Deiva Thirumagal (soundtrack)
| Deiva Thirumagal | ||||
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.jpg) Original CD cover | ||||
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 14 April 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 33:31 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology | ||||
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Deiva Thirumagal is the soundtrack to the 2011 film of the same name directed by A. L. Vijay starring Vikram, Sara Arjun, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul. Featuring music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, the soundtrack has six songs written by Na. Muthukumar and an instrumental track. The album was released by Think Music on 14 April 2011 at the Chennai Trade Centre. The soundtrack was positively received by critics, and fetched Prakash a nomination for Best Music Director – Tamil at the 59th Filmfare Awards South, which he won for Aadukalam (2011).
Development[edit]
Deiva Thirumagan is Prakash's thirdcollaboration with director Vijay for the third time after the success of Kireedam (2007) and Madrasapattinam (2010). In February 2011, Vikram had recorded the song "Pa Pa Pappa" after being insisted by Prakash; he previously sang for "O Podu" in Gemini (2002) and two songs in Kanthaswamy (2009).[1]
Release[edit]
The film's soundtrack was launched at the Chennai Trade Centre on 14 April 2011.[2][3] As an innovative strategy, the invitations for the event has been covered with whistle, balloons, fan and lollipop to attract children and the venue being resembled as a carnival.[3] The event saw the attendance of producer Rama Narayanan, directors Vasanth, Chimbu Deven, Priyadarshan, Suseenthiran and actors Lissy Priyadarshan, Shakthi Vasudevan, Amy Jackson, Jithan Ramesh, Karthi and Arya as the chief guests, along with the cast and crew.[4][5] Preceded by a magic show and Prakash's musical troupe performing the songs live on stage, each songs were launched by the respective chief guests before the audio CD being unveiled by Rama Narayanan and Priyadarshan.[5]
Track listing[edit]
All lyrics are written by Na. Muthukumar
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kadha Solla Poren" | Vikram, Shringa S. | 05:38 |
| 2. | "Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil" | Saindhavi | 06:00 |
| 3. | "Pa Pa Pappa" | Vikram | 05:51 |
| 4. | "Vennilave" | G. V. Prakash Kumar | 03:33 |
| 5. | "Jagada Thom" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Maya, Rajesh | 05:20 |
| 6. | "Aariro" | Haricharan | 05:25 |
| 7. | "Life Is Beautiful" | Kalyan, Navin Iyer | 01:44 |
| Total length: | 33:31 | ||
Critical response[edit]
The soundtrack album received positive reviews from music critics. Richard Mahesh from Behindwoods.com rated three out of five calling the album as "genuinely pleasing piece."[6] Pavithra Srinivasan from Rediff.com also gave the similar score, opining that the album has "numbers that fit in, almost formulaic fashion, with the angst and emotion that's required of a movie like this. The good thing is that G V Prakash, despite going with tried and trusted tunes, manages to make them melodious and touching."[7] A review from Indiaglitz said that "the album sets a new benchmark in terms of a complete fusion and certain new things have been attempted all through" calling it as a "treat to music lovers and a feast to the fans of Vikram and GVP."[8] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote "Melodious tunes packaged cleverly to appeal – GVP succeeds again".[9]
Accolades[edit]
| Award[a] | Date of ceremony[b] | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | 5 January 2012 | Best Playback Singer – Female | Saindhavi – for ("Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil")[c] | Won | [10] |
| Filmfare Awards South | 7 July 2012 | Best Music Director – Tamil | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Nominated | [11] [12] |
| Best Lyricist – Tamil | Na. Muthukumar – for ("Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil") | Nominated | |||
| Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil | Saindhavi – for ("Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil") | Nominated | |||
| Mirchi Music Awards South | 4 August 2012 | Listener's Choice Award − Song | G. V. Prakash Kumar for ("Arariro") | Won (1st place) | [13] |
| Listener's Choice Award − Album | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Won (3rd place) | |||
| Vijay Awards | 16 June 2012 | Best Background Score | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Lyricist | Na. Muthukumar – for ("Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil") | Nominated | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer | Haricharan – for ("Aariraro") | Nominated |
Controversy[edit]
The song "Jagada Thom" was alleged to be taken from Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan's 2007 song "Truth" from the eponymous album.[15]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
- ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
- ^ also for "Pirai Thedum" from Mayakkam Enna (2011)
References[edit]
- ^ "Vikram sings for his next". The Times of India. 7 February 2011. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Deiva Thirumagan audio on April 14". Sify. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ a b "An audio launch to bring out the child in you!". Sify. 13 April 2011. Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Chiyaan's musical". The New Indian Express. 15 April 2011. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Vijay is my Deiva Thirumagan". Behindwoods.com. 15 April 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Mahesh, Richard. "Deiva Thirumagan Music Review". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (20 April 2011). "Review: Deiva Thirumagan music is touching". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ "Deiva Thirumagal - Direct to heart". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 8 April 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Srinivasan, Karthik. "Deiva Thirumagan (Music review), Tamil – G V Prakash Kumar". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Vikatan Awards 2011". Ananda Vikatan. India Malaysia Online. Archived from the original on 16 May 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "59th Idea Filmfare Awards South (Winners list)". Filmfare. 9 July 2012. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times of India. 8 July 2012. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Mirchi Music Awards Listener's Choice". Radio Mirchi. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "6th Annual Vijay Awards: Complete list of winners". CNN-IBN. 19 June 2012. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Amaan has no problems with plagiarism?". The Times of India. 1 July 2011. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 23 September 2016.