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{{Infobox album
| name = Chennai 2 Singapore
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Ghibran]]
| cover = Chennai 2 Singapore (soundtrack).jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| released = 11 September 2016
| recorded = 2015–2016
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 55:23
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Think Music India]]
| producer = [[Ghibran]]
| prev_title = [[Hyper (2016 film)|Hyper]]
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = [[Adhe Kangal (2017 film)|Adhe Kangal]]
| next_year = 2016
}}

'''''Chennai 2 Singapore''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] for the 2017 [[Tamil Film|Tamil film]] [[Chennai 2 Singapore|of the same name]] directed by [[Abbas Akbar]]. The soundtrack and score for the film is composed by [[Ghibran]] who planned to release the film's audio in six countries via road travel, which is something unique for a South Indian film. The album featuring six tracks were released one by one so as to cover all six countries through this drive.

The promotional audio drive began on 12 August 2016 and ended on 11 September 2016, in which the team started its drive from [[Chennai]] and travelled to [[Bhutan]], [[Myanmar]], [[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]] and the drive ended in [[Singapore]]. The album also released in streaming platforms, on the last day of the drive. The songs opened with mixed reviews from critics but was well received by audience for its "city based numbers" in the music album. The first song "Vaadi Vaadi" opened with positive response from audiences and eventually topped the charts in all radio stations and music streaming services.

== Background ==
{{Quote box
| quote="While there are three romantic numbers, the other three will be experimental. I feel they will appeal to the youth. Everyone has a crazy, whacky side that they don’t reveal — this film gave me a chance to express that side of me, musically."
| source = — [[Ghibran]] on the ''Chennai 2 Singapore'' album<ref name=":2" />
| align = right
| width = 25%
}}
Ghibran was involved in the project owing to his friendship with Akbar during his times at [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite news |date=28 July 2015 |title=Ghibran to compose for Chennai Singapore |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Ghibran-to-compose-for-Chennai-Singapore/articleshow/48248104.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519121343/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Ghibran-to-compose-for-Chennai-Singapore/articleshow/48248104.cms |archive-date=19 May 2018 |access-date=2021-05-30 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=2017-12-21 |title=The film crew of recently released Chennai 2 Singapore speaks on what went on to make the comedy drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-film-crew-of-recently-released-chennai-2-singapore-speaks-on-what-went-on-to-make-the-comedy-drama/article22130037.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109032829/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-film-crew-of-recently-released-chennai-2-singapore-speaks-on-what-went-on-to-make-the-comedy-drama/article22130037.ece |archive-date=2020-11-09 |access-date=2026-02-09 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> The composer worked on six tracks for the film in October 2015 and recording of the songs began in December 2015. The album also featured new lyricists and playback singers working on the film's soundtrack.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=6 January 2016 |title=Ghibran's road trip from Chennai to Singapore |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ghibran%E2%80%99s-road-trip-from-chennai-to-singapore-news-tamil-qbgngDjiaggbg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107061615/http://www.sify.com/movies/ghibran%E2%80%99s-road-trip-from-chennai-to-singapore-news-tamil-qbgngDjiaggbg.html |archive-date=7 January 2016 |access-date=8 January 2016 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> [[Think Music]] purchased the film's audio rights in the same month.<ref name=":0" />

Since the film consisted of newcomers in the lead, Ghibran decided to plan for a unique marketing strategy for the release, considering how Kamal Haasan released the album of ''[[Uttama Villain]]''—which Ghibran had composed for—through an [[online application]].<ref name=":1" /> During his free time, he searched through [[Google Maps]] for checking the destination from Chennai to Singapore, the navigation also had options to travel via road. Ghibran then discussed with Akbar regarding plans for a road trip, while also making it as an opportunity for a unique music release.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2016-08-10 |title=Ghibran's musical drive |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Ghibran%E2%80%99s-musical-drive/article14562189.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222153132/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Ghibran%E2%80%99s-musical-drive/article14562189.ece |archive-date=2025-02-22 |access-date=2021-05-30 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref>

