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	\| released = 31 July 2010		\| released = 31 July 2010
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	\| recorded = 2010~~<~~br/~~>~~[[Panchathan Record Inn]], [[Chennai]]		\| recorded = 2010<br/>[[Panchathan Record Inn]], [[Chennai]]
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	\| length = 5:32		\| length = 5:32
	\| label = [[Think Music]]		\| label = [[Think Music]]
	\| writer = [[A. R. Rahman]] ~~<~~small~~>~~(music)~~<~~/small~~>~~, [[Pa.Vijay]] ~~<~~small~~>~~(lyrics)~~<~~/small~~>~~		\| writer = [[A. R. Rahman]] <small>(music)</small>, [[Pa.Vijay]] <small>(lyrics)</small>
	\| producer = [[A. R. Rahman]]		\| producer = [[A. R. Rahman]]
	\| misc = {{External music video\|type=song\|{{YouTube\|E21CJi7R9JM\|"Kilimanjaro"}}		\| misc = {{External music video\|type=song\|{{YouTube\|E21CJi7R9JM\|"Kilimanjaro"}}
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	==Release and reception==		==Release and reception==
	The song was released as part of the [[Enthiran (soundtrack)\|soundtrack album]] of the film on 31 July 2010. The song topped the country charts, holding the #1 position for many continuous weeks.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week \|title=Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week &#124; Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal \|access-date=2010-11-07 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119062939/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week \|archive-date=2010-11-19 \|url-status=usurped }}~~<~~/ref~~><~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 \|title=Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week &#124; Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal \|access-date=2010-11-07 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102183720/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 \|archive-date=2010-11-02 \|url-status=usurped }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ It topped Tamil film music charts for over five months.~~<~~ref name="Chart"~~>~~{{cite web		The song was released as part of the [[Enthiran (soundtrack)\|soundtrack album]] of the film on 31 July 2010. The song topped the country charts, holding the #1 position for many continuous weeks.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week \|title=Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week &#124; Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal \|access-date=2010-11-07 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119062939/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week \|archive-date=2010-11-19 \|url-status=usurped }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 \|title=Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week &#124; Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal \|access-date=2010-11-07 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102183720/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 \|archive-date=2010-11-02 \|url-status=usurped }}</ref> It topped Tamil film music charts for over five months.<ref name="Chart">{{cite web
	\|url=http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html		\|url=http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html
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	\|accessdate=2010-12-06		\|accessdate=2010-12-06
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	The audio along with the entire soundtrack, broke several records in the Indian music industry, testified by its chart positions and digital downloads. It is often praised to be having the "usual Rahman touch".~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite news\| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103205303/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=2012-11-03 \| work=[[The Times of India]] \| title=A phenomenon called Rajini! \| date=2010-10-01}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		The audio along with the entire soundtrack, broke several records in the Indian music industry, testified by its chart positions and digital downloads. It is often praised to be having the "usual Rahman touch".<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103205303/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=2012-11-03 \| work=[[The Times of India]] \| title=A phenomenon called Rajini! \| date=2010-10-01}}</ref>

	== Music video ==		== Music video ==
	The song is picturised on [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background. The song sequence was filmed at [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], making it the first Indian video to be picturised on the protected heritage site.{{Citation needed\|date=January 2025}} According to official sources, there were interventions from the Indian government to grant permission for the shooting, which was denied even for many international projects like ''[[Quantum of Solace]]''.{{Citation needed\|date=January 2025}} It was choreographed by [[Raju Sundaram]], brother of [[Prabhudeva]], who choreographed many other songs in the film.		The song is picturised on [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background. The song sequence was filmed at [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], making it the first Indian video to be picturised on the protected heritage site.{{Citation needed\|date=January 2025}} According to official sources, there were interventions from the Indian government to grant permission for the shooting, which was denied even for many international projects like ''[[Quantum of Solace]]''.{{Citation needed\|date=January 2025}} It was choreographed by [[Raju Sundaram]], brother of [[Prabhudeva]], who choreographed many other songs in the film.

