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'''''Theri''''' (English: Spark) is the [[soundtrack album]] composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], for the 2016 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[action film]] [[Theri (film)|of the same name]], written and directed by [[Atlee Kumar]] and produced by [[S. Thanu]], starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and [[Amy Jackson]] in the lead roles, while [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Raadhika]] play supporting characters. [[Pulamaipithan]], [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[P. Vijay|Pa. Vijay]], [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[Rokesh]], R. Thiyagarajan and [[Arunraja Kamaraj]] wrote the lyrics for the songs. The audio rights of the film, were acquired by [[Think Music India|Think Music]]. The album was launched on 20 March 2016, and received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-amy-jackson-samantha-theri-audio-launch-in-sathyam-cinemas-on-march-20-morning-tamil-news-154604.html|title=Important Details of 'Theri' Audio launch function - Tamil News|date=14 March 2016|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref>
'''''Theri''''' ({{Translation}} ''Spark'') is the [[soundtrack album]] composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], for the 2016 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[action film|thriller film]] [[Theri (film)|of the same name]], written and directed by [[Atlee Kumar]] and produced by [[S. Thanu]], starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and [[Amy Jackson]], while [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] play supporting characters. [[Pulamaipithan]], [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[P. Vijay|Pa. Vijay]], [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[Rokesh]], R. Thiyagarajan and [[Arunraja Kamaraj]] wrote the lyrics for the songs. The album was launched on 20 March 2016, and received positive reviews from critics and was declared an 'all time blockbuster' by audiences and critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-amy-jackson-samantha-theri-audio-launch-in-sathyam-cinemas-on-march-20-morning-tamil-news-154604.html|title=Important Details of 'Theri' Audio launch function - Tamil News|date=14 March 2016|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=2016-03-20|title=Vijay's 'Theri' music review: GV Prakash Kumar delivers another impressive audio album|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-theri-music-review-gv-prakash-kumar-delivers-another-impressive-audio-album-671468|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref>


== Production ==
== Production ==
This film marks the second collaboration of [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] with both [[Atlee Kumar|Atlee]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], after ''[[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]]'' and ''[[Thalaivaa]]''. It is G. V. Prakash's 50th film as a music composer. Both the composer and director went to [[Goa]] in March 2015 for a music composing session.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vijay-59-music-composing-happening-in-goa-with-gvprakash-and-director-atlee.html|title='Vijay 59' music composing happening in Goa with G.V.Prakash and director Atlee|date=9 April 2015|website=Behindwoods|accessdate=25 November 2015}}</ref> [[Uthara Unnikrishnan]] recorded one song and [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] has recorded the introduction song for the film. Vijay recorded the song "Chella Kutti" along with [[Neeti Mohan]]. [[T. Rajendar]] has also recorded one song for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/whats-the-title-of-illayathalapathy-vijays-next-song-in-vijay-59/|title=What's the title of Illayathalapathy Vijay's next song in Vijay 59?|author=Subramanian Harikumar|date=29 October 2015|website=Bollywoodlife.com|accessdate=25 November 2015}}</ref><ref name="croon">{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/vijay-59-ilayathalapathy-croons-title-song-chellaakutty-4676-slide-33035|title=Vijay 59: Ilayathalapathy croons title song Chellaakutty|date=29 October 2015|work=[[IB Times]]|accessdate=18 November 2016}}</ref> The Sanskrit verses in the song "En Jeevan" were written by L. Anandhan, a Sanskrit teacher at Modern Senior Secondary.
 
