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{{Short description|Indian musical band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Thaikkudam Bridge
| image = Thaikkudam Bridge performing at Toronto in 2019.jpg
| caption = Thaikkudam Bridge in 2019
| origin = [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]], India
| genre = {{hlist|[[Indian pop]]|[[Indian rock]]| [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]|[[Reggae]]}}
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = {{hlist|Wonderwall Media|[[Kappa TV|Mathrubhumi Music]]}}
| website = {{URL|http://thaikkudambridge.com}}
| current_members = [[Thaikkudam Bridge#Band Members|Full list]]
| past_members = {{ubl|[[Siddharth Menon (singer)|Siddharth Menon]]|Piyush Kapoor|Abin Thej}}
}}
'''Thaikkudam Bridge''' is a [[Kerala]]-based [[multi-genre]] music band, founded and formed in 2013 by [[Govind Vasantha]] and [[Siddharth Menon (singer)|Siddharth Menon]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Saluting the best |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/thaikkudam-bridge-on-their-new-album-namah/article19517860.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=18 August 2017 |accessdate=12 August 2019|last1=M |first1=Athira }}</ref> The band first became famous through the musical show ''Music Mojo'', which used to telecast on [[Kappa TV]] and with their own composition ''"Fish Rock"'', which became popular through social networking sites and [[YouTube]].

According to sources within the band, the band literally had its inception near Thaikkudam Bridge at Thaikkudam, [[Kochi]], in early 2013. Since then, the band has gone on to win numerous awards, perform at over 400 venues and release their own album.

== Band Members==
The Band consists of musicians from all over India who contribute their own style and influences to the ensemble.

=== Musicians ===
* Peethambaran Menon - Vocalist<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thaikkudambridge.com/profile/peethambaran/|title = Peethambaran}}</ref>
* [[Govind Vasantha]] - Vocalist, Violinist, Music Producer & Founder<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thaikkudambridge.com/about-us|title=Bio|work=thaikkudambridge.com|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thaikkudambridge.com/profile/govind-menon/|title = Govind P Menon}}</ref>
* Mithun Raju - Lead Guitarist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thaikkudambridge.com/about-us|title=Bio|work=thaikkudambridge.com|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>
* Anish TN - Drummer
* Ashok Betty Nelson - Rhythm Guitarist
* Vian Fernandes - Bass, Vocals
* Ruthin Thej - Keyboard
* Anish Krishna - Vocalist
* Krishna Bongane - Vocalist
* Nila Madhav Mohapatra - Vocalist
* Vipin Lal - Vocalist
* Christin Jose - Vocalist

=== Sound Engineers ===
* Amith Bal Kenath
*Rajan K.S{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
*Hemanth K{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

== Management ==
Thaikkudam Bridge is exclusively managed by Cochin-based creative entity, Wonderwall Media Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{cite news |title=Thaikkudam Bridge to perform at Summerfest in the US |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/thaikkudam-bridge-to-perform-at-summerfest-in-the-united-states/article26872874.ece |work=The Hindu |date=18 April 2019 |accessdate=18 April 2019|last1=M |first1=Athira }}</ref>

=== Managers ===

* Sujith Unnithan<ref>{{cite web |title= SUjith Unnithan|url=https://thaikkudambridge.com/profile/sujith-unnithan/ |website=Thaikkudam Bridge |accessdate=15 May 2020}}</ref>
* Vipin Vishnu Nair Badlapur<ref>{{cite web |title= Vipin Vishnu Nair Badlapur|url=https://thaikkudambridge.com/profile/Vipin Vishnu Nair Badlapur/ |website=Thaikkudam Bridge |accessdate=15 May 2020}}</ref>

== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Album
!Year
!No. Of Tracks
|-
|''[[Navarasam (album)|Navarasam]]''
|2015
|9
|-
|''[[Namah (Thaikkudam Bridge album)|Namah]]''
|2019
|10
|-
|}

== Original songs ==
* "Fish Rock"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thaikkudambridge.com/video/fish-rock/|title=Fish Rock|work=thaikkudambridge.com|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>
* "Shiva - Navarasam"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thaikkudambridge.com/video/shiva/|title=Shiva|work=thaikkudambridge.com|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>
* "One - Navarasam"<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSZHjIWX6qY&feature=iv&src_vid=NaMWfhKyvi8&annotation_id=annotation_2680368801|title=One - Navarasam - Thaikkudam Bridge - Official HD Music Video - Kappa TV|date=29 September 2015|work=YouTube|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>
* "Aarachar - Navarasam"
* "Chathe - Navarasam"
* "Urumbu - Navarasam"
* "Viduthalai - Navarasm"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw2SwbOXgyc "Viduthalai - Navarasam"]</ref>
* "Jai Hanuman - Navarasam"
* "Sultan - Navarasam"
* "Khwaab - Navarasam"
* "Navarasam - Navarasam"