In January 2016, Ghibran announced that all the six tracks in the album, will be released in six countries connecting [[India]] and [[Singapore]];<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M |date=2 January 2016 |title=Ghibran to drive from Chennai to Singapore, by road |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ghibran-to-drive-from-chennai-to-singapore-by-road/articleshow/50415789.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ghibran-to-drive-from-chennai-to-singapore-by-road/articleshow/50415789.cms |archive-date=6 June 2021 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> each track will be released one by one so that the team would cover all the countries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-01 |title=Chennai to Singapore songs to be unveiled in six countries |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/chennai-to-singapore-songs-to-be-unveiled-in-six-countries/story-vlJybm3LSQrO2TuxR3XJ2H.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802205946/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/chennai-to-singapore-songs-to-be-unveiled-in-six-countries/story-vlJybm3LSQrO2TuxR3XJ2H.html |archive-date=2016-08-02 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manigandan |first=KR |date=2016-04-30 |title=6 Songs of a Film to be Launched in 6 Different Countries! |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/apr/30/30-931057.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915104209/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/apr/30/30-931057.html |archive-date=2019-09-15 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The initial plan of the tour is to begin with Chennai and then cross through [[Bhutan]], [[Myanmar]], [[Thailand]] and [[Malaysia]], thereby completing the destination with Singapore, and wanted to complete the trip within 20 days.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-07-31 |title='Chennai to Singapore' songs to be released in six countries |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/chennai-to-singapore-songs-to-be-released-in-six-countries-116073100170_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803220800/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/chennai-to-singapore-songs-to-be-released-in-six-countries-116073100170_1.html |archive-date=2016-08-03 |access-date=2021-05-30 |work=[[Business Standard]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]}}</ref> Engaging his fans and friends through his social media pages, Ghibran asked for advice about the road trip. He also sent a wish for [[Ajith Kumar]] known for his road skills to offer his advice.<ref name=":1" />

== Marketing and release ==
The audio drive flag-off event began on 12 August 2016—coinciding the composer's birthday—at [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]] in [[Chennai]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Subakeerthana |first=S. |date=2016-08-01 |title=Bon voyage, Chennai to Singapore team |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/aug/01/bon-voyage-chennai-to-singapore-team-1500039.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213658/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/aug/01/bon-voyage-chennai-to-singapore-team-1500039.html |archive-date=2021-06-02 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The first song "Vaadi Vaadi" was released on the same day when the event started.<ref name=":3">{{Citation |title=Chennai 2 Singapore Songs {{!}} Vaadi Vaadi Song (Music Video) {{!}} Ghibran {{!}} Abbas Akbar |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pLyM361P0E |access-date=2021-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812060831/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pLyM361P0E |archive-date=2016-08-12 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> Ghibran described it as a "formula dream song in the [[Western (genre)|Western genre]]", which is said to be a "relaxed" and "feel good song".<ref name=":1" />

