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{{short description|2021 soundtrack album by Devi Sri Prasad}}
{{Notability|1=Music|date=July 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2021}}{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Uppena
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2021|02|05|df=y}}
| recorded = 2019–2020
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 27:09
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| prev_title = [[Alludu Adhurs]]
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = [[Rang De]]
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|BWdQi35QTNE|Audio Jukebox}}}}
{{Singles
| name = Uppena
| type = Soundtrack
| single1 = Nee Kallu Neeli Samudram
| single1date = 2 March 2020
| single2 = Dhak Dhak Dhak
| single2date = 9 March 2020
| single3 = Ranguladhukkuna
| single3date = 11 November 2020
| single4 = Jala Jala Jalapaatham Nuvvu
| single4date = 31 January 2021
}}
}}
'''''Uppena''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]] for the 2021 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film [[Uppena|of the same name]] starring [[Panja Vaisshnav Tej]] and [[Krithi Shetty]] in lead roles, directed by Bucchi Babu Sana. The album consists of eight songs with [[Sri Mani]], Devi Sri Prasad, [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] and Raqueeb Alam penning the lyrics. On 17 February 2021, the soundtrack album was released digitally on the [[Aditya Music]] label. "Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram" and "Jala Jala Jalapaatham Nuvvu" are the biggest hits of the album. After a brief setback, Devi Sri Prasad reclaimed success through the album.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arikatla|first=Venkat|date=2020-03-17|title=Uppena Brings Big Relief To Devi Sri Prasad|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/uppena-brings-big-relief-to-dsp-103262|access-date=2021-06-09|website=greatandhra.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Focus|first=Filmy|title=DSP silences his critics with Uppena's music - Filmy Focus|url=https://filmyfocus.com/dsp-silences-his-critics-with-uppenas-music/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=https://filmyfocus.com/|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Production ==
Sukumar's regular collaborator [[Devi Sri Prasad]] was signed on to compose the film's [[soundtrack album]] and [[Film score|background score]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=editor|first=tc|date=2020-02-10|title=Sukumar not changing the music composer|url=https://archive.telugucinema.com/news/sukumar-not-changing-music-composer|access-date=2021-06-09|website=telugucinema.com|language=en}}</ref> The film marks their eigth collaboration, after producing popular albums such as [[100% Love (soundtrack)|''100% Love'']] and [[Rangasthalam (soundtrack)|''Rangasthalam'']]. Music sessions of the film began in February 2020.<ref>{{Citation|title=Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram Song Origin {{!}} DSP {{!}} Buchi Babu Sana {{!}} Javed Ali|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r632yMc2eQA|language=en|access-date=2021-06-09}}</ref> For the first time, Devi used [[qawwali]]-inspired music for the track "Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram".

== Release ==
The soundtrack album features eight tracks. A glimpse of the first single "Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram" was unveiled on 1 March 2020, and the full song was released by [[Aditya Music]] the following day, on 2 March 2020. The song was penned by [[Sri Mani]] with Hindi lyrics were written by Raqueeb Alam and sung by [[Javed Ali]] and Srikanth Chandra.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uppena: First lyrical Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram from Panja Vaisshnav Tej's debut film unveiled - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/uppena-first-lyrical-nee-kannu-neeli-samudram-from-panja-vaisshnav-tejs-debut-film-unveiled/articleshow/74442729.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Devi Sri Prasad's Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram from Uppena amasses 100 million views|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/devi-sri-prasads-nee-kannu-neeli-samudram-from-uppena-amasses-100-million-views/630873|access-date=2021-02-04|website=www.zoomtventertainment.com}}</ref> The second single "Dhak Dhak Dhak" was released on 9 March 2020, which was written by Chandrabose and sung by Sarath Santhosh and Hari Priya.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2020-11-04|title=Mahesh Babu to release 'Uppena' song on THIS date! - Malayalam News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/mahesh-babu-to-release-uppena-song-on-this-date-malayalam-news-273308|access-date=2021-02-04|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> On 11 November 2020, [[Mahesh Babu]] unveiled the third single "Ranguladhukkuna" through social media platforms.<ref name=":6" /> Sung by [[Yazin Nizar]] and Hari Priya, it is touted to be a soothing melody number.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mahesh Babu to release Ranguladdhukunna song from ''Uppena'' on November 11 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/mahesh-babu-to-release-ranguladdhukunna-song-from-uppena-on-november-11/articleshow/79111639.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The fourth song "Jala Jala Jalapaatham Nuvvu" sung by [[Jaspreet Jasz]] and [[Shreya Ghoshal]], was released by Vijay Devarakonda on 31 January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay Deverakonda releases Jala Jala Jalapaatham from Uppena - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/vijay-deverakonda-releases-jala-jala-jalapaatham-from-uppena/articleshow/80613275.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Full video version of "Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram" was released on 6 February 2021. In April of 2021, two deleted songs - "Ravoyi" and "Jeebu Garu Sundaramma" - were released in the Mythri Movie Makers YouTube chhannel.