== Music Mojo performances ==
* "Nostalgia"
* "Nostalgia 2"
* "Malayalam Medley"
* "Ilayaraja Medley"
* "Haq Allah"(Music Mojo Season 3)
* "Jam"
* "Aisa Koi"
* "Rahman Medley"
* "Beat it"
* "Aerials"
* "Thekkum Kooradiyathil"- remixed version of song from ''[[Ashwamedham]]''
* "Chekele"
* "Appozhum"
* "Godfather & Co"
* "Neeraduvan"- remixed version of song from [[Nakhakshathangal|''Nakhashathangal'']]
* "Nothing Else Matters"
* "Khwaja"
* "Inteha Roadhouse blues"
* "Livin' La Vida Loca"
* "Taarangal"
* "Thenpandi cheemaiyile"
* "Tribute for Johnson"
* "Khel Mandala"

=== Concerts ===
* Autumn Muse (2014), [[St. John's Medical College]], [[Bangalore]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://festpav.com/fest/view/2706/Autumn_Muse_2014-St._John%27s_Medical_College|title=Autumn Muse 2014|work=festpav.com|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>
* The Band Performed during Pearl, 2016 at [[BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus]], [[Hyderabad]]
* The band's first ever North American trip started on Sept 23, 2016, by Thaikkudam Bridge Live Concert in [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]] [[Connecticut]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thaikkudam.com|title=Thaikkudam Bridge Live Concert in USA|last=|first=|date=|website=Thaikkudam Bridge Live in Connecticut|publisher=|language=en-US|access-date=2016-01-28}}</ref>
* CIT Takshashila 2023, The band performed live at [[Chennai Institute of Technology]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Takshashila '23 - A Cinematic Voyage on Instagram: "We are super thrilled to announce that we have the famous Indian band Thaikkudam Bridge all the way from God's own country for Takshashila 2023.Their electrifying performances are sure to make this year's cultural event unforgettable. So mark your calendars and get ready to rock with Thaikkudam bridge on 31st March 2023. This is an exclusive opportunity that you won't want to miss. We can't wait to see you all there! . . . . . . #takshashila #cittakshashila#chennaiinstituteoftechnology #takshashila23#acinematicvoyage #collegelife #event #celebration#cinema #thaikudambridge #musicband #musicalnight" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CpphKt-r327/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Takshashila '23 - A Cinematic Voyage on Instagram: "The makers of Fish rock, the Malayalam rock band that is taking over India by storm, here's Thaikkudam Bridge sharing some words about Takshashila. Prepare yourself for an amazing musical adventure where the lively sounds of the electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals blend to produce an enchanting musical experience on March 31st, 2023. . . . . . . #takshashila #cittakshashila#chennaiinstituteoftechnology #takshashila23#acinematicvoyage#collegelife#event #thaikudambridge #musical #band #proshow #musicalperformance" |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqGBz_yAjGw/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref>

== Kantara Controversy ==
The 2022 Kannada movie ''[[Kantara (film) | Kantara ]]'' has a track named ''[[ Kantara (soundtrack) | Varaha Roopam]]'', which garnered a lot of publicity and popularity for its compelling music, visuals, and folk fusion. Social media users started noticing and pointing out this track bore a striking resemblance to Thaikkudam Bridge's 2017 track ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYK6JU7Nx38 Navarasam]''.

Comments by fans and critics referred to not only the musical similarity, but also to themes and elements in the music video of ''Navarasam'', which seemed central to the plot and concepts in ''Kantara''. The film-makers of ''Kantara'' have not given any creative attribution or citation to the original work from Thaikkudam Bridge, despite the close parallels between the two songs (in music, plot, and themes), and potential copyright issues. To quote one of the band members<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/kantara-song-row-thaikkudam-bridge-frontman-speaks-up-101667203020289.html</ref>:<br>
"Initially, we were okay with it as some songs do have similarities at times. However, the comments, messages and calls didn’t stop. In fact, thousands of comments were deleted on ''Varaha Roopam''’s video. We still gave it time, listened to it a number of times and made sure of the similarities."

The indie band, despite having limited resources, went to court against media giant and creators of ''Kantara'' [[Hombale Films]], causing a temporary take-down of the music video in question. However, the team of ''Kantara'' seems to have prevailed on the legal front, and has not made any creative attribution.

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://thaikkudambridge.com/}}

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[[Category:Indian rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2013]]
[[Category:Music bands from Kerala]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in Kerala]]

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