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{{Infobox album
| name = Saakshyam
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]]
| cover = Saakshyam album cover.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Album cover
| released = 7 July 2018
| recorded = 2017{{ndash}}2018
| venue =
| studio = * Sound Works Studio, [[Hyderabad]]
* [[Shadab Rayeen|New Edge Studios]], [[Mumbai]]
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 42:59
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label = [[Junglee Music]]
| producer = [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]]
| prev_title = [[Vijetha (2018 film)|Vijetha]]
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = [[Kabir Singh (soundtrack)|Kabir Singh]]
| next_year = 2012
| misc =
{{Singles
| name = Saakshyam
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Soundarya Lahari
| single1date = 4 May 2018
| single2 = Design Your Destiny
| single2date = 13 May 2018
| single3 = Panchabhoothalu
| single3date = 7 July 2018
}}
}}

'''''Saakshyam''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] composed by [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]] for the 2018 Telugu-language [[fantasy]] [[action film]] [[Saakshyam|of the same name]] starring [[Bellamkonda]] and [[Pooja Hegde]] in lead roles, directed by [[Sriwass]]. The album consists of eight songs with. Lyrics were penned by [[Ananta Sriram]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-07-02/Sakshyam-audio-launch-on-July-7/394345|title='Sakshyam' audio launch on July 7|first=The Hans|last=India|date=July 2, 2018|website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2018-07-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702004237/http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-07-02/Sakshyam-audio-launch-on-July-7/394345|url-status=live}}</ref> The soundtrack album was released by [[Junglee Music]] on 7 July 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/saakshyam-july27th.html|title=Saakshyam Audio, Trailer Gets Good Response, Release on July 27th - idlebrain.com news|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2019-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821205919/http://idlebrain.com/news/today/saakshyam-july27th.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The release coincided with a promotional event held at the [[Shilpakala Vedika]], [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sakshyam-gets-its-audio-launch-date-locked.html|title=Sakshyam gets its audio launch date locked|date=July 5, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=October 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019175835/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sakshyam-gets-its-audio-launch-date-locked.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The album received positive reviews from critics, praising Harshavardhan Rameshwar's composition, and lyrics. The track "Panchabhoothalu" (also known as "Shivam Shivam") was highly praised.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-07-20/Saakshyam-audio-evokes-tremendous-response/399768|title='Saakshyam' audio evokes tremendous response|first=The Hans|last=India|date=July 20, 2018|website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2022-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018114609/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-07-20/Saakshyam-audio-evokes-tremendous-response/399768|url-status=live}}</ref> The tracks topped the charts and [[FM station]]s.

== Production ==
In May 2017, [[Devi Sri Prasad]] was reportedly approached to compose music for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220517/new-beginnings.html|title=New beginnings|first=Pranita|last=Jonnalagedda|date=May 22, 2017|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509023941/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220517/new-beginnings.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later it was reported that Shakthikanth Karthick would compose the music.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/saakshyams-intriguing-motion-poster-raises-curiosity.html|title=Saakshyam's intriguing motion poster raises curiosity | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT|date=October 18, 2017|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509025956/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/saakshyams-intriguing-motion-poster-raises-curiosity.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]] was confirmed to compose the songs and score for the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-team-holds-annadanam-at-blind-school-in-nalgonda/articleshow/65224180.cms|title='Saakshyam' team holds annadanam at blind school in Nalgonda|newspaper=The Times of India |date=August 1, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=January 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108003035/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-team-holds-annadanam-at-blind-school-in-nalgonda/articleshow/65224180.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/telugu-action-fantasy-thriller-saakshyam-to-be-backed-by-eros-2126962.html|title=Telugu action fantasy thriller Saakshyam to be backed by Eros|website=Zee News|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2023-12-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205140237/https://zeenews.india.com/regional/telugu-action-fantasy-thriller-saakshyam-to-be-backed-by-eros-2126962.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Sreenivas revealed "Harshawardhan has worked on this one for a year without taking up any other project. He dedicated himself to it completely."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyams-audio-launch-was-a-starry-affair/articleshow/64904822.cms|title=Saakshyam's audio launch was a starry affair|newspaper=The Times of India |date=July 8, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091616/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyams-audio-launch-was-a-starry-affair/articleshow/64904822.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Ananta Sriram]], who also played a prominent role in the film was signed to write lyrics for the tracks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tollywood.net/saakshyam-gets-surprise-ananta-sriram/|title=Saakshyam gets surprise from Ananta Sriram|first=Tollywood|last=Desk|date=July 9, 2018|website=Tollywood|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=April 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419182444/https://www.tollywood.net/saakshyam-gets-surprise-ananta-sriram/|url-status=live}}</ref> He earlier collaborated with Sriwass for ''[[Rama Rama Krishna Krishna]]'' (2010), ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' (2014) and ''[[Loukyam]]'' (2014). The film also marked his second collaboration with Sreenivas after ''[[Speedunnodu]]'' (2016). The music rights were bagged by [[Junglee Music]] of [[Times Music]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/saakshyam-junglee-music-acquires-the-music-rights-of-the-much-awaited-telugu-film/articleshow/65038612.cms|title='Saakshyam': Junglee Music acquires the music rights of the much-awaited Telugu film|newspaper=The Times of India |date=July 18, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=April 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408192410/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/saakshyam-junglee-music-acquires-the-music-rights-of-the-much-awaited-telugu-film/articleshow/65038612.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

