Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (soundtrack)
| Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) | ||||
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 15 February 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
| Studio |
| |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 20:05 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
| Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology | ||||
| ||||
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga is the soundtrack album to the 2013 film of the same name directed by Pandiraj starring Vimal and Sivakarthikeyan. The film's music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and featured five songs written by Na. Muthukumar and Yugabharathi. The film's music was released under the Sony Music India label on 15 February 2013 to positive reviews from critics and audiences.
Development
[edit]Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the musical score and soundtrack for Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, in his first collaboration with director Pandiraj and also with actors Vemal and Sivakarthikeyan.[1] Being a "youthful, light-hearted romantic comedy", Pandiraj felt Yuvan to be the right fit for scoring the film, as he was a fan of Yuvan's works.[1] The latter accepted the offer despite his busy schedules.[1]
Each songs were in a different flavour.[2] The opening song, "Oru Porambokku" is a kuthu number performed by Silambarasan and Yuvan himself.[3] The song deals with a group of youngsters resolving to quit drinking on New Year's Eve.[2] Pandiraj added, "Most people start drinking due to their peers and this one has the friends cursing that man".[2] Initially, Yuvan wanted Dhanush to record the song with Silambarasan, but the actor's busy schedule in Maryan (2013), resulted in Yuvan recording the vocals himself.[3]
Pandiraj added that Yuvan had composed two songs for the two lead pairs—Vimal and Bindu Madhavi, and Sivakarthikeyan and Regina Cassandra.[2] "Konjum Kili", picturized on the first lead pair, is a folk number sung by Velmurugan, while "Sudasuda Thooral", which was picturized on the second lead, is a melody number on the lines of "Iragai Pole" from Naan Mahaan Alla (2010).[2]
Yuvan initially composed four songs for the film, but as per the director's request, he had composed an additional fifth song titled "Dheivangal Ellam".[2] Pandiraj added that the song will talk about how a father inspires his children, akin to several Tamil songs based on mother sentiment.[2]
Release
[edit]The film's music rights were acquired by Sony Music India.[4] The songs "Oru Porambokku" and "Konjum Kili" were released as singles on 23 and 25 January.[5][6] The audio launch event was scheduled to be held on 6 February 2013 at the Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai.[7] But the event was cancelled owing to a lawsuit filed by R. Jayaraman of RS Infotainment against P. Madan, the film's co-producer, on non-payment of ₹4.25 crore (equivalent to ₹7.2 crore or US$840,000 in 2023) dues for a potential film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon starring Silambarasan.[8][9] The songs were directly released to the market on 15 February and was aired live on FM stations that morning.[10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oru Porambokku" | Na. Muthukumar | Silambarasan, Yuvan Shankar Raja | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Konjum Kili" | Yugabharathi | Velmurugan | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Sudasuda Thooral" | Yugabharathi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 5:07 |
| 4. | "Ulladha Naan" | Yugabharathi | Sathyan | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Dheivangal Ellam" | Na. Muthukumar | Vijay Yesudas | 2:56 |
| Total length: | 20:05 | |||
Reception
[edit]V. Lakshmi of The Times of India wrote "Yuvan Shankar Raja is in his elements throughout this album, and Pandiraj has brought out the best in him. The extensive use of keys and strings, and the folksy touch, give the numbers a new twist."[11] S. Saraswathi of Rediff.com wrote "Yuvan Shankar Raja has scored the music for Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga. Like the movie, the music is also lively and entertaining. Two songs deserve special mention. Oru Porambokku, a song patronising alcohol, sung by young superstar Silambarasan and Yuvan Shankar Raja has become a chartbuster overnight. Also a soft melody Dheivangal Ellaa, a song dedicated to fathers, by Vijay Yesudas has beautiful lyrics by Yugabharathi."[12] A reviewer from In.com wrote "Yuvan Shankar Raja is a major plus for this film as the songs are already chartbusters and created quite a buzz for the film before release. Pandiraj has picturized all the songs well with right backdrop. Background score is neat and helped the film hit the right note."[13]
Album credits
[edit]- Music composer and producer: Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar, Yugabhararthi
- Singers: Yuvan Shankar Raja, Silambarasan, Velmurugan, Sathyan, Vijay Yesudas
- Live drums and percussions: V. Kumar
- Additional keyboards: Sivaranjan
- String Instruments: R. A. Amalraj
- Nadaswaram: Thirumoorthy
- Ethnic Percussions: V. L. Prasad, Lakshminarayana, Sundar V. Ramana, Raj, Jaicha
- Program manager: V. Karthik
- Program coordiination: A. S. Subbiah
- Recorded at: Prasad Studios
- Recorded by: M. Kumaraguruparan, M. Barani, Prabhakar, Sudhakar
- Mixed at: Pinkstone Studios
- Mixed and mastered by: M. Kumaraguruparan
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "It's Yuvan Shankar Raja for Pandiraj". The Times of India. 3 July 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g M, Suganth (17 February 2013). "Music to the fore in KBKR!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Simbu croons for Yuvan". The Times of India. 28 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "'Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga' audio soon". Sify. 23 January 2013. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Konjum Kili (From Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga) – Single". Apple Music. 23 January 2013. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Oru Porambokku (From Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga) – Single". Apple Music. 25 January 2013. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga audio on Feb 6th!". The Times of India. 22 January 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "KBKR audio launch postponed". The Times of India. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- ^ "KBKR – Grand audio launch cancelled". Sify. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 15 February 2013. Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Lakshmi, V (31 May 2013). "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Saraswathi, S. (29 March 2013). "Review: Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga is an entertainer". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Review: Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga entertains in parts!". In.com. 30 March 2013. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.