This film marks the second collaboration of [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] with both [[Atlee Kumar|Atlee]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], after ''[[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]]'' and ''[[Thalaivaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=GV Prakash's 50th project will be with Ilayathalapathy Vijay and Atlee|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/gv-prakashs-50th-project-will-be-with-ilayathalapathy-vijay-and-atlee.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> In addition, the album also marked Prakash's 50th film as a music composer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Atlee and GV Prakash for Vijay59 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/atlee-and-gv-prakash-for-vijay59/articleshow/45066401.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In November 2014, During the pre-production phase, Prakash started working on the film's music soon after his inclusion in the project.<ref>{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2014-11-16|title=GV Prakash Roped in with Vijay for Atlee Film|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/gv-prakash-roped-vijay-atlee-film-614166|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> Both the composer and director went to [[Russia]] for a music composing session in the end of November.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Vijay 59 goes to Russia|url=https://www.sify.com/vijay-59-goes-russia/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2015, the duo also went to [[Goa]] and continued the music sessions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vijay-59-music-composing-happening-in-goa-with-gvprakash-and-director-atlee.html|title='Vijay 59' music composing happening in Goa with G.V.Prakash and director Atlee|date=9 April 2015|website=Behindwoods|accessdate=25 November 2015}}</ref> Prakash further revealed in his micro-blogging page saying that  all the tracks in the album are "trend-setting".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay59 album to be a trend-setter - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vijay59-album-to-be-a-trend-setter/articleshow/47220707.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
In April 2015, [[Uthara Unnikrishnan]], daughter of playback singer [[P. Unnikrishnan]], reportedly sung first for one of the tracks in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthara Unnikrishnan sings for Vijay 59|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/uthara-unnikrishnan-sings-for-vijay-59-news-tamil-pegqoOhahifhd.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> This marked her second collaboration with Prakash, whose debut song "Azhagu" from ''[[Saivam]]'' (2014), composed by Prakash, fetched her a [[National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ians|date=2015-04-08|title=Uthara croons a number for the next Vijay flick|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/uthara-unnikrishnan-sings-for-next-vijay-film/article7081058.ece|access-date=2021-11-12|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=National Award winner Uthara sings for Vijay flick|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/vijay-59-film-national-award-winner-uthara-unnikrishnan-sings-for-g-v-prakash.amp.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> In June 2015, Prakash recorded an introductory song with veteran composer [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] (later deciphered as "Jithu Jilladi"),<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-06-17|title=Composer Deva sings for Vijay 59 under GV Prakash's music|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/deva-sings-for-vijay-59.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> with Rokesh writing the lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Deva croons for Vijay-Atlee film - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/deva-croons-for-vijay-atlee-film/articleshow/47702775.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> It is said to be a "thara-local" number and the shooting for the song, subsequently began during July 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2015-07-14|title='Vijay 59': Ilayathalapathy to Appear in New Look|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-59-ilayathalapathy-appear-new-look-639189|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> It was rumoured that [[A. R. Rahman]] would also sing one of the tracks for the film, which did not happen however.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AR Rahman to croon for GV in 'Vijay 59'?|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-rahman-to-croon-for-gv-in-vijay-59-news-tamil-pgyjHbdgceifd.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref>
 
