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Vettaiyan
Soundtrack album by
Anirudh Ravichander
Released20 September 2024
RecordedDecember 2023–August 2024
StudioAlbuquerque Records, Chennai
AM Studios, Chennai
Studio DMI, Las Vegas
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music
ProducerAnirudh Ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander chronology
Devara: Part 1
(2024) 		Vettaiyan
(2024) 		Vidaamuyarchi
(2024)
Singles from Vettaiyan
  1. "Manasilaayo"
    Released: 5 September 2024

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 and the album is set to be released by Sony Music India on 20 September 2024 at a launch event held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. The song "Manasilaayo" preceded as the lead single from the album.

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]

Album information

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The song "Manasilaayo" was the lead single from the album, and the music video featured Rajinikanth and Manju Warrier amongst other cast members.[6][7] It 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.[8]

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.[9][10] Vasudevan's final song he recorded was for "Happy" from Bale Pandiya (2010) before his death on 20 February 2011.[11] 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.[12] The rough track of the song had vocals by Vasudevan's son Yugendran, which was converted through AI.[12] 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.[12] The concluding rap portions were performed by Subu but was changed to Vasudevan's via AI to sync with Rajinikanth's voice onscreen.[8]

Ahead of the audio launch, on 18 September, Anirudh shared a making of the song "Hunter Vantaar" with singer Siddharth Basrur performing.[13][14] 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".[15]

Release

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In mid-August 2024, the song "Manasilaayo" was announced,[16][17] and released as the lead single from the album on 5 September 2024.[18][19] The film's audio is scheduled to be released on 20 September 2024, in conjunction with a physical event held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai with the presence of the cast and crew.[20][21]

Track listing

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Tamil

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Super Subu, Vishnu EdavanAnirudh Ravichander, Malaysia Vasudevan,[b] Deepthi Suresh, Yugendran3:56
2."Hunter Vantaar"ArivuSiddharth BasrurTBA

Telugu

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Srinivasaa MouliNakash Aziz, Arun Kaundinya, Deepthi Suresh3:56

Kannada

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Varadaraj ChikkaballapuraNakash Aziz, Arun Kaundinya, Deepthi Suresh3:56

Hindi

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasilaayo"Raqueeb AlamNakash Aziz, Arun Kaundinya, Deepthi Suresh3:56

Notes

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  1. ^ Rajinikanth's 170th film as a leading actor
  2. ^ 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. ^ Gupta, Hardika (6 September 2024). "Vettaiyan First Song Manasilaayo: Rajinikanth Rules The Dance Floor And How". NDTV. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  7. ^ ""Manju Warrier simply nailed it"; Netizens hail the actor's electrifying performance in 'Vettaiyan's 'Manasilayo' song". The Times of India. 6 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Vettaiyan: Anirudh talks cameo, Rajinikanth, Super Subu, Malaysia Vasudevan & more!". Moviecrow. 14 September 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "'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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (5 September 2024). "Manasilaayo: Rajinikanth, Manju Warrier groove to a dance number from Vettaiyan. Watch". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  19. ^ Rao, Anisha (5 September 2024). "Manasilaayo: Rajinikanth's energy steals the show in Vettaiyan's 1st single". India Today. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ "Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan audio launch and pre-release event date announced". Cinema Express. 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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