In an interview, the producer [[Abhishek Pictures|Abhishek Nama]] said "No song is unnecessary. The story demanded the 13-minute-long song rendered by SPB, Jesudas, Kailash Kher, Hariharan and Bombay Jayashree. It's about the five elements."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/saakshyam-is-a-content-driven-film-abhishek-nama-hollywood-news-217835|title='Saakshyam' is a content-driven film: Abhishek Nama - Hollywood News|date=July 23, 2018|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509024448/https://www.indiaglitz.com/saakshyam-is-a-content-driven-film-abhishek-nama-hollywood-news-217835|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Composition ==
The track "Design Your Destiny" was sung by [[Haricharan]], [[Jithin Raj (singer)|Jithin Raj]] and Harshavardhan Rameshwar himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/listen/3626/saakshyam/jukebox/10393|title=Listen to 'Jukebox' from 'saakshyam' telugu|website=www.moviecrow.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092013/https://www.moviecrow.com/listen/3626/saakshyam/jukebox/10393|url-status=live}}</ref> The song "Ishq Karle" was recorded by [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith Govind]], Janani and Yadhu Krishnan. The song "Soundarya Lahari" was sung by [[Jithin Raj (singer)|Jithin Raj]] and Aarthi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/saakshyam-first-lyrical-song-soundarya-lahari-released/articleshow/64033171.cms|title=సౌందర్య లహరి.. 'సాక్ష్యం'కి ఈ ఒక్క మెలోడి చాలు!|website=Samayam Telugu|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091617/https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/saakshyam-first-lyrical-song-soundarya-lahari-released/articleshow/64033171.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

