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{{Short description|2016 soundtrack album by Santhosh Narayanan}}
{{Close paraphrasing|source=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Music-Review-Kabali/articleshow/52780315.cms|date=December 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Kabali
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| cover = Kabali_Album.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Kabali Album Cover
| released = <div style="white-space:nowrap;">12 June 2016 {{small|(Tamil & Hindi)}}<br/>26 June 2016 {{small|(Telugu)}}<br/>1 July 2016 {{small|(Malay)}}</div>
| recorded = 2015–2016
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 20:15
| label = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| producer = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| prev_title = [[Iraivi]]
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = [[Kodi (film)|Kodi]]
| next_year = 2016
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Kabali
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Thoondil Meen (Bonus Track)
| single1date = 5 August 2016 (After the film's release)
}}
}}

'''''Kabali''''' is the [[soundtrack album]], composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]] for the 2016 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Action film|action]] [[crime film]] [[Kabali (film)|of the same name]] written and directed by [[Pa. Ranjith]] and produced by [[S. Thanu|Kalaipuli S. Thanu]]., starring [[Rajinikanth]], [[Radhika Apte]], [[Winston Chao]] in lead roles. This album marks the first collaboration between Rajinikanth and Santhosh. The soundtrack album featuring five songs with lyrics written by [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]], Umadevi and [[Arunraja Kamaraj]] was released on 12 June 2016, at [[Chennai]] and was also released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]] and [[Malay language|Malay]] languages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaivision.com/official-kabali-audio-june-12/|title=It's official: Kabali audio on June 12|date=2016-06-03|website=Tamil Movie Review, Chennai News, Tamil Cinema News, Tamil News, Tamil Movie News, Power Shutdown in Chennai, Gold Rate in Chennai, Petrol and Diesel Rate in Chennai|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> Santhosh Narayanan won the Best Music Director Award at the 2017 [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/78546-ananda-vikatan-cinema-awards---2016|title=Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards - 2016|website=Vikatan|language=ta|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/rajinikanth-vijay-sasikumar-vikatan-awards-9850-slide-57502|title=Rajinikanth, Vijay, Sasikumar at Vikatan awards - Photos|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> Initially, he was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Best Music Director – Tamil]] award at the [[Filmfare Awards South|2017 Filmfare Awards South]], along with Arunraja Kamaraj, for [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Tamil|Best Lyricist – Tamil]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil]] for the song "Neruppu Da". However, [[Shweta Mohan]] won the Filmfare Award for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] for "Maya Nadhi".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2017/tamil/nominations|title=Filmfare Awards South 2017 Tamil Nominations {{!}} Filmfare|website=filmfare.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617113606/https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-06-17|title=Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) {{!}} filmfare.com|date=2018-06-17|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>

== Overview ==
''Kabali'', marks the first collaboration of [[Santhosh Narayanan]] with [[Rajinikanth]], and also his third collaboration with [[Pa. Ranjith]]. He started composing for the film, in 2015. According to Thanu, [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], who usually sings the introduction songs of films starring Rajinikanth, was not hired for this album because he was not in the city at the time of recording.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/neruppu-da-with-rajinikanths-entry-song-the-music-of-kabali-stirs-up-a-storm-2840670.html|title='Neruppu Da': With Rajinikanth's entry song, the music of 'Kabali' stirs up a storm- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=2016-06-17|website=Firstpost|language=en|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>

"Ulagam Oruvanukka" is the introduction song of the film sung by [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]], [[Santhosh Narayanan]], [[Gana Bala]] with lyrics written by [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]] and Roshan Jamrock performed the rap portions of the song. It is depicted as a rap number that exactly depicts the style of the Superstar, this one should be a visual treat. The lyrics brings out the energy that the actor carries towards the masses. The tune, though, sounds like a bit like a Rahman number.