== Marketing ==
Pre-release event of the film was held on 7 February 2021 where several artistes performed the eight songs of the album. The soundtrack album was released on 17 February 2021 during the success meet of the film at [[Rajahmundry]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uppena Success Meet: Ram Charan reveals Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan encouraged Vaishnav Tej to get into acting|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/uppena-success-meet-ram-charan-reveals-chiranjeevi-pawan-kalyan-encouraged-vaishnav-tej-get-acting-616320|access-date=2021-06-09|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{track listing
| headline = Original Motion Picture Track List
| extra7 = Sameera Bharadwaj
| all_writing =
| title6 = Sandram Lone Neerantha
| lyrics6 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| extra6 = [[Sean Roldan]]
| length6 = 3:58
| title7 = Ninne Naa Ninne
| lyrics7 = Chandrabose
| length7 = 1:28
| extra5 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| title8 = Silaka Silaka
| lyrics8 = Sri Mani
| extra8 = [[Kailash Kher]]
| length8 = 3:26
| title9 =
| length9 =
| title10 =
| length5 = 3:28
| lyrics5 = Chandrabose
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra2 = Sarath Santosh, Hari Priya
| total_length = 27:09
| title1 = Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram
| lyrics1 = [[Sri Mani]], Raqueeb Alam
| extra1 = [[Javed Ali]], Sreekanth Chandra
| length1 = 5:12
| title2 = Dhak Dhak Dhak
| lyrics2 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| length2 = 1:45
| title5 = Eswara
| title3 = Ranguladhukkuna
| lyrics3 = Sri Mani
| extra3 = [[Yazin Nizar]], Hari Priya
| length3 = 4:23
| title4 = Jala Jala Jalapaatham Nuvvu
| lyrics4 = Sri Mani
| extra4 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Jaspreet Jasz]]
| length4 = 4:13
| length10 =
}}

== Reception ==
On a whole, the album has streams of over 400 million (40 crore) views. Cinematography of the song "Jala Jala Jalapaatham Nuvvu" was praised. [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Jaspreet Jasz]], [[Javed Ali]], Devi Sri Prasad and Sreekanth Chandra received positive response for their performance in the soundtrack album.

=== Critics ===
''123Telugu.com'' wrote that "Devi Sri Prasad blends the Aalap style with his mainstream modern music to bring out this soothing as well as a somewhat boisterous melody. Yazin Nizar and Haripriya effectively bring out the unconventional mindset of the lovers that the lyrics project in Ranguladdhukunna. DSP chooses a female singer with an ultra-soft voice for a reason."

