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{{Infobox album
| name = Hridayam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| cover = Hridayam album cover.jpg
| released = 31 December 2021 (A-side)<br/>7 January 2022 (B-side)
| recorded = 2019–2021
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 21:43 / 23:22
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| label = [[Think Music]]
| producer = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| prev_title = [[Varthamanam]]
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = [[Madhuram]]
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Hridayam
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Darshana
| single1date = 25 October 2021
| single2 = Arike Ninna
| single2date = 6 December 2021
| single3 = Onakka Munthiri
| single3date = 17 December 2021
}}
}}
'''''Hridayam''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] for the 2022 Malayalam film [[Hridayam|of the same name]] directed by [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], starring [[Pranav Mohanlal]], [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]], and [[Darshana Rajendran]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite news|last=ലേഖകൻ|first=സ്വന്തം|date=2 December 2019|title=|script-title=ml:പ്രണവ് മോഹൻലാലിന് മൂന്നാംവരവ്; ‘ഹൃദയം’ ഒരുക്കുന്നത് വിനീത്; നായിക കല്യാണി|language=ml|trans-title=|work=[[Manorama News]]|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2019/12/02/pranav-mohanlal-vineeth-kalyani-film.html|access-date=18 January 2022}}</ref> The music and background score is composed by playback singer-composer [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]. The soundtrack album features 15 songs with lyrics written by [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]], [[Arun Alat]], Guna Balasubramanian and Sreenivasan. It was purchased and marketed by [[Think Music]].

The music album was highly anticipated as it is the first to be released in physical formats, including [[audio cassette]]s and [[Compact disc|music CD]]s after more than a decade. The album was split into [[A-side and B-side]], with the former consisting 7 tracks was released first on 31 December 2021,<ref>{{Citation|title=Hridayam (Side A) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]|date=2021-12-31|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7q1tMo3gcpKtHK3a6V2kKM|language=en|access-date=2022-01-18}}</ref> coinciding [[New Year's Eve]] and the latter consisting of 8 tracks, was released on 7 January 2022.<ref>{{Citation|title=Hridayam (Side B) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]|date=2022-01-07|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6nuAnvIVNkw6pwqzuF2GJG|language=en|access-date=2022-01-18}}</ref> A promotional event was held on the same day in Kochi, to launch the album in physical formats. In addition, a [[limited edition]] [[Vinyl record|LP record]] of the album will be launched after the film's release, which will have 20 tracks in total.

== Production ==
Vineeth roped in [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]] as the composer instead of [[Shaan Rahman]], who worked with all of the director's projects since the latter's debut film ''[[Malarvaadi Arts Club|Malarvadi Arts Club]]'' (2010).<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Pranav and Kalyani team up again in Vineeth's Hridayam - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pranav-and-kalyani-team-up-again-in-vineeths-hridayam/articleshow/72343335.cms|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Both Shaan and Vineeth wanted to "bring new talents to the industry and utilize in the right way".<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hesham marches to his own tune |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/feb/27/hesham-marches-to-his-own-tune-2269456.html |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In an interview to ''[[The Hindu]]'', Wahab had stated that the opportunity to work in Hridayam came at a time, when he was struggling as a composer and did not get the projects he expected to give music as he liked. According to Hesham, Vineeth chose him to compose for the film's score and soundtrack, as he appreciated his work in the [[Sufi music|Sufi album]] ''Qaddam Badha'' (2015).<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|last=M|first=Athira|date=2022-01-21|title='Hridayam' came at a time when I was struggling as a composer: Hesham Abdul Wahab|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/hesham-abdul-wahab-composer-hridayam-15-songs-vineeth-sreenivasan/article38302964.ece|access-date=2022-01-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Initially, Wahab planned for 9 songs in the album. But due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India]], which interrupted the production works of the film, Vineeth thought of treating some situations musically and re-wrote the script. As a result, a total of 15 songs were composed in the process, which Wahab had stated that "no other Malayalam film had several songs in recent times".<ref name=":9" /> Most of the songs are situational, according to the film's theme.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Welcome 2022: Malayalam cinema to see the most awaited ones|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/jan/01/welcome-2022-malayalam-cinema-to-see-the-most-awaitedones-2401765.html|access-date=2022-01-13|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In order to experiment on the film score and music, Vineeth went to [[Istanbul]] to record pieces of music for the film in early-January 2020, where he met many musicians from the country and recorded live instruments which will be used for the film's music.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Vineeth Sreenivasan tries something unique for 'Hridayam' music - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/vineeth-sreenivasan-tries-something-unique-for-hridayam-music/articleshow/73211559.cms|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Soman |first1=Deepa }}</ref> A lot of instruments from the [[Middle East]] territories were used, as he wanted to experiment a soundscape that is new in Malayalam film music, fusing Indian classical, Western and Middle-Eastern sounds.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|last=M|first=Athira|date=2022-01-21|title='Hridayam' came at a time when I was struggling as a composer: Hesham Abdul Wahab|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/hesham-abdul-wahab-composer-hridayam-15-songs-vineeth-sreenivasan/article38302964.ece|access-date=2022-01-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