The second song, "Maya Nadhi" by Ananthu, [[Pradeep Kumar (musician)|Pradeep Kumar]], [[Shweta Mohan]] written by Umadevi is a melodious song. Sharanya CR, from ''[[The Times of India]]'', who reviewed the album, stated that "Santhosh has kept the structure such that the singers have the opportunity to explore various expressions and sangathis. The song evokes a subtle intimacy through the lyrics and the rendition of the singers, though the keys overpower the vocals in a few places."<ref name=":1" />

"Veera Thurandhara" is the third song from the film sung by Gana Bala, were Pradeep Kumar lent additional vocals and Lawrence R and Roshan Jamrock performed the rap portions of the film. The song is a westernized classic mix. Raps in the middle were catchy as well. There is an in-built silence that emphasises the lyric before the rap portion kicks in. The trumpet and percussion definitely add punch to the song.

"Vaanam Paarthaen" is a slow-paced melody number, sung by Pradeep Kumar, which is a song portraying about a lost love/lost life. This song is situational and is set to create a bigger impact when watched in theatre along with the situation.

"Neruppu Da" is an energetic number sung and written by [[Arunraja Kamaraj]], with dialogues by Rajinikanth. The song also created goosebumps for the film. It is a high energy song to define Rajini's mass. Santhosh has put in all of his efforts to fit this song in the places of Rajini's dialogues, walk and laughs. And he successfully lived up to the immense expectations people had on Theme music. Thanks to Arun Raja's killing voice which evokes every crazy Rajini fan. Rajini's dialogues in between add more goose bumps. Tremors are to be witnessed in theatres whenever 'Nerupu da' takes charge.<ref name=":2" />

"Thoondil Meen" is the bonus track of the film, sung by Pradeep, Kalyani and Dhee, which is considered to be a reprised version of "Vaanam Paarthaen".

== Release ==
[[Think Music India|Think Music]] acquired the audio rights for the Tamil version, as well as the dubbed [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]] and [[Malay language|Malay]] versions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Think-Music-bags-Kabali-rights/articleshow/52477645.cms|title=Think Music bags Kabali rights - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> Initially, producer [[S. Thanu]] decided to organise a grand audio launch event in Malaysia,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kabali-audio-launch-in-Malaysia/articleshow/51794320.cms|title=Kabali audio launch in Malaysia? - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> on 30 May, where both the Tamil and Telugu versions will be released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Kabali-audio-to-be-launched-on-May-30/articleshow/52345692.cms|title=Kabali audio to be launched on May 30 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> Later, the makers decided to push the audio launch from 11 June,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kabali-audio-launch-pushed-to-June-11/articleshow/52550660.cms|title=Kabali audio launch pushed to June 11? - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> then to 13 June in a grand manner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Kabali-audio-to-be-launched-on-June-13/articleshow/52600918.cms|title=Kabali audio to be launched on June 13 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> However, since [[Rajinikanth]] was not in Chennai, and was holidaying in [[United States|America]], the makers dropped the idea of a grand launch event and composer [[Santhosh Narayanan]] announced that the songs will be released directly in all streaming platforms on 12 June 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/%E2%80%98Kabali%E2%80%99-audio-launch-to-take-place-on-June-12/article14381008.ece|title='Kabali' audio launch to take place on June 12|last=K.lakshmi|date=2016-06-03|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-09-28|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kabali-audio-to-be-launched-online/articleshow/52616054.cms|title=Kabali audio to be launched online? - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> The tracklist of the film was released on 9 June 2016, which features five songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kabali-track-list-is-here/articleshow/52670126.cms|title=Kabali track list is here - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

