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{{Infobox album
| name = Thaandavam
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| cover = Thaandavam (soundtrack).jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2012|08|15}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=29|s=30}}
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Junglee Music]]
| producer = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Joker (2012 film)|Joker]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = [[Paradesi (2013 film)|Paradesi]]
| next_year = 2012
}}
'''''Thaandavam''''' is the [[soundtrack]] to the 2012 Tamil-language film [[Thaandavam|of the same name]] directed by [[A. L. Vijay]], starring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]. The film's musical score is composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] in his 25th film and the album consists of seven songs written by [[Na. Muthukumar]] and an instrumental track. The album was released at a launch event held in [[Chennai]] on 15 August 2012 coinciding [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] and the soundtrack was marketed to digital platforms and CDs through [[Junglee Music]] label.

== Development ==
''Thaandavam'' is Prakash's fourth collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' (2007), ''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' (2010) and ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-09-25 |title=25th Composition of G.V Prakash for Thandavam |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/25th-composition-of-gv-prakash-for-thandavam--news-86465 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227071955/https://www.indiaglitz.com/25th-composition-of-gv-prakash-for-thandavam--news-86465 |archive-date=2023-12-27 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Like the previous films, Prakash said that there are five songs in the film which would be "melodious and romantic". He used the piano for the theme music and another bit song that would total up to eight in number. However, the film would also consist of "stylish action music".<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=2012-08-11 |title=25 at 25! |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/25-at-25/article3753922.ece |access-date=2023-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016115812/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/25-at-25/article3753922.ece |archive-date=2023-10-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

When Vijay was scouting locations abroad, Prakash sent the tunes for the film via [[video conferencing]] through [[Skype]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-02-14 |title=GV Prakash on Thandavam |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/gv-prakash-on-thandavam/articleshow/11884910.cms |access-date=2023-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227072030/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/gv-prakash-on-thandavam/articleshow/11884910.cms |archive-date=2023-12-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The song "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu" was initially written for ''Madrasapattinam'' that had not been used. During a flight trip to Kerala, Vijay and Prakash casually discussed about a romantic number, resulting the unused track came into the way for this film. Throughout the discussion, Prakash structured the entire song on the flight. The song marked the debut of playback singer [[Vandana Srinivasan]] who performed with the counterpart singer [[Haricharan]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web |title=New talent to be introduced in Vikram's Thandavam |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-12-01/vikram-thandavam-03-01-12.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108040351/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-12-01/vikram-thandavam-03-01-12.html |archive-date=8 January 2012 |access-date=3 January 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

Three of the film's songs had been composed after the lyrics were written. Alyssa Mendonsa, the daughter of [[Loy Mendonsa]] from the [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] trio was introduced in the track "Will You Be There".<ref name=":0" /> [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Saindhavi]], Sathya Prakash, [[Rahul Nambiar]], [[Chinnaponnu]], [[Velmurugan]] and [[Megha (singer)|Megha]] performed the tracks, with Prakash performing two of them.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2012-07-22 |title=Thaandavam's song list |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thaandavams-song-list/articleshow/15091041.cms |access-date=2023-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227072224/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thaandavams-song-list/articleshow/15091041.cms |archive-date=2023-12-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Release ==
The music rights were secured by [[Junglee Music]]. On 22 July 2012, the track list was updated through social media consisting of eight tracks in total.<ref name=":1" /> The following day, [[G. Dhananjayan]], executive producer and head of distribution at [[UTV Motion Pictures]], confirmed that the film's music would be launched on [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] (15 August 2012),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-07-23 |title=Thandavam Audio Release |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1160/thandavam-audio-release |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725031730/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1160/thandavam-audio-release |archive-date=2012-07-25 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Moviecrow}}</ref> and an online contest was held for fans to participate in the audio launch.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-15 |title=Big audio launch for Thaandavam |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/big-audio-launch-for-thaandavam/articleshow/15104602.cms |access-date=2023-12-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The invitation was designed with the seven [[Tandava|tandavas]] of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] along with stills from the film.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Vikram's Thaandavam And The Divine Thaandavam |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-02/vikram-thaandavam-14-08-12.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018071144/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-02/vikram-thaandavam-14-08-12.html |archive-date=2012-10-18 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> The event was held at the [[Chennai Trade Centre]] in Nandambakkam, with the cast and crew (excluding Anushka and [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]]) along with other prominent directors and actors in attendance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Music reigns at Thaandavam's audio launch |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/aug/18/music-reigns-at-thaandavams-audio-launch-398177.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227072404/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/aug/18/music-reigns-at-thaandavams-audio-launch-398177.html |archive-date=2023-12-27 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The organisers also arranged for action games like rope climbing and shooting as an innovative approach.<ref name=":2" />

== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title8 = A Poem for You
| length8 = 01:19
| extra8 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| title7 = Adhigaalai Pookkal
| length7 = 01:05
| extra7 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| title6 = Anicham Poovazhagi
| length6 = 04:57
| extra6 = G. V. Prakash Kumar, [[Chinnaponnu]], [[Velmurugan]]
| title5 = Oru Paadhi Kadhavu
| length5 = 05:38
| extra5 = [[Haricharan]], [[Vandana Srinivasan]]
| title4 = Shiva Thaandavam
| length4 = 02:15
| extra4 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| title3 = Uyirin Uyire
| length3 = 05:45
| extra3 = [[Saindhavi]], Sathya Prakash, [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| title2 = Will You Be There
| length2 = 04:02
| extra2 = Alyssa, Marie
| title1 = Yaaradi Mohini
| length1 = 04:29
| extra1 = [[Rahul Nambiar]], [[Megha (singer)|Megha]]
| total_length = 29:30
}}