''IndiaGlitz'' stated "Devi Sri Prasad blends the Aalap style with his mainstream modern music to bring out this soothing as well as a somewhat boisterous melody. Srikanth Chandra's Hindi vocals kick off the song, with Javed Ali taking the baton forward with melodic ease. Shreemani's lyrics are full of life. The line 'Nee oohale, oopiraina picchodini, nee oopire praanamaina pilladini' of Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram song is high in terms of touching meaning. An appropriate song that positions 'Uppena' as a musical love story laced with intense emotions."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uppena Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/uppena-songs-review-hindi-movie-22921|access-date=2021-02-22|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Writing to ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'', Jeevi praised praised DSP's work and said that "Devi Sri Prasad deserves a huge pat for his outstanding music for the songs in this film."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uppena review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Vaishnav Tej, Vijay Sethpathi, Krithi Shetty|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/uppena.html|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref> Another critic cited it as a "musical hit".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arikatla|first=Venkat|date=2021-02-12|title='Uppena' Movie Review: Musical But Not Magical|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/uppena-movie-review-musical-but-not-magical-110994|access-date=2021-06-09|website=greatandhra.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== Audience ===
The album received predominantly positive response from audiences. Upon the release of lyrical version the first track "Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram" on the video-sharing platform [[YouTube]] on 2 March 2020, it has more than 215 million (21.5 crore) views as of May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Panjaa Vaishnav Tej's Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram song from Uppena gets 100 million views on YouTube - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/panjaa-vaishnav-tejs-nee-kannu-neeli-samudram-song-from-uppena-gets-100-million-views-on-youtube/articleshow/77327656.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India}}</ref> It was featured on the national music charts of the year and was one of the most streamed Telugu songs of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=http://english.tupaki.com|title=Nee Kannu Neeli Samudram Wins Rules The Charts With 150 Million Views|url=https://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Nee-Kannu-Neeli-Samudram-Wins-Rules-The-Charts-With-150-Million-Views/111451|access-date=2021-06-09|website=tupaki}}</ref> "Jala Jala Jalapaatham Nuvvu", which was released on 31 January 2021, received wide response. Within a short period, it made its debut on national music charts in February.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jala Jala Jalapaatham Nuvvu (From "Uppena")|url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/jala-jala-jalapaatham-nuvvu-from-uppena-devi-sri-prasad-jaspreet-jasz-shreya|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.top-charts.com|language=en}}</ref> It has more streams on platforms such as [[Spotify]], [[JioSaavn]], [[Airtel India|Wynk Music]], [[Gaana.com|Gaana]], etc than the regular popular platform [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay Deverakonda releases Jala Jala Jalapaatham from Uppena - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/vijay-deverakonda-releases-jala-jala-jalapaatham-from-uppena/articleshow/80613275.cms|access-date=2021-06-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chartoo.com/apple-music/song/1554430591-jala-jala-jalapaatham-nuvvu|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.chartoo.com}}</ref> The track also became one of the most streamed songs in Spotify, a week during its release.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest Telugu songs on Telugu Mirchi Top20 countdown.|url=https://www.radiomirchi.com/more/telugu-top-20/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.radiomirchi.com}}</ref> Another devotional-style track "Eswara" wriiten by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] and performed by Devi Sri Prasad was released on 6 February 2021. The track got good response, especially for the vocals performed by DSP.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-12|title=Krithi Shetty's Kuchipudi skills in Eswara song impress fans|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/krithi-shettys-kuchipudi-skills-in-eswara-song-impress-fans.html|access-date=2021-06-09|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Album credits ==
Credits adapted from [[Aditya Music]]<ref>{{Citation|title=#Uppena Full Songs Jukebox {{!}} Panja Vaisshnav Tej,Krithi Shetty {{!}} Vijay Sethupathi {{!}} Buchi Babu {{!}} DSP|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWdQi35QTNE|language=en|access-date=2021-06-09}}</ref>

=== Producer(s) ===
[[Devi Sri Prasad]]

=== Songwriter(s) ===

* Devi Sri Prasad (Composer, Arranger)
* [[Sri Mani]], [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] and Raqueeb Alam (lyrics)

=== Performer(s) ===
[[Javed Ali]], Devi Sri Prasad, Sreekanth Chandra, Sarath Santosh, Hari Priya, [[Yazin Nizar]], Sameera Bharadwaj, [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Jaspreet Jasz]], [[Sean Roldan]], [[Kailash Kher]]

=== Musician(s) ===

* Keyboards – Vikas Badisa, KP, Chaitu Kolli, Suresh Kumar Taddi
* Rhythm – Kalyan
* Frets – Subhani
* Accordiom – Rajkumar
* Esraj – Saroja
* Chorus – Shenbagaraj, Santosh Hariharan, Vignesh Narayanan, Saisharan, Akkala Udaykumar, T. Uday Kumar, Deepti, Veena, Haripriya, Deepak, Narayana, Hari, J. Chitty Prakash Rao
* Violin – Balaji
* Flute – Kiran Kumar
* Live Strings Conducted by – J Chittey Prakash Rao
* Live Strings performed by – CMU Orchestra, Chennai and Chennai Cine Musicians Union Orchestra, Chennai
* Melodica – Devi Sri Prasad
* Guitar – Godfray Immanuel, Mani
* Harmony – Vocal Arranger- Roe Vincent
* Kazoo – Devi Sr Prasad

=== Sound Engineers ===

* Brindavan–The Garden Of Music - A. Uday Kumar
* Kutty Uday
* Suresh Kumar

=== Personnel ===

* Orchestra In-Charge – Murugan
* Studio Asisstants – Pugalendhi, Dhinakaran and Raja
* Album Co-ordinator – B. Manikandan

=== Production ===

* Mixed & Mastered by – A. Uday Kumar @ Brindavan–The Garden Of Music
* Recorded by – A. Uday Kumar, T. Uday Kumar and Suresh Kumar Taddi.

Music label - [[Aditya Music]] Pvt. Ltd.

== References ==
<references />{{Devi Sri Prasad}}

[[Category:2021 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Devi Sri Prasad soundtracks]]
[[Category:Romance film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Telugu film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Drama film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Aditya Music soundtracks]]

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