The track "Dung Dung Dung Dung" was [[Padmalatha]], [[M. M. Manasi]] and [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]]. The team roped in [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Kailash Kher]], [[Bombay Jayashri]] to sing the 12-minute ([[Pancha Bhuta|Panchamahabhuta]]) song titled "Shivam Shivam".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/five-esteemed-singers-roped-in-for-a-single-song-in-bellamkonda-srinivas-and-pooja-hegde-starrer-saakshyam/articleshow/64380836.cms|title=Five esteemed singers roped in for a song in Bellamkonda Srinivas and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Saakshyam'|newspaper=The Times of India |date=May 30, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525174458/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/five-esteemed-singers-roped-in-for-a-single-song-in-bellamkonda-srinivas-and-pooja-hegde-starrer-saakshyam/articleshow/64380836.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was based on five [[classical elements]]{{ndash}} [[Earth (classical element)|Earth]], [[Water (classical element)|Water]], [[Air (classical element)|Air]], [[Fire (classical element)|Fire]] and [[Aether (classical element)|Aether]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/unique-musical-treat-in-saakshyam.html|title=Unique musical treat in Saakshyam | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT|date=May 30, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509023943/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/unique-musical-treat-in-saakshyam.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The next track "Cheliya Choode" was recorded by [[Madhu Priya]] along with Harshavardhan Rameshwar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/listen/3626/saakshyam/cheliya-choode/10387|title=Listen to '"Cheliya Choode"' from 'saakshyam' telugu|website=www.moviecrow.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092040/https://www.moviecrow.com/listen/3626/saakshyam/cheliya-choode/10387|url-status=live}}</ref> [[K. J. Yesudas]] provided his voice for the song "Bhava Maaya". The track "Thatra Gandhavathi Pruthvi" was sung by [[Bombay Jayashri]]. [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] recorded "Om Agnirwa Apa". The song was sung by "Sapdha Gunakam" [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]. [[Kailash Kher]] provided his voice for the final track "Gange Jayamu".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/3626/saakshyam/songs|title=Saakshyam Telugu Movie - Music|website=www.moviecrow.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091627/https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/3626/saakshyam/songs|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Marketing and release ==
On 3 May 2018, makers announced that the first single would release on the next day.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-the-first-single-from-the-film-to-be-out-on-may-4/articleshow/64017263.cms|title='Saakshyam': The first single from the film to be out on May 4|newspaper=The Times of India |date=May 3, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091613/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-the-first-single-from-the-film-to-be-out-on-may-4/articleshow/64017263.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |author=ABHISHEK PICTURES |user=AbhishekPicture |number=991961943685632001 |title=First single #SoundaryaLahari from #Saakshyam will be out on May 4th. Ft @BSaiSreenivas @hegdepooja.}}</ref> The first single titled "Soundarya Lahari" was released on 4 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/saakshyam-first-song-soundarya-lahari-is-a-love-ballad-featuring-bellamkonda-sreenivas-and-pooja-hegde/articleshow/64029619.cms|title='Saakshyam' first song: 'Soundarya Lahari' is a love ballad featuring Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Pooja Hegde|newspaper=The Times of India |date=May 4, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091638/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/saakshyam-first-song-soundarya-lahari-is-a-love-ballad-featuring-bellamkonda-sreenivas-and-pooja-hegde/articleshow/64029619.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ap7am.com/tn/612172/telugu.html|title='సాక్ష్యం' మూవీ నుంచి ఫస్టు సింగిల్ రిలీజ్|date=May 4, 2018|website=ap7am.com|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091624/https://www.ap7am.com/tn/612172/telugu.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 11 May 2019, makers announced that the second single would release soon.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫 |user=AbhishekPicture |number=995671419445891073 |title=The second single "Design Your Destiny" from #Saakshyam coming your way.}}</ref> Later, the second single "Design Your Destiny" was released on 13 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=ISparkmedia |user=Isparkmediaaa |number=994836931572830210 |title=Sakshyam Second Single #Designyourdestiny Release date| #saakshyam}}
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With both the released singles receiving good response, the makers decided to release other songs along with the album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/saakshyam-audio-launch-on-july-7th/articleshow/64795364.cms|title='సాక్ష్యం' ఆడియో విడుదల తేదీ ఖరారు!|website=Samayam Telugu|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091626/https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/saakshyam-audio-launch-on-july-7th/articleshow/64795364.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/saakshyam-audio-launch-to-be-a-grand-affair-malayalam-news-216482|title='Saakshyam' audio launch to be a grand affair - Malayalam News|date=June 29, 2018|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509091706/https://www.indiaglitz.com/saakshyam-audio-launch-to-be-a-grand-affair-malayalam-news-216482|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, it was reported that audio will release in a promotional event in early 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-audio-launch-release-date-revealed/articleshow/64867177.cms|title='Saakshyam' audio launch release date revealed|newspaper=The Times of India |date=July 5, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=November 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106114047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-audio-launch-release-date-revealed/articleshow/64867177.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.suryaa.com/cinema-12603-|title=Saakshyam Audio Release Date Announced|website=suryaa|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092707/https://cinema.suryaa.com/cinema-12603-|url-status=live}}</ref>

