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{{Short description|2018 soundtrack album by Santhosh Narayanan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Vada Chennai
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| cover = Vada Chennai soundtrack.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 23 September 2018
| recorded = 2017–2018
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 40:47
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Wunderbar Films|Wunderbar Studios]]<br />[[Divo (record label)|Divo]]
| producer = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| prev_title = [[Pariyerum Perumal]]
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = [[A1 (2019 film)|A1]]
| next_year = 2019
}}

'''''Vada Chennai''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] for the 2018 [[action crime film]] [[Vada Chennai|of the same name]] directed by [[Vetrimaaran]], starring [[Dhanush]] in the lead role. The film featured music composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]] in his maiden collaboration with [[Vetrimaaran]]. ''Vada Chennai'' also marks the 25th film of Narayanan as a composer in his career.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-16|title=#VadaChennai is the 25th film of our Music Director @Music_Santhosh. #SaNa25|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1041225689922326528|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en}}</ref> The album in its entirety was released on 23 September 2018 to positive response from critics and audiences.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-24|title=Vada Chennai Music: Dhanush-Starrer Releases its Film Soundtrack|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vada-chennai-music-dhanush-starrer-releases-its-film-soundtrack-1887341.html|access-date=2021-07-10|website=News18|language=en|archive-date=7 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007194230/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vada-chennai-music-dhanush-starrer-releases-its-film-soundtrack-1887341.html|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|12th Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]] held in [[Chennai]], Santhosh received an award for Best Music Director also for his work in ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' and ''[[Pariyerum Perumal]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ஆனந்த விகடன் சினிமா விருதுகள் 2018 - திறமைக்கு மரியாதை|url=https://www.vikatan.com/anandavikatan/2019-jan-09/ananda-vikatan-awards/147306-ananda-vikatan-awards-2018.html|access-date=10 July 2021|archive-date=3 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103210250/https://www.vikatan.com/anandavikatan/2019-jan-09/ananda-vikatan-awards/147306-ananda-vikatan-awards-2018.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Development ==
The film was initially announced with Vetrimaaran's regular collaborator [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] being brought on board.<ref>{{cite web|date=30 November 2011|title=Vetri Maaran's Vada Chennai – Hero Finalized!|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-05/vetri-maran-vada-chennai-30-11-11.html|access-date=20 March 2012|publisher=Behindwoods.com|archive-date=20 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420161241/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-05/vetri-maran-vada-chennai-30-11-11.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he was ousted from the project due to Dhanush's fallout with Prakash Kumar in the past and also due to Prakash's acting commitments.<ref>Sundar, Mrinalini (14 January 2017) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Andrea-on-the-love-of-her-life/articleshow/50974681.cms Andrea, on the love of her life] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716044558/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Andrea-on-the-love-of-her-life/articleshow/50974681.cms |date=16 July 2021 }}. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 3 January 2019.</ref> In late 2017, when [[Santhosh Narayanan]] signed for [[Rajinikanth]]'s ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' directed by [[Pa. Ranjith]], which is also produced by Dhanush, he suggested Santhosh's name to Vetrimaaran and eventually announced him as the film's composer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Santhosh Narayan thanks Vetrimaaran and Dhanush - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/santhosh-narayan-thanks-vetrimaaran-and-dhanush/articleshow/62834068.cms|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711234603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/santhosh-narayan-thanks-vetrimaaran-and-dhanush/articleshow/62834068.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Soon, Santhosh started recording the tracks for ''Vada Chennai'' while also composing for Kaala, and work on the entire soundtrack album was completed within June 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Santhosh Narayanan: Dhanush's 'Vada Chennai' is a stunning epic film - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhosh-narayanan-dhanushs-vada-chennai-is-a-stunning-epic-film/articleshow/64823553.cms|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725014435/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhosh-narayanan-dhanushs-vada-chennai-is-a-stunning-epic-film/articleshow/64823553.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Since the film is based on the life of people revolving in [[North Chennai]], Santhosh recorded the tracks with the influence of [[gaana]] (a popular music in North Chennai) and roped in gaana singers for the album.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2019-02-16|title=Watch: In conversation with Santhosh Narayanan|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/watch-in-conversation-with-santhosh-narayanan/article26291335.ece|access-date=2021-07-10|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712150240/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/watch-in-conversation-with-santhosh-narayanan/article26291335.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> However, one song titled "Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye" and "Ennadi Maayavi Nee" were melodic numbers which were included in the album to unify listeners; the latter featured a flute interlude. In an interview with [[Baradwaj Rangan]] of ''[[Film Companion South]]'', he mentioned the themes in the song as a tribute to late [[M. S. Viswanathan]], whom Santhosh had admired.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-16|title=Santhosh Narayanan On Composing The Music Of Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai, His Tribute To MS ViswanathanThe composer says he included the melodic 'Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye' in the album to unify listeners|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/bollywood-interview/santhosh-narayanan-on-composing-the-music-of-vetrimaarans-vada-chennai-his-tribute-to-ms-viswanathan/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Film Companion|language=en-US|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710175213/https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/bollywood-interview/santhosh-narayanan-on-composing-the-music-of-vetrimaarans-vada-chennai-his-tribute-to-ms-viswanathan/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Release ==