	It was the [[List of most expensive music videos\|most expensive Indian music video]] up until then, costing {{INR\|4 [[crore]]}}~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite news \|title=Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood \|url=https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html \|work=[[UC News]] \|date=19 May 2018 \|access-date=15 December 2018 \|archive-date=1 April 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401231043/https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html \|url-status=dead }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ ({{US$\|{{#expr:40000000/45.726 round -3}}\|long=no}}),~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web \|title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) \|url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2011&locations=IN&start=2010 \|website=[[World Bank]] \|accessdate=14 December 2018}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ equivalent to {{US$\|{{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}\|long=no}} ({{INR\|{{#expr:({{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}/10000000)*(1000/{{To USD\|1000\|IND}}) round 2}} crore}}) adjusted for inflation.		It was the [[List of most expensive music videos\|most expensive Indian music video]] up until then, costing {{INR\|4 [[crore]]}}<ref>{{cite news \|title=Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood \|url=https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html \|work=[[UC News]] \|date=19 May 2018 \|access-date=15 December 2018 \|archive-date=1 April 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401231043/https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref> ({{US$\|{{#expr:40000000/45.726 round -3}}\|long=no}}),<ref>{{cite web \|title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) \|url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2011&locations=IN&start=2010 \|website=[[World Bank]] \|accessdate=14 December 2018}}</ref> equivalent to {{US$\|{{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}\|long=no}} ({{INR\|{{#expr:({{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}/10000000)*(1000/{{To USD\|1000\|IND}}) round 2}} crore}}) adjusted for inflation.

	==Other versions ==		==Other versions ==
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	* 2010: [[Mirchi Music Awards South\|Mirchi Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]		* 2010: [[Mirchi Music Awards South\|Mirchi Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]
	* 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts &~~amp;~~ Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web\|url=http://www.writercsk.com/2010/12/2010_25.html \|title=தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் : 2010 \|publisher=WriterCSK \|date=2010-12-25 \|accessdate=2011-08-20}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		* 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.writercsk.com/2010/12/2010_25.html \|title=தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் : 2010 \|publisher=WriterCSK \|date=2010-12-25 \|accessdate=2011-08-20}}</ref>
	* 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web\|author=seeucom \|url=http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|title=Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards \|publisher=Tamilmoviestar.com \|date=2011-01-03 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121703/http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|archivedate=2011-08-30 }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		* 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]<ref>{{cite web\|author=seeucom \|url=http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|title=Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards \|publisher=Tamilmoviestar.com \|date=2011-01-03 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121703/http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|archivedate=2011-08-30 }}</ref>
	* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2009923.ece?homepage=true \|title=Arts / Cinema : Rhythmic ripples of 'Mellisai' mark function \|work=The Hindu \|date=2011-05-12 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|location=Chennai, India}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2009923.ece?homepage=true \|title=Arts / Cinema : Rhythmic ripples of 'Mellisai' mark function \|work=The Hindu \|date=2011-05-12 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
	* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards#Popular Female Playback Singer\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year]]~~<~~ref~~>~~[https://web.archive.org/web/20110515095806/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/12/stories/2011051260290200.htm ] {{failed verification\|date=July 2020}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards#Popular Female Playback Singer\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110515095806/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/12/stories/2011051260290200.htm ] {{failed verification\|date=July 2020}}</ref>
	* 2010: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]		* 2010: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada\|Chinmayi]]

