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| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]] (composer) and [[Javed Ali]], [[Chinmayi]] (singers) | | artist = [[A. R. Rahman]] (composer) and [[Javed Ali]], [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] (singers) | ||
| album = [[Enthiran (soundtrack)]] | | album = [[Enthiran (soundtrack)|Enthiran]] | ||
| released = 31 July 2010 | | released = 31 July 2010 | ||
| format = | | format = | ||
| recorded = 2010 | | recorded = 2010<br/>[[Panchathan Record Inn]], [[Chennai]] | ||
| studio = | | studio = | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
| genre = [[ | | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = 5:32 | | length = 5:32 | ||
| label = [[Think Music]] | | label = [[Think Music]] | ||
| writer = [[A. R. Rahman]] | | writer = [[A. R. Rahman]] <small>(music)</small>, [[Pa.Vijay]] <small>(lyrics)</small> | ||
| producer = [[A. R. Rahman]] | | producer = [[A. R. Rahman]] | ||
| misc = {{External music video|type=song|{{YouTube|E21CJi7R9JM|"Kilimanjaro"}} | |||
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}} | }} | ||
'''"Kilimanjaro"''' is a | '''"Kilimanjaro"''' is a Tamil song from the 2010 Indian film ''[[Enthiran]]'', directed by [[S. Shankar]]. The song was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], lyrics penned by [[Pa.Vijay]] and sung by [[Javed Ali]] and [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]. The Hindi and Telugu version of the song has lyrics respectively written by [[Swanand Kirkire]] and Bhuvana Chandra. The song, based on the [[raga]] Karaharapriya, is reputed for its use of tribal beats with a catchy chorus and with various musical experiments.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} Song shooting took place in [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]]. The song was released in Hindi and Telugu under the same name. | ||
==Music structure and lyrics== | ==Music structure and lyrics== | ||
The song has been composed on raga Karaharapriya. The song features African tribal percussions created by multiple Octapads and vocals, which well suits the song situation. It is sung by noted duo Javed Ali and Chinmayi in all three versions. Singer Chinmayi, who worked with the trio (Rahman, Sankar and Rajinikanth) in the song "Sahana", said it was "a Dream Come True" to sing again for Rajinikanth. | The song has been composed on raga Karaharapriya. The song features African tribal percussions created by multiple Octapads and vocals, which well suits the song situation. It is sung by noted duo Javed Ali and Chinmayi in all three versions. Singer Chinmayi, who worked with the trio (Rahman, Sankar and Rajinikanth) in the song "Sahana", said it was "a Dream Come True" to sing again for Rajinikanth.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} The additional vocal arrangements of the song is done by [[Clinton Cerejo]]. | ||
The original title of the song is retained in all three versions. The words "Kilimanjaro", "Mohenjo-Daro" etc., originally included by Pa. Vijay, appears in all the versions. | The original title of the song is retained in all three versions. The words "Kilimanjaro", "Mohenjo-Daro" etc., originally included by Pa. Vijay, appears in all the versions. | ||
==Release and reception== | ==Release and reception== | ||
The song was released as part of the [[Enthiran (soundtrack)|soundtrack album]] of the film on 31 July 2010. The song topped the country charts, holding the #1 position for many continuous weeks. | The song was released as part of the [[Enthiran (soundtrack)|soundtrack album]] of the film on 31 July 2010. The song topped the country charts, holding the #1 position for many continuous weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week |title=Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week &#124; Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal |access-date=2010-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119062939/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/09/18/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week |archive-date=2010-11-19 |url-status=usurped }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 |title=Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week &#124; Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal |access-date=2010-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102183720/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/11/01/kilimanjaro-from-enthiran-tops-the-chart-this-week-3 |archive-date=2010-11-02 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> It topped Tamil film music charts for over five months.<ref name="Chart">{{cite web | ||
|url=http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html | |url=http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html | ||
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101207071644/http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html | |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101207071644/http://sify.com/movies/who-is-topping-the-charts-in-k-wood-news-tamil-kmgm7rhgbga.html | ||
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|title=Who is topping the charts in K'wood? | |title=Who is topping the charts in K'wood? | ||
|author= | |author= | ||
| | |website=[[Sify]] | ||
|accessdate=2010-12-06 | |accessdate=2010-12-06 | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
The audio along with the entire soundtrack, broke several records in the Indian music industry, testified by its chart positions and digital downloads. It is often praised to be having the "usual Rahman touch". | The audio along with the entire soundtrack, broke several records in the Indian music industry, testified by its chart positions and digital downloads. It is often praised to be having the "usual Rahman touch".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103205303/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-01/news-interviews/28225563_1_rajinikanth-endhiran-sivaji | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-11-03 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=A phenomenon called Rajini! | date=2010-10-01}}</ref> | ||