The makers announced that the entire soundtrack of Vada Chennai will be released on 23 September 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|title='Vada Chennai' audio to release on September 23 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vada-chennai-audio-to-release-on-september-23/articleshow/65827964.cms|access-date=2019-09-10|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711234601/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vada-chennai-audio-to-release-on-september-23/articleshow/65827964.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-18|title='Vada Chennai' audio to be launched on September 23|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vada-chennai-audio-be-launched-september-23-88563|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710175214/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vada-chennai-audio-be-launched-september-23-88563|url-status=live}}</ref> without launching any singles from the album.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-18|title=No Single Release. Full album of #VadaChennai will hit the tracks on 23rd September. Tracklist soon! :)|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1042059929454952449|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en|archive-date=1 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801015952/https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1042059929454952449|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-15|title=Dhanush's Vada Chennai audio to release on September 23|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/dhanushs-vada-chennai-audio-to-release-on-september-23.html|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Behindwoods|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173713/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/dhanushs-vada-chennai-audio-to-release-on-september-23.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The music rights were acquired by Wunderbar Studios, a subsidiary of Dhanush's production company [[Wunderbar Films]], along with [[Divo (record label)|Divo]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-15|title=#VadaChennai Music on September 23rd|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1040964591809847296|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810153749/https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1040964591809847296|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-20|title=Album of #VadaChennai will stream exclusively on @Saavn & @JioMusicHD. Music on 23rd September|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1042744308342743041|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en|archive-date=3 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803222031/https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1042744308342743041|url-status=live}}</ref> The tracklist was released on 21 September 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-21|title=Dhanush's 'Vada Chennai' tracklist revealed! - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vada-chennai-tracklist-out-santhosh-narayanan-dhanush-vetrimaaran-tamil-news-221283|access-date=2021-07-10|website=IndiaGlitz.com|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://www.indiaglitz.com/vada-chennai-tracklist-out-santhosh-narayanan-dhanush-vetrimaaran-tamil-news-221283|url-status=live}}</ref> which features eleven songs composed by Santhosh Narayanan with three instrumentals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SaNa25: Vada Chennai Tracklist is here|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/21447/sana25-vada-chennai-tracklist-is-here|access-date=2021-07-10|website=www.moviecrow.com|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/21447/sana25-vada-chennai-tracklist-is-here|url-status=live}}</ref> The lyrics were written by [[Gana Bala]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]], [[Rokesh]], [[Arivu]], Dholak Jagan and Sindhai Rev. Ravi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-21|title='Vada Chennai' tracklist out, including a song by Dhanush|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vada-chennai-tracklist-out-including-song-dhanush-88751|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vada-chennai-tracklist-out-including-song-dhanush-88751|url-status=live}}</ref> An album preview was released on 22 September, in which composer Santhosh Narayanan, described about the album in a live interaction with fans streamed on various social media handles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-22|title=.@Music_Santhosh will be Live on #WunderbarFilms YouTube, FB & Twitter for an Exclusive Album Preview of #VadaChennai :)|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1043474148360519680|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-22|title=Album Preview of #VADACHENNAI|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1043507854374629378|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en}}</ref> The songs were released directly through the internet and in streaming platforms such as [[JioSaavn|Saavn]], [[JioSaavn|JioMusic]] and [[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2018-09-23|title='Vada Chennai' jukebox out, Santhosh Narayanan's album is an exciting mix of genres|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vada-chennai-jukebox-out-santhosh-narayanan-s-album-exciting-mix-genres-88821|access-date=2019-09-10|work=The News Minute|archive-date=3 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403010654/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vada-chennai-jukebox-out-santhosh-narayanan-s-album-exciting-mix-genres-88821|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-26|title=Vada Chennai music released|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/260918/vada-chennai-music-released.html|access-date=2019-09-10|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008115830/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/260918/vada-chennai-music-released.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