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{{short description|Tamil song}}
{{About|Tamil-language song composed by A. R. Rahman and used in Indian Enthiran|French-language song by Pascal Danel|Kilimandjaro (song)}}
{{Other uses|Kilimanjaro (disambiguation)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Kilimanjaro
| cover = Kilimanjarosong.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Cover
| type =
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]] (composer) and [[Javed Ali]], [[Chinmayi]] (singers)
| album = [[Enthiran (soundtrack)]]
| released = 31 July 2010
| format =
| recorded = 2010 [[Panchathan Record Inn]], [[Chennai]]
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = [[Film Soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 5:32
| label = [[Think Music]]
| writer = [[A. R. Rahman]] (music), [[Pa.Vijay]] (lyrics)
| producer = [[A. R. Rahman]]
}}
'''"Kilimanjaro"''' is a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] song from the [[2010 in film|2010]] film ''[[Enthiran]]'', directed by [[S. Shankar]]. The song was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], lyrics penned by [[Pa.Vijay]] and sung by [[Javed Ali]] and [[Chinmayi]]. The Hindi and Telugu version of the song has lyrics respectively written by [[Swanand Kirkire]] and Bhuvana Chandra. The song, based on the [[raga]] Karaharapriya, is reputed for its use of tribal beats with a catchy chorus and with various musical experiments.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/endhiran-rajini-a-r-rahman-shankar-1.html Behindwoods Review]</ref> Song shooting took place in [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]]. The song was released in Telugu under the same name.

==Music structure and lyrics==
The song has been composed on raga Karaharapriya. The song features African tribal percussions created by multiple Octapads and vocals, which well suits the song situation. It is sung by noted duo Javed Ali and Chinmayi in all three versions. Singer Chinmayi, who worked with the trio (Rahman, Sankar and Rajinikanth) in the song "Sahana", said it was "a Dream Come True" to sing again for Rajinikanth.<ref>http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n100810012220</ref> The additional vocal arrangements of the song is done by [[Clinton Cerejo]].

The original title of the song is retained in all three versions. The words "Kilimanjaro", "Mohenjo-Daro" etc., originally included by Pa. Vijay, appears in all the versions.

==Release and reception==
The song was released as part of the [[Enthiran (soundtrack)|soundtrack album]] of the film on 31 July 2010. The song topped the country charts, holding the #1 position for many continuous weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119062939/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week |archive-date=2010-11-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102183720/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 |archive-date=2010-11-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It topped Tamil film music charts for over five months.<ref name="Chart">{{cite web
|url=http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101207071644/http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=2010-12-07
|title=Who is topping the charts in K'wood?
|author=
|publisher=[[Sify]]
|accessdate=2010-12-06
}}</ref>

The audio along with the entire soundtrack, broke several records in the Indian music industry, testified by its chart positions and digital downloads. It is often praised to be having the "usual Rahman touch".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103205303/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-11-03 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=A phenomenon called Rajini! | date=2010-10-01}}</ref>

== Music video ==
The song is picturised on [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background and prompts laughter and humour due to the funny costumes and cinematography of the song. The song sequence was filmed at [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], making it the first Indian video to be picturised from the protected heritage site.<ref name="picturisation">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/endhiran-machu-pichu-111010.html|title=Endhiran The Robot : First Indian movie to shoot at Machu Pichu|accessdate=11 October 2010|publisher=One India}}</ref> According to official sources, there were interventions from the Indian government to grant permission for the shooting, which was denied even for many international projects like ''[[Quantum of Solace]]''.<ref name="picturisation"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-10-04/endhiran-shankar-rajini-24-08-10.html|title=Enthiran beats James Bond|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=24 August 2010}}</ref> It was choreographed by [[Raju Sundaram]], brother of [[Prabhudeva]], who choreographed many other songs in the film.

It was the [[List of most expensive music videos|most expensive Indian music video]] up until then, costing {{INR|4 [[crore]]}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood |url=https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html |work=[[UC News]] |date=19 May 2018}}</ref> ({{US$|{{#expr:40000000/45.726 round -3}}|long=no}}),<ref>{{cite web |title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2011&locations=IN&start=2010 |website=[[World Bank]] |accessdate=14 December 2018}}</ref> equivalent to {{US$|{{Inflation|US|875000|2010|r=-3}}|long=no}} ({{INR|{{#expr:({{Inflation|US|875000|2010|r=-3}}/10000000)*(1000/{{To USD|1000|IND}}) round 2}} crore}}) adjusted for inflation.