Ghibran along with the film's director [[Abbas Akbar]], cinematographer Karthik Nallamuthu, Shiv Keshav who was the media manager in charge of social-media updates about the trip, and the composer's assistant Aravind were part of the audio drive.<ref name=":4" /> During the drive, Ghibran also worked in other projects so he made a mini recording studio set-up in his [[Ford Endeavour]] along with battery backup.<ref name=":2" /> Starting with [[Chennai]], the team drove to [[Vijayawada]], [[Kolkata]], [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]], [[Nagaland]] and then to [[Manipur]], from there the team proceeded to [[Bhutan]], [[Myanmar]], [[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]].<ref name=":1" /> The second song "Poda" was released in [[Bhutan]] on 19 August, which was a tongue twisting rap number;<ref name=":1" /> it was sung by actor [[RJ Balaji]], in his maiden attempt in playback singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQEOAxli3zc |title=Chennai 2 Singapore Songs {{!}} Poda Song with Lyrics {{!}} Ghibran {{!}} Abbas Akbar |language=en |access-date=2021-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907123405/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQEOAxli3zc |archive-date=2016-09-07 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The team further faced challenges during the road trip with natural calamities and last minute document cancellations.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Anantharam |first=Chitra Deepa |date=2016-09-09 |title=To Singapore, with songs |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/composer-ghibran-talks-to-chitradeepa-anantharam-about-his-audio-drive-to-relase-the-music-of-his-upcoming-film-chennai-2singapore/article15435166.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213336/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/composer-ghibran-talks-to-chitradeepa-anantharam-about-his-audio-drive-to-relase-the-music-of-his-upcoming-film-chennai-2singapore/article15435166.ece |archive-date=2021-06-02 |access-date=2021-05-30 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Mythily |date=30 August 2016 |title=Ghibran's audio launch road trip stumbles at Imphal |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/ghibrans-audio-launch-road-trip-stumbles-at-imphal-1.1888116 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603061239/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/ghibrans-audio-launch-road-trip-stumbles-at-imphal-1.1888116 |archive-date=2021-06-03 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[Gulf News]] |language=en}}</ref> As the team reached [[Myanmar]] during 2 September, an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude had occurred causing Ghibran to cancel the trip midway,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 September 2016 |title=Ghibran cancels road trip for Chennai to Singapore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ghibran-cancels-road-trip-for-chennai-to-singapore/articleshow/53977280.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017030730/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ghibran-cancels-road-trip-for-chennai-to-singapore/articleshow/53977280.cms |archive-date=2016-10-17 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> but they eventually proceeded the release following the support of his technical team.<ref name=":1" /> The third song "Pogadhe" which is said to be a "melancholic number" by Ghibran was released on the same date.<ref>{{Citation |title=Chennai 2 Singapore Songs {{!}} Pogadhe Song with Lyrics {{!}} Ghibran {{!}} Abbas Akbar |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UakOgT4znjg |access-date=2021-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902113122/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UakOgT4znjg |archive-date=2016-09-02 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> The fourth song "Texas Pogiren" which was described as a "whacky number" was released on 7 September in [[Thailand]],<ref name=":1" /> and the fourth song "Gun Inbam" was released in [[Malaysia]] on 10 September.<ref>{{Citation |title=Chennai 2 Singapore Songs {{!}} Gun Inbam Song with Lyrics {{!}} Ghibran {{!}} Abbas Akbar {{!}} Emcee Jesz |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jt3rJYu4iQ |access-date=2021-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910124044/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jt3rJYu4iQ |archive-date=2016-09-10 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref>