== Reception ==
The soundtrack received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-25|title=Music of #VadaChennai Garnering Rave Reviews!|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1044502878285492224|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en|archive-date=31 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731052234/https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1044502878285492224|url-status=live}}</ref> Within 3 days of its release, the soundtrack topped the [[iTunes]] charts,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-27|title=#VadaChennai Album Tops No.1 Position in iTunes India|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1045285478998523905|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en}}</ref> and also streamed above 5,00,000 times on Saavn.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Films|first=Wunderbar|date=2018-09-27|title=5.4 Lakh+ Streams for #VadaChennai Album on @Saavn|url=https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1045206701241069568|access-date=2020-05-12|website=@wunderbarfilms|language=en|archive-date=2 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802153012/https://twitter.com/wunderbarfilms/status/1045206701241069568|url-status=live}}</ref> Sharanya CR from ''[[The Times of India]]'' called it as a "brilliant stuff by Santhosh, who gives a peek into the film with his incredible music".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Music Review: Vada Chennai - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-review-vada-chennai/articleshow/65992941.cms|access-date=2019-09-10|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712091836/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-review-vada-chennai/articleshow/65992941.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[The News Minute]]'' called the soundtrack as an "exciting mix of genres".<ref name=":2" /> ''Behindwoods'' reviewed the album stating that, "Santhosh Narayanan retains the flavor conveyed in the title of the film!" and rated with 3 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-22|title=Vada Chennai (aka) VadaaChennai songs review|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vada-chennai/vada-chennai-songs-review.html|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Behindwoods|archive-date=8 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508081159/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vada-chennai/vada-chennai-songs-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Surendhar MK of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, and called the soundtrack as "earthy" and "liberating" which "brims with rooted, heart-rending tunes and explores majestic themes".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-03|title=Vada Chennai music review: Santhosh Narayanan delivers an earthy soundtrack in his first collaboration with Vetrimaaran|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vada-chennai-music-review-santhosh-narayanan-delivers-an-earthy-soundtrack-in-his-first-collaboration-with-vetrimaaran-5310411.html|access-date=2019-09-10|website=Firstpost|language=en|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vada-chennai-music-review-santhosh-narayanan-delivers-an-earthy-soundtrack-in-his-first-collaboration-with-vetrimaaran-5310411.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Archana Nathan of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' praised the soundtrack album as it "offers rich tributes to Madras [[gaana]]".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nathan|first=Archana|title=The soundtrack of Dhanush-starrer 'Vada Chennai' offers rich tributes to Madras gaana|url=https://scroll.in/reel/895587/the-soundtrack-of-dhanush-starrer-vada-chennai-offers-rich-tributes-to-madras-gaana|access-date=2019-09-10|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://scroll.in/reel/895587/the-soundtrack-of-dhanush-starrer-vada-chennai-offers-rich-tributes-to-madras-gaana|url-status=live}}</ref>