== Music video == | == Music video == | ||
The song is picturised on [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background | The song is picturised on [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background. The song sequence was filmed at [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], making it the first Indian video to be picturised on the protected heritage site.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} According to official sources, there were interventions from the Indian government to grant permission for the shooting, which was denied even for many international projects like ''[[Quantum of Solace]]''.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} It was choreographed by [[Raju Sundaram]], brother of [[Prabhudeva]], who choreographed many other songs in the film. | ||
It was the [[List of most expensive music videos|most expensive Indian music video]] up until then, costing {{INR|4 [[crore]]}} | It was the [[List of most expensive music videos|most expensive Indian music video]] up until then, costing {{INR|4 [[crore]]}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood |url=https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html |work=[[UC News]] |date=19 May 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401231043/https://www.ucnews.in/news/Here-Are-The-12-Most-Expensive-Songs-Ever-Made-In-Bollywood/1304706038450303.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> ({{US$|{{#expr:40000000/45.726 round -3}}|long=no}}),<ref>{{cite web |title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2011&locations=IN&start=2010 |website=[[World Bank]] |accessdate=14 December 2018}}</ref> equivalent to {{US$|{{Inflation|US|875000|2010|r=-3}}|long=no}} ({{INR|{{#expr:({{Inflation|US|875000|2010|r=-3}}/10000000)*(1000/{{To USD|1000|IND}}) round 2}} crore}}) adjusted for inflation. | ||
==Other versions == | ==Other versions == | ||
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===Won=== | ===Won=== | ||
* 2010: [[Mirchi Music Awards South|Mirchi Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil]] - Chinmayi | * 2010: [[Mirchi Music Awards South|Mirchi Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] | ||
* 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi | * 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.writercsk.com/2010/12/2010_25.html |title=தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் : 2010 |publisher=WriterCSK |date=2010-12-25 |accessdate=2011-08-20}}</ref> | ||
* 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi | * 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]<ref>{{cite web|author=seeucom |url=http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ |title=Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards |publisher=Tamilmoviestar.com |date=2011-01-03 |accessdate=2011-08-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121703/http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/ |archivedate=2011-08-30 }}</ref> | ||
* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards|Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer]] - Chinmayi | * 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards|Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2009923.ece?homepage=true |title=Arts / Cinema : Rhythmic ripples of 'Mellisai' mark function |work=The Hindu |date=2011-05-12 |accessdate=2011-08-20 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> | ||
* 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards#Popular Female Playback Singer|Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year]] | * 2010: [[Vijay Music Awards#Popular Female Playback Singer|Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110515095806/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/12/stories/2011051260290200.htm ] {{failed verification|date=July 2020}}</ref> | ||
* 2010: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]] | * 2010: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] | ||
===Nominations=== | ===Nominations=== | ||
* [[58th Filmfare Awards South|2010]]: [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] - Chinmayi | * [[58th Filmfare Awards South|2010]]: [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] | ||
* [[5th Vijay Awards|2010]]: [[Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - Chinmayi | * [[5th Vijay Awards|2010]]: [[Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2010 songs]] | [[Category:2010 songs]] | ||
[[Category:Songs about Africa]] | [[Category:Songs about Africa]] | ||
[[Category:Songs about mountains]] | [[Category:Songs about mountains]] | ||
[[Category:Songs with music by A. R. Rahman]] | [[Category:Songs with music by A. R. Rahman]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil | [[Category:Songs in Tamil]] | ||
[[Category:Songs written for Tamil films]] | |||
[[Category:Songs written for films]] | |||
[[Category:Enthiran]] | [[Category:Enthiran]] | ||
Revision as of 16:09, 19 January 2026
| "Kilimanjaro" | |
|---|---|
 Cover | |
| Song by A. R. Rahman (composer) and Javed Ali, Chinmayi (singers) | |
| from the album Enthiran | |
| Released | 31 July 2010 |
| Recorded | 2010<br/>Panchathan Record Inn, Chennai |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 5:32 |
| Label | Think Music |
| Songwriter(s) | A. R. Rahman <small>(music)</small>, Pa.Vijay <small>(lyrics)</small> |
| Producer(s) | A. R. Rahman |
| Music video | |
| "Kilimanjaro" at YouTube | |
"Kilimanjaro" is a Tamil song from the 2010 Indian film Enthiran, directed by S. Shankar. The song was composed by A. R. Rahman, lyrics penned by Pa.Vijay and sung by Javed Ali and Chinmayi. The Hindi and Telugu version of the song has lyrics respectively written by Swanand Kirkire and Bhuvana Chandra. The song, based on the raga Karaharapriya, is reputed for its use of tribal beats with a catchy chorus and with various musical experiments.[citation needed] Song shooting took place in Machu Picchu in Peru. The song was released in Hindi and Telugu under the same name.
