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{{Infobox album
| name = Yennai Arindhaal
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cover = Yennai_Arindhaal_Soundtrack.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Digital Soundtrack Album Cover
| released = 1 January 2015
| recorded = 2014-2015
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 33:57
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| prev_title = [[Yaan (film)|Yaan]]
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = [[Anegan]]
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Yennai Arindhaal
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Adhaaru Adhaaru
| single1date = 11 December 2014
}}
}}

'''''Yennai Arindhaal''''' ({{Translation|If you know me}}) is the [[soundtrack album]] for the 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] [[Yennai Arindhaal|of the same name]], co-written and directed by [[Gautham Menon]], starring [[Ajith Kumar]], [[Arun Vijay]], [[Anushka Shetty]], [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]], [[Parvathy Nair]] and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] in the lead roles, while [[Anikha]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] and [[Avinash]] playing the pivotal roles. The soundtrack album composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], consists of seven tracks, with six tracks written by [[Thamarai]] and one song was written by [[Vignesh Shivan]]. Harris Jayaraj, for the first time he is composing for an Ajith Kumar-starrer film. The audio rights of the soundtrack album were marketed and purchased by [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]. Prior to the soundtrack release, a single track, titled "Adhaaru Adhaaru" from the film was released on 11 December 2014, and the complete soundtrack album in its entirety was released on 1 January 2015, coinciding with the [[New Year's Day]] and met with a positive critical reception, from critics and music listeners praising Harris Jayaraj's musicianship, and the good composition for an Ajith-starrer film, and also its contribution for Gautham's reunion after ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' (2008).

== Development ==
The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], the first time for a film starring [[Ajith Kumar]]. The soundtrack album consists of seven tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bomb-threat-ajiths-house-hoax-608002|title=Bomb Threat to Ajith's House a Hoax|date=31 August 2014|work=[[International Business Times]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914080312/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bomb-threat-ajiths-house-hoax-608002|archive-date=14 September 2014|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> where six tracks written by [[Thamarai]], and one song was written by [[Vignesh Shivan]]. In July 2014, Harris recorded a romantic song sung by [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Karthiks-special-song-for-Thala/articleshow/39679694.cms|title=Karthik's special song for Thala|date=5 August 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref> Harris said that he had recorded a fresh voice from the [[United Kingdom]] for the first song in the film,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/work-on-thala-55s-music-has-begun.html|title=A fresh import for 'Thala 55'|date=29 April 2014|publisher=Behindwoods|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914081230/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/work-on-thala-55s-music-has-begun.html|archive-date=14 September 2014|access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref> which was planned to be similar to "Karka Karka" from Menon's ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006 film)|Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/how-would-the-intro-song-of-ajith-be-in-thala-55.html|title=Ajith's intro song in 'Thala 55'|date=16 August 2014|publisher=Behindwoods|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914081254/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/how-would-the-intro-song-of-ajith-be-in-thala-55.html|archive-date=14 September 2014|access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref> In August 2014, Harris started recording the third song for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Harris-Jayaraj-on-Anegan-and-Thala55-audio/articleshow/40907889.cms|title=Harris Jayaraj on 'Anegan' and 'Thala55' audio|date=26 August 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914081305/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Harris-Jayaraj-on-Anegan-and-Thala55-audio/articleshow/40907889.cms|archive-date=14 September 2014|access-date=26 August 2014}}</ref> On 18 September 2014, he updated that 3 songs were completed.<ref name="BWT55">{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/a-thalattu-for-thala-ajith.html|title=Thala's 'Thalattu' …|date=19 September 2014|work=Behindwoods|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6ShP2DO7J?url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/a-thalattu-for-thala-ajith.html|archive-date=19 September 2014|access-date=19 September 2014}}</ref> It was also known that [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]]'s character would have a solo song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/yennai-arindhaal-ajiths-intro-song-adhaaru-udhaaru-be-unveiled-thursday-616648|title='Yennai Arindhaal' Single: Ajith's Intro Song 'Adhaaru Udhaaru' Released|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=11 December 2014|publisher=International Business Times India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211032507/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/yennai-arindhaal-ajiths-intro-song-adhaaru-udhaaru-be-unveiled-thursday-616648|archive-date=11 December 2014|access-date=11 December 2014}}</ref> "Adhaaru Adhaaru" is a mass action dappan-kuthu number, sung by [[Vijay Prakash]] and [[Gana Bala]], with lyrics by [[Vignesh Shivan]]. Harris Jayaraj confirmed via Twitter that "Adhaaru Adhaaru" was a gangster song and not Ajith's introduction song in the film.<ref name="Behindwoods">{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/adhaaru-adhaaru-is-not-the-intro-song.html|title=Adhaaru Adhaaru is not Thala's intro song!|date=13 December 2014|publisher=Behindwoods|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213044438/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/adhaaru-adhaaru-is-not-the-intro-song.html|archive-date=13 December 2014|access-date=13 December 2014}}</ref> Starting with the lively chorus, the song is ruled by powerful singing and peppy beats. The rhythm breakdowns in the interludes are meant to evoke thunderous response. A nice casual gaana. Harris Jayaraj was busy working on the final mix of the OST in early December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/A.m.-Ratnam-Clarifies-On-Ajiths-Salary-For-yennai-Arindhaal-tamil-news-120468|title=A.M. Ratnam clarifies on Ajith's salary for 'Yennai Arindhaal'|date=8 December 2014|publisher=Indiaglitz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208145641/http://www.indiaglitz.com/A.m.-Ratnam-Clarifies-On-Ajiths-Salary-For-yennai-Arindhaal-tamil-news-120468|archive-date=8 December 2014|access-date=8 December 2014}}</ref> It was confirmed that the score and the songs would be done in [[Dolby Atmos]] surround sound system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/harris-jayaraj-and-gautham-vasudev-menon-are-back-with-a-bang.html|title=A special beginning with 'Thala 55'|date=13 August 2014|publisher=Behindwoods|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914081240/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/harris-jayaraj-and-gautham-vasudev-menon-are-back-with-a-bang.html|archive-date=14 September 2014|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref>