Ashameera Aiyyapan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' described Vada Chennai's soundtrack in two parts with one being the ''gaana''-infused folk numbers and the other being "the melodies which had a trademark touch of Santhosh [Narayanan]". She further added that the composer "captured the cultural exuberance of North Chennai in the former, while balancing the melodies that consist of an eclectic mosaic of sounds in the latter" and it was combined to get a "holistic picture of the film as well as the works of the composer".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vada Chennai music review: Santhosh Narayanan captures the vibrant charm of North Chennai|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/trends/2018/sep/23/vada-chennai-music-review-santhosh-narayanan-captures-the-vibrant-charm-of-north-chennai-8008.html|access-date=2021-07-10|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/trends/2018/sep/23/vada-chennai-music-review-santhosh-narayanan-captures-the-vibrant-charm-of-north-chennai-8008.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Karthik Srinivasan of ''Milliblog'' called that "Santhosh Narayanan hits a new high".<ref>{{Cite web|title=VadaChennai (Music review), Tamil – Santhosh Narayanan by Milliblog!|url=https://milliblog.com/2018/09/23/vadachennai-music-review-tamil-santhosh-narayanan/|access-date=2021-07-10|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173717/https://milliblog.com/2018/09/23/vadachennai-music-review-tamil-santhosh-narayanan/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singers
| title5 = Ennadi Maayavi Nee
| extra1 = Ka Ka Balachander, [[Gana Bala]]
| length1 = 4:50
| title2 = Goindhammavala
| lyrics2 = [[Rokesh]]
| extra2 = [[Dhanush]]
| length2 = 4:38
| title3 = Kaarkuzhal Kadavaaiye
| lyrics3 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]
| extra3 = Santhosh Narayanan, [[Sriram Parthasarathy]], [[Pradeep Kumar (singer)|Pradeep Kumar]], Ananthu, Vijaynarain
| length3 = 5:12
| title4 = Maadila Nikkura Maankutty
| lyrics4 = Gana Bala
| extra4 = Gana Bala, [[Dhee (singer)|Dhee]]
| length8 = 3:01
| length4 = 4:46
| lyrics5 = Vivek
| extra5 = [[Sid Sriram]]
| length5 = 4:11
| title6 = Epadiyamma
| lyrics6 = Sindhai Rev. Ravi
| extra6 = Sindhai Rev. Ravi
| length6 = 4:13
| title7 = Maathiya Seraiyile
| lyrics7 = [[Arivu]]
| extra7 = [[Arivu]]
| length7 = 2:17
| title8 = Alangaara Pandhal
| lyrics8 = Dholak Jegan
| extra8 = Dholak Jegan
| lyrics1 = [[Gana Bala]]
| title1 = Sandhanatha
| length12 =
| lyrics9 = –
| length9 = 3:48
| title10 = VadaChennai Theme
| lyrics10 = –
| extra10 = Instrumental
| length10 = 2:45
| title11 =
| lyrics11 =
| extra11 =
| length11 =
| total_length = 40:47
| headline =
| all_writing =
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| length13 =
| title9 = King of the Sea
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}}

== Background score ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Vada Chennai
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| cover =
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| released = 16 November 2018
| recorded = 2017–2018
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 26:08
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Wunderbar Films|Wunderbar Studios]]<br />[[Divo (record label)|Divo]]
| producer = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
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The original film score composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]] was released on 16 November 2018. It featured thirteen [[instrumental]]s, plus an additional track titled "Patta Patti" written and performed by [[Arivu]].<ref name=":3" />{{track listing
| extra_column = Singers
| length3 = 0:31
| title20 =
| title9 = Double Cross
| title1 = Patta Patti
| length4 = 0:58
| length1 = 3:07
| title2 = Central Jail Gangs
| length2 = 2:55
| title3 = Chandra's Love
| title4 = Rajan
| title19 =
| title5 = Rajan – The Legend
| length8 = 1:58
| length5 = 1:23
| title6 = Death of a Legend
| length6 = 1:39
| title7 = Chandra's Revenge
| length7 = 1:22
| title8 = Accidental Murder
| length20 =
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| length18 =
| length12 = 0:34
| title12 = Out of the Equation
| length9 = 1:30
| title10 = It Begins
| length10 = 1:00
| title11 = Murder Instincts
| length11 = 2:10
| total_length = 26:08
| headline =
| all_writing =
| title13 = Viswasam
| title18 =
| length13 = 4:01
| title14 = Rivalry
| length14 = 2:55
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| note1 = Written and performed by [[Arivu]]
}}