Music structure and lyrics
The song has been composed on raga Karaharapriya. The song features African tribal percussions created by multiple Octapads and vocals, which well suits the song situation. It is sung by noted duo Javed Ali and Chinmayi in all three versions. Singer Chinmayi, who worked with the trio (Rahman, Sankar and Rajinikanth) in the song "Sahana", said it was "a Dream Come True" to sing again for Rajinikanth.[citation needed] The additional vocal arrangements of the song is done by Clinton Cerejo.
The original title of the song is retained in all three versions. The words "Kilimanjaro", "Mohenjo-Daro" etc., originally included by Pa. Vijay, appears in all the versions.
Release and reception
The song was released as part of the soundtrack album of the film on 31 July 2010. The song topped the country charts, holding the #1 position for many continuous weeks.<ref>"Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week | Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal". Archived from the original on 19 November 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2010.</ref><ref>"Kilimanjaro from Enthiran tops the Chart this week | Cinefundas.com - One Stop Cinema Portal". Archived from the original on 2 November 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2010.</ref> It topped Tamil film music charts for over five months.<ref name="Chart">"Who is topping the charts in K'wood?". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 December 2010. Retrieved 6 December 2010.</ref>
The audio along with the entire soundtrack, broke several records in the Indian music industry, testified by its chart positions and digital downloads. It is often praised to be having the "usual Rahman touch".<ref>"A phenomenon called Rajini!". The Times of India. 1 October 2010. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012.</ref>
Music video
The song is picturised on Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai singing a duet with a host of tribal dancers in the background. The song sequence was filmed at Machu Picchu in Peru, making it the first Indian video to be picturised on the protected heritage site.[citation needed] According to official sources, there were interventions from the Indian government to grant permission for the shooting, which was denied even for many international projects like Quantum of Solace.[citation needed] It was choreographed by Raju Sundaram, brother of Prabhudeva, who choreographed many other songs in the film.
It was the most expensive Indian music video up until then, costing ₹4 crore<ref>"Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Songs Ever Made In Bollywood". UC News. 19 May 2018. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2018.</ref> ($875,000),<ref>"Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average)". World Bank. Retrieved 14 December 2018.</ref> equivalent to $Error when using {{Inflation}}: NaN/calculation error please notify Template talk:Inflation. (₹Expression error: Unexpected < operator. crore) adjusted for inflation.
Other versions
The film is parodied in the film Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012) in the song "Kaadhal Oru" with Udhayanidhi Stalin and Hansika Motwani. In the Telugu film Nuvva Nena, the song is parodied with Brahmanandam and Kovai Sarala.
Awards and nominations
Won
- 2010: Mirchi Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil - Chinmayi
- 2010: CSK Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Science Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi<ref>"தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் : 2010". WriterCSK. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2011.</ref>
- 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi<ref>seeucom (3 January 2011). "Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards". Tamilmoviestar.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.</ref>
- 2010: Vijay Music Award for Popular Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi<ref>"Arts / Cinema : Rhythmic ripples of 'Mellisai' mark function". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.</ref>
- 2010: Vijay Music Award for Popular Song of the year<ref>[1] [failed verification]</ref>
- 2010: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback - Chinmayi
Nominations
- 2010: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil - Chinmayi
- 2010: Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi