Vijaynagar'er Hirey (soundtrack)
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| Released | January 20, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2025 | |||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 15:58 | |||
| Language | Bengali | |||
| Label | SVF Music | |||
| Producer | Indraadip Dasgupta | |||
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| Singles from Vijaynagar'er Hirey | ||||
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Vijaynagar'er Hirey is the soundtrack album composed by Indraadip Dasgupta, to the 2026 Indian Bengali-language action-adventure film of the same name, directed by Chandrasish Ray. A sequel to Kakababur Protyaborton (2022) and the fourth instalment in the SVF Kakababu franchise, it stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aryann Bhowmik and Pushan Dasgupta in lead roles. The film is produced by Shrikant Mohta and Prosenjit himself under their respective banners of Shree Venkatesh Films and Nideas Productions,
The album was released on 20 January 2025, under the SVF Music label, ahead of the film's theatrical release during Saraswati Puja. The soundtrack contains three singles—"Kakababu Title Song", "Jaatra Shubho Hok" and "Jeetey Jaabe Je Raja", with lyrics penned by Srijato and Prasen.
Background and development
The development of the Vijaynagar'er Hirey soundtrack began in early 2025. A central narrative in the album's production was the high-profile return of Indraadip Dasgupta to the franchise, who had composed for the three previous installments—Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013), Yeti Obhijaan (2017), and Kakababur Protyaborton (2022).[1] Dasgupta sought to maintain the franchise's musical continuity while introducing a distinct sonic identity for the Hampi-based narrative. His vision for the film was to move away from the "overtly synthetic" textures of modern thrillers in favor of an "acoustic-heavy soundscape" that felt as ancient as the Vijayanagara ruins themselves. He aimed to create a score that functioned as a "silent narrator," guiding the audience through the film’s historical mysteries. In an interview to The Times of India, Dasgupta noted that he wanted the music to reflect the geographical transition from Kolkata to Karnataka, ensuring the score felt "rooted in the red soil of Hampi."[2]
The soundtrack pays homage to the legacy of the previous films by re-integrating the iconic "Kakababu Theme", all sung by Rupam Islam. Originally established as a symphonic motif, the 2026 version was rearranged to be more percussion-driven and fast-paced to align with the film's high-octane action sequences, such as the Tungabhadra river chase.[3][2]
It marked the tenth collaboration between Dasgupta and Prosenjit after Mishawr Rawhoshyo, Hanuman.com (2013), Lorai (2015), Yeti Obhijaan, Kishore Kumar Junior (2018), Gumnaami (2019), Nirontor, Kakababur Protyaborton and Ajogyo (2024).[3]
Musical structure
Singles
The composition is characterized by its "Indo-Western fusion," utilizing a technical blend of Carnatic musical instruments and a Western symphonic orchestra.[4][5]
- Instrumentation: In the song "Kakababu Title", Dasgupta heavily featured the Veena, Mridangam, and Ghatam to capture the South Indian setting. These were layered against a 40-piece live string section to provide the cinematic scale required for an adventure epic.[6][7]
- Thematic Motifs: A recurring flute motif was used to represent the "mystery of the diamonds," appearing in minor keys during scenes of peril and shifting to major keys during moments of discovery.[8]
Background Score
The background score was lauded for its "restrained intensity", a choice noted by critics for allowing the environmental sounds of the Tungabhadra River and Hampi ruins to build natural tension.[9] Dasgupta chose to leave certain tension-filled sequences silent or sparsely scored with a low-frequency drone, allowing the natural foley (wind, river sounds, footsteps) to heighten the realism of the expedition. He utilized aggressive percussion and brass stabs to underscore the film's signature action sequences—specifically a five-day filmed coracle chase. The score also features an evolved arrangement of the "Kakababu Theme," using a faster tempo (134 BPM) to signal the heightened stakes of this instalment.[10]
During the entry sequence of Kakababu in the film, Dasgupta referenced a tune from his another composition "Kakababur Gaan" from Mishawr Rawhoshyo.[8]