{{Quote box
| quote = "I think the decision to use vocals only for this song has really worked because it can connect with all kinds of audience. One can get personally attached to this track because, everyone, regardless of a musician or not, is a vocalist in their own way, so that helps the song to connect with everyone."
| source = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]], on the making of the song "Onakka Munthiri".<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2021-12-16|title=We didn't expect 'Darshana' to be such a big hit, says Hridayam music director Hesham Abdul Wahab|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/darshana-big-hit-hridayam-music-director-hesham-abdul-wahab-7676248/|access-date=2021-12-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
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The first track of the film, "Darshana", was recorded during early July 2019, in an in-built studio in Wahab's house.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite news|title=Vineeth Sreenivasan thanks the audience as 'Darshana' song becomes a chartbuster - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vineeth-sreenivasan-thanks-the-audience-as-darshana-song-becomes-a-chartbuster/articleshow/87272551.cms|access-date=2021-10-31|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The track was sung by Wahab along with [[Darshana Rajendran]], aside from acting in the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Darshana Rajendran croons a track in 'Hridayam' says, 'can't believe my name is here with all of these fabulous musicians'|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/darshana-rajendran-croons-a-track-in-hridayam-says-cant-believe-my-name-is-here-with-all-of-these-fabulous-musicians/articleshow/83742745.cms|access-date=22 June 2021}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite news|title=Actress Darshana Rajendran turns singer - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/actress-darshana-rajendran-turns-singer/articleshow/75248093.cms|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Soman |first1=Deepa }}</ref> The title was also derived from the actor's name as well.<ref name=":5" /> He wanted to use the instruments in the Indian context, as a result he used various instruments and blended with the sound in the songs. V. Harishankar worked on the sound mixing of the album. The song "Darshana" was mixed and mastered about 35 times, until the final version was approved the team.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|last=M|first=Athira|date=2022-01-21|title='Hridayam' came at a time when I was struggling as a composer: Hesham Abdul Wahab|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/hesham-abdul-wahab-composer-hridayam-15-songs-vineeth-sreenivasan/article38302964.ece|access-date=2022-01-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