In mid-October 2015, the team reported that a glimpse of the opening track will be released on 17 October.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay59 opening song lyrics on October 17 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vijay59-opening-song-lyrics-on-october-17/articleshow/49319029.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=GV Prakash to reveal Vijay’s opening song lyrics!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/gv-prakash-to-reveal-vijay’s-opening-song-lyrics-news-tamil-pkkjX9ffhcigh.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> But however, Prakash Kumar dismissed that the song would be revealed only after announcing the film's title.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A mandatory introduction mass song for Vijay!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/a-mandatory-introduction-mass-song-for-vijay-news-tamil-pkrkyhicijchh.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> By late-October, Vijay recorded the song which was titled "Chella Kutti" along with [[Neeti Mohan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/whats-the-title-of-illayathalapathy-vijays-next-song-in-vijay-59/|title=What's the title of Illayathalapathy Vijay's next song in Vijay 59?|author=Subramanian Harikumar|date=29 October 2015|website=Bollywoodlife.com|accessdate=25 November 2015}}</ref><ref name="croon">{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/vijay-59-ilayathalapathy-croons-title-song-chellaakutty-4676-slide-33035|title=Vijay 59: Ilayathalapathy croons title song Chellaakutty|date=29 October 2015|work=[[IB Times]]|accessdate=18 November 2016}}</ref> By January 2016, work on all the songs has been completed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ilayathalapathy's Theri songs completed - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ilayathalapathys-theri-songs-completed/articleshow/50496476.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> G. V. Prakash started working on the [[Re-recording (music)|re-recording]] of the background score in mid-February and completed within April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=GVP completes re-recording of Theri first half - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/gvp-completes-re-recording-of-theri-first-half/articleshow/51343030.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
In February 2016, a song titled "En Jeevan" was recorded with the singers [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] and [[Saindhavi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2016-02-10|title=Hariharan records a melody for Theri|url=https://www.sify.com/hariharan-records-a-melody-for-theri/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en-US}}</ref> The song also has  [[Sanskrit]] verses sung by [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]], and written by R. Thiyagrajan, a Sanskrit teacher at Modern Senior Secondary School.<ref>{{Citation|title=Singing in Theri Was a Blessing For Us : Vaikom Vijayalakshmi & Husband Interview {{!}} En Jeevan Song|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wHNvyxdXXo|language=en|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref> Prakash sung the alternate version featured in the film.<ref name=":0" /> A rap number titled "Dub Theri Step" was recorded within March 2016, which was written and sung by Arunraja Kamaraj.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-09|title=After Kuthu song, Vijay's Theri to have a rap number!|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/after-kuthu-song-vijays-theri-to-have-a-rap-number-681891/|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=An exclusive Rap track for ‘Theri’|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/an-exclusive-rap-track-for-‘theri’-news-tamil-qdjjWCijjggbc.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> Actor-director [[T. Rajendar]] has also recorded one song for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TR sings a kuthu song for Theri - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/tr-sings-a-kuthu-song-for-theri/articleshow/51254444.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==
The audio rights of the film, were acquired by [[Think Music India|Think Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Think Music grabs the audio rights of Theri - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/think-music-grabs-the-audio-rights-of-theri/articleshow/51373785.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> By early-March 2016, the makers confirmed that the audio would be released on 20 March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-03|title=Theri audio to release on March 20th|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/theri-audio-to-release-on-march-20th.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2016-03-05|title=Audio release date of Vijay-starrer 'Theri' revealed|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/audio-release-date-vijay-starrer-theri-revealed-669452|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> G. V. Prakash handed the [[master copy]] of the film's music album to the producer, days prior to the launch.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=GV Prakash hands over master copy of Theri album|url=https://www.sify.com/gv-prakash-hands-over-master-copy-of-theri-album/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Sify|language=en-US}}</ref> The track list of the film released on 17 March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-17|title=Vijay Theri Track List - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-theri-track-list-gv-prakash-atlee-tamil-news-154921|access-date=2021-11-12|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-18|title=Vijay's Theri tracklist|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-theri-tracklist.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The audio launch event took place [[SPI Cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]], [[Chennai]] with Vijay, director Atlee, composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, producer [[S. Thanu|Thanu]] and other film's cast and crew, attended the event, excluding [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha Ruth Prabhu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-vijay-delivers-enthralling-speech-grand-audio-launch-theri-40585?amp|title=Theri Audio Launch - Actor Vijay gave an impressive and enthralling speech!|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thenewsminute.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=20 March 2016|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Theri audio launched amid fanfare - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/theri-audio-launched-amid-fanfare/articleshow/51490429.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The event was telecasted on [[Star Vijay]] on 3 April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/television/theri-audio-launch-telecast-vijay-tv/3085|title=Theri Audio Launch to telecast on Vijay TV?|date=26 March 2016|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref>


The audio launch event for the film took place on 20 March 2016 at [[SPI Cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]], [[Chennai]] with Vijay, director Atlee, composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, producer [[S. Thanu|Thanu]] and other film's cast and crew, attended the event. [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha]] did not attend the audio launch. Actor Vijay gave an impressive and enthralling speech at the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-vijay-delivers-enthralling-speech-grand-audio-launch-theri-40585?amp|title=Theri Audio Launch - Actor Vijay gave an impressive and enthralling speech!|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thenewsminute.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=20 March 2016|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref> The event was telecasted on [[Star Vijay]] on 3 April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/television/theri-audio-launch-telecast-vijay-tv/3085|title=Theri Audio Launch to telecast on Vijay TV?|date=26 March 2016|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref>
Besides the album having seven songs, an eight track was added as a supplementary for the film on 31 March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=GV Prakash adds another track in Theri - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/gv-prakash-adds-another-track-in-theri/articleshow/51658161.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> It was completed within eight days and was released on 10 April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Theri bonus track today - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/theri-bonus-track-today/articleshow/51763286.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The song titled "Hey Aasman" is sung by Yash Golcha, and featured Hindi lyrics written by [[Vishal Chandrashekhar]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-08|title=Theri bonus track Heyaasman to be released very soon!|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/theri-bonus-track-heyaasman-to-be-released-very-soon.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
===Tamil===
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
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| note8 = Bonus track in [[Hindi]]
| note8 = Bonus track in [[Hindi]]
| note9 = Movie Version
| note9 = Movie Version
| extra9 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Saindhavi]], [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
| extra9 = G. V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
| lyrics9 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| lyrics9 = Na. Muthukumar
}}
 
