Thuppakki (soundtrack)

Thuppakki
Soundtrack album by
Harris Jayaraj
Released10 October 2012
Recorded2011–2012
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelGemini Audio
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj chronology
Maattraan
(2012) 		Thuppakki
(2012) 		Nanban
(2012)

Thuppakki is the soundtrack album composed by Harris Jayaraj for the 2012 Tamil-language action thriller film of the same name directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, starring Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal. The album featured six songs and a theme music; lyrics for the songs were written by Pa. Vijay, Na. Muthukumar, Viveka and Madhan Karky. It was distributed by Gemini Audio and released on 10 October 2012.

Background

Thuppakki is Harris Jayaraj's third collaboration with Murugadoss, and second with Vijay after Nanban (2012).[1] The album consisted of seven tracks with lyrics written by Pa. Vijay, Na. Muthukumar, Viveka and Madhan Karky. Karky wrote over 35 pallavis for one of the songs.[2] Vijay recorded vocals for the party number "Google Google", his first attempt at playback singing after seven years since "Vaadi Vaadi" from Sachein (2005).[3][4] The song also featured vocals contributed by Andrea Jeremiah,[5] and rap performed by Krishna Iyer and Joe.[6] Vijay flew to Mumbai thrice to record his vocals.[7] The song "Poi Varava" was included in the last minute as Murugadoss wanted a soulful song being dedicated to the soldiers who would guard the border.[8] The final mixing of the film was completed by November, few days prior to the release.[9] Justin Prabhakaran, who would later compose for films such as Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014), worked as a sound engineer in this film.[10]

Release

Though Harris Jayaraj initially announced that the film's music would be launched in mid-September,[11] it was delayed following legal trouble over the film's title.[12][13] The audio was eventually launched on 10 October at the Park Sheraton hotel in Chennai.[14]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kutti Puli Kootam"VivekaHariharan, Tippu, Narayanan, Sathyan, Ranina Reddy6:08
2."Antarctica"Madhan KarkyVijay Prakash, Krish, Devan, Rajeev5:01
3."Poi Varava"Pa. VijayKarthik, Chinmayi5:50
4."Google Google"Madhan KarkyVijay, Andrea Jeremiah, Krishna Iyer, Joe6:09
5."Vennilave"Na. MuthukumarHariharan, Bombay Jayashri4:52
6."Alaikaa Laikka"Pa. VijayJaved Ali, Sayanora Philip, Sharmila5:03
7."Jagadish on Mission" (Instrumental)  3:26
Total length:36:29

Reception

Critical reception

Sify wrote: "Overall, it is a classy and refreshing album".[15] Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff claimed that the music had "nothing new to offer" and that "except Google Google and the mildly melodious Poi Varavaa, the rest are all oft-heard, and seem a mish-mash of his (Jayaraj's) earlier tunes".[16] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog stated that "Vijay does well in 'Google Google', a basic, but foot-tapping song where Andrea provides excellent support", whereas he felt "Kutti Puli Kootam" sounding "straight out of the fag-end of Rahman's music for pointless Prabhu Deva films" calling it as "plain embarrassing". He considered "Antartica" as an "amazingly non-descript, regurgitated Harris material" while "Poi Varava" being "pleasant" also felt "too standard within Harris’ usual template", and "'Vennilave' is a jaded addition to Harris’ Bombay Jayashri template". While calling "Alaikka Laikaa" is another "mandatory gibberish-loaded Harris song", he also added "'Jagdish on mission' theme closes the soundtrack on a decent note".[17]

Haricharan Pudipeddi of The New Indian Express stated that "Except for two tracks, Harris' music falls flat. Thanks to the pulsating background score, Thuppakki has few moments of high-octane action mixed with energetic music."[18] Critic based at Deccan Chronicle also stated, "Harris Jayaraj disappoints".[19] L Romal M Singh of Daily News and Analysis wrote "What doesn’t work, however, are the songs in the film. A lot of money seems to have been spent on all the songs (and their picturisation) and other than the penultimate song, Vennilave and Google Google, most of the songs are boring to listen to and a pain to watch. The final number, Poi Varavaa, picturised on army folk boarding trains from Mumbai as they head back to their duty and call, manages to strike a chord with the audience, even leading to some final heart wrenching moments in the film."[20]

Karthik Subramanian of The Hindu wrote "Music director Harris Jayaraj, though, seems to have had a surprisingly off-time with the songs. The background music is apt though it is significantly reminiscent of several popular scores."[21] Vivek Ramz of In.com wrote "Harris Jayaraj has once again composed all the songs in his typical template style with the only exception being the part track 'Google Google' sung by Vijay himself. However, he has improved on the re-recording front from his recent debacle in 'Maattrraan' and increases the tempo with the 'Jagdish on Mission' theme whenever needed."[22]

Accolades

Award[a] Date of ceremony[b] Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Big FM Tamil Melody Awards 19 August 2013 Best Music Director of the Year Harris Jayaraj[c] Won [23]
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Edison Awards 10 February 2013 Best Lyricist Madhan Karky for "Google Google" Won [25]
[26]
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Best Female Playback Singer Andrea Jeremiah for "Google Google" Nominated
Filmfare Awards South 20 July 2013 Best Music Director – Tamil Harris Jayaraj Nominated [28]
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Best Lyricist – Tamil Madhan Karky for "Google Google" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil Andrea Jeremiah for "Google Google" Nominated
Mirchi Music Awards South 26 August 2013 Song of the Year – Listener's Choice "Google Google" Won (4th place) [30]
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Album of the Year – Listener's Choice Thuppakki Won (2nd place)
South Indian International Movie Awards 12–13 September 2013 Best Male Playback Singer Vijay for "Google Google" Nominated [33]
[34]
[35]
Best Music Director Harris Jayaraj Won
Vijay Awards 11 May 2013 Favourite Song Harris Jayaraj for "Google Google" Won [36]
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Notes

  1. ^ Awards, festivals and organisations are in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  3. ^ also for Oru Kal Oru Kannadi

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