== Release ==
In response to the request by Ajith's fans, the makers agreed to release a single track prior to the soundtrack release.<ref name="Behindwoods"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Yennai-Arindhaal-single-to-be-out-soon/articleshow/45410153.cms|title=Yennai Arindhaal single to be out soon|date=8 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208135624/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Yennai-Arindhaal-single-to-be-out-soon/articleshow/45410153.cms|archive-date=8 December 2014|access-date=8 December 2014}}</ref> The song "Adhaaru Adhaaru" which is a mass number, sung by [[Vijay Prakash]] and [[Gana Bala]], the only song that did not feature lyrics by Thamarai but [[Vignesh Shivan]], was released as the lead single on 11 December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/thala-ajiths-intro-number-will-lead-the-way-for-yennai-arindhaal.html|title=Thala Ajith's intro number will lead the way for Yennai Arindhaal|date=9 December 2014|publisher=Behindwoods|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209160840/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/thala-ajiths-intro-number-will-lead-the-way-for-yennai-arindhaal.html|archive-date=9 December 2014|access-date=9 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/yennai-arindhaal-ajiths-intro-song-adhaaru-udhaaru-be-unveiled-thursday-616648|title='Yennai Arindhaal': Ajith's Intro Song 'Adhaaru Adhaaru' to be Unveiled on Thursday?|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=9 December 2014|publisher=International Business Times India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209161108/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/yennai-arindhaal-ajiths-intro-song-adhaaru-udhaaru-be-unveiled-thursday-616648|archive-date=9 December 2014|access-date=9 December 2014}}</ref> Within hours of its release the track topped the iTunes Indian songs chart.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141026/entertainment-kollywood/article/big-break-parvathy-nair "The Big Break for Parvathy Nair"]. ''Deccan Chronicle''.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/parvathy-nair-roped-ajiths-thala-55-612496 "Parvathy Nair Roped in for Ajith's 'Thala 55' ('Yennai Arindhaal')"]. ''International Business Times''. 29 October 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/parvathy-nair-lauds-yennai-arindhaal-co-star-ajiths-personality-613791 "Parvathy Nair Lauds 'Yennai Arindhaal' Co-Star Ajith's Personality"]. ''International Business Times''. 12 November 2014.</ref> On [[YouTube]], the single track got over 30 thousand hits in 24 hours and was liked by more than 7 thousand viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/yennai-arindhaal-single-song-adhaaru-udhaaru-release-ajith-fans-display-his-star-power-616809|title='Yennai Arindhaal' Single (Song) Adhaaru Udhaaru Release: Ajith Fans Display his Star Power|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=11 December 2014|publisher=International Business Times India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141212020052/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/yennai-arindhaal-single-song-adhaaru-udhaaru-release-ajith-fans-display-his-star-power-616809|archive-date=12 December 2014|access-date=12 December 2014}}</ref> Initially, it was reported that [[Eros Music]] had snapped the audio rights of the film, but the audio rights were purchased by [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Yennai-Arindhaal-audio-snapped-by-Eros/articleshow/45200269.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141123102901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Yennai-Arindhaal-audio-snapped-by-Eros/articleshow/45200269.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-11-23|title=Yennai Arindhaal audio snapped by Eros - The Times of India|date=2014-11-23|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> The tracklist of the album was released on 31 December 2014, and the complete soundtrack album was released on 1 January 2015, coinciding with the [[New Year's Day]].