== Reception ==
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Behindwoods
| rev1Score = {{rating|3.25|5|}}<ref name=Behindwoods>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/theri/theri-songs-review.html |title=THERI SONGS REVIEW  |website=Behindwoods |date=20 March 2016 |accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref>
| rev2 = Indiaglitz
| rev2Score = {{rating|3.75|5|score=3.75/5 stars}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/theri-music-review-vijay-gv-prakash-atlee-tamil-news-155069.html |title=Theri Music Review |website=[[Indian Express]]|date= 19 March 2016|accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref>
| rev3 = Sify
| rev3Score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=Sify>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gv50-theri-audio-review-news-tamil-qduvX2ffafhgi.html |title=GV50- 'Theri' audio review |website=Sify |date=20 March 2016 |accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref>
| rev1score =
| rev4 = BollywoodLife
| re4score =
| rev4score = {{rating|3.5|5|score=3.5/5 stars}}<ref name=BollywoodLife>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/theri-music-review-gv-prakash-delivers-an-impressive-dynamic-album-that-vijay-fans-will-really-enjoy-688417/|title=Theri music review: GV Prakash delivers an impressive, dynamic album that Vijay fans will really enjoy!|date=20 March 2016|website=Bollywood Life|language=en|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref>
}}
}}
''Behindwoods'' gave the album a rating of 3.25 out of 5, stating that "GV Prakash and Atlee combination after a very successful outing in Raja Rani have shown that they are an addition to musically successful director-music director pair with Theri" and gave a verdict "An amalgamation of some mass and class tunes, tailor made for Vijay".<ref name=Behindwoods /> ''Sify'' gave the album a rating of 4 out of 5, and summarised it as "Commercial cocktail in store for both Vijay & GV’s fans!"<ref name=Sify /> ''Indiaglitz'' gave the album a rating of 3.75 out of 5 further stating it as "a must have in everyone's playlist".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/theri-music-review-vijay-gv-prakash-atlee-tamil-news-155069.html |title=Theri Music Review |website=India Glitz |date=20 March 2016 |accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref> ''BollywoodLife'' rated with 3.5 out of 5, stars with a statement "GV Prakash delivers an impressive, dynamic album that Vijay fans will really enjoy" and further wrote "Each song is fantastic in its own right. But as an album it is very consistent, which at the same time gives some much needed variation at the right time to keep things interesting."<ref name=BollywoodLife /> ''Moviecrow'' gave 2.75 out of 5 saying "GV Prakash and Atlee try to deliver a fun and entertaining album to satiate Vijay fans, and have just managed to do it".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Theri Songs - Music Review|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/11598/theri-songs---music-review|access-date=2021-11-12|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> Kaushik LM stated the album "packs diverse varieties of songs starting from melody to kuthu gaana to the jolly peppy stuff" and "adds value to the film".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Theri music review|url=http://www.lmkmoviemaniac.com/2016/03/theri-music-review.html|access-date=2021-11-12|language=en}}</ref>
== Legacy ==
The song "Eena Meena Teeka" was reused in the Sinhala remake of the film ''[[Goree (film)|Goree]]'' (2019).<ref>{{cite AV media| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211208/5-QdPDMA4DE| archive-date = 2021-12-08| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-QdPDMA4DE| title = Hinci Pinchi Hawa - Goree{{!}} Official Music Video {{!}} Director - Harsha Udakanda | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