The third single titled "Panchabhoothalu" was released on 7 July 2018 at 9:30 am in [[Red FM 93.5]], by Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Pooja Hegde, Sriwass and Anantha Sriram.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinema.suryaa.com/cinema-12842-saakshyam-theme-song-to-be-out-tomorrow.html|title=Saakshyam theme song to be out tomorrow|website=suryaa|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092658/https://www.cinema.suryaa.com/cinema-12842-saakshyam-theme-song-to-be-out-tomorrow.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The audio launch event was held on 7 July 2012, evening at [[Shilpakala Vedika]], Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/audio-saakshyam.html|title=Saakshyam music launch - idlebrain.com news|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509025001/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/audio-saakshyam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The lyrical video of "Shivam Shivam" was released on 20 July 2018 on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-shivam-shivam-lyrical-video-from-the-film-to-release-on-july-20/articleshow/65067499.cms|title='Saakshyam': 'Shivam Shivam' lyrical video from the film to release on July 20|newspaper=The Times of India |date=July 20, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092717/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-shivam-shivam-lyrical-video-from-the-film-to-release-on-july-20/articleshow/65067499.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Music videos ==
Videos were Choreographed by dance choreographers [[Shobi Paulraj]], Raghu and Bhanu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ragalahari.com/movies/info/64752/saakshyam-cast-crew.aspx|title=Saakshyam (2018) | Cast & Crew | News | Galleries | Movie Posters | Watch Saakshyam Movie Online|website=Ragalahari|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509024539/https://www.ragalahari.com/movies/info/64752/saakshyam-cast-crew.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> The full video of the first single "Soundarya Lahari" was released on 25 February 2019. Music video featuring Sreenivas and Hegde was shot on a busy street at [[New York City]] in late-April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sakshyam-in-song-shoot-mode.html|title=Saakshyam in song shoot mode | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT|date=April 22, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509024452/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sakshyam-in-song-shoot-mode.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-dance-in-saakshyam-in-15-minutes-1217711-2018-04-22|title=Whoa! Pooja Hegde perfects a dance sequence in just 15 minutes|date=April 22, 2018|website=India Today|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2018-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422151543/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-dance-in-saakshyam-in-15-minutes-1217711-2018-04-22|url-status=live}}</ref> The video song of "Design Your Destiny" (also known as "Wake Up Boys") was released on 8 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/saakshyam-song-wake-up-boys/videoshow/68315669.cms|title=Saakshyam | Song - Wake Up Boys | Telugu Video Songs - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2020-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304001417/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/saakshyam-song-wake-up-boys/videoshow/68315669.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The video song was shot in December 2017 at [[Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/update-on-bellamkonda-sais-saakshyam.html|title=Update on Bellamkonda Sai's Saakshyam | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT|date=December 17, 2017|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509025955/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/update-on-bellamkonda-sais-saakshyam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> "You are literally flying 20 feet high in the air [on [[flyboard]]], trying to balance yourself on the water. It hurts very bad when you fall, but it was so much fun. I like to do all he stunts myself, because it makes them more believable. I also did [[sandboard]]ing, [[jet ski]]ing and even did stunts on a [[BMX bike|BMX cycle]] for my opening sequence", Sreenivas on production of music video of the song "Design Your Destiny".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-unveiled-a-side-of-me-that-i-didnt-know-existed-bellamkonda-sai-sreenivas/articleshow/65150964.cms|title=Saakshyam unveiled a side of me that I didn't know existed: Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas|newspaper=The Times of India |date=July 27, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509030959/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-unveiled-a-side-of-me-that-i-didnt-know-existed-bellamkonda-sai-sreenivas/articleshow/65150964.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

The music video of "Ishq Karle" was shot in [[Grand Canyon]] in mid-April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sai-pooja-hegde-shoot-saakshyam-in-exotic-us-locales.html|title=Sai, Pooja Hegde shoot Saakshyam in exotic US locales | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT|date=April 9, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509024449/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sai-pooja-hegde-shoot-saakshyam-in-exotic-us-locales.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100418/saakshyam-will-be-a-visual-feast.html|title=Saakshyam will be a visual feast'|first=D. C.|last=Correspondent|date=April 10, 2018|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509024453/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100418/saakshyam-will-be-a-visual-feast.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Hegde said "It was my first visit to Grand Canyon in USA, and it was quite a surreal feeling to shoot there".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pooja-hegde-on-playing-spiritual-leader-in-saakshyam-ive-always-focused-on-character-than-my-look-4831761.html|title=Pooja Hegde on playing spiritual leader in Saakshyam: I've always focused on character than my look|date=July 27, 2018|website=Firstpost|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=January 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129215922/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pooja-hegde-on-playing-spiritual-leader-in-saakshyam-ive-always-focused-on-character-than-my-look-4831761.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The jukebox of full video songs were released on 10 May 2019 on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMyghLDdVsA|title=Saakshyam Video Jukebox | Saakshyam | Bellamkonda Srinivas, Pooja Hegde|date=9 May 2019 |via=www.youtube.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509064141/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMyghLDdVsA|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline =Track-List
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Anantha Sriram]]
| total_length = 42:59
| title1 = Design Your Destiny
| extra1 = [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]], [[Haricharan]], [[Jithin Raj (singer)|Jithin Raj]]
| length1 = 4:53
| title2 = Ishq Karle
| extra2 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith Govind]], Yadhu Krishnan, Janani
| length2 = 3:44
| title3 = Soundarya Lahari
| extra3 = [[Jithin Raj (singer)|Jithin Raj]], Aarthi
| length3 = 4:18
| title4 = Dung Dung Dung Dung
| extra4 = [[Padmalatha]], [[M. M. Manasi]] and [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]]
| length4 = 4:07
| title5 = Shivam Shivam
| extra5 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Kailash Kher]], [[Bombay Jayashri]]
| length5 = 12:18
| title6 = Cheliya Choode
| extra6 = [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]], [[Madhu Priya]]
| length6 = 3:25
| title7 = Bhava Maaya
| extra7 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length7 = 2:23
| title8 = Thatra Gandhavathi Pruthvi
| extra8 = [[Bombay Jayashri]]
| length8 = 2:15
| title9 = Om Agnirwa Apa
| extra9 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length9 = 2:17
| title10 = Sapdha Gunakam
| extra10 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| length10 = 1:12
| title11 = Gange Jayamu
| extra11 = [[Kailash Kher]]
| length11 = 2:08
}}