The track "Onakka Munthiri" was made only with the use of vocals, and did not use any instruments or background score. Wahab used the same rhythm which Vineeth had sung for him. While composing the track, he needed a soft and breezy voice, and has approached Divya Vineeth to croon for the track.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite news|title=EXCLUSIVE! Divya Vineeth: Music was always a part of my life - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/exclusive-divya-vineeth-music-was-always-a-part-of-my-life/articleshow/88412680.cms|access-date=2022-01-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> According to Divya, she stated that Wahab wanted to first try the song in her voice, which she did and the composer decided to go with it.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Anand|first=Shilpa Nair|date=2022-01-20|title=Meet 'Onakka Munthiri' singer Divya Vineeth|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/divya-vineeth-on-how-she-ended-up-singing-for-films-especially-hridayam/article38297515.ece|access-date=2022-01-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In February 2020, actor [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] recorded the track "Thathaka Thethitare" for this film.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Prithviraj turns singer for Vineeth Sreenivasan's Hridayam - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-turns-singer-for-vineeth-sreenivasans-hridayam/articleshow/73931042.cms|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=CE Features|date=5 February 2020|title=Vineeth Sreenivasan's Hridayam goes on floors|work=[[Cinema Express]]|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/05/vineeth-sreenivasans-hridayam-goes-on-floors-16903.html|access-date=13 January 2021}}</ref> The track "Kural Kekkutha" celebrates the city of [[Chennai]] and its culture.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|last=M|first=Athira|date=2022-01-21|title='Hridayam' came at a time when I was struggling as a composer: Hesham Abdul Wahab|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/hesham-abdul-wahab-composer-hridayam-15-songs-vineeth-sreenivasan/article38302964.ece|access-date=2022-01-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The "Hridayam Theme" was performed by the Istanbul musicians ensemble, collaborating with Cochin Strings Orchestra. Vineeth wanted it as a song that is performed at a live concert with symphonic arrangements.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|last=M|first=Athira|date=2022-01-21|title='Hridayam' came at a time when I was struggling as a composer: Hesham Abdul Wahab|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/hesham-abdul-wahab-composer-hridayam-15-songs-vineeth-sreenivasan/article38302964.ece|access-date=2022-01-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
The track list of the film was revealed by [[Mohanlal]] through his social media accounts on 21 June 2021, coinciding the occasion of [[World Music Day]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|title=Makers of 'Hridayam' share a glimpse of the audio album and it's filled with surprises! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-hridayam-share-a-glimpse-of-the-audio-album-and-its-filled-with-surprises/articleshow/83745657.cms|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Without revealing the song titles, the track list featured the details of the singers and the lyricists,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-23|title=Darshana Rajendran pens heartfelt note on singing a track for 'Hridayam'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/darshana-rajendran-pens-heartfelt-note-singing-track-hridayam-151144|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> with [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]] penned six out of 15 tracks, along with [[Arun Alat]] penning three tracks; [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]] and Guna Balasubramanian writing one track each.<ref name=":1" /> The album also featured a poem written by 18th century poet-philosopher [[Bulleh Shah]], a track based on the composition of poet [[Tyagaraja]], having two versions and an instrumental track performed by [[Istanbul]] musicians and Cochin Strings.<ref name=":1" /> [[K. S. Chithra]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[Unni Menon]], [[Sachin Warrier]], [[Job Kurian]] along with other musicians performed the tracks in the album.<ref name=":1" />

{{Track listing
| headline = ''Hridayam'' (Side A) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Manasse Manasse
| lyrics1 = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]]
| extra1 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]
| length1 = 3:10
| title2 = Darshana
| lyrics2 = [[Arun Alat]]
| extra2 = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]], [[Darshana Rajendran]]
| length2 = 3:45
| title3 = Mukilinte
| lyrics3 = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]]
| extra3 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length3 = 3:01
| title4 = Onakka Munthiri
| lyrics4 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]
| extra4 = Divya Vineeth, [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]
| length4 = 3:00
| title5 = Thathaka Theithare
| lyrics5 = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]]
| extra5 = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
| length5 = 2:39
| title6 = Minnalkodi
| lyrics6 = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]]
| extra6 = [[K. S. Chithra]], [[Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor]], [[Sachin Warrier]], [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| length6 = 3:01
| title7 = Arike Ninna
| lyrics7 = [[Arun Alat]]
| extra7 = [[Job Kurian]]
| length7 = 4:25
| total_length = 21:43
}}

