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{{Infobox album
| name = Vedalam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| cover = Vedhalam album cover.jpeg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|10|21}}
| recorded = 2015
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 18:33
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| prev_title = [[Naanum Rowdydhaan]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]]
| next_year = 2015
}}

'''''Vedalam''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] for the 2015 Tamil film [[Vedalam|of the same name]], written and directed by [[Siva (director)|Siva]] starring [[Ajith Kumar]] in the titular lead role. The film marks Anirudh's first collaboration with Ajith and Siva. The album featured five songs (including a theme track) and lyrics were written by [[Madhan Karky]], [[Rokesh]], [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]] and Siva.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ajith's 'Thala 56' to have 4 songs and 1 theme track by Anirudh Ravichander|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/ajiths-thala-56-to-have-5-songs-and-1-theme-track-by-anirudh-ravichander.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> The soundtrack album was released on 21 October 2015 through the [[Sony Music India]] record label.<ref>{{Citation |title=Vedalam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |date=2015-10-21 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3KOvSxSNXC7mPvVESt1rVT |language=en |access-date=2022-03-04}}</ref>

== Development ==
In November 2014, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] who worked with Ajith in several projects, was speculated to compose the music for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seshagiri |first=Sangeetha |date=2014-11-17 |title='Thala 56': Ajith Starrer to Have Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja? |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thala-56-ajith-starrer-have-music-by-yuvan-shankar-raja-614187 |access-date=2021-07-02 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref> Later [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] too was reported to be on-board.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=25 February 2015 |title=Ajith's 'Thala 56' Update: GV Prakash Bags Siruthai Siva's Movie |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ajiths-thala-56-update-gv-prakash-bags-siruthai-sivas-movie-624463 |work=International Business Times, India Edition |accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref> On 19 March 2015, [[Anirudh Ravichander]] was roped in to compose music for the film and was officially confirmed his inclusion for the project.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-19 |title=Anirudh Ravichander to score music for Ajith's Thala 56! |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/anirudh-ravichander-to-score-music-for-ajiths-thala-56-485784/ |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref> He started working for the film's music during mid-April 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-08-07 |title=Ajith's Die Hard Fan on composing Music for his Film |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/anirudh-scoring-music-for-thala-56-says-he-is-die-hard-fan-of-ajith-kannada-news-139354 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=V.P. |first=Nicy |date=2015-04-16 |title='Thala 56': Ajith Starrer Get Five Songs by Anirudh Ravichander |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thala-56-ajith-starrer-has-five-songs-composed-by-anirudh-anirudh-ravichander-629434 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref>

On 1 May 2015, coinciding with Ajith's birthday, Anirudh reported to social media, that the introduction song and theme music for the film has been completed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anirudh kick starts Thala 56, Intro song is ready! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/anirudh-kick-starts-thala-56-intro-song-is-ready-news-tamil-pfcmxRbebechb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507023430/http://www.sify.com/movies/anirudh-kick-starts-thala-56-intro-song-is-ready-news-tamil-pfcmxRbebechb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 May 2015 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Thala56 theme music is ready |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/thala56-theme-music-is-ready/articleshow/47119750.cms |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> "Veera Vinayaka", the introductory number is based on the [[Vinayagar Chathurthi]] celebrations, similar to "Maha Ganapathi" from ''[[Amarkkalam]]'' (1999) and "Pillayarpatti Hero" from ''[[Vaanmathi]]'' (1996).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-18 |title='Thala56' Breaking: 'Thala' Ajith's Opening Song Details |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thala56-breaking-thala-ajiths-opening-song-details-kannada-news-133078 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Upadhyaya |first=Prakash |date=2015-05-02 |title='Thala 56': Ajith's Intro Song is Ready |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thala-56-ajiths-intro-song-ready-631118 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref> The theme track of the film is rumoured to be titled "Verithanam" which was proved untrue.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thala 56 theme revealed to be 'verithanam' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thala-56-theme-revealed-to-be-verithanam/articleshow/47746780.cms|access-date=2020-08-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Lyricist [[Rokesh]] in an interview to ''[[The Hindu]]'', said that "Aaluma Doluma" means a 'sneaky troublemaker' in colloquial [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language in [[North Chennai]]. He saw few women fight for water in his locality, which made him to write the song.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-08-20 |title=What is madras baashai? |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Made-in-Madras/article14585069.ece |access-date=2022-03-04 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Anirudh roped in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]-rapper [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], in his first Tamil song for the track "Aaluma Doluma".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh ropes in Punjabi sensation for Vedalam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Anirudh-ropes-in-Punjabi-sensation-for-Vedalam/articleshow/49348325.cms|access-date=2020-08-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-13 |title=Anirudh to introduce hiphop sensation Badshah to Kollywood with Ajith's Vedalam! |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/anirudh-to-introduce-hiphop-sensation-badshah-to-kollywood-with-ajiths-vedalam-611330/ |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref>

Anirudh recalled in 2021 at the [[Super Singer (Tamil reality show)|''Super Singer'']] reality show, saying that he was not impressed with the tune he came for "Aaluma Doluma". He called Siva not to shoot for the song and convinced him that he would give another song for the situation. The following day, when Anirudh called Siva, saying that he had liked the track and had finished shooting for the song.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A stylish number for Thala Ajith! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/a-stylish-number-for-thala-ajith-news-tamil-qjjo6zjchbfdf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913165010/http://www.sify.com/movies/a-stylish-number-for-thala-ajith-news-tamil-qjjo6zjchbfdf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 September 2016 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref> He later added that the track became a viral hit and was convinced with the success of the song.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Anirudh: I wasn't happy with 'Aaluma Doluma' but it became a viral hit! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/anirudh-i-wasnt-happy-with-aaluma-doluma-but-it-became-a-viral-hit-news-tamil-ve1dqjbahijcd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427033533/https://www.sify.com/movies/anirudh-i-wasnt-happy-with-aaluma-doluma-but-it-became-a-viral-hit-news-tamil-ve1dqjbahijcd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 April 2021 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Release==
The marketing rights for the musical album were purchased by [[Sony Music India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sony Music snaps Thala 56 audio rights |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-thala-56-audio-rights-news-tamil-pgmkgCefdaejc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612100719/http://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-thala-56-audio-rights-news-tamil-pgmkgCefdaejc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 June 2015 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Upadhyaya |first=Prakash |date=2015-06-12 |title='Thala 56': Sony Music Bags Ajith Starrer Audio Rights |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thala-56-sony-music-bags-ajith-starrer-audio-rights-635640 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref> The film's incomplete track list featuring the song titles, was released through Anirudh's [[Twitter]] handle on 12 October 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh to go mass for Vedalam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Anirudh-to-go-mass-for-Vedalam/articleshow/49333782.cms|access-date=2020-08-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and the official track list was unveiled shortly after two days.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-14|title=Vedalam track list is here!|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vedalam-track-list-is-here.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-13|title='Vedalam' audio: Countdown for Ajith's album release begins; track list to be unveiled shortly|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vedalam-audio-countdown-ajiths-album-release-begins-track-list-be-unveiled-shortly-650287|access-date=2021-07-02|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> It was reported that the soundtrack album will be released during the composer's birthday on 16 October 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-09-24|title=The album of Ajith's Vedhalam to release on Anirudh's birthday, the 16th of October.|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/the-album-of-ajiths-vedhalam-to-release-on-anirudhs-birthday-the-16th-of-october.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-12|title=Vedalam audio from 16th of October.|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vedalam-audio-from-1th-of-october.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> But the album was eventually released on 21 October 2015, coinciding with [[Dusshera]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-21|title='Vedalam' music released: Ajith's audio album gets positive reviews [VIDEO+LYRICS]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vedalam-music-released-ajiths-audio-album-gets-positive-reviews-link-listen-songs-online-650686|access-date=2021-07-02|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-23|title='Vedalam' (Vedhalam) Music Review: Ajith-Anirudh's songs get thumbs up|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vedalam-vedhalam-music-review-ajith-anirudhs-songs-get-thumbs-650914|access-date=2021-07-02|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> Shortly after the audio release, the song teasers of "Aaluma Doluma" and "Veera Vinayaka" were released on 25 and 30 October.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=October 26, 2015 |title=Vedalam: Aaluma Doluma song teaser gets 2.5 lakh views in 11 hours |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vedalam-aaluma-doluma-song-teaser-gains-2-5-lakh-in-11-hours-268195-2015-10-15 |access-date=2022-03-04 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-30 |title=Vedalam song teaser: Veera Vinayaka high on beats, energy |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/vedalam-song-teaser-veera-vinayaka-high-of-beats-energy/story-enPRQk6pCaFTCltYfdLbyJ.html |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Within 12 hours, the former garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Music director Anirudh's 'Aaluma Doluma' for Ajith's 'Vedhalam' set to be his biggest hit? |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-music-director-anirudh-s-aaluma-doluma-for-ajith-s-vedhalam-set-to-be-his-biggest-hit-2135158 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> An extended version of the track featuring Anirudh and rapper [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] was released on 31 October.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-31 |title=Vedalam song Aaluma Doluma: Anirudh Ravichander and Badshah belt a CRACKER for Thala Ajith! |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/vedalam-song-aaluma-doluma-anirudh-ravichander-and-badshah-belt-a-cracker-for-thala-ajith-615108/ |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Behindwoods
| rev1score = {{Rating|2.75|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2015-10-21|title=Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam songs review|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vedalam/vedalam-songs-review.html|access-date=2020-08-06|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>
| rev2 = IndiaGlitz
| rev2score = {{Rating|3.0|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vedalam-aka-vedhalam-tamil-movie-songs-19278|access-date=2020-08-06|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>
| rev3 = Moviecrow
| rev3score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vedalam Songs - Music Review |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/9878/vedalam-songs---music-review |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref>