== Album credits ==
Credits adapted from Wunderbar Studios<ref>{{Citation|title=VADACHENNAI - Official Jukebox {{!}} Dhanush {{!}} Vetri Maaran {{!}} Santhosh Narayanan {{!}} #SaNa25|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIrvwdKYFo8|language=en|access-date=2021-07-10|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIrvwdKYFo8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Citation|title=VADACHENNAI - Original Sound Track {{!}} Santhosh Narayanan {{!}} Dhanush {{!}} Vetri Maaran {{!}} Wunderbar Films|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLKppy1VRC0|language=en|access-date=2021-07-10|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710173711/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLKppy1VRC0|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Producer(s) ===
[[Santhosh Narayanan]]

=== Songwriter(s) ===

* Santhosh Narayanan (Composer, Arranger)
* [[Gana Bala]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]], [[Rokesh]], [[Arivu]], Sindhai Rev. Ravi, Dholak Jagan (Lyrics)

=== Performer(s) ===
Santhosh Narayanan, Gana Bala, [[Dhanush]], Ka Ka Balachander, [[Sriram Parthasarathy]], [[Pradeep Kumar (musician)|Pradeep Kumar]], [[Sid Sriram]], [[Dhee (singer)|Dhee]], Arivu, Sindhai Rev. Ravi, Dholak Jagan, [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]]

=== Musicians ===

* [[Piano]], Keys, [[Synths]], [[Accordion]]s – Santhosh Narayanan
* [[Acoustic guitar|Acoustic Guitars]] – Pradeep Kumar, Telfie
* [[Trumpet]]s, [[Trombone]]s, [[Flugelhorn]] – Martin Vijay
* [[Bass guitar|Bass]] – Naveen
* Ganjira, [[Tabla]], [[Dholak]], [[Percussions]] – Ganapathy
* [[Bongo drum|Bongos]], Potti, [[Vibraphone]] – Sundar RK
* [[Harmonium]] – [[Sean Roldan]]
* [[Flute]] – Vishnu Vijay
* Percussions, [[Drum kit|Drum Kits]] and [[Screaming (music)|Highs]] – David Joseph
* [[Rhythm]]s arrangement and programming – Sundar RK
* [[String (music)|Strings]] – [[Music of North Macedonia|Macedonian Symphonic Orchestra]] (Arranged by Collins Rajendran)
* [[Choir|Chorus]] – [[Vetrimaaran|Vetri Maaran]], Tony Britto, Chinna, Dinesh Antony
* Live Sounds – Ganapthy, Dinesh Antony, Santhosh Narayanan

=== Sound Engineers ===

* Future Tense Studios – Santhosh Narayanan, Sundar RK, Dinesh Anthony
* [[AM Studios]] – S. Sivakumar (Chief sound engineer), Kannan Ganpat, Pradeep Menon, Krishnan Subramaniyan, Manoj Raman
* Prism Studios – Dinesh Anthony

=== Production ===

* Mixed by – S. Sivakumar (AM Studios), Santhosh Narayanan, R. K. Sundar (Future Tense Studios)
* Mastered by – Alex Gordon ([[Abbey Road Studios]], [[London]])
* Mastering co-ordinator – Andrew T. Mackay
* Recording management – Meenakshi Santhosh

== References ==
{{reflist}}{{Santhosh Narayanan}}
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