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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Aga Naga
| cover =
| caption = Song cover
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]] (composer)<br/>[[Shakthisree Gopalan]] (performer)
| album = [[Ponniyin Selvan: II (soundtrack)]]
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| released = 20 March 2023
| recorded = 2019-2023, [[Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios]], [[Chennai]]
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = [[Melody]], [[Romance (music)|romance]]
| length = 4:07
| label = [[Tips Music]]
| writer = Ilango Krishnan
| producer = [[Subaskaran Allirajah]]
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|lccoC-rNw-w|"Aga Naga"}}|type=song}}
}}

'''Aga Naga''' is a song from the 2023 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil feature film]] ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: II]]'', composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and performed by [[Shakthisree Gopalan]].<ref>{{cite web |title='Aga Naga' singer Shakthisree Gopalan turns music director with Nayanthara's 'Test' |url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/aga-naga-singer-shakthisree-gopalan-turns-music-director-with-nayantharas-test/100012473 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref> The song was the first single released part of the [[Ponniyin Selvan: II (soundtrack)]] on 20 March 2023. The song received highly positive reviews and critics from listeners and music fans.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aga Naga: The much-awaited song from Ponniyin Selvan is here and it is worth the wait |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/aga-naga-the-much-awaited-song-from-ponniyin-selvan-is-here-and-it-is-worth-the-wait-8508344/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ponniyin Selvan 2 first single: AR Rahman's soul-stirring melody, 'Aga Naga', is here! |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ponniyin-selvan-2-ps2-first-single-aga-naga-song-release-review-mani-ratnam-ar-rahman-karthi-trisha-tamil-news-334454 |work=indiaglitz.com |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

The song exceeded more than 20 million views on [[YouTube]] and [[Instagram]] and various other social media platforms.<ref>{{cite web |title=First single 'Aga Naga' from Ponniyin Selvan 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-single-aga-naga-from-ponniyin-selvan-2/articleshow/98816108.cms?from=mdr |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The first single from Ponniyin Selvan 2 'Aga Naga' crosses 3 million views in less than 24 hours |url=https://www.desimartini.com/movies/celebrities/the-first-single-from-ponniyin-selvan-2-aga-naga-crosses-3-million-views-in-less-than-24-hours/9caef12e32943/ |work=desimartini.com |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

==Background==
The song is about [[Chola dynasty]] princess [[Kundavai Pirāttiyār]] who is played by [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] yearning and expressing her love and romantic emotions for commander of the [[Chola dynasty|Chola Army]] [[Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan]] played by [[Karthi]] as she waits for his return from [[Sri Lanka]] and returning to [[Thanjavur]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ilango Krishnan, the lyricist of ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ on how ‘Aga Naga‘ took shape |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ilango-krishnan-the-lyricist-of-ponniyin-selvan-on-how-aga-naga-took-shape/article66667274.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’: 'Aga Naga’ is finally out & fans are in awe of Trisha-Karthi’s chemistry in AR Rahman's soul-stirring melody. |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ponniyin-selvan-2-aga-naga-is-finally-out-fans-are-in-awe-of-trisha-karthis-chemistry-in-ar-rahmans-soul-stirring-melody/articleshow/98850090.cms?from=mdr |work=The Economic Times |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Aga Naga lyric video is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/mar/20/aga-naga-lyric-video-is-out-41313.html |work=cinemaexpress.com |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=‘Aga Naga’ song from Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ out, depicts love between Kundavai and Vandiyadevan; watch video |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1031064&u=%E2%80%98aga-naga%E2%80%99-song-from-mani-ratnam%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98ponniyin-selvan-2%E2%80%99-out-depicts-love-between-kundavai-and-vandiyadevan-watch-video |work=keralakaumudi.com |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
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| quote = "When I heard the song for the first time in the studio, the melody felt like a river flowing and trickling through nature. The magic and the spirit of the song were already woven into the composition and there is a sense of regalia in the melody, the arrangement, the orchestration, the metering of the words and every single element. And approaching the song knowing that it was from the POV of Kundhavai, a Chola princess, certainly influenced the approach and rendition."
| source = [[Shakthisree Gopalan]], on the song "Aga Naga".<ref>{{cite web |title=Shakthisree Gopalan pens a note on singing Aga Naga |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/mar/20/shakthisree-gopalan-pens-a-note-on-singing-aga-naga-41289.html |work=cinemaexpress.com |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>
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The song received an overwhelming response from viewers and fans.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ilango Krishnan, the lyricist of ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ on how ‘Aga Naga‘ took shape |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ilango-krishnan-the-lyricist-of-ponniyin-selvan-on-how-aga-naga-took-shape/article66667274.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

Akhila Menon from [[Pinkvilla]] stated, "The 'Aga Naga' song, which reportedly features the poetic romance of Chola princess Kundavai and warrior prince Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan, is penned by Ilango Krishnan, and sung by Shakthisree Gopalan. In the lyrical video, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan's characters are seen having a magical moment, where they realise their love for each other. The stunningly designed lyrical video gives a glimpse of the much-loved onscreen pair's magical chemistry, through stunning sketches."<ref>{{cite web |title=Aga Naga Song: Karthi and Trisha’s magical chemistry from the Ponniyin Selvan 2 first single wins hearts |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/aga-naga-song-karthi-and-trishas-magical-chemistry-from-the-ponniyin-selvan-2-first-single-wins-hearts-1213343 |work=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

Members from "Only Kollywood" wrote, "AR Rahman delivers just the beautiful melody that you expect from him, and this is not a song that sounds good in the 30 seconds that featured in the first part. Shaktisree Gopalan’s pronunciation is on point, and there are so many nice bits in the lyrics that deserve praise. A winner from Rahman, first up!".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ponniyin Selvan 2 (PS2) Songs Review |url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/ponniyin-selvan-2-ps2-songs-review/ |work=onlykollywood.com |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

On social media actress [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] posted requesting fans of the song to participate in a challenge to create an own version of the song in their own music and taste.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ponniyin Selvan 2: Trisha comes up with a surprise for fans, requests them to sing their version of Aga Naga |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ponniyin-selvan-2-trisha-comes-up-with-a-surprise-for-fans-requests-them-to-sing-their-version-of-aga-naga/74814c81f1522 |work=ottplay.com |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{YouTube|id=lccoC-rNw-w|title=Aga Naga (Lyrical)}}

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