===Telugu===
[[Category:2016 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]
[[Category:G. V. Prakash Kumar soundtracks]]
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=== Telugu ===
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name        = Police
| name        = Police
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| studio      =  
| genre        = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| genre        = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length      = 29:35
| length      = 29:21
| language    = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]]
| language    = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]]
| label        = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| label        = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
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{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| all_writing =  
| all_writing =  
| lyrics6 = Vanamali
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra1 = Manicka Vinayagam, Jai Srinivas
| extra2 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Saindhavi]], [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
| extra3 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Uthara Unnikrishnan]]
| lyrics4 = [[Vanamali]]
| extra4 = [[Vedala Hemachandra]], [[Shashaa Tirupati]]
| lyrics5 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| extra5 = [[Bombay Jayashri]]
| extra6 = Dr. Narayanan, Sonu Kakkar
| lyrics1 = [[Bhuvanachandra]]
| lyrics7 = Bhuvanachandra
| extra7 = [[Arunraja Kamaraj]]
| lyrics8 = [[Vishal Chandrasekhar|Vishal Chandrashekhar]]
| extra8 = Yash Golcha
| headline =
| lyrics3 = Anantha Sreeram
| note2 =
| note3 =
| lyrics2 = [[Anantha Sreeram]]
| total_length = 29:21
| title1 = Jithula Jilladi
| title1 = Jithula Jilladi
| length5 = 2:46
| length1 = 4:49
| length1 = 4:49
| title2 = Kannulo Unnavu
| title2 = Kannulo Unnavu
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| length4 = 4:50
| length4 = 4:50
| title5 = Neeli Kannula
| title5 = Neeli Kannula
| length5 = 2:46
| title6 = Raangu
| title6 = Raangu
| length10 =
| length6 = 3:53
| length6 = 3:53
| title7 = Dub Police Step
| title7 = Dub Police Step
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| length9 =  
| title10 =  
| title10 =  
| length10 =
| total_length = 29:37
| lyrics1 = [[Bhuvanachandra]]
| lyrics2 = [[Anantha Sreeram]]
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra1 = Manicka Vinayagam, Jai Srinivas
| extra2 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Saindhavi]], [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
| extra3 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Uthara Unnikrishnan]]
| lyrics4 = [[Vanamali]]
| extra4 = [[Vedala Hemachandra]], [[Shashaa Tirupati]]
| lyrics5 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| extra5 = [[Bombay Jayashri]]
| lyrics6 = Vanamali
| extra6 = Dr. Narayanan, Sonu Kakkar
| lyrics7 = Bhuvanachandra
| extra7 = [[Arunraja Kamaraj]]
| lyrics8 = [[Vishal Chandrasekhar|Vishal Chandrashekhar]]
| extra8 = Yash Golcha
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| lyrics3 = Anantha Sreeram
| note2 =
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== Background score ==
{{Infobox album
| name        = Theri
| type        = Film score
| artist      = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| cover        =
| alt          =
| released    = 22 June 2016
| recorded    = 2015–2016
| genre        = [[Film score|Feature film score]]
| length      = 23:57
| language    = [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]
| label        = [[Think Music]]
| producer    = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| prev_title  =
| prev_year    =
| next_title  =
| next_year    =
}}
The original background score was released on 22 June 2016, coinciding with Vijay's birthday.<ref>{{Citation|title=Theri (Original Background Score)|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7nV405ln4XOfoKN1mz5BmB|language=en|access-date=2021-01-16}}</ref> The album features 23 tracks in total.
{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| title1 = Avna Bayapadala
| length1 = 0:44
| title2 = Baby Hospital
| length2 = 0:36
| title3 = Baby Theme
| note3 = Piano Version
| length3 = 1:08
| title4 = Baby Theme
| note4 = Voices Version
| length4 = 0:58
| title5 = Baby's Case
| length5 = 0:59
| title6 = Baby School
| length6 = 0:20
| title7 = Bridge Scene
| length7 = 0:36
| title8 = Bus Love
| note8 = Pt.1
| length8 = 0:51
| title9 = Bus Love
| note9 = Pt.2
| length9 = 0:44
| title10 = Family Meet at Restaurant
| length10 = 2:40
| title11 = First Time Ever
| length11 = 0:26
| title12 = I Love You Solli Irukingla Boss
| length12 = 0:51
| title13 = Intermission
| length13 = 1:15
| title14 = Kalyanam Aidicha
| length14 = 0:47
| title15 = Marriage Proposal
| length15 = 1:16
| title16 = Missing Girl Investigation
| length16 = 2:08
| title17 = Mithra Promise
| length17 = 0:38
| title18 = Rain Chase
| length18 = 1:24
| title19 = Transformation
| length19 = 0:46
| title20 = Unnale
| note20 = Love Theme
| length20 = 1:52
| title21 = Vijay Kumar
| length21 = 0:26
| title22 = Vijay Kumar Returns
| length22 = 0:36
| title23 = Villain Shoot
| length23 =  1:46
| total_length = 23:57
}}
 