==Other versions ==
The film is parodied in the film ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' (2012) in the song "Kaadhal Oru" with [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and [[Hansika Motwani]]. In the Telugu film ''[[Nuvva Nena]]'', the song is parodied with Brahmanandam and Kovai Sarala.

==Awards and nominations==

===Won===

* 2010: [[Mirchi Music Awards South|Mirchi Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil]] - Chinmayi
* 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.writercsk.com/2010/12/2010_25.html |title=தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் : 2010 |publisher=WriterCSK |date=2010-12-25 |accessdate=2011-08-20}}</ref>
* 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite web|author=seeucom |url=http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ |title=Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards |publisher=Tamilmoviestar.com |date=2011-01-03 |accessdate=2011-08-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121703/http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ |archivedate=2011-08-30 }}</ref>
* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards|Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer]] - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2009923.ece?homepage=true |title=Arts / Cinema : Rhythmic ripples of ‘Mellisai’ mark function |publisher=The Hindu |date=2011-05-12 |accessdate=2011-08-20 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards#Popular Female Playback Singer|Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110515095806/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/12/stories/2011051260290200.htm ] {{failed verification|date=July 2020}}</ref>
* 2010: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]]

===Nominations===

* [[58th Filmfare Awards South|2010]]: [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] - Chinmayi
* [[5th Vijay Awards|2010]]: [[Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - Chinmayi

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Enthiran franchise}}

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[[Category:2010 songs]]
[[Category:Indian songs]]
[[Category:Songs about Africa]]
[[Category:Songs about mountains]]
[[Category:Songs with music by A. R. Rahman]]
[[Category:Tamil-language songs]]
[[Category:Tamil film songs]]
[[Category:Songs written for films]]
[[Category:Enthiran]]
[[Category:Telugu film songs]]

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	==Music structure and lyrics==		==Music structure and lyrics==
	The song has been composed on raga Karaharapriya. The song features African tribal percussions created by multiple Octapads and vocals, which well suits the song situation. It is sung by noted duo Javed Ali and Chinmayi in all three versions. Singer Chinmayi, who worked with the trio (Rahman, Sankar and Rajinikanth) in the song "Sahana", said it was "a Dream Come True" to sing again for Rajinikanth.<ref>http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n100810012220</ref> The additional vocal arrangements of the song is done by [[Clinton Cerejo]].		The song has been composed on raga Karaharapriya. The song features African tribal percussions created by multiple Octapads and vocals, which well suits the song situation. It is sung by noted duo Javed Ali and Chinmayi in all three versions. Singer Chinmayi, who worked with the trio (Rahman, Sankar and Rajinikanth) in the song "Sahana", said it was "a Dream Come True" to sing again for Rajinikanth.<ref>http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n100810012220 {{dead link\|date=August 2021}}</ref> The additional vocal arrangements of the song is done by [[Clinton Cerejo]].

	The original title of the song is retained in all three versions. The words "Kilimanjaro", "Mohenjo-Daro" etc., originally included by Pa. Vijay, appears in all the versions.		The original title of the song is retained in all three versions. The words "Kilimanjaro", "Mohenjo-Daro" etc., originally included by Pa. Vijay, appears in all the versions.
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	== Music video ==		== Music video ==
	The song is picturised on [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background and prompts laughter and humour due to the funny costumes and cinematography of the song. The song sequence was filmed at [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], making it the first Indian video to be picturised ~~from~~ the protected heritage site.<ref name="picturisation">{{cite web\|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/endhiran-machu-pichu-111010.html\|title=Endhiran The Robot : First Indian movie to shoot at Machu Pichu\|accessdate=11 October 2010\|publisher=One India}}</ref> According to official sources, there were interventions from the Indian government to grant permission for the shooting, which was denied even for many international projects like ''[[Quantum of Solace]]''.<ref name="picturisation"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-10-04/endhiran-shankar-rajini-24-08-10.html\|title=Enthiran beats James Bond\|publisher=Behindwoods\|accessdate=24 August 2010}}</ref> It was choreographed by [[Raju Sundaram]], brother of [[Prabhudeva]], who choreographed many other songs in the film.		The song is picturised on [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background and prompts laughter and humour due to the funny costumes and cinematography of the song. The song sequence was filmed at [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], making it the first Indian video to be picturised on the protected heritage site.<ref name="picturisation">{{cite web\|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/endhiran-machu-pichu-111010.html\|title=Endhiran The Robot : First Indian movie to shoot at Machu Pichu\|accessdate=11 October 2010\|publisher=One India}}</ref> According to official sources, there were interventions from the Indian government to grant permission for the shooting, which was denied even for many international projects like ''[[Quantum of Solace]]''.<ref name="picturisation"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-10-04/endhiran-shankar-rajini-24-08-10.html\|title=Enthiran beats James Bond\|publisher=Behindwoods\|accessdate=24 August 2010}}</ref> It was choreographed by [[Raju Sundaram]], brother of [[Prabhudeva]], who choreographed many other songs in the film.

