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Vettaiyan (soundtrack)

Vettaiyan is the soundtrack album to the 2024 film of the same name directed by T. J. Gnanavel and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah's Lyca Productions starring Rajinikanth in the titular lead role. The film's musical score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The songs "Manasilaayo", "Hunter Vantaar" and "Uchathila" were released as singles from the album. The full album containing 9 tracks was released by Sony Music India on 14 October 2024.

Vettaiyan
Soundtrack album cover
Soundtrack album by
Anirudh Ravichander
Released14 October 2024
Recorded2023–2024
StudioAlbuquerque Records, Chennai
AM Studios, Chennai
Studio DMI, Las Vegas
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length21:35
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music
ProducerAnirudh Ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander chronology
Devara: Part 1
(2024) 		Vettaiyan
(2024) 		Vidaamuyarchi
(2025)
Singles from Vettaiyan
  1. "Manasilaayo"
    Released: 5 September 2024
  2. "Hunter Vantaar"
    Released: 20 September 2024
  3. "Uchathila"
    Released: 11 October 2024

Background

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In March 2023, the film was announced under the tentative title Thalaivar 170,[a] and Anirudh was brought onboard for composing the film's music.[1] This film marked Anirudh's fourth collaboration with Rajinikanth after Petta (2019), Darbar (2020) and Jailer (2023) and his maiden collaboration with Gnanavel.[2][3] Anirudh, who liked Gnanavel's Jai Bhim (2021), accepted the offer after listening the script and felt that it would create a huge impact, connecting with the sensibilities of the audience due to the theme and story.[4][5]

Production

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The song "Manasilaayo" was set in the background of an event taking place in the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and because of the geography, he planned to compose a song for it. Super Subu and Vishnu Edavan jointly wrote the lyrics, despite of their minimal understanding in Malayalam and Deepthi Suresh performed the female vocals.[citation needed]

It initially had raw vocals sung by Anirudh, but as Rajinikanth had to lip sync for his portions, Anirudh decided to use the vocals of Malaysia Vasudevan generated via artificial intelligence, after Rajinikanth's suggestion.[6][7] Vasudevan's final song he recorded was for "Happy" from Bale Pandiya (2010) before his death on 20 February 2011.[8] T. R. Krishna Chetan, previously worked as a sound engineer at A. R. Rahman's Panchathan Record Inn and the CEO of the music production company, Pitch Innovations, helped Anirudh on generating the AI vocals.[9] The rough track of the song had vocals by Vasudevan's son Yugendran, which was converted through AI.[9] Initially, Anirudh wanted to use the sample recording of "Singam Ondru Purapattadhae" from Arunachalam (1997) due to the high-resolution audio quality (digital recording was popular during mid 1990s), but he though on using his vocals featured in "Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam" from Murattu Kaalai (1980) as it provided the retro mood which led to that being used to generate AI vocals.[9] The concluding rap portions were performed by Subu but was changed to Vasudevan's via AI to sync with Rajinikanth's voice onscreen.[citation needed]

Ahead of the audio launch, on 18 September, Anirudh shared a making of the song "Hunter Vantaar" with singer Siddharth Basrur performing.[10][11] The song would feature lyrics by Arivu and while it indicated the actor's on and off-screen persona, it was further criticized for the "self-praising lyrics".[12] In an interview with The Hindu, Gnanavel deciphered that the film featured a "soulful track" performed by Sean Roldan (later deciphered as "Uchathila").[13]

Release

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In mid-August 2024, the song "Manasilaayo" was announced,[14][15] and released as the first single from the album on 5 September 2024.[16][17] The film's music launch was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on 20 September 2024,[18][19] with the presence of the cast and crew and a musical performance by Anirudh.[20] However, the album was not launched at the event; the second single titled "Hunter Vantaar" was released prior to the event.[21] The third single "Uchathila" was released on 11 October 2024, after the film's release.[22]

On 13 October 2024, Anirudh shared the album's track list through his social media accounts which featured nine songs including the previously released singles. He also assured that the album would be released soon.[23] The full album was released on 14 October 2024.[24]

Track listing

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Tamil

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Super Subu, Vishnu EdavanMalaysia Vasudevan,[b] Yugendran, Anirudh Ravichander, Deepthi Suresh3:56
2."Clean Shot"Amogh BalajiMalaysia Vasudevan,[c] Amogh Balaji2:34
3."Hunter Vantaar"ArivuSiddharth Basrur, Arivu3:12
4."Big B Theme" (Instrumental)––2:02
5."Uchathila"YugabharathiSean Roldan3:12
6."Battery Theme" (Instrumental)––1:39
7."Hands Up"HeisenbergAnirudh Ravichander1:10
8."Vaazh Veesum"YugabharathiAnirudh Ravichander1:52
9."Vettaiyan Theme" (Instrumental)––1:56
Total length:21:35

