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{{Short description|2013 soundtrack album by Anirudh Ravichander}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Ethir Neechal
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| cover = Ethir Neechal soundtrack.jpg
| alt =
| released = 11 January 2013
| recorded = 2012
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 24:11
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer = Anirudh Ravichander
| prev_title = [[3 (soundtrack)|3]]
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = [[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]
| next_year = 2013
}}

'''''Ethir Neechal''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] for the 2013 Tamil film of the [[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|same name]] directed by [[R. S. Durai Senthilkumar]] and produced by [[Dhanush]], starring [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and [[Priya Anand]] in the lead roles. The film's soundtrack and score is composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] in his second feature film after ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' (2012). The six-song album features tracks belonging to varied genres, with lyrics written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]], Dhanush and Durai Senthilkumar. The album was launched on 11 January 2013 by the [[Sony Music India]] label and received positive response from critics.

==Development==
Following the success of the soundtrack of ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' (2012), [[Dhanush]] hired [[Anirudh Ravichander]] to compose the music for ''Ethir Neechal'', marking his second feature film as music director.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-01-19|title=Dhanush, Anirudh Ravichander get together again?|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/dhanush-anirudh-ravichander-get-together-again-532433.html|access-date=2020-06-28|website=News18|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133306/https://www.news18.com/news/india/dhanush-anirudh-ravichander-get-together-again-532433.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The soundtrack features six songs that belonged to varied genres; [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]], Dhanush and [[R. S. Durai Senthilkumar]] penned lyrics for two songs each. By September 2012, Anirudh had completed four songs in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ethir Neechal final mix in Mumbai - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechal-final-mix-in-Mumbai/articleshow/17307461.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|date=15 January 2017|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133309/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechal-final-mix-in-Mumbai/articleshow/17307461.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In mid-November, the composer headed to [[Mumbai]] to record vocals for two of the tracks, with one being a melody number, sung by [[Shreya Ghoshal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh is excited about 'Ethir Neechal'|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/anirudh-is-excited-about-ethir-neechal-news-tamil-mljki9bjdiesi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125113616/https://www.sify.com/movies/anirudh-is-excited-about-ethir-neechal-news-tamil-mljki9bjdiesi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-25|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> For the title track "Ethir Neechal" he hired [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] rapper [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]],<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anirudh introduces new talent in Tamil - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Anirudh-introduces-new-talent-in-Tamil/articleshow/17152908.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|date=15 January 2017|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133308/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Anirudh-introduces-new-talent-in-Tamil/articleshow/17152908.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-12-18|title=Listen: Honey Singh raps for Tamil film 'Ethir Neechal'|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/listen-honey-singh-raps-for-tamil-film-ethir-neechal-527272.html|access-date=2020-06-28|website=News18|archive-date=29 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629222734/https://www.news18.com/news/india/listen-honey-singh-raps-for-tamil-film-ethir-neechal-527272.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and Adhi from the duo [[Hiphop Tamizha]], to croon the rap versions of the song.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Aadhi raps for Anirudh - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Aadhi-raps-for-Anirudh/articleshow/17228833.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|date=16 November 2012|language=en|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719212631/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Aadhi-raps-for-Anirudh/articleshow/17228833.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Dhanush also crooned two songs for the album. During late-November, he started working on the final mixing and mastering of the album, with sound engineer [[Eric Pillai]] handling the supervision at his [[Eric Pillai|Sound of Bombay]] studio in [[Mumbai]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2012-11-22|title=Anirudh working on Ethir Neechal final mix - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/anirudh-working-on-ethir-neechal-final-mix-tamil-news-88463|access-date=2022-01-25|website=IndiaGlitz.com|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125113616/https://www.indiaglitz.com/anirudh-working-on-ethir-neechal-final-mix-tamil-news-88463|url-status=live}}</ref> The making of the album was launched by the film's crew members, prior to the audio launch.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ethir Neechal's funny audio making - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechals-funny-audio-making/articleshow/17503028.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|date=15 January 2017|language=en|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720083435/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechals-funny-audio-making/articleshow/17503028.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Release==