== Track listing ==
The tracklist was unveiled by [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]] on 31 December 2014.

=== Tamil ===
{{Tracklist
| collapsed =
| headline = Yennai Arindhaal
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 33:57
| title1 = Yaen Ennai
| extra1 = [[Sunitha Sarathy]], [[Kharesma Ravichandran]]
| length1 = 4:10
| title2 = Mazhai Vara Pogudhae
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Emcee Jesz
| length2 = 5:4s
| title3 = Unakkenna Venum Sollu
| extra3 = [[Benny Dayal]], [[Mahathi]]
| length3 = 5:08
| title4 = Yennai Arindhaal
| extra4 = [[Devan Ekambaram]], [[Krishna Iyer]], [[Mark Thomas]], Abhishek
| length4 = 5:43
| title5 = Adhaaru Adhaaru
| extra5 = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Gaana Bala]]
| length5 = 4:55
| title6 = Maya Bazaar
| extra6 = [[Krishna Iyer]], [[Aalap Raju]], Priya Subramanian, [[Velmurugan]]
| length6 = 4:14
| title7 = Idhayathai Yedho Ondru
| extra7 = [[Chinmayi]]
| length7 = 3:55
| all_writing =
| title8 =
| length8 =
| title9 =
| length9 =
| title10 =
| length10 =
| all_lyrics = [[Thamarai]], except where noted
| note5 = Lyrics written by [[Vignesh Shivan]]
}}

=== Telugu ===
{{tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Yenthavaadu Gaani
| total_length = 33:53
| all_lyrics = [[A. M. Rathnam]], Sivaganesh
| title1 = Nanu Gelichey Magavaadu
| extra1 = [[Kharesma Ravichandran]], [[Sunitha Sarathy]]
| length1 = 4:14
| title2 = Neekem Kaavaalo Cheppu
| extra2 = [[Benny Dayal]], [[Mahathi]]
| length2 = 5:10
| title3 = Mabbulu Kammeley
| extra3 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Emcee Jezz
| length3 = 5:41
| title4 = Yentha Vaadu Gaanie Cheppu
| extra4 = Abhishek, [[Devan Ekambaram]], [[Mark Thomas]]
| length4 = 5:43
| title5 = Bangaru Bangaru
| extra5 = [[Gana Bala]], [[Vijay Prakash]]
| length5 = 4:57
| title6 = Maya Bazaar
| extra6 = [[Krishna Iyer]], [[Aalap Raju]], Priya Subramanian, [[Velmurugan]]
| length6 = 4:15
| title7 = Manasuna Edho Raagam
| extra7 = [[Chinmayi]]
| length7 = 3:53
| all_writing =
| title8 =
| length8 =
| title9 =
| length9 =
| title10 =
| length10 =
| collapsed =
}}