== Reception ==
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Behindwoods
| rev1Score = {{rating|3.25|5|}}<ref name=Behindwoods>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/theri/theri-songs-review.html |title=THERI SONGS REVIEW  |website=Behindwoods |date=20 March 2016 |accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref>
| rev2 = Indiaglitz
| rev2Score = {{rating|3.75|5|score=3.75/5 stars}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/theri-music-review-vijay-gv-prakash-atlee-tamil-news-155069.html |title=Theri Music Review |website=[[Indian Express]]|date= |accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref>
| rev3 = Sify
| rev3Score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=Sify>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gv50-theri-audio-review-news-tamil-qduvX2ffafhgi.html |title=GV50- 'Theri' audio review |website=Sify |date=20 March 2016 |accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref>
| rev1score =
| rev4 = BollywoodLife
| re4score =
| rev4score = {{rating|3.5|5|score=3.5/5 stars}}<ref name=BollywoodLife>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/theri-music-review-gv-prakash-delivers-an-impressive-dynamic-album-that-vijay-fans-will-really-enjoy-688417/|title=Theri music review: GV Prakash delivers an impressive, dynamic album that Vijay fans will really enjoy!|date=20 March 2016|website=Bollywood Life|language=en|access-date=2 October 2019}}</ref>
}}
''Behindwoods'' gave the album a rating of 3.25 out of 5, stating that "GV Prakash and Atlee combination after a very successful outing in Raja Rani have shown that they are an addition to musically successful director-music director pair with Theri." and gave a verdict "An amalgamation of some mass and class tunes, tailor made for Vijay!"<ref name=Behindwoods /> ''Sify'' gave the album a rating of 4 out of 5, and summarised it as "Commercial cocktail in store for both Vijay & GV’s fans!"<ref name=Sify /> ''Indiaglitz'' gave the album a rating of 3.75 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/theri-music-review-vijay-gv-prakash-atlee-tamil-news-155069.html |title=Theri Music Review |website=India Glitz |date=20 March 2016 |accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref> ''BollywoodLife'' rated with 3.5 out of 5, stars with a statement "GV Prakash delivers an impressive, dynamic album that Vijay fans will really enjoy!"<ref name=BollywoodLife />
 
== Legacy ==
The song "Eena Meena Teeka" was reused in the Sinhala remake of the film ''[[Goree (film)|Goree]]'' (2019).<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-QdPDMA4DE</ref>
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:2016 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]

Latest revision as of 20:07, 22 April 2022


Theri
Theri album cover
Soundtrack album by
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Released20 March 2016
Recorded2015–2016
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length29:37
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music
ProducerG. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology
Visaranai
(2016) 		Theri
(2016) 		Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
(2016)

Theri (transl. Spark) is the soundtrack album composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, for the 2016 Tamil thriller film of the same name, written and directed by Atlee Kumar and produced by S. Thanu, starring Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson, while Mahendran, Prabhu and Raadhika play supporting characters. Pulamaipithan, Na. Muthukumar, Pa. Vijay, Kabilan, Rokesh, R. Thiyagarajan and Arunraja Kamaraj wrote the lyrics for the songs. The album was launched on 20 March 2016, and received positive reviews from critics and was declared an 'all time blockbuster' by audiences and critics.[1][2]

Production[edit | edit source]

This film marks the second collaboration of G. V. Prakash Kumar with both Atlee and Vijay, after Raja Rani and Thalaivaa.[3] In addition, the album also marked Prakash's 50th film as a music composer.[4] In November 2014, During the pre-production phase, Prakash started working on the film's music soon after his inclusion in the project.[5] Both the composer and director went to Russia for a music composing session in the end of November.[6] In March 2015, the duo also went to Goa and continued the music sessions.[7] Prakash further revealed in his micro-blogging page saying that all the tracks in the album are "trend-setting".[8]