Release
The soundtrack preceded with three singles: "Jaatra Shubho Hok" was the first to be released on 5 January 2026,[11][12] followed by "Kakababu Title Song" on 25 January 2026,[13] and "Jeetey Jaabe Je Raja" on 6 February 2026. The soundtrack album was released on 20 January 2026, three days before the film's release.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jaatra Shubho Hok" | Prasen | Durnibar Saha, Debayan Banerjee | 5:06 |
| 2. | "Kakababu Title Song" | Srijato | Rupam Islam | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Jeetey Jaabe Je Raja" | Srijato | Shaan | 6:30 |
Personnel
Backing Vocals
Additional vocals: John Paul, Subhadeep Pan, Raktim Raj
Personnel
| Song | Personnel |
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| "Kakababu Title Song" | Veena: Subhrajyoti Sen Mridangam, Ghatam: Somnath Roy Electric Guitar: Pritish, Soumyadeep Das Acoustic Guitar: Pritish Bass: Sunny Subhadeep Saha Drums: Alloy Francis |
| "Jaatra Shubho Hok" | Guitar, Oud: Zakiruddin Khan |
| "Jeetey Jaabe Je Raja" | Guitar: John Paul |
Production
- Producer: Indraadip Dasgupta
- Lyricists: Srijato, Prasen
- Programming & Arrangement: Shamik Chakravarty, Prasenjit "Pom" Chakraborty
- Rhythm Design: Rupam Percussionist, Arnab Das
- Mixing & Mastering: Subhadeep Pan
- Music Label: SVF Music
References
- ^ "Golper Parbon 1432- List Of Bengali Content For 2025-26". The Kolkata Mail. 2 March 2025. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ^ a b Sen, Subhadrika (21 February 2025). "Prosenjit Chatterjee set to reprise his role as 'Kakababu'". Indulge Express. Archived from the original on 3 January 2026. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
Prosenjit Chatterjee exuded charisma and depth to the character of Kakababu which remains one of its best roles till date.
- ^ a b Chatterjee, Arindam (22 January 2026). "Prosenjit talks about Friday film Vijaynagar'er Hirey". t2online. Archived from the original on 24 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ "First Look: Prosenjit Chatterjee returns as Kakababu in early 2026". Millennium Post. 25 December 2025. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ^ "Prosenjit Chatterjee: ফের কাকাবাবু হয়ে পর্দায় ফিরছেন প্রসেনজিৎ! সৃজিত নয়, এবার পরিচালনার দায়িত্বে অন্য পরিচালক". Aaj Tak (in Bengali). 21 January 2025. Archived from the original on 3 January 2026. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Vijaynagar'er Hirey: Bengal's "Adhinayak" Prosenjit Chatterjee set to return as Kakababu in his 298th film". The Telegraph. 21 February 2025. Archived from the original on 7 March 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
Prosenjit is set to return as the former Director of the Archaeological Survey of India, known for his crime-solving prowess, in the upcoming instalment.
- ^ "Prosenjit Chatterjee returns as Kakababu". Millennium Post. 21 February 2025. Archived from the original on 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
Chandrasish Ray will direct the film instead of Srijit Mukherji.
- ^ a b c Brahma, Sanjali (24 January 2026). "Music, memories and a triumphant Vijaynagar'er Hirey trailer launch at the Indian Museum". t2online. Archived from the original on 24 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ "'Killbill Society' to 'Saptadingar Guptadhon': SVF announces six-film slate". The Telegraph. 1 March 2025. Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
Ray has replaced Srijit Mukherji as the director of the Kakababu franchise.
- ^ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়, শ্রেয়শ্রী (19 January 2026). "'বিজয়নগরের হীরে খুঁজে' পাবেন কাকাবাবু". KolkataTV. Archived from the original on 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "Jaatra Shubho Hok sets the journey in motion: First song from Vijaynagar'er Hirey unveiled". The Times of India. 5 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
"It's not just a song, it's an emotion that signals the start of an adventure," Prosenjit said
- ^ "Vijaynagar'er Hirey's First Song Is A Great Travel Anthem". The Kolkata Mail. 5 January 2026. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ Roy, Piya (25 January 2025). "Padma Shri awardee Prosenjit features in a motivational anthem in the title track of Vijaynagar'er Hirey". t2online. Archived from the original on 26 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.