| rev4 = BollywoodLife
| rev4score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2015-10-23|title=Vedalam music review: Anirudh FAILS to come up with a terrific album for Ajith!|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/vedalam-music-review-anirudh-fails-to-come-up-with-a-terrific-album-for-ajith-613108/|access-date=2020-08-06|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref>
| rev5 = India.com
| rev5score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-22|title=Vedhalam music review: Ajith's introduction song highlight of otherwise average album|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/vedhalam-music-review-ajiths-introduction-song-highlight-of-otherwise-average-album-635356/|access-date=2020-08-06|website=India.com|language=en}}</ref>}}
The album received mixed response from critics. Reviewing for ''[[The Times of India]]'', Sharanya CR wrote "After giving a hit album like Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Anirudh effortlessly changes his game in this mass album."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Music Review: Vedalam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Music-Review-Vedalam/articleshow/49673100.cms|access-date=2020-08-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' gave the album, a rating of 2.75 out of 5 saying "Anirudh serves it hot for Ajith fans!"<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2015-10-21|title=Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam songs review|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vedalam/vedalam-songs-review.html|access-date=2020-08-06|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> ''Milliblog'' reviewed it as a "punchy" and "likeable commercial soundtrack."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vedalam (Music review), Tamil – Anirudh by Milliblog!|date=16 October 2015|url=https://milliblog.com/2015/10/16/vedalam-music-review-tamil-anirudh/|access-date=2020-08-06}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz'' gave a rating of 3 out of 5 and stated the album as "Modern", "youthful" and "energetic".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vedalam-aka-vedhalam-tamil-movie-songs-19278|access-date=2020-08-06|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> In contrast, ''[[BollywoodLife.com|Bollywoodlife.com]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated the album as "okayish",<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2015-10-23|title=Vedalam music review: Anirudh FAILS to come up with a terrific album for Ajith!|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/vedalam-music-review-anirudh-fails-to-come-up-with-a-terrific-album-for-ajith-613108/|access-date=2020-08-06|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref> while ''[[India.com]]'' rated the same and opined that "the album is a let down and the four songs and the theme fail to meet expectations."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-22|title=Vedhalam music review: Ajith's introduction song highlight of otherwise average album|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/vedhalam-music-review-ajiths-introduction-song-highlight-of-otherwise-average-album-635356/|access-date=2020-08-06|website=India.com|language=en}}</ref> Reviewing for ''Moviecrow'', Ramesh S Kannan who gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stated that "Anirudh has got mired into an unimpressive set of tunes with occasional highs in terms of orchestration. Overall, songs don't do justice to the high expectations or the legacy of the immensely innovative composer."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vedalam Songs - Music Review |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/9878/vedalam-songs---music-review |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> Despite the mixed response, the song "Aaluma Doluma" became a viral hit upon release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-03 |title='Kolaveri' to 'Kutti Story': Five Tamil songs that went viral among different audiences |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kolaveri-to-kutti-story-five-tamil-songs-that-went-viral-among-different-audiences/photostory/74457943.cms |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' chose the track as one of the "top 15 Tamil songs of 2015".<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=December 21, 2015 |title=Mental Manadhil to Donu Donu: Top 20 Tamil songs that rocked 2015 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mental-manadhil-to-donu-donu-top-20-tamil-songs-that-rocked-2015-278193-2015-12-21 |access-date=2022-03-04 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' called it as "one of the best dance numbers of the decade",<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-03 |title=Dance numbers of the decade that rocked fans to the core |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dance-numbers-of-the-decade-that-rocked-fans-to-the-core/photostory/80076223.cms |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> as was ''[[DT Next]]'' which published the special edition of "10 iconic dance numbers in Tamil cinema" on the [[International Dance Day]] (29 April 2021), included the song in the list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-29 |title=International Dance Day: Get nostalgic with Tamil cinema's 10 iconic dance numbers |url=https://www.dtnext.in/Lifestyle/LifeStyleTopNews/2021/04/29224410/1291046/International-Dance-Day-Get-nostalgic-with-Tamil-cinemas-.vpf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304102630/https://www.dtnext.in/Lifestyle/LifeStyleTopNews/2021/04/29224410/1291046/International-Dance-Day-Get-nostalgic-with-Tamil-cinemas-.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 March 2022 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=dtNext.in |language=en}}</ref>

==Track listing==
{{tracklist
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 18:33
| title1 = Veera Vinayaka
| writer1 = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra1 = [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Vishal Dadlani]]
| length1 = 4:22
| title2 = Don't You Mess With Me
| writer2 = [[Madhan Karky]]
| extra2 = [[Shruti Haasan]], [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| length2 = 4:56
| title3 = Uyir Nadhi Kalangudhey
| writer3 = Viveka
| extra3 = Ravi Shankar
| length3 = 3:03
| title4 = The Theri Theme
| writer4 = [[Siva (director)|Siva]]
| extra4 = Anirudh Ravichander
| length4 = 1:52
| title5 = Aaluma Doluma
| writer5 = [[Rokesh]]
| extra5 = Anirudh Ravichander, [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
| length5 = 4:18
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|qid=Q21010886|id=tt5178278|title=Vedalam (soundtrack)}}
{{Anirudh Ravichander}}
[[Category:2015 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Sony Music India soundtracks]]
[[Category:Anirudh Ravichander soundtracks]]

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