After a 30-second audio clip was unanimously leaked through the internet, the makers released the album on [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]], [[Chennai]], on 11 June 2016, a day before the scheduled audio launch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajinikanths-Kabali-audio-leaked/articleshow/52701193.cms|title=Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' audio leaked - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kabali-audio-launched-a-day-in-advance/articleshow/52711412.cms|title=Kabali audio launched a day in advance - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> The event was held at the presence of crew members, director [[Pa. Ranjith]], composer Santhosh Narayanan, producer [[S. Thanu]] and [[Soundarya Rajinikanth]] in attendance, the first copy of the audio CD was handed over to Soundarya, by the crew members. The production house unveiled an official app for the film at the event.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Kabali-music-leaked-online-before-launch/article14418451.ece|title=Kabali music leaked online before launch|date=2016-06-12|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-20|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kabali-music-review-what-celebrities-have-say-about-rajinikanths-audio-album-682448|title='Kabali' music review: What celebrities have to say about Rajinikanth's audio album?|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2016-06-13|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=english|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> The lyrical videos of the songs were released by Think Music, through their official YouTube channel on 12 June 2016. The song teaser of "Neruppu Da" was released on 16 June 2016, and went ahead with 9 million views upon its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/Kabali-Neruppu-Da-Song-teaser/videoshow/52790777.cms|title=Kabali: 'Neruppu Da Song' teaser {{!}} Tamil Movie News - Times of India|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

The audio of the Hindi version was released on 12 June 2016, when the Tamil version was released.<ref>{{Citation|last=Array|title=Kabali - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kabali/IGIpshHp3KY_|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> The audio of the Telugu version was released on 26 June 2016 at a pre-release event held in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Kabalis-Telugu-audio-to-be-released-on-June-26/articleshow/52880202.cms|title=Kabali's Telugu audio to be released on June 26 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Array|title=Kabali - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kabali/kAT2mOUUDgM_|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> After the announcement of the film's which will be dubbed in Malay, the makers released the Malay version, consisting of two songs on 1 July 2016.<ref>{{Citation|last=Array|title=Kabali - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kabali/zQkdh1wBw18_|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

Post the film's release, an unreleased track "Thoondil Meen" which was not included in the film, was launched on 24 August 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-box-office-collecion-rajinikanth-unreleased-song-thoondil-meen-337054-2016-08-24|title=Kabali: Listen to Rajinikanth's unreleased song Thoondil Meen|last1=DelhiAugust 24|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=August 24|first2=2016UPDATED|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20|last3=Ist|first3=2016 19:13}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{tracklist
| headline = Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Tamil<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Santhosh Narayanan|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kabali-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1121588626|language=en-us|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ulagam Oruvanukka
| writer1 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]], Roshan Jamrock
| extra1 = [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]], [[Santhosh Narayanan]], [[Gana Bala]], Roshan Jamrock
| length1 = 4:02
| title2 = Maya Nadhi
| writer2 = Umadevi
| extra2 = Ananthu, [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Pradeep Kumar (singer)|Pradeep Kumar]], [[Shweta Mohan]]
| length2 = 4:35
| title3 = Veera Thurandhara
| writer3 = Umadevi, Roshan Jamrock
| extra3 = [[Gana Bala]], Lawrence R, Pradeep Kumar, Roshan Jamrock
| length3 = 3:17
| title4 = Vaanam Paarthen
| writer4 = Kabilan
| extra4 = Pradeep Kumar
| length4 = 4:52
| title5 = Neruppu Da
| writer5 = [[Arunraja Kamaraj]]
| extra5 = [[Arunraja Kamaraj]], [[Rajinikanth]]
| length5 = 3:38
| title6 = Thoondil Meen
| writer6 = Kabilan
| extra6 = Pradeep Kumar, [[Dhee (singer)|Dhee]], [[Kalyani Nair]]
| length6 = 5:00
| total_length = 25:05
| all_writing =
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| note6 = Bonus Track
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{{Tracklist|headline=Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Telugu<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Santhosh Narayanan|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kabali-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1126732621|language=en-us|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>|extra_column=Singer(s)|title1=Okade Okkokokade|writer1=[[Anantha Sriram]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]|extra1=Ananthu, Vasudevan, Senthil Dass, Roshan Jamrock|length1=4:04|title2=Gunde Ninna Yenno|writer2=Anantha Sriram|extra2=Ananthu, [[Pradeep Kumar (singer)|Pradeep Kumar]], [[Shweta Mohan]]|length2=4:25|title3=Ugra Trinetura|writer3=[[Ramajogayya Sastry]]|extra3=Ganesh Ram, Roshan Jamrock|length3=3:17|title4=Kalavani O Nadhi|writer4=[[Vanamali]]|extra4=Pradeep Kumar|length4=4:51|title5=Nippu Raa|writer5=Vanamali|extra5=[[Arunraja Kamaraj]]|length5=3:39|total_length=20:16|all_writing=|title6=|length6=|title7=|length7=|title8=|length8=|title9=|length9=|title10=|length10=}}
{{Tracklist|headline=Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Hindi<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Santhosh Narayanan|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/kabali-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1132044267|language=en-gb|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>
|extra_column=Singer(s)|all_lyrics=Raqueeb Alam|title1=Jag Hei Ye Dabang Ka|writer1=|extra1=[[Santhosh Narayanan]], Rohit Fernandes|length1=4:04|title2=Jadoo Rawan Rawan|writer2=|extra2=Ananthu, [[Pradeep Kumar (singer)|Pradeep Kumar]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Sanjana Kalmanje|length2=4:25|title3=Veeron Ki Bheed Mein|writer3=|extra3=Francois Castellino|length3=3:17|title4=Taare Saare Chupke|writer4=|extra4=Pradeep Kumar|length4=4:50|title5=Aag Hun Main|writer5=|extra5=[[Arunraja Kamaraj]], [[Suraj Jagan]]|length5=3:39|total_length=20:16|all_writing=|title6=|length6=|title7=|length7=|title8=|length8=|title9=|length9=|title10=|length10=}}
{{Tracklist|headline=Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Malay<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Santhosh Narayanan|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/kabali-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1140063589|language=en-gb|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>|extra_column=Singer(s)|all_lyrics=[[Rabbit Mac]], Narayani, Ashvin|title1=Membara|writer1=|extra1=Bandi Arnuk|length1=3:35|total_length=7:39|all_writing=|title2=Wilayah Kabali|length2=4:04|title3=|length3=|title4=|length4=|title5=|length5=|title6=|length6=|title7=|length7=|title8=|length8=|title9=|length9=|title10=|length10=|extra2=Rabbit Mac, Waris}}