{{Track listing
| title1 = Pottu Thotta Pournami
| lyrics1 = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]]
| extra1 = Sachin Balu, Megha Josekutty
| length1 = 3:21
| title2 = Nagumo
| extra2 = [[Arvind Venugopal]]
| note2 = composition and lyrics of [[Tyagaraja]]
| length2 = 2:40
| title3 = Puthiyoru Lokam
| lyrics3 = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]]
| extra3 = Vimal Roy, Bhadra Rajin
| length3 = 3:22
| title4 = Sarvam Sadha
| lyrics4 = [[Arun Alat]]
| extra4 = [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
| length4 = 2:35
| title5 = Kural Kekkutha
| lyrics5 = Guna Balasubramanian
| extra5 = [[Unni Menon]]
| length5 = 2:32
| title6 = Bas Kar Ji
| note6 = poem of [[Bulleh Shah]]
| extra6 = [[Sachin Warrier]]
| length6 = 2:53
| title7 = Hridayam Theme
| lyrics7 =
| note7 = performed by Istanbul Ensemble and Cochin Strings
| length7 = 6:01
| title8 = Nagumo Revival
| extra8 = [[Arvind Venugopal]], [[Swetha Ashok]]
| note8 = composition of [[Tyagaraja]]
| length8 = 2:42
| total_length = 23:22
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = ''Hridayam'' (Side B) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
}}

== Marketing ==
{{Quote box
| quote = The people who prefer to listen to music through physical copies, maintaining the [[tape recorders]] or [[Walkman]] in great condition and preserving a huge collection of audiotapes from the past are still around. This is not just about [[nostalgia]]. During a time when anything and everything is turning digital, these are the souls who feel that analog has the quality to touch our hearts. And I have always felt they are right.
| source = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], on [[Facebook]], sharing his opinion on launching the music album of ''Hridayam'' through physical formats.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|title=Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Hridayam' to bring back the audio cassettes! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vineeth-sreenivasans-hridayam-to-bring-back-the-audio-cassettes/articleshow/84467462.cms|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
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The rights for the soundtrack album were purchased by [[Think Music]].<ref name=":2" /> In an innovative approach, the makers are planning to launch the film's soundtrack through [[audio cassettes]] and [[audio CDs]] by Think Music, so as to provide a wholesome listening experience to the audience and music lovers.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-17|title=Soundtrack of Malayalam movie 'Hridayam' will be released as audio cassettes, CDs too|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/soundtrack-malayalam-movie-hridayam-will-be-released-audio-cassettes-cds-too-152506|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> Eventually, it is the first film to have its soundtrack launched in analog and digital formats;<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-16|title=Music Audio Cassettes are back again in this Superstar's son's next ft Pranav Mohanlal from Hridayam|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/music-audio-cassettes-are-back-again-in-this-superstars-sons-next-ft-pranav.html|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> the idea was a result of the discussion between Hesham and Vineeth when they went to [[Istanbul]] for recording sessions and had spotted a shop which sells CDs and cassettes which felt that it was nostalgic, and Hesham stated it as "My gateway to music was through cassettes and CDs, which I used to buy whenever I come to India for vacations. Those experiences will never go away from my heart".<ref name=":4" />

Since the production of audio cassettes, CDs and vinyl discs were obsolete in India, the executives of Think Music had to partner with cassette manufacturer in [[Japan]] to import its physical copies to India.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|title=Makers of 'Hridayam' to partner with cassette manufacturers in Japan - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-hridayam-to-partner-with-cassette-manufacturers-in-japan/articleshow/86605500.cms|access-date=2021-10-31|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> With its final [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] and [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]] of the songs being conducted within September 2021, Hesham and Vineeth handed over the master copy to the record label. In addition, the label will also launch a [[limited edition]] [[vinyl records]], which will have more than 20 tracks including few instrumental pieces from the [[film score]].<ref name=":3" />