== Reception ==
''Behindwoods'' rated two-and-a-half stars out of five, saying "Though definitely a good job, it doesn't match up to some of the young composer’s previous works like ''[[Mayakkam Enna]]'' and ''[[Aadukalam]]''."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thaandavam Music Review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/aug-12-03/thaandavam-music-review.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908034452/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/aug-12-03/thaandavam-music-review.html |archive-date=2012-09-08 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> ''Moviecrow'' gave 6.5/10 to the album, saying "The songs may not get you on a repeat mode right away. But, the songs are expected to get better with director Vijay and Nirav Shah's skillful picturization on terrific Chiyaan, pretty Amy and demure Anushka set in beautiful locales."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikram and GV Prakash's Thaandavam Music Review |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1252/vikram-and-gv-prakashs-thaandavam-music-review |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821233813/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1252/vikram-and-gv-prakashs-thaandavam-music-review |archive-date=2012-08-21 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Moviecrow}}</ref> Critic based at ''[[News18]]'' called it as "a fairly good compilation of songs [...] But, the kind of intensity we saw from GV in Aadukalam and Mayakkam Enna are missing. It won't be a surprise if any of these numbers don't become cult classics. However, the progress this man has shown over 25 movies is remarkable and deserves applause."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-08-20 |title=Music Review: 'Thandavam' songs deserve applause |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/music-review-thandavam-songs-deserve-applause-500102.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227073317/https://www.news18.com/news/india/music-review-thandavam-songs-deserve-applause-500102.html |archive-date=2023-12-27 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Karthik Srinivasan of ''Milliblog'' wrote "High on melody, Thaandavam is a poised effort from GVP!"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Karthik |title=Thaandavam (Music review), Tamil – G V Prakash Kumar |url=https://milliblog.com/2012/08/16/thaandavam-music-review-tamil-gv-prakash-kumar/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517194202/https://milliblog.com/2012/08/16/thaandavam-music-review-tamil-gv-prakash-kumar/ |archive-date=2019-05-17 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Milliblog |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Date of ceremony{{efn|Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!scope="col"| Result
!scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row" |[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[60th Filmfare Awards South|20 July 2013]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Best Music Director – Tamil]]
| [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| {{won}}
| align="center" |<ref name=":4">{{cite news | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/filmfare-awards-2013-south-complete-list-of-nominees-487119 | title=Filmfare Awards 2013 (South): Complete List of Nominees | work=International Business Times | date=6 July 2013 | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705093038/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/filmfare-awards-2013-south-complete-list-of-nominees-487119 | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=live}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html | title=60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations | work=[[Filmfare]] | date=4 July 2013 | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705093043/http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/list-of-winners-at-the-60th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-3745.html | title=List of Winners at the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards (South) | work=Filmfare | date=21 July 2013 | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705093046/http://www.filmfare.com/news/list-of-winners-at-the-60th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-3745.html | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
! rowspan="5" scope="row" |[[Mirchi Music Awards South]]
| rowspan="5" |26 August 2013
| Album of the Year
| [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan="5" align="center" |<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/index.html | title=Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Introduction | publisher=[[Radio Mirchi]] | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705094729/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/index.html | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=live}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/nomination.html | title=Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Nominations | publisher=Radio Mirchi | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705094922/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/nomination.html | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=live}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/winners.html | title=Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Winners | publisher=Radio Mirchi | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705094940/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/winners.html | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Male Vocalist of the Year
| [[Haricharan]] for "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu"
| {{nom}}
|-
| Music Composer of the Year
| [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] for "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu"
| {{nom}}
|-
| Lyricist of the Year
| [[Na. Muthukumar]] for "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu"
| {{nom}}
|-
| Upcoming Female Vocalist of the Year
| [[Vandana Srinivasan]] for "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu"
| {{nom}}
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |[[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards|12{{ndash}}13 September 2013]]
| Best Lyricist – Tamil
| [[Na. Muthukumar]] for "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu"
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" align="center" |<ref>{{cite web | url=http://siima.in/2013/winners.html | title=Winners List – 2013 | publisher=[[South Indian International Movie Awards]] | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705101950/http://siima.in/2013/winners.html | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref> <ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2013-winners-list-dhanush-pawan-kalyan-mohanlal-shivarajkumar-bag-awards-506092 | title=SIIMA 2013 Winners List: Dhanush, Pawan Kalyan, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar Bag Awards | work=International Business Times | first=Sangeetha | last=Seshagiri | date=15 September 2013 | access-date=5 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705102502/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2013-winners-list-dhanush-pawan-kalyan-mohanlal-shivarajkumar-bag-awards-506092 | archive-date=5 July 2017 | url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil
| [[Saindhavi]] for "Uyirin Uyire"
| {{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" |[[Vijay Awards]]
|[[7th Vijay Awards|11 May 2013]]
| [[Vijay Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
| [[Na. Muthukumar]] for "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu"
| {{nom}}
| align="center" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 May 2013 |title=Stars, big and small |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/stars-big-and-small/article4714588.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307073045/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/stars-big-and-small/article4714588.ece |archive-date=7 March 2014 |access-date=26 June 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
|}

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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