== Reception ==
Reviewing the track "Design Your Destiny", ''IndiaGlitz'' critic wrote "It's fit to be a hero's introduction song and music director Harshavardhan Rameshwar selects the right mix of voices."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/song-review-design-your-destiny-saakshyam-telugu-news-213736|title=Song Review: Design Your Destiny ('Saakshyam') - Telugu News|date=May 14, 2018|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092700/https://www.indiaglitz.com/song-review-design-your-destiny-saakshyam-telugu-news-213736|url-status=live}}</ref>

Vyas of ''[[The Hans India]]'' noted "Harshavardhan Rameshwar's music is decent whereas the lyrics by Ananth Sriram are awesome."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-07-27/Saakshyam-Movie-Review-Rating-2755/401551|title=Saakshyam Movie Review & Rating {2.75/5}|date=July 27, 2018|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref> Jeevi of ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' wrote "Music scored by Harshavardhan Rameshwar is good and background music is also good".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/saakshyam.html|title=Saakshyam review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivasa, Pooja Hegde|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2024-01-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118043230/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/saakshyam.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Hemanth Kumar CR of ''[[Firstpost]]'' wrote "Harshavardhan Rameshwar’s background score "works quite well"".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/saakshyam-movie-review-sai-sreenivas-pooja-hegde-starrer-has-grand-ideas-that-get-lost-along-the-way-4836381.html|title=Saakshyam movie review: Sai Sreenivas, Pooja Hegde starrer has grand ideas that get lost along the way|date=July 27, 2018|website=Firstpost|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=December 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203233753/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/saakshyam-movie-review-sai-sreenivas-pooja-hegde-starrer-has-grand-ideas-that-get-lost-along-the-way-4836381.html|url-status=live}}</ref> VikramGuru of ''Chitramala'' wrote Harshavardhan Rameshwar "has given some catchy tunes and delivered a winning album for his debut. Soundarya Lahari and Shivam Shivam are our picks. He again mesmerised and has shown his talent in scoring hitting background score.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitramala.in/saakshyam-review-270495.html|title=Saakshyam Review|date=July 27, 2018|website=Chitramala|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=September 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926125926/https://www.chitramala.in/saakshyam-review-270495.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Suresh Kavirayani of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' opined "Music is by Harshwardhan Rameshwar and most songs have a “mass” touch." His background score is good.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/290718/saakshyam-movie-review-return-of-the-nri-to-kill.html|title=Saakshyam movie review: Return of the NRI, to kill|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|date=July 29, 2018|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828045708/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/290718/saakshyam-movie-review-return-of-the-nri-to-kill.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shekhar H Hooli of ''[[International Business Times]]'' wrote Harshwardhan Rameshwar's background score is decent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saakshyam-movie-review-rating-by-audience-live-updates-776198|title=Sakshyam review: Sriwass' script, Sreenivas' acting, rich production values wow audience|first=Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|date=July 27, 2018|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=August 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812133024/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saakshyam-movie-review-rating-by-audience-live-updates-776198|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Impact ==
The songs were trending on all [[FM station]]s and charts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-the-film-to-release-on-july-27-as-per-schedule/articleshow/65118121.cms|title='Saakshyam': The film to release on July 27 as per schedule|newspaper=The Times of India |date=July 24, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509024552/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saakshyam-the-film-to-release-on-july-27-as-per-schedule/articleshow/65118121.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The track "Panchabhoothalu" (also known as "Shivam Shivam") was the highlight of the album and was highly praised.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/young-lyricists-crucial-cameo-in-saakshyam.html|title=Young lyricist's crucial cameo in Saakshyam | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT|date=July 8, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610080535/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/young-lyricists-crucial-cameo-in-saakshyam.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the success of the film's soundtrack album, [[Times Music]] COO Mandar Thakur stated "''Saakshyam'' features great music which is garnering an amazing response! Kudos to director Sriwass and music director Harshavardhan".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/press-releases/180718-junglee-music-acquires-the-music|title=Junglee Music acquires the music rights of 'Saakshyam'|website=www.radioandmusic.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=2023-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530143859/https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/press-releases/180718-junglee-music-acquires-the-music|url-status=live}}</ref>

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