The pre-booking of the cassettes and CDs began on late-November, through the official website of the music label which was rebranded.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buy Hridayam Audio Cassettes and Cds : ThinkMusic|url=https://thinkmusic.in/buy-hridayam-audio-cassettes-and-cds/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=thinkmusic.in}}</ref> Excluding the cost of shipping, the price of the physical copies was fixed to be {{Indian Rupee|199}} which was expected to be available within January 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1464573690155208711|user=HridayamTheFilm|title=Through #Hridayam, @thinkmusicindia is bringing back Limited Edition Audio Cassettes and Audio CDs for music lovers! Pre-order your copy now on http://thinkmusic.in!|author=Hridayam}}</ref> Santhosh Kumar, the chief executive of Think Music, stated that "We have already received 1,000 pre-orders for cassettes and 500 for CDs, from listeners across [[Kerala]], [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Karnataka]]. As a music label, our scope ends with making the cassettes and CDs. The availability of electronic equipment is not in our purview, but we do know that there are many households that still have cassette players. They are also available in some electronic shops and can be ordered online."<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=2021-12-09|title=Rewind to the era of cassettes and CDs via Malayalam film 'Hridayam'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/cassettes-cds-make-a-comeback-through-hridayam/article37908524.ece|access-date=2021-12-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Release ==
On 25 October 2021, the first single "Darshana" was launched coinciding with the re-opening of theatres in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Team 'Hridayam' to celebrate theatre reopening by launching the first song! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/team-hridayam-to-celebrate-theatre-reopening-by-launching-the-first-song/articleshow/86751415.cms|access-date=2021-10-31|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The song is picturised on [[Pranav Mohanlal]] and [[Darshana Rajendran]] during their college days.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-26|title=Watch: Romantic single Darshana from Hridayam tells a sweet story|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-romantic-single-darshana-hridayam-tells-sweet-story-156905|access-date=2021-10-31|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> On 6 December 2021, the second track "Arike Ninna" was released, which depicted the "pain and frustration" of the lead character.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-06|title=Hridayam Song Arike Ninna: Second Track From Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Darshana Rajendran's Malayalam Movie Is Soul Striking! {{!}} 🎥 LatestLY|url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/hridayam-song-arike-ninna-second-track-from-pranav-mohanlal-kalyani-priyadarshan-and-darshana-rajendrans-malayalam-movie-is-soul-striking-3127689.html|access-date=2021-12-09|website=LatestLY|language=en}}</ref> A celebratory song, titled "Onakka Mundhiri" was released as the third single on 17 December.<ref>{{Cite news|title=EXCLUSIVE! Divya Vineeth: Music was always a part of my life - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/exclusive-divya-vineeth-music-was-always-a-part-of-my-life/articleshow/88412680.cms|access-date=2022-01-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 31 December 2021, coinciding with the [[New Year's Eve]], Vineeth Sreenivasan announced that the [[A-side and B-side|A-side]] of ''Hridayam''<nowiki/>'s soundtrack will be launched on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-31|title=Hridayam Audio Jukebox To Be Out On December 31, Confirms Vineeth Sreenivasan|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2022/hridayam-audio-jukebox-to-be-out-on-december-31-confirms-vineeth-sreenivasan-327851.html|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Filmibeat|language=en}}</ref> The remaining tracks were released as the [[B-side]] of the soundtrack online on 7 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-07|title=Mohanlal Launches Hridayam Audio; The Jukebox Gets A Thumbs Up From Music Lovers!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2022/mohanlal-launches-hridayam-audio-the-jukebox-gets-a-thumbs-up-from-music-lovers-328097.html|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-18|website=Filmibeat|language=en}}</ref> The same day, a promotional event held in [[Kochi]], with the presence of [[Mohanlal]] and film producer [[Antony Perumbavoor]], in order to release the physical copies of the album – through cassettes and CDs.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Hridayam tracks a part of a man's emotional journey: Vineeth Sreenivasan|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/jan/18/hridayam-tracks-a-part-of-a-mans-emotional-journey-vineeth-sreenivasan-29082.html|access-date=2022-01-18|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref> Mohanlal praised Vineeth Sreenivasan and the crew for bringing the true essence of music, adding that it reminded of his films: ''[[His Highness Abdullah]]'' (1990), ''[[Bharatham]]'' (1991) and ''[[Kamaladalam]]'' (1992), which had a strong emphasis on [[Music of Kerala|Malayalam film music]] and particularly the former, set the record for highest sales in music cassettes in Kerala. He further added "It makes me glad to know that ''Hridayam'' is bringing the emphasis of music with a whole new dimension".<ref name=":7" />