It was announced that [[Sony Music India]] had brought the marketing rights for the film's soundtrack album.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2012-12-07|title=Ethir Neechal: Sony Entertainment bags audio rights|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/ethir-neechal-sony-entertainment-bags-audio-rights-525446.html|access-date=2020-06-28|website=News18|archive-date=15 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615065804/https://www.news18.com/news/india/ethir-neechal-sony-entertainment-bags-audio-rights-525446.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The company paid more than {{INRConvert|1|c}} to purchase the rights, due to the expectations regarding the film and its music album, as it was Anirudh's second film as a composer and his collaboration with Dhanush after the success of ''3'' and its track "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony bags Dhanush's Ethir Neechal Audio rights|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1671/sony-bags-dhanushs-ethir-neechal-audio-rights|access-date=2022-01-25|website=www.moviecrow.com|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125115119/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1671/sony-bags-dhanushs-ethir-neechal-audio-rights|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> On 10 December 2012, Anirudh handed the [[Mastering (audio)|master CD]] of the album to Sony Music.<ref name=":0" /> The soundtrack was initially slated to be released on 21 December 2012. However it was not confirmed from official sources.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Ethir Neechal' audio launch before 21st Dec - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechal-audio-launch-before-10th-Dec/articleshow/17464105.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|date=15 January 2017|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133305/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechal-audio-launch-before-10th-Dec/articleshow/17464105.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The soundtrack album was released on 11 January 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethir Neechal audio launch on January 11th|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1663/ContactUs.html|access-date=2020-06-28|website=www.moviecrow.com|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133307/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1663/ContactUs.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-12-26|title='Ethir Neechal' audio on Jan 11 - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ethir-neechal-audio-on-dec-14-tamil-news-88858|access-date=2022-01-25|website=IndiaGlitz.com|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125113615/https://www.indiaglitz.com/ethir-neechal-audio-on-dec-14-tamil-news-88858|url-status=live}}</ref> The release coincided with the promotional launch event held at [[BIG FM 92.7|92.7 Big FM Radio Station]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethir Neechal Audio from today|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1702/ethir-neechal-audio-from-today|access-date=2020-06-28|website=www.moviecrow.com|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133305/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1702/ethir-neechal-audio-from-today|url-status=live}}</ref> with Dhanush, [[Sivakarthikeyan]], Anirudh, Durai Senthilkumar and [[RJ Balaji]] in attendance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Big FM host audio launch of 'Ethir Neechal'|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/big-fm-host-audio-launch-ethir-neechal|access-date=2020-06-28|website=www.radioandmusic.com|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133333/https://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/big-fm-host-audio-launch-ethir-neechal|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethir Neechal Audio Launch|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/new-videos/tamil-movies/ethir-neechal-audio-launch/ethir-neechal-audio-launch-event.html|access-date=2020-06-28|website=www.behindwoods.com|archive-date=23 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423062425/https://www.behindwoods.com/new-videos/tamil-movies/ethir-neechal-audio-launch/ethir-neechal-audio-launch-event.html|url-status=live}}</ref> To make the launch more unique, Dhanush advertised that the film's album would be released on "Internet, CDs, YouTube and piracy sites" which received attention from movie buffs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Offbeat promotions for 'Ethir Neechal' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Offbeat-promotions-for-Ethir-Neechal/articleshow/17609424.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133307/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Offbeat-promotions-for-Ethir-Neechal/articleshow/17609424.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhanush's unique Ethir Neechal audio promotions|url=http://m.sify.com/movies/dhanushs-unique-ethir-neechal-audio-promotions-news-tamil-mmoj5Eiifgcsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630111246/http://m.sify.com/movies/dhanushs-unique-ethir-neechal-audio-promotions-news-tamil-mmoj5Eiifgcsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 June 2020|access-date=2020-06-28|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

