Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score)

Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) is a 2022 soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman. Released on January 6, 2024, to coincide with Rahman's 57th birthday, this album has used in the Indian Tamil-language epic period drama film of the same name, directed by Mani Ratnam. The film features an ensemble cast, including those such as Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and R. Parthiban.

Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score)
Album cover
Soundtrack album by
A. R. Rahman
ReleasedJanuary 6, 2024
Recorded2019–2023
StudioPanchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai
KM Music Conservatory, Chennai
Panchathan Hollywood Studios, Los Angeles
Firdaus Studio, Dubai
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length1:28:00 (1 hour and 28 minutes)
LanguageTamil
LabelTips Industries Ltd.
ProducerA. R. Rahman

This collaboration between director Mani Ratnam and A. R. Rahman marks their 30th year working together.[1]

Release information

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Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) was officially released by A. R. Rahman through his Twitter account on January 6, 2024.[2]

Background

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In collaboration with the Firdaus Orchestra, mentored by A. R. Rahman, the background score for Ponniyin Selvan: Original Score was created. A behind-the-scenes video released after Ponniyin Selvan 2 showed the orchestra's role in the film. Rahman emphasized the film's exploration of Tamil culture and the Chola dynasty. The video featured scenes from the film, the recording process, and introduced sound engineer Simon Rhodes. The Firdaus Orchestra expressed gratitude for the opportunity, calling it an epic journey and congratulating the entire team.[3]

Background music

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All lyrics are written by Ilango Krishnan.

Tamil
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Armageddon"A. R. Rahman04:30
2."Arunmozhi’s Dilemma"A. R. Rahman01:52
3."Chozha’s Bravery"A. R. Rahman02:20
4."Conspiracy"A. R. Rahman03:47
5."Exotic Queen"A. R. Rahman01:44
6."Life at Lanka"A. R. Rahman01:49
7."Nandini’s Fortress"A. R. Rahman02:32
8."The Guardian Angel"A. R. Rahman01:05
9."The Pandiyan’s Oath"A. R. Rahman01:08
10."The Thirst for the Throne"A. R. Rahman01:16
11."The Wise King"A. R. Rahman01:44
12."VT’s Play"A. R. Rahman01:01
13."Oo Rey Sooriyare"A. R. Rahman, Sunitha Sarathy & Ilango01:45
14."Saaya Sanjale"A. R. Rahman & Nakul Abhyankar01:40
15."Soodanathu Rattham"A. R. Rahman & Deepthi Suresh02:52
16."Vanathi’s Message"A. R. Rahman & Sivasri Skandaprasad02:08
17."A New King is Born"A. R. Rahman02:00
18."Karikalan’s Remorse"A. R. Rahman & Nabyla Maan04:02
19."Karikalan’s Valour"A. R. Rahman01:30
20."Market Chase"A. R. Rahman02:35
21."Nandini's Inner Voice"A. R. Rahman & Nabyla Maan02:50
22."Pandyan’s Invade"A. R. Rahman02:23
23."Por Konda Puli - A Chozhan War Cry"A. R. Rahman03:24
24."PS vs VT"A. R. Rahman02:25
25."Requiem for the Fallen Monarch"A. R. Rahman04:00
26."The Confrontation"A. R. Rahman04:06
27."The Fall of Pandya"A. R. Rahman01:52
28."The Fangs of Love & Redemption"A. R. Rahman & Madhura Dhara Talluri08:23
29."The Saga Continues"A. R. Rahman02:44
30."The Silent Sovereign"A. R. Rahman01:27
31."The Trial"A. R. Rahman05:39
32."Vellum Vengai"A. R. Rahman02:17
33."War is Declared"A. R. Rahman01:59
34."Young Nandini & Karikalan"A. R. Rahman02:06
Total length:1:28:00

Album credits

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  • Music Label: Tips Industries Ltd. (Tips Tamil)
  • Lyrics: Ilango Krishnan, Kabilan, Siva Ananth & Krithika Nelson
  • Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
  • Re-Recording Mixer: Craig Mann
  • Additional Re-Recording Mixer: S Sivakumar
  • Sound Designer: Anand Krishnamoorthi
  • Background Score Supervisor: Tuomas Kantelinen
  • Music Supervisor: Nakul Abhyankar
  • Shehnai : S. Ballesh, Krishna Ballesh
  • Panchatan Sound Engineers: Suresh Permal, Karthik Sekaran & Aravind Crescendo
  • Music Mix Engineer: Pradvay and Craig Penny
  • Music Mastering: Suresh Permal
  • Apple Digital Master: Riyasdeen Riyan
  • Moroccan Vocals: Nabyla Maan
  • "Oo Rey Sooriyare" Vocals: Sunitha Sarathy
  • "Soodanathu Rattham" Vocals: Deepthi Suresh
  • "Vanathi's Message" Vocals: Sivasri Skandaprasad
  • "Saaya Sanjale" Vocals: Nakul Abhyankar

References

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  1. ^ "'Many Mani years together!' Amul creative celebrates AR Rahman-Mani Ratnam collaboration over the years". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  2. ^ A. R. Rahman's Twitter Announcement of Ponniyin Selvan Original Score, 6 January 2024, retrieved 6 January 2024[self-published]
  3. ^ "Behind the Orchestral Work of AR Rahman's Score for Ponniyin Selvan 2". Film Companion. 5 May 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.