Telugu

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Srinivasa MouliNakash Aziz, Arun Kaundinya, Deepthi Suresh3:56
2."Clean Shot"Amogh BalajiMalaysia Vasudevan,[d] Amogh Balaji2:34
3."Hunter Entry"Srinivasa MouliSiddharth Basrur3:12
4."Big B Theme" (Instrumental)––2:02
5."Manduthunna"Krishna KantRitesh G. Rao3:12
6."Battery Theme" (Instrumental)––1:39
7."Hands Up"HeisenbergAnirudh Ravichander1:10
8."Rakasi Vidhi"Krishna KantRavi G1:54
9."Vettaiyan Theme" (Instrumental)––1:56
Total length:21:37

Kannada

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Varadaraj ChikkaballapuraNakash Aziz, Arun Kaundinya, Deepthi Suresh3:56
2."Clean Shot"Amogh BalajiMalaysia Vasudevan,[e] Amogh Balaji2:34
3."Hunter Bandha"Varadaraj ChikkaballapuraSiddharth Basrur3:12
4."Big B Theme" (Instrumental)––2:02
5."Minuguva"Varadaraj ChikkaballapuraRitesh G. Rao3:12
6."Battery Theme" (Instrumental)––1:39
7."Hands Up"HeisenbergAnirudh Ravichander1:10
8."Vidhiya Bete"Varadaraj ChikkaballapuraRavi G1:54
9."Vettaiyan Theme" (Instrumental)––1:56
Total length:21:37

Hindi

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Raqueeb AlamNakash Aziz, Arun Kaundinya, Deepthi Suresh3:56
2."Clean Shot"Amogh BalajiMalaysia Vasudevan,[f] Amogh Balaji2:34
3."Hunter Ka Avtaar"Raqueeb AlamSiddharth Basrur3:12
4."Big B Theme" (Instrumental)––2:02
5."Ugte Sooraj"Raqueeb AlamRitesh G. Rao3:12
6."Battery Theme" (Instrumental)––1:39
7."Hands Up"HeisenbergAnirudh Ravichander1:10
8."Jang Chhede"Raqueeb AlamRavi G1:54
9."Vettaiyan Theme" (Instrumental)––1:56
Total length:21:37

Notes

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  1. ^ Rajinikanth's 170th film as a leading actor
  2. ^ Via artificial intelligence.
  3. ^ Via artificial intelligence.
  4. ^ Via artificial intelligence.
  5. ^ Via artificial intelligence.
  6. ^ Via artificial intelligence.

References

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  1. ^ "Rajinikanth to team up with 'Jai Bhim' TJ Gnanavel for 'Thalaivar 170'". The Hindu. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  2. ^ Sundar, Anusha (2 March 2023). "TJ Gnanavel to direct Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 170". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Rajinikanth's next project with Jai Bhim director announced, to release in 2024". Hindustan Times. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Composer Anirudh Ravichander: Vettaiyan story is strong, will create huge impact". India Today. 17 September 2024. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Anirudh Ravichander on Vettaiyan: 'It would be a completely different addition to Rajinikanth's filmography'". The Indian Express. 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Malaysia Vasudevan's voice makes a comeback after 27 years in Manasilaayo from Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan". The Indian Express. 6 September 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Malaysia Vasudevan makes a comeback after 27 years with AI in Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan'". The Times of India. 6 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Glimpse of Manasilaayo from Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan out". Cinema Express. 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 8 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024. Vasudevan's last song was 'Happy' from the film Bale Pandiya (2010), in the music of Devan Ekambaram. The singer passed away in 2011. His voice will be regenerated, presumably using AI.
  9. ^ a b c Rap Portion-ல தலைவர் Energy 💥💥 | Vettaiyan Exclusive Interview | Anirudh | Rajini | BTS (Behind-the-scenes) (in Tamil). Lyca Productions. 14 September 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Kumar R, Manoj (18 September 2024). "Anirudh teases Hunter Vantaar from Vettaiyan: A power anthem for Rajinikanth fans". Desimartini. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Second single 'Hunter Vantaar' from Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan to drop on this date". Cinema Express. 18 September 2024. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  12. ^ "'Hunter Vantaar' promo from Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' reignites Superstar controversy". The Times of India. 19 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  13. ^ Rajendran, Gopinath (9 October 2024). "TJ Gnanavel on Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan': Art is a tool, a weapon... but it all comes down to who's wielding it". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 13 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Anirudh Ravichander shares an update on 'Vettaiyan' first single 'Manasilayo'; Deets inside". The Times of India. 20 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  15. ^ S, Goutham (20 August 2024). "'Manasilayo…Hunter Vantaar': Anirudh Ravichander drops update on Rajinikanth starrer Vettaiyan's first single". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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  17. ^ Rao, Anisha (5 September 2024). "Manasilaayo: Rajinikanth's energy steals the show in Vettaiyan's 1st single". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  18. ^ K., Janani (16 September 2024). "Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan's Vettaiyan audio launch and prevue event date is out". India Today. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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  20. ^ "Watch: Rajinikanth arrives at Vettaiyan event to roaring cheers from fans". India Today. 20 September 2024. Archived from the original on 23 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  21. ^ "Hunter Vantaar: Vettaiyan's 2nd single is all about Rajinikanth's star power". India Today. 20 September 2024. Archived from the original on 23 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
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