The following day, as the trip was about to be completed, all the songs were leaked online through social media platforms.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=2016-09-11 |title=Chennai2Singapore songs leaked |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/chennai2singapore-songs-leaked/articleshow/54274652.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917193022/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/chennai2singapore-songs-leaked/articleshow/54274652.cms |archive-date=2016-09-17 |access-date=2026-02-09 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Ghibran released a heartfelt note describing the challenges they faced during the trip and also being overwhelmed by the reception of the songs. But also being upset about the leak, he expressed the fans not to download the songs from piracy sites.<ref name=":5" /> The sixth song "Ro Ro Roshini" was released in [[Singapore]] on 11 September.<ref>{{Citation |title=Chennai 2 Singapore Songs {{!}} Ro Ro Roshini Song with Lyrics {{!}} Ghibran {{!}} Abbas Akbar |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BfQsjCvkuc |access-date=2021-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017173139/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BfQsjCvkuc |archive-date=2016-10-17 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> To accommodate the success of the audio drive, the female version of "Pogadhe" was also unveiled on the same date as Singapore,<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Chennai 2 Singapore Songs {{!}} Pogadhe (Female) Song with Lyrics {{!}} Ghibran {{!}} Abbas Akbar |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjd-fiGndMw |access-date=2021-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911082040/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjd-fiGndMw |archive-date=2016-09-11 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> along with the complete album.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-11 |title=Chennai 2 Singapore (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/bs/album/chennai-2-singapore-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1143175334 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603111328/https://music.apple.com/bs/album/chennai-2-singapore-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1143175334 |archive-date=3 June 2021 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=Apple Music}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-11 |title=Chennai 2 Singapore (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4QP7rp7ysqLvhiKk4aQvQn |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121185133/https://open.spotify.com/album/4QP7rp7ysqLvhiKk4aQvQn |archive-date=21 January 2019 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=Spotify}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra4 = Narrow Smith, Sharanya Gopinath
| lyrics1 = Soundararajan K
| extra1 = Rajan Chelliah
| length1 = 3:50
| title2 = Poda
| lyrics2 = Sikkander, Anbumani
| extra2 = [[RJ Balaji]], Abishek Raja
| length2 = 3:01
| title3 = Pogadhe
| lyrics3 = Jaya Rathakrishnan
| extra3 = Rajan Chelliah
| note3 = Male
| length3 = 4:21
| extra7 = Suthashini
| total_length = 55:23
| lyrics4 = Narrow Smith, Sarva Kannan
| length4 = 4:00
| title5 = Gun Inbam
| lyrics5 = Sikkander, Jil Sri
| extra5 = Sharanya Gopinath, [[Abbas Akbar]], Emcee Jesz
| length5 = 3:27
| title6 = Ro Ro Roshini
| lyrics6 = [[Karthik Netha]], [[Ghibran]]
| extra6 = Nivas
| length6 = 4:40
| title7 = Pogadhe
| lyrics7 = Jaya Rathakrishnan
| title1 = Vaadi Vaadi
| title4 = Texas Pogiraen
| lyrics11 = –
| note7 = female
| length7 = 4:27
| title12 = Gun Inbam – Karaoke Version
| note8 = karaoke
| length8 = 3:46
| title9 = Poda
| lyrics9 = –
| extra9 = Ghibran
| note9 = karaoke
| length9 = 2:58
| title10 = Pogadhe
| lyrics10 = –
| extra10 = Ghibran
| note10 = male, karaoke
| length10 = 4:19
| title11 = Texas Pogiraen
| extra11 = Ghibran
| note11 = Karaoke
| length11 = 4:01
| title8 = Vaadi Vaadi
| extra8 = [[Ghibran]]
| lyrics12 = –
| extra12 = Ghibran
| length12 = 3:25
| title13 = Ro Ro Roshini – Karaoke Version
| lyrics13 = –
| extra13 = Ghibran
| length13 = 4:40
| title14 = Pogadhe
| lyrics14 = –
| extra14 = Ghibran
| lyrics8 = –
| note14 = female, karaoke
| length14 = 4:23
}}

== Reception ==
The unique promotional strategy garnered immense hype and publicity for the film with celebrities such as [[Rajinikanth]], [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Vijay Sethupathi]] praising Ghibran's initiative for the unique music launch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=2016-08-26 |title=Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to the rescue |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/260816/kamal-haasan-and-rajinikanth-to-the-rescue.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826141210/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/260816/kamal-haasan-and-rajinikanth-to-the-rescue.html |archive-date=26 August 2016 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-20 |title=Vijay Sethupathi all praise for Chennai 2 Singapore crew |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/200516/vijay-sethupathi-all-praise-for-chennai-2-singapore-crew.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229210913/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/200516/vijay-sethupathi-all-praise-for-chennai-2-singapore-crew.html |archive-date=2017-12-29 |access-date=2026-02-09 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
Reviewing for the film's soundtrack, [[Karthik Srinivasan]] of ''[[Milliblog]]'' further added "Chennai 2 Singapore's hyper-inventive soundtrack is Ghibran's mic drop moment".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Karthik |author-link=Karthik Srinivasan |date=2016-09-11 |title=Chennai 2 Singapore (Music review), Tamil – Ghibran |url=https://milliblog.com/2016/09/11/chennai-2-singapore-music-review-tamil-ghibran/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914154354/https://milliblog.com/2016/09/11/chennai-2-singapore-music-review-tamil-ghibran/ |archive-date=2016-09-14 |access-date=2021-05-30 |website=[[Milliblog]]}}</ref> Anupama Subramanian of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' wrote "The best thing about the movie is the unconventional and zappy music by Ghibran, who is also the co-producer of the movie."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=2017-12-16 |title=Chennai 2 Singapore Movie Review: A film that can be enjoyed only in parts! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/161217/chennai-2-singapore-movie-review-a-film-that-can-be-enjoyed-only-in-parts.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106030403/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/161217/chennai-2-singapore-movie-review-a-film-that-can-be-enjoyed-only-in-parts.html |archive-date=2018-01-06 |access-date=2026-02-09 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref> Gopinath Rajendran of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote "Gibran, who has also produced this film, has done a better job with the background score than with the songs. The best song in the album, Vaadi vaadi is picturised well, giving it a video music album feel."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Gopinath |date=2017-12-16 |title='Chennai 2 Singapore' review: A wacky no-brainer that’s worth a watch |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/Dec/16/chennai-2-singapore-review-a-wacky-no-brainer-thats-worth-a-watch-1728534.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017230912/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/Dec/16/chennai-2-singapore-review-a-wacky-no-brainer-thats-worth-a-watch-1728534.html |archive-date=2018-10-17 |access-date=2026-02-09 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

