. | "K For Kalyanam" | Suhail Koya | Ankit Menon | Ankit Menon, Milan Joy, Himna Hilary, Aruna Mary George, Indu Deepu, Sharath, Aravind Nair, Neelima P. Aryan, Parvatish Pradeep | 3:46 |
| 3. | "K For Krishna 1.5x" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Ankit Menon | Milan Joy, Aravind Nair, Amal C Ajith, Unni Elayaraja | 3:05 |
| 4. | "K For Kabaradakkam" | Asal Kolaar, Vinayak Sasikumar | Ankit Menon | Asal Kolaar | 2:25 |
| 5. | "K For Kurukku" | Dabzee, Vinayak Sasikumar | Ankit Menon, Dabzee | Dabzee, Rish NK | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 15:51 | ||||
Personnel
Credits adapted from Saregama:[18]
- Music composer and arranger: Ankit Menon
- Music production: Ankit Menon, Arcado, Sreerag Suresh, Abin Thomas, Parvatish Pradeep, Electronic Kili
- Chorus: Milan Joy, Aravind Nair, Amal C Ajith, Unni Elayaraja, Ashwin Aryan, Sony Mohan, Avani Malhar, Gayathri Rajiv
- Guitars: Ashwin Aryan
- Bass guitar: Sumesh Parameshwar
- Mandolin and charango: Amar Sangam
- Shehnai: Gopi
- Flute: Subin Jerson
- Percussions: Jagan Mohan, Jayaprakash, Lakshmi Kanth, Saikiran, Shruti Raj
- French horn: Francis George
- Trombone: Shibu Thomas
- Trumpet: Joshy Thomas
- Ganjira: Suresh Krishnan
- Mridangam: Balu
- Studios: Voice & Vision Studios (Chennai), Pop Media House (Kochi), SKR Studios (Kochi), Space Cat Studio (Mumbai), M Lounge (Kochi), Audiogene Studios (Kochi), K7 Studios (Kochi), 20db Studios (Chennai), Mix Magic Studios (Chennai), GTR Studios (Dubai)
- Recording: Lijesh, Nikhil Mathew, Sreerag Suresh, Tamzid Rahman, Amal Mithu, Amalraj, Jisto George, Ashwin, Shiju
- Mixing and mastering: Balu Thankachan, Rupendar Venkatesh, Shatarchi Hundet
- Music coordinators: KD Vincent, R Babu
- Music assistant: Sachin Sivadas
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Guruvayoorambala Nadayil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 30 May 2024. Archived from the original on 28 June 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ M, Athira (13 May 2024). "Interview | Vinayak Sasikumar: I am in a better space now as a lyricist". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ a b Ankit Menon Interview | Part 2 | Vaazha | Gouthamante Radham | Guruvayur Ambalanadayil | Cue Studio. Cue Studio. 3 October 2024. Archived from the original on 22 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Mathew, Meenu (5 October 2024). "'Illuminati', 'Aadharanjali', & now 'Sthuthi': How Vinayak Sasikumar crafts bizarre yet hit lyrics for Malayalam films". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 11 October 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ M, Athira (6 July 2024). "Interview | Actor Aju Varghese: The success of 'Gaganachari' has been overwhelming". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ a b Srinivasan, Latha (16 May 2024). "Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil movie review: This Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph-starrer is a total laugh riot". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ M, Narayani (25 December 2024). "CE Year in Review: The 2024 Jukebox, a year of familiar tunes and newer beats". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Aju Varghese Croons 'K For Krishna' Song For 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil'". The Times of India. 5 May 2024. Archived from the original on 14 April 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "'K For Kalyanam' song from 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' is out!". The Times of India. 15 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 December 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "'K For Krishna 1.5 X' song from Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is out". Cinema Express. 24 May 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "K For Kabaradakkam song from Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is out". Cinema Express. 26 May 2024. Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "K For Kurukku song from Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is out". Cinema Express. 30 May 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Is, Gopika (17 May 2024). "Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Movie Review: Prithviraj and Basil Joseph's bromance is a laugh riot". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Suresh, Anandu (16 May 2024). "Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil movie review: Prithviraj, Basil Joseph deliver a robust entertainer that never bites off more than it can chew". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil Review: A Complete Comedy Entertainer With Shakespearean Quality". Times Now. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ K, Janani (16 May 2024). "'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' Review: Prithviraj's film is fun and hilarious in parts". India Today. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (16 May 2024). "Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Movie Review: Overcrowded, but still a lively wedding comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Guruvayoorambala Nadayil - Full Album | Prithviraj | Basil Joseph | Ankit Menon | Vipin Das. Saregama Malayalam. 8 June 2024. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026 – via YouTube.