In April 2015, Uthara Unnikrishnan, daughter of playback singer P. Unnikrishnan, reportedly sung first for one of the tracks in the film.[9] This marked her second collaboration with Prakash, whose debut song "Azhagu" from Saivam (2014), composed by Prakash, fetched her a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.[10][11] In June 2015, Prakash recorded an introductory song with veteran composer Deva (later deciphered as "Jithu Jilladi"),[12] with Rokesh writing the lyrics.[13] It is said to be a "thara-local" number and the shooting for the song, subsequently began during July 2015.[14] It was rumoured that A. R. Rahman would also sing one of the tracks for the film, which did not happen however.[15]

In mid-October 2015, the team reported that a glimpse of the opening track will be released on 17 October.[16][17] But however, Prakash Kumar dismissed that the song would be revealed only after announcing the film's title.[18] By late-October, Vijay recorded the song which was titled "Chella Kutti" along with Neeti Mohan.[19][20] By January 2016, work on all the songs has been completed.[21] G. V. Prakash started working on the re-recording of the background score in mid-February and completed within April 2016.[22]

In February 2016, a song titled "En Jeevan" was recorded with the singers Hariharan and Saindhavi.[23] The song also has Sanskrit verses sung by Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, and written by R. Thiyagrajan, a Sanskrit teacher at Modern Senior Secondary School.[24] Prakash sung the alternate version featured in the film.[23] A rap number titled "Dub Theri Step" was recorded within March 2016, which was written and sung by Arunraja Kamaraj.[25][26] Actor-director T. Rajendar has also recorded one song for the film.[27]

Release[edit | edit source]

The audio rights of the film, were acquired by Think Music.[28] By early-March 2016, the makers confirmed that the audio would be released on 20 March 2016.[29][30] G. V. Prakash handed the master copy of the film's music album to the producer, days prior to the launch.[31] The track list of the film released on 17 March 2016.[32][33] The audio launch event took place Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai with Vijay, director Atlee, composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, producer Thanu and other film's cast and crew, attended the event, excluding Samantha Ruth Prabhu.[34][35] The event was telecasted on Star Vijay on 3 April 2016.[36]

Besides the album having seven songs, an eight track was added as a supplementary for the film on 31 March 2016.[37] It was completed within eight days and was released on 10 April 2016.[38] The song titled "Hey Aasman" is sung by Yash Golcha, and featured Hindi lyrics written by Vishal Chandrashekhar.[39]

Track listing[edit | edit source]

No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Jithu Jilladi"  Deva, Balachandran 4:49
2. "En Jeevan" (Sanskrit lyrics by R. Thiyagarajan)Hariharan, Saindhavi, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi 5:21
3. "Eena Meena Teeka" (Rap lyrics by Arunraja Kamaraj)G. V. Prakash Kumar, Uthara Unnikrishnan 4:06
4. "Chella Kutti"  Vijay, Neeti Mohan 4:50
5. "Thaimai"  Bombay Jayashri 2:46
6. "Raangu"  T. Rajendar, G. V. Prakash Kumar, Sonu Kakkar 3:53
7. "Dub Theri Step"  Arunraja Kamaraj 1:59
8. "Hey Aasman" (Bonus track in Hindi)Yash Golcha 1:44
9. "En Jeevan" (Movie Version)G. V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi 5:21
Total length:
 29:37

Reception[edit | edit source]