	It was the [[List of most expensive music videos\|most expensive Indian music video]] up until then, costing {{INR\|4 [[crore]]}}<ref>{{cite news \|title=Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood \|url=https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html \|work=[[UC News]] \|date=19 May 2018}}</ref> ({{US$\|{{#expr:40000000/45.726 round -3}}\|long=no}}),<ref>{{cite web \|title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) \|url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2011&locations=IN&start=2010 \|website=[[World Bank]] \|accessdate=14 December 2018}}</ref> equivalent to {{US$\|{{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}\|long=no}} ({{INR\|{{#expr:({{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}/10000000)*(1000/{{To USD\|1000\|IND}}) round 2}} crore}}) adjusted for inflation.		It was the [[List of most expensive music videos\|most expensive Indian music video]] up until then, costing {{INR\|4 [[crore]]}}<ref>{{cite news \|title=Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood \|url=https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html \|work=[[UC News]] \|date=19 May 2018}}</ref> ({{US$\|{{#expr:40000000/45.726 round -3}}\|long=no}}),<ref>{{cite web \|title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) \|url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2011&locations=IN&start=2010 \|website=[[World Bank]] \|accessdate=14 December 2018}}</ref> equivalent to {{US$\|{{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}\|long=no}} ({{INR\|{{#expr:({{Inflation\|US\|875000\|2010\|r=-3}}/10000000)*(1000/{{To USD\|1000\|IND}}) round 2}} crore}}) adjusted for inflation.
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	* 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.writercsk.com/2010/12/2010_25.html \|title=தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் : 2010 \|publisher=WriterCSK \|date=2010-12-25 \|accessdate=2011-08-20}}</ref>		* 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.writercsk.com/2010/12/2010_25.html \|title=தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் : 2010 \|publisher=WriterCSK \|date=2010-12-25 \|accessdate=2011-08-20}}</ref>
	* 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite web\|author=seeucom \|url=http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|title=Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards \|publisher=Tamilmoviestar.com \|date=2011-01-03 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121703/http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|archivedate=2011-08-30 }}</ref>		* 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite web\|author=seeucom \|url=http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|title=Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards \|publisher=Tamilmoviestar.com \|date=2011-01-03 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121703/http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ \|archivedate=2011-08-30 }}</ref>
	* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer]] - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2009923.ece?homepage=true \|title=Arts / Cinema : Rhythmic ripples of ~~‘Mellisai’~~ mark function \|~~publisher~~=The Hindu \|date=2011-05-12 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>		* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer]] - Chinmayi <ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2009923.ece?homepage=true \|title=Arts / Cinema : Rhythmic ripples of 'Mellisai' mark function \|work=The Hindu \|date=2011-05-12 \|accessdate=2011-08-20 \|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
	* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards#Popular Female Playback Singer\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110515095806/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/12/stories/2011051260290200.htm ] {{failed verification\|date=July 2020}}</ref>		* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards#Popular Female Playback Singer\|Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110515095806/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/12/stories/2011051260290200.htm ] {{failed verification\|date=July 2020}}</ref>
	* 2010: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]]		* 2010: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]]