== Background score ==
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| name = Kabali
| type = Film score
| artist = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
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| released = 10 August 2016
| recorded = 2015–2016
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| genre = [[Film score]]
| length = 27:19
| label = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| producer = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
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The original background score composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]] was released on 10 August 2016. It features nineteen original compositions used from the film. The scores were released in jukebox format through YouTube, and digitally through all streaming platforms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/original-background-music-rajinikanths-kabali-released-youtube-689497|title=Original background music of Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' released on YouTube|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2016-08-10|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=english|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Kabali: Music from the Motion Picture<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali (Original Background Score) by Santhosh Narayanan|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/kabali-original-background-score/1142310618|language=en-gb|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>
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| length14 = 0:47
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| title14 = Tamilmaran
| note13 =
| length13 = 2:07
| extra13 =
| title13 = Straight Outta Jail
| length12 = 1:18
| title15 = The Beginning of the End
| extra12 =
| title12 = Maya Nadhi Piano
| note11 =
| length11 = 1:38
| extra11 =
| title11 = SK Reveals Himself
| note10 =
| note14 =
| extra15 =
| extra10 =
| title18 = Tony Li
| note19 =
| title19 = Under Attack
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| length18 = 1:10
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| length15 = 2:24
| length17 = 1:16
| extra17 =
| title17 = The Search for Kumudhavalli
| note16 =
| length16 = 2:15
| extra16 =
| title16 = The Don
| note15 =
| length10 = 2:38
| title10 = Kumudhavalli
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| title4 = Face Off
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| length3 = 0:31
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| title3 = Evil Minds
| note2 =
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| note4 =
| title2 = Dealings
| note1 =
| length1 = 1:40
| extra1 =
| title1 = 43 Gang
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| total_length = 27:19
| length4 = 2:18
| title5 = Kabaleeswaran
| note9 =
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| length9 = 1:19
| extra9 =
| title9 = Kozhi Kari
| note8 =
| length8 = 0:55
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| title8 = Kabali's Reunion
| length7 = 1:29
| extra5 =
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| title7 = Kabali's Little Girl
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| title6 = Kabali Whistle (Theme)
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== Reception ==
Sharanya CR, from [[The Times of India]], reviewed it as "A perfect treat for the Superstar's fans, and Overall, Kabali feels like a Santhosh Narayanan album composed for a Rajnith film, with the Rajinikanth factor remaining in the background, albeit in a low-key manner. If you are ready for this change, you are sure to like this."<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Music-Review-Kabali/articleshow/52780315.cms|title=Music Review: Kabali - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> Behindwoods stated that "Having Superstar as lead, one may try commercial ways of song composition. But Ranjith and Santhosh have ensured that there are no commercial compromisations. Thanks to Santhosh, for presenting 'Rajinism' in a different style. An album composed whole heartedly keeping visuals and situations in mind."<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-fans-column/kabali-music-review.html|title=Kabali - Music Review|date=2016-06-13|website=Behindwoods|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> [[India Today]], stated it as "A phenomenal theme music and an intriguing soundtrack from Santhosh Narayanan."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-music-review-rjinikanth-starrer-is-a-kickass-album-13699-2016-06-12|title=Kabali music review: A phenomenal theme music and an intriguing soundtrack from Santhosh Narayanan|last1=DelhiJune 12|first1=Srivatsan New|last2=June 12|first2=2016UPDATED|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-09-28|last3=Ist|first3=2016 16:16}}</ref> Indiaglitz rated the album 3.75 out of 5 stars, and stated "Santhosh Narayanan has scripted a new grammar for Superstar and it is going to be pretty hard for others to outdo it."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kabali-songs-review-tamil-movie-19903|title=Kabali Music review songs lyrics|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> [[The Indian Express|Indian Express]] also gave favourable reviews, stating "''Neruppu Da'' is a stand out composition, while ''Maya Nadhi'' and ''Vaanam Paarthen'' might be goldies after years pass by."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/kabali-music-review-even-the-sound-tracks-rave-up-for-rajinikanth-2917321/|title=Kabali Music Review: Even the sound tracks rave up for Rajini|date=2016-07-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>

