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Soodhu Kavvum
Soundtrack album by
Santhosh Narayanan
Released27 March 2013
Recorded2013
StudioStudios 301, Sydney
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length16:43
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music
ProducerSanthosh Narayanan
Santhosh Narayanan chronology
Pizza
(2012) 		Soodhu Kavvum
(2013) 		Pizza II: Villa
(2013)

Soodhu Kavvum is the soundtrack album to the 2013 film of the same name directed by Nalan Kumarasamy and produced by C. V. Kumar's Thirukumaran Entertainment, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Sanchita Shetty, Karunakaran, Bobby Simha, Ramesh Thilak and Ashok Selvan. The musical score is composed by Santhosh Narayanan whose soundtrack featured six songs with lyrics written by GKB,[a] Muthamil, Gana Bala, Sean Roldan,[b] Hiphop Tamizha Adhi[c] and Nalan himself. The album was released under the Think Music label on 27 March 2013.

Background

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The musical score and soundtrack were composed by Santhosh Narayanan who had worked with Kumar's previous productions Attakathi and Pizza (both 2012).[1] Like his previous films, Santhosh experimented on the film score infusing jazz, pop and kuthu elements, to match the tone and themes.[1][2]

The song "Come Na Come" opens with a parody of informational programs on Doordarshan before transitioning into a jazz-infused song that uses minimal orchestration, and more instruments played in one hand.[3] "Mama Douser" written by Nalan himself, and featured vocals by Andrea Jeremiah, is featured in a bar brawl sequence early on the film; the lyrics featured colloquial Tamil sung in the style of jazz, providing an added humour.[1] "Ellam Kadanthu Pogumada" is considered a tribute to the Tamil philosophical songs in the 1950s.[3] The song "Kasu Panam" is a mixture of rap and gaana fused with electronic beats.[4][5] Sean Roldan and Hiphop Tamizha Adhi were credited as lyricists on the song "Ellam Kadanthu Pogumada" and the theme song "Sudden Delight" for the Tamil lyrics, lip synced by Rob Mass and orchestral portions performed by Studio Orchestra of Sydney.[6][2]

The album was mixed and mastered at the Studios 301 in Sydney, Australia, by Steve Smart who had worked with international musicians.[2]

Release

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The soundtrack was distributed by Think Music and released on 27 March 2013.[7][8] The release coincided with a launch event held at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai which saw the attendance of the film's cast and crew along with other noted personalities from the Tamil film industry.[9][10]

Reception

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Top10 Cinema gave a favourable review, stating that "On the whole, the album introduces some new genre of music and Santhosh Narayanan deserves a special pat for this. Much alike his previous album Pizza, the visuals would add more beautifications to his music" and gave a verdict "Buy it for Come Na Come & Sudden Delight".[11] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote, "With Soodhu Kavvum, Santhosh proves that his unconventional style is here to stay".[12] S. Saraswathi of Rediff.com described it as a "refreshing non-conventional background score",[13] and Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu described the songs and score as "outstanding".[14] Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express stated "The songs are apt and suitably placed, and the background score enhances the feel."[15] Vivek Ramz of In.com noted "Santhosh Narayan's funky songs and cool background score are big boost to the film. Lyrics are funny and songs are pictured nicely and inserted at the right places."[16]

Ashutosh Mohan of Film Companion South ranked Soodhu Kavvum as one of Santhosh's best works as quirky and appealing.[3] Analysing the film's musical structure, Pulari M. Baskar stated "The film humours you while keeping you at the edge of your seat, twisting and confounding the audience. Narayanan's music score follows the same unpredictability, as he effortlessly brings together catchy pop-jazz beats and elements of kutthu (a form of folk dance and music with a heavy emphasis on percussion) to create an unlikely yet fitting theme for a group of flawed and lovable protagonists."[1] The song "Kaasu Panam" was considered as one of the popular songs of 2013.[17]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Come Na Come"GKB[a]GKB, Chinna3:55
2."Mama Douser"Nalan KumarasamyAndrea Jeremiah3:20
3."Ellam Kadanthu Pogumada"Sean Roldan[b]Kovai Jaleel2:41
4."Sudden Delight"Hiphop Tamizha Adhi[c]Rob Mass2:37
5."Sa Ga"MuthamilDivya Ramani1:43
6."Kaasu Panam"Gana BalaGana Bala, Anthony Daasan2:27
Total length:16:43

Accolades

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Award[d] Date of ceremony[e] Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
South Indian International Movie Awards 12–13 September 2014 Best Lyricist – Tamil Gana Bala – ("Kaasu Panam") Nominated [18]
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Best Music Director – Tamil Santhosh Narayanan Nominated
Vijay Awards 5 July 2014 Best Music Director Santhosh Narayanan Nominated [20]
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Best Female Playback Singer Andrea Jeremiah Nominated
Best Background Score Santhosh Narayanan Won
Favourite Song "Kaasu Panam" Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ a b credited as Ganesh Kumar B.
  2. ^ a b credited as R. R. (abbreviation for R. Raghavendra)
  3. ^ a b credited as Adhi
  4. ^ Awards, festivals and organisations are in alphabetical order.
  5. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Baskar, Pulari M. (18 May 2021). "Moods And Musicality: Analysing Musical Palettes In Santosh Narayanan's Film Scores". Film Companion South. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c S. R. Ashok Kumar (6 April 2013). "A blend of musical genres". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Mohan, Ashutosh (15 May 2020). "Santhosh Narayanan's Eight Best Albums That Are Quirky Yet Appealing". Film Companion South. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  4. ^ Ghosh, Devarsi (21 June 2021). "The Santhosh Narayanan way: 'Stay original and don't fear how people will react'". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  5. ^ S, Venkadesan (26 September 2012). "'Atta Kathi' music composer ready with first 'unofficial album'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  6. ^ "C.V. Kumar introduces Sean Roldan". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Soodhu Kavvum". JioSaavn. 27 March 2013. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Soodhu Kavvum music from March 27". The Times of India. 18 March 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  9. ^ "Soodhu Kavvum music launch tomorrow". The Times of India. 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 8 November 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  10. ^ "Soodhu Kavvum audio launched". Sify. 27 March 2013. Archived from the original on 20 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  11. ^ "Soodhu Kavvum – Music Review". Top10 Cinema. 29 March 2013. Archived from the original on 20 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  12. ^ Karthik (27 March 2013). "Soodhu Kavvum (Music review), Tamil – Santhosh Narayanan". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  13. ^ Saraswathi, S. (3 May 2013). "Review: Soodhu Kavvum is a class apart". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  14. ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (4 May 2013). "Soodhu Kavvum: Crime does pay!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 May 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  15. ^ Mannath, Malini (4 May 2013). "Soodhu Kavvum (Tamil)". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  16. ^ Ramz, Vivek (3 May 2013). "Tamil movie review: Soodhu Kavvum is a total laugh riot!". In.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  17. ^ "Top Tamil Songs of 2013". Rediff.com. 18 January 2014. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  18. ^ "Nominees". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 9 September 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  19. ^ "Winners List". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  20. ^ Vijay Television (20 July 2014). Vijay Awards 07/20/14. Archived from the original on 23 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ Vijay Television (27 July 2014). Vijay Awards 07/27/14. Archived from the original on 31 January 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
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