=== Kannada ===
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 31:00
| title1 = Adhaaru Adhaaru
| extra1 = [[Santhosh Venky]], [[Shashank Sheshagiri]]
| length1 = 4:36
| title2 = Gadiyaara Nododilla
| extra2 = Santosh Venky
| length2 = 6:05
| title3 = Hrudayava Eno Ondu
| extra3 = [[Anuradha Bhat]]
| length3 = 3:55
| title4 = Madanika
| extra4 = Anuradha Bhat
| length4 = 3:19
| title5 = Male Hani Muttali
| extra5 = [[Hemanth Kumar]]
| length5 = 5:55
| title6 = Maya Bazaar
| extra6 = Srinivas Murthy, Prathima Athreya, Vijay Urs
| length6 = 2:35
| title7 = Novina Balinda
| extra7 = Badri Prasad
| length7 = 5:06
| all_writing =
| title8 =
| length8 =
| title9 =
| length9 =
| title10 =
| length10 =
| all_lyrics = Sri Chandru
| headline = Sathya Dev IPS
| collapsed =
}}

== Reception ==
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Behindwoods
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.25|5}}|
| rev2 = Bollywoodlife
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}|
| rev3 = Sify
| rev3Score = {{Rating|3.75|5}}|
| rev4 = Indiaglitz
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3|5}}|
| rev1score =
| rev5 = MusicAloud
| rev5score = {{Rating|7.5|10}}
}}
The album met with positive critical reception from music critics. ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that the music repeated the magic of his last collaboration with Gautham Menon, which was ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]].''<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/etcetera-finally-a-u-film-from-sami/article6688995.ece|title=Etcetera: Yennai Arindhaal's music magic|date=13 December 2014|work=The Hindu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213135059/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/etcetera-finally-a-u-film-from-sami/article6688995.ece|archive-date=13 December 2014|access-date=13 December 2014}}</ref> Behindwoods rated the album 3.25 out of 5 stars, with a verdict: "With huge expectations, Gautham Menon and Harris Jeyaraj avoid the tried and tested path and deliver an adventurous album. They are back!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/yennai-arindhaal/yennai-arindhaal-songs-review.html|title=Yennai Arindhaal (aka) Ennai Arindhaal songs review|website=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> Bollywoodlife rated the album 4 out of 5 stars, and reviewed it as "Harris Jayaraj comes up with a musical delight for Thala Ajith fans!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/reviews/yennai-arindhaal-music-review-harris-jayaraj-comes-up-with-a-musical-delight-for-thala-ajith-fans-431558/|title=Yennai Arindhaal music review: Harris Jayaraj comes up with a musical delight for Thala Ajith fans!|date=2015-01-04|website=Bollywood Life|language=en-EN|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> Sify rated the album 3.75 out of 5 stars, with a verdict: "The Gowtham-Harris combo is intact! A terrific album to start the year!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/yennai-arindhaal-audio-review-news-tamil-pbbnhRdjifdfe.html|title='Yennai Arindhaal' audio review|website=Sify|language=en|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> Indiaglitz rated the album 3/5, and reviewed it as "Gautham extracted the best of Harris, but it even that hasn't matched the expectations because of their past track record."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/yennai-arindhaal-songs-review-tamil-movie-18607|title=Yennai Arindhaal Music review songs lyrics|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> MusicAloud, rated the album 7.5 out of 10.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicaloud.com/2015/01/01/yennai-arindhaal-music-review-tamil-movie-soundtrack/|title=Yennai Arindhaal – Music Review (Tamil Movie Soundtrack)|date=2015-01-01|website=Music Aloud|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>

== Trivia ==
The film marks Harris Jayaraj's reunion with Gautham Menon after six years. The last time they collaborated was for ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/039thala-55039-vivek-to-work-in-ajith-gautham-menon039s-film-548679|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916092911/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/039thala-55039-vivek-to-work-in-ajith-gautham-menon039s-film-548679|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-09-16|title='Thala 55': Vivek to Work in Ajith-Gautham Menon's Film|date=2014-09-16|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:2015 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Harris Jayaraj albums]]
[[Category:Sony Music India soundtracks]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]

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