Studioflicks rated 3.75 out of 5, stating "As on marking the final verdicts for the album, one thing is so clear that all songs are bounded to screenplay as it brings different feeling in respective of tracks. Maybe, it’s an usual style by Santhosh Narayanan, but when you think it from Rajinikanth fan perspective, it is definitely a different dimension of Thalaivar. Especially, the numbers like ‘Maya Nadhi’ and ‘Vaanam Parthen’, are really heart-binding that keeps you so much addicted, while ‘Neruppu Da’ is a massive blaster of this album."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studioflicks.com/reviews/kabali-music-review/|title=Kabali Music Review|last=Prince|date=2016-06-13|website=StudioFlicks|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> Filmfare gave the album 4 out of 5 stating, "Santhosh Narayanan hasn’t let the fact that he was composing for a Rajini vehicle get to him and made a fresh, rocking album that would be well-liked by all the old and young fans of the superstar. Can’t wait now to watch the film on big screen!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-kabali-14020.html|title=Music Review: Kabali|website=filmfare.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> BollywoodLife gave the album 4/5 stating "Santosh Narayan has come up with an album that will be remembered for a very long time, just as the movie will be when it hits the screens. What big composers like AR Rahman could not deliver for Rajinikanth in the last few years, the young Santosh Narayan has done it with a single album."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/kabali-music-review-santosh-narayan-delivers-the-biggest-musical-hit-for-rajinikanth-in-the-last-decade-736170/|title=Kabali music review: Santosh Narayan delivers the BIGGEST musical hit for Rajinikanth in the last decade!|date=2016-06-13|website=Bollywood Life|language=en-EN|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