Script error: No such module "Album ratings". Behindwoods gave the album a rating of 3.25 out of 5, stating that "GV Prakash and Atlee combination after a very successful outing in Raja Rani have shown that they are an addition to musically successful director-music director pair with Theri" and gave a verdict "An amalgamation of some mass and class tunes, tailor made for Vijay".[40] Sify gave the album a rating of 4 out of 5, and summarised it as "Commercial cocktail in store for both Vijay & GV’s fans!"[41] Indiaglitz gave the album a rating of 3.75 out of 5 further stating it as "a must have in everyone's playlist".[42] BollywoodLife rated with 3.5 out of 5, stars with a statement "GV Prakash delivers an impressive, dynamic album that Vijay fans will really enjoy" and further wrote "Each song is fantastic in its own right. But as an album it is very consistent, which at the same time gives some much needed variation at the right time to keep things interesting."[43] Moviecrow gave 2.75 out of 5 saying "GV Prakash and Atlee try to deliver a fun and entertaining album to satiate Vijay fans, and have just managed to do it".[44] Kaushik LM stated the album "packs diverse varieties of songs starting from melody to kuthu gaana to the jolly peppy stuff" and "adds value to the film".[45]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The song "Eena Meena Teeka" was reused in the Sinhala remake of the film Goree (2019).[46]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Important Details of 'Theri' Audio launch function - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  2. ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H. (20 March 2016). "Vijay's 'Theri' music review: GV Prakash Kumar delivers another impressive audio album". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  3. ↑ "GV Prakash's 50th project will be with Ilayathalapathy Vijay and Atlee". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "Atlee and GV Prakash for Vijay59 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  5. ↑ V.P, Nicy (16 November 2014). "GV Prakash Roped in with Vijay for Atlee Film". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Vijay 59 goes to Russia". Sify. Retrieved 12 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ "'Vijay 59' music composing happening in Goa with G.V.Prakash and director Atlee". Behindwoods. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Vijay59 album to be a trend-setter - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  9. ↑ "Uthara Unnikrishnan sings for Vijay 59". Sify. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  10. ↑ Ians (8 April 2015). "Uthara croons a number for the next Vijay flick". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  11. ↑ "National Award winner Uthara sings for Vijay flick". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  12. ↑ "Composer Deva sings for Vijay 59 under GV Prakash's music". Behindwoods. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  13. ↑ "Deva croons for Vijay-Atlee film - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  14. ↑ V.P, Nicy (14 July 2015). "'Vijay 59': Ilayathalapathy to Appear in New Look". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  15. ↑ "AR Rahman to croon for GV in 'Vijay 59'?". Sify. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  16. ↑ "Vijay59 opening song lyrics on October 17 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  17. ↑ "GV Prakash to reveal Vijay's opening song lyrics!". Sify. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  18. ↑ "A mandatory introduction mass song for Vijay!". Sify. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  19. ↑ Subramanian Harikumar (29 October 2015). "What's the title of Illayathalapathy Vijay's next song in Vijay 59?". Bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  20. ↑ "Vijay 59: Ilayathalapathy croons title song Chellaakutty". IB Times. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  21. ↑ "Ilayathalapathy's Theri songs completed - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  22. ↑ "GVP completes re-recording of Theri first half - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Hariharan records a melody for Theri". Sify. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ↑ Singing in Theri Was a Blessing For Us : Vaikom Vijayalakshmi & Husband Interview | En Jeevan Song, retrieved 12 November 2021
  25. ↑ "After Kuthu song, Vijay's Theri to have a rap number!". Bollywood Life. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  26. ↑ "An exclusive Rap track for 'Theri'". Sify. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  27. ↑ "TR sings a kuthu song for Theri - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  28. ↑ "Think Music grabs the audio rights of Theri - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  29. ↑ "Theri audio to release on March 20th". Behindwoods. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  30. ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash (5 March 2016). "Audio release date of Vijay-starrer 'Theri' revealed". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  31. ↑ "GV Prakash hands over master copy of Theri album". Sify. Retrieved 12 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  32. ↑ "Vijay Theri Track List - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  33. ↑ "Vijay's Theri tracklist". Behindwoods. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  34. ↑ "Theri Audio Launch - Actor Vijay gave an impressive and enthralling speech!". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 2 October 2019. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  36. ↑ "Theri Audio Launch to telecast on Vijay TV?". Scooptimes. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  37. ↑ "GV Prakash adds another track in Theri - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  38. ↑ "Theri bonus track today - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  39. ↑ "Theri bonus track Heyaasman to be released very soon!". Behindwoods. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  40. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Behindwoods
  41. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Sify
  42. ↑ "Theri Music Review". India Glitz. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  43. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named BollywoodLife
  44. ↑ "Theri Songs - Music Review". www.moviecrow.com. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  45. ↑ "Theri music review". Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  46. ↑ Hinci Pinchi Hawa - Goree| Official Music Video | Director - Harsha Udakanda. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
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