Ayalaan is the soundtrack to the 2024 Tamil-language science fiction film of the same name directed by R. Ravikumar, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sharad Kelkar, and Isha Koppikar, and produced by KJR Studios and PhantomFX Studios. The film's soundtrack featured five songs composed by A. R. Rahman and lyrics written by Vivek, Madhan Karky, Krithika Nelson, thoughtsfornow, Sivakarthikeyan and Rahman themselves. The soundtrack was released on 10 January 2024 through Sony Music India.
| Ayalaan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) | ||||
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 10 January 2024 | |||
| Studio | Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 19:57 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
| Producer | A. R. Rahman | |||
| A. R. Rahman chronology | ||||
| ||||
Development
editAyalaan is Rahman's maiden collaboration with Sivakarthikeyan and Ravikumar; the former described it as a "dream come true" moment on working with the composer.[1] Rahman agreed to score the film in late 2017, before his inclusion in January 2018.[2][3] The music sittings for the film began on March.[4] As per Sivakarthikeyan's request, Rahman had sung the introductory song (later named as "Vera Level Sago") for the film.[5][6][7] By November 2019, Rahman had composed three songs for the film despite its delay in production.[8]
Release
editThe film's music rights were acquired by Sony Music India. On 17 February 2021, coinciding with Sivakarthikeyan's birthday, the first single "Vera Level Sago" was released.[9][10] Two years later, the second single "Ayalaa Ayalaa" was released on 18 December 2023.[11][12] The third song "Suro Suro" was released on 7 January 2024.[13][14] The fourth single "Maanja Nee", a promotional song, was released on 10 January, featuring Sivakarthikeyan, Rahman and Ravikumar.[15]
The film's audio launch event was held at the Taj Coromandel hotel in Nungambakkam, Chennai, with the presence of the cast and crew members.[16][17] However, the soundtrack was not released on that date. Instead, the album was launched on 10 January 2024, which featured the previously released singles and the fifth song "Chella Rangi".[18]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vera Level Sago" | Vivek | A. R. Rahman | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Ayalaa Ayalaa" | Vivek | A. R. Rahman, Hriday Gattani, Naresh Iyer | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Suro Suro" | Madhan Karky | Mohit Chauhan, Nakul Abhyankar | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Maanja Nee" | Sivakarthikeyan, A. R. Rahman, thoughtsfornow | A. R. Rahman, A. R. Ameen | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Chella Rangi" | Krithika Nelson | Sanjith Hegde, Shashaa Tirupati | 3:26 |
Reception
editIn a positive note, Shalmesh More of Koimoi called the music as "decent" with the songs "Ayalaa Ayalaa" and "Suro Suro" "going well with the narration."[19] Contrarily, Vishal Menon of Film Companion South called it as "one of his weaker scores".[20] Similarly, M. Suganth of The Times of India described the musical score as "generic",[21] and Akshay Kumar of DT Next called it as "forgettable".[22] Navein Darshan of Cinema Express wrote "the usually dependable Rahman lets the film down with his songs and background score. It is unfortunate that the scenes, which could have potentially made the entire theatre erupt just pass by calmly, without the much-needed support of a rousing BGM."[23]
References
edit- ^ "AR Rahman to score music for Sivakarthikeyan's next". The Indian Express. 16 January 2018. Archived from the original on 22 May 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "AR Rahman to score music for Sivakarthikeyan's next". Hindustan Times. 15 January 2018. Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "AR Rahman to compose music for Ravikumar's upcoming sci-fi entertainer starring Sivakarthikeyan". Firstpost. 16 January 2018. Archived from the original on 7 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Photo: A.R. Rahman begins work on Sivakarthikeyan's next". The Times of India. 22 March 2018. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "AR Rahman accepts Sivakarthikeyan's request". The News Minute. 19 September 2018. Archived from the original on 7 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "AR Rahman to sing the intro track of Sivakarthikeyan!". Sify. 17 September 2018. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "AR Rahman sings for Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "AR Rahman makes Siva Karthikeyan's dream come true!". IndiaGlitz. 28 November 2019. Archived from the original on 7 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Ayalaan song Vera Level Sago: Sivakarthikeyan's birthday gift is mellifluous AR Rahman number". The Indian Express. 17 February 2021. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (18 February 2021). "AR Rahman's 'Vera Level Sago' track from Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' is out". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "'Ayalaan' second single: AR Rahman's music for the Sivakarthikeyan starrer will energize the audience". The Times of India. 18 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Ayalaa Ayalaa song from Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan is out". Cinema Express. 18 December 2023. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Ayalaan lyrical song Suro Suro OUT: Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet Singh dance to AR Rahman's peppy track". Pinkvilla. 7 January 2024. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Suro Suro song from Ayalaan is out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "AR Rahman shakes a leg for song in Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan'. Internet reacts". India Today. 10 January 2024. Archived from the original on 13 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "'Ayalaan' will surely be released for Pongal. Producer KJ Rajesh raised a challenge at the film's audio launch". The Times of India. 27 December 2023. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Official! Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' audio launch details". The Times of India. 1 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Sony Music India [@SonyMusicSouth] (10 January 2024). "Indeed an #Isaipuyal @arrahman delight! 👽😍 #Ayalaan Album STREAMING NOW for y'all ✨🫶🏻" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ More, Shalmesh (12 January 2024). "Ayalaan Movie Review: Sivakarthikeyan Led Sci-Fi Film Isn't Perfect But Has Its Heart In The Right Place!". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Menon, Vishal (12 January 2024). "Ayalaan Review: Adult-sized Clichés In An Otherwise Child-sized Sci-Fi Comedy". Film Companion South. Archived from the original on 13 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Ayalaan Movie Review : An enjoyable sci-fi entertainer with a local flavour". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (12 January 2024). "Ayalaan Review: SK struggles yet succeeds in saving the planet and the film". DT Next. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Ayalaan Movie Review: A Tasty Visual Treat Cooked with the Same Old Ingredients". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.