==Track listing==
The official track list was released on 9 January 2013, featuring seven tracks.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-01-09|title=Ethir Neechal: Track list of this Tamil film is out|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/ethir-neechal-track-list-of-this-tamil-film-is-out-525443.html|access-date=2020-06-28|website=News18|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133305/https://www.news18.com/news/india/ethir-neechal-track-list-of-this-tamil-film-is-out-525443.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethir Neechal tracklist - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechal-tracklist/articleshow/17504173.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133306/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ethir-Neechal-tracklist/articleshow/17504173.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>{{tracklist
| headline = Ethir Neechal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Nijamellam Maranthu Pochu
| lyrics1 = [[Dhanush]]
| extra1 = [[Dhanush]], [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| length1 = 03:45
| title2 = Boomi Enna Suthudhe
| lyrics2 = Dhanush
| extra2 = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| length2 = 04:18
| title3 = Ethir Neechal
| lyrics3 = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaalee]], [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Hiphop Tamizha]]
| extra3 = [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Hiphop Tamizha]]
| length3 = 04:29
| title4 = Velicha Poove
| lyrics4 = Vaalee
| extra4 = [[Mohit Chauhan]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length4 = 05:10
| title5 = Un Paarvayil
| lyrics5 = [[R. S. Durai Senthilkumar]]
| extra5 = Anirudh Ravichander, Vivek Siva
| length5 = 01:37
| title6 = Local Boys
| lyrics6 = R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
| extra6 = Dhanush, [[Velmurugan]]
| length6 = 04:31
| all_writing =
| total_length = 24:11
}}

==Critical reception==
''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stating Ethir Neechal isn't as rich as 3 in its sounding, but it's a worthy follow up by composer Anirudh."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethir Neechal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Ethir-Neechal/articleshow/20381349.cms|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133309/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Ethir-Neechal/articleshow/20381349.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Musicperk gave 8 out of 10 starts saying that "Anirudh seals this year".<ref name="musicperk1">{{cite web|title=Ethir Neechal|url=http://www.musicperk.com/ethir-neechal/|access-date=22 April 2013|publisher=musicperk|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185004/http://www.musicperk.com/ethir-neechal/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Karthik Srinivasan|Karthik]] of ''[[Milliblog]]'' wrote, "With Ethir Neechal, Anirudh proves that he's not a one-hit or one-album wonder!"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethir Neechal (Music review), Tamil – Anirudh by Milliblog!|url=https://milliblog.com/2012/12/14/ethir-neechal-music-review-tamil-anirudh/|access-date=2020-06-28|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133312/https://milliblog.com/2012/12/14/ethir-neechal-music-review-tamil-anirudh/|url-status=live}}</ref> India Study Channel gave 8 out of 10 to the album stating "Anirudh is back with powerful album and Ethitr Neechal is simply the best albums of recent time. It deserves special appreciation as each track belongs to different genre and still keeps the pace and freshness in each track. This is another album that proves that Anirudh is one of the best music directors hat we can rely upon in future."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-03-05|title=Ethir Neechal music review|url=https://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/159123-ethir-neechal-music-review|access-date=2020-06-28|website=India Study Channel|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133312/https://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/159123-ethir-neechal-music-review|url-status=live}}</ref> Kaushik LM reviewed it as "Ethir Neechal is a solid follow-up to 3, though sounding somewhat similar. Anirudh has created a distinct sound for himself very early in his career. Now it's up to this youngster to prove that he can try different styles and genres."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethir Neechal music review|url=http://www.lmkmoviemaniac.com/2012/12/ethir-neechal-music-review.html|access-date=2020-06-28|language=en|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122133311/http://www.lmkmoviemaniac.com/2012/12/ethir-neechal-music-review.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref>

== Chart performance ==
The soundtrack to ''Ethir Neechal'' topped the [[iTunes]] charts upon its release on 11 January 2013, surpassing ''[[Kadal (2013 film)|Kadal]]'', and continued its position for more than 3-4 weeks.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=297082419117432832|user=anirudhofficial|title=Thank you all for making the Ethir Neechal album number 1 on the ITunes Charts! Couldnt believe that '3' is still there|author=Anirudh Ravichander|date=2013-01-31}}</ref> The tracks eventually listed in the [[Radio Mirchi]] Top 20 weekly charts for more than 5 weeks.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest Tamil songs on Tamil Mirchi Top20 countdown.|url=https://www.radiomirchi.com/more/tamil-top-20/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=www.radiomirchi.com|archive-date=20 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120053337/https://www.radiomirchi.com/more/tamil-top-20|url-status=live}}</ref> S. Saraswathi of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' listed "Velicha Poove" in their "Top Tamil Songs of 2013".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top Tamil Songs of 2013|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-top-tamil-songs-of-2013/20140117.htm|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125113617/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-top-tamil-songs-of-2013/20140117.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}{{Anirudh Ravichander}}
[[Category:2013 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Anirudh Ravichander soundtracks]]
[[Category:Sony Music India soundtracks]]

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