== Reception ==
Upon releases, the tracks "Darshana" and "Onakka Munthiri" were positively received by music critics, cinephiles and netizens.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Darshana' song: The first track from 'Hridayam' conquers hearts! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/darshana-song-the-first-track-from-hridayam-conquers-hearts/articleshow/87271639.cms|access-date=2021-10-31|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', Nithya Mammen, who won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer]] for the track "Vathikkalu Vellaripravu" featured in ''[[Sufiyum Sujatayum]]'' (2020), listed "Darshana" as one of her favourite picks of the "Top 10 Malayalam Songs of 2021".<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|title=Nithya Mammen picks her top 10 favourite songs of 2021 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/nithya-mammen-picks-her-top-10-favourite-songs-of-2021/articleshow/88564131.cms|access-date=2022-01-13|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Soman |first1=Deepa }}</ref> Mammen had stated it as "a very refreshing song, which also has a positive energy".<ref name=":8" /> Celebrities such as [[Dulquer Salmaan]] too praised the track.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Dulquer Salmaan praises 'Darshana' song; says, "Whatever I've seen from the song is WOW" - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dulquer-salmaan-praises-darshana-song-says-whatever-ive-seen-from-the-song-is-wow/articleshow/87276410.cms|access-date=2021-10-31|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> "Darshana" crossed more than 3.5 million views within 48 hours.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite news|date=24 December 2021|title=10 Best Malayalam songs of the year|work=indiatimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rewind-2021-10-best-malayalam-songs-of-the-year/photostory/88475170.cms|accessdate=18 January 2022}}</ref> In its critical review for ''[[The Indian Express]]'', VS Gowtham stated that "the songs blend well with the film".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-21|title=Hridayam movie review: Overwhelming emotions in an underwhelming story line|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mollywood-movie-review/hridayam-movie-review-pranav-mohanlal-7735334/|access-date=2022-01-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Anand Kochukudy of ''[[The Quint]]'' had stated "Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music is also fresh and adds to the film. The “''Onakka Munthiri''” number (with just vocals) sung by debutante Divya, spouse of Vineeth Sreenivasan, stands out for its peppiness."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kochukudy|first=Anand|date=2022-01-21|title='Hridayam' Movie Review: Pranav, Darshana's Film Is Straight From the Heart|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hridayam-movie-review-malayalam-film-pranav-mohanlal-darshana-rajendran-kalyani-priyadarshan-vineeth-sreenivasan|access-date=2022-01-22|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> A critical review from ''[[Manorama Online]]'' praised Hesham's songs as "the heart and soul of the film" that are "seamlessly blended into the narrative".<ref>{{Cite web|title='Hridayam' movie review: Youthful charm, romance make it a memorable watch|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2022/01/21/hridayam-movie-review-vineeth-sreenivasan-pranav-mohanlal.html|access-date=2022-01-22|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Critic Vipin Nair stated the album as "a labour of love from the composer (Hesham Abdul Wahab)" and a "multilingual" and "multi-genre treat". He further wrote: "At a time when most Malayalam soundtracks do not last more than 15 minutes, a soundtrack of this length and diversity is a welcome change to a music lovers. Adding to that the way this album has been packaged and marketed, feels nice to see this level of care compared to how a lot of movies do not even have their songs come out on time."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nair|first=Vipin|date=2022-01-23|title=Hridayam – Music Review (Malayalam Soundtrack)|url=https://www.musicaloud.com/2022/01/23/hridayam-music-review-malayalam-soundtrack/|access-date=2022-01-24|website=Music Aloud}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt11375428|title=Hridayam}}

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