== Chart performance ==
The album broke several records on digital media within a week and has received rave reviews with the majority of views coming from [[India]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[United States|USA]], [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] and [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Kabali-songs-take-fans-by-storm/article14421298.ece|title=Kabali songs take fans by storm|date=2016-06-14|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-20|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> While the lyric videos received 10 million views on [[YouTube]], the song "Neruppu Da" topped the charts of Saavn, on Top 15 Weekly Countdown, iTunes and as well as local radio channels.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/neruppu-da-with-rajinikanths-entry-song-the-music-of-kabali-stirs-up-a-storm-2840670.html|title='Neruppu Da': With Rajinikanth's entry song, the music of 'Kabali' stirs up a storm- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=2016-06-17|website=Firstpost|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kabali-album-sets-new-records/articleshow/52818346.cms|title=Kabali album sets new records|newspaper=The Times of India|date=14 January 2017|language=en|access-date=17 August 2020}}</ref> The audio CDs of Kabali had a record breaking sales, which was confirmed by Swaroop Reddy of Think Music in a press interaction.<ref name=":4" />
{{Quote|text=We have always looked at Rajinikanth as the pilot or the backbone of the project. We didn’t even get into details of who the other singers were, and did not even listen to the songs before buying the music. We find that there’s still a market for CDs and DVDs, because it’s a Rajinikanth project. We find it doing much better than it’s done recently. In recent times, no album has done anywhere closer to this. It’s a blockbuster for sure. Take the audio version of 'Neruppu Da' for example. It’s already got 4 million views—that’s a lot more than any song of any other actor|author=Swaroop Reddy|title=Director of Think Music, about the success of the film's album in an interaction to the press|source=Firstpost<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/neruppu-da-with-rajinikanths-entry-song-the-music-of-kabali-stirs-up-a-storm-2840670.html|title='Neruppu Da': With Rajinikanth's entry song, the music of 'Kabali' stirs up a storm|publisher=Firstpost|date=17 June 2016|accessdate=17 June 2016}}</ref>}}
The album became one of the most streamed songs of Jiosaavn. Paramdeep Singh, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Saavn said."The Kabali album is all set to enter the Top 10 streamed Tamil albums of all timeon Saavn soon. It is clearly one of the most talked about regional albums of the year thus far."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://corporate.jiosaavn.com/blog/2016/07/21/kabali-sets-saavn-charts-on-fire/|title=Kabali sets Saavn Charts on Fire|website=Saavn {{!}} News and Blog|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

== Album credits ==
All songs composed by Santhosh Narayanan

'''Musician credits'''

* Guitars - Keba Jeremiah, Pradeep Kumar (Acoustic & Slide), Joseph Vijay, Jhanu Chantar (Electric)
* Flute - Vishnu Vijay
* Bass - Naveen, Jhanu Chantar, Pradeep Kumar
* Drums - Tapass Naresh
* Additional Keys - Sat Richard
* Trumpet - Vijay
* Flute - Vishnu Vijay
* Pianica - Sajan Shenoy
* Strings - Macedonian Radio Symphonic Orchestra
* Percussion Arranged and Recorded By - R. K. Sundar
* Backing Vocals - Pradeep Kumar, Sanjana Kalmanje, Vijaynarain, Sri Shyamalangan
* Chorus - Vasudevan, Senthil Das, Sam, Sunderrajan, Balaji, Murali

'''Sound Engineers'''

* Adam Wilkinson, RK Sundar, Simon Todkill (Studio 301, Sydney)
* Rahul Ramachandran (Studio M1, Macedonia)
* Vishnu Vijay (Krimson Avenue Studios, Chennai)

'''Production'''

* All songs recorded at
** Future Tense Studios, Prism Sounds Studios, Krimson Avenue Studios (Chennai)
** Studio 301 (Sydney)
** Studio M1 (Macedonia)
* Mixed by - Santhosh Narayanan, RK Sundar
* Mastered by - Leon Zeros, Sat Richard
* Musicians Coordinator - Meenakshi Iyer
* Musicians Fixer - B. Velavan

== References ==
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[[Category:2016 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Santhosh Narayanan soundtracks]]

Kabali (soundtrack) - Revision history

>Ira Leviton: Fixed a typo found with Wikipedia:Typo_Team/moss.