Ashameera Aiyappan of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "the main pillar for the film is Ghibran’s music. The man is on a roll with ''[[Aramm]]'', ''[[Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru|Theeran Adhigaram Ondru]]'', ''[[Maayavan]]'' and now, ''Chennai 2 Singapore''. The album is already a hit. The background constantly keeps adding the fun element to the narrative [...] The music is vibrant, fresh and light-hearted, making the overall experience much better."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aiyappan |first=Ashameera |date=2017-12-15 |title=Chennai 2 Singapore movie review: This Abbas Akhtar-Gokul film is a mindless entertainer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/chennai-2-singapore-movie-review-abbas-akhtar-gokul-star-rating-4984156/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118074541/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/chennai-2-singapore-movie-review-abbas-akhtar-gokul-star-rating-4984156/ |archive-date=2018-01-18 |access-date=2026-02-09 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Critic based at ''[[Sify]]'' wrote "For the first time this year (''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]], Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Maayavan, Aramm'' and now, ''Chennai 2 Singapore''), Ghibran has scored sixer in both songs and background score, it’s been a dream year for him. Songs are all shot extremely well in 'music video' style."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-15 |title=Chennai 2 Singapore review: A slapstick fun entertainer |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chennai-2-singapore-review-a-slapstick-fun-entertainer-review-tamil-rmpkWyijbchhi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216054449/http://www.sify.com/movies/chennai-2-singapore-review-a-slapstick-fun-entertainer-review-tamil-rmpkWyijbchhi.html |archive-date=2017-12-16 |access-date=2026-02-09 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Udhav Naig of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "composer Ghibran’s tunes should be enough to make you sit through this film, which, in hindsight, could have been a much better slapstick attempt."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Naig |first=Udhav |date=2017-12-16 |title=‘Chennai 2 Singapore’ review: Spoofing romance |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chennai-2-singapore-review-spoofing-romance/article21822664.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250810030330/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chennai-2-singapore-review-spoofing-romance/article21822664.ece |archive-date=2025-08-10 |access-date=2026-02-09 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Other versions ==
Ghibran performed a [[concert version]] of the song "Vaadi Vaadi" which was released on 21 May 2020, during the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Vaadi Vaadi (From "Chennai 2 Singapore") [Concert Version] [Live] – Single by Ghibran |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/vaadi-vaadi-from-chennai-2-singapore-concert-version/1515379651 |access-date=2021-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831012914/https://music.apple.com/us/album/vaadi-vaadi-from-chennai-2-singapore-concert-version/1515379651 |archive-date=2021-08-31 |url-status=live |language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:2016 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Soundtracks by Indian artists]]

Chennai 2 Singapore (soundtrack) - Revision history

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