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| released = 24 September 2014 | | released = 24 September 2014 | ||
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = 25:48 | | length = 25:48 | ||
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil | | language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| label = [[Eros International|Eros Music]] | | label = [[Eros International|Eros Music]] | ||
| producer = [[Anirudh Ravichander]] | | producer = [[Anirudh Ravichander]] | ||
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'''''Kaththi''''' ({{audio|Ta-கத்தி.ogg|pronunciation}}; {{trans|Knife}}) is the [[soundtrack album]] composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], for the 2014 | '''''Kaththi''''' ({{audio|Ta-கத்தி.ogg|pronunciation}}; {{trans|Knife}}) is the [[soundtrack album]] composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], for the 2014 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film of the [[Kaththi|same name]]. The film, directed by [[A. R. Murugadoss]] and produced by [[Lyca Productions]], stars [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in dual roles, with [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]], [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Tota Roy Chowdhury]] and [[Sathish]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-22|title=Kaththi motion poster - First look of Vijay's next film holds great promise!|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/kaththi-motion-poster-first-look-of-vijays-next-film-holds-great-promise-362836/|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref> This film marks the first collaboration of Anirudh with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[A. R. Murugadoss]]. He composed the film's theme music before signing the project, and started recording the album in late-2013 which was continued till September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AR Murugadoss opens up on 'Kaththi'|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-on-kaththi-news-tamil-og0kexdigdiaa.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kamath|first=Sudhish|date=2014-04-03|title=The boy with the viral touch|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-boy-with-the-viral-touch/article5866918.ece|access-date=2022-02-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
The music album features seven tracks with five songs and two instrumental versions. The lyrics for the tracks were written by [[Madhan Karky]], [[Yugabharathi]], [[Pa. Vijay]] and [[Hiphop Tamizha]]. The film's audio was launched on 24 September 2014, at [[The Leela Palace Chennai|The Leela Palace Hotel]] in [[Chennai]].<ref name="ALK2">{{cite web|last=|first=|date=26 August 2014|title='Kaththi' audio launch on Sep 24?|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaththi-audio-launch-on-sep-18-news-tamil-oi0k8agffahib.html|url-status=dead|work=[[Sify]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908073513/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaththi-audio-launch-on-sep-18-news-tamil-oi0k8agffahib.html|archivedate=8 September 2014|accessdate=27 August 2014}}</ref> The music album was distributed through physical and digital formats by the [[Eros Music]] label, marking their debut into Tamil music scene.<ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=2014-09-10|title=Eros International Media forays into Tamil Music|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/eros-international-media-forays-into-tamil-music/article6397072.ece|access-date=2022-02-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The album and score received positive response from critics, with praise directed on Anirudh for his work in the album.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2014-09-26|title='Kaththi' Music Review Roundup: Anirudh Strikes Again|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-music-review-round-anirudh-strikes-again-609556|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
Anirudh composed the theme music | Before signing the film's project, Anirudh composed the theme music,<ref>{{cite web|date=26 June 2014|title=AR Murugadoss opens up on 'Kaththi'|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-on-kaththi-news-tamil-og0kexdigdiaa.html|url-status=dead|publisher=[[Sify]]|accessdate=16 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821053938/http://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-on-kaththi-news-tamil-og0kexdigdiaa.html|archivedate=21 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-01|title=Anirudh to start composing for Murugadoss - Vijay flick|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/-tamil-news-94224f|access-date=2022-02-10|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> which was featured in the digital first look poster.<ref>{{cite web|date=12 June 2014|title=Anirudh scores exclusive theme music for 'Kaththi'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Anirudh-scores-exclusive-theme-music-for-Kaththi/articleshow/36431423.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=27 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618033524/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Tamil/Music/Anirudh-scores-exclusive-theme-music-for-Kaththi/articleshow/36431423.cms|archivedate=18 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2014-06-11|title=Vijay's Birthday Special: 'Kaththi' First Look Poster to be Released with Exclusive Theme Music|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-birthday-special-kaththi-first-look-poster-be-released-exclusive-theme-music-602049|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> He later added that the album would feature two theme music versions.<ref>{{cite web|date=1 July 2014|title=Sneak peak on 'Kaththi' Music album|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/sneak-peak-on-kaththi-music-album-tamil-news-109711|url-status=dead|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=10 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007022152/http://www.indiaglitz.com/sneak-peak-on-kaththi-music-album-tamil-news-109711|archivedate=7 October 2014}}</ref> In April 2014, two more songs (the third and fourth track) were produced<ref>{{cite web|date=21 April 2014|title=Anirudh's third for Vijay|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/anirudhs-third-for-vijay-tamil-news-106472|url-status=dead|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=27 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006224624/http://www.indiaglitz.com/anirudhs-third-for-vijay-tamil-news-106472|archivedate=6 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=28 April 2014|title=Anirudh's number 4 for Vijay and Murugadoss|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/anirudhs-number-4-for-vijay-and-murugadoss-tamil-news-106732|url-status=dead|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=27 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007025301/http://www.indiaglitz.com/anirudhs-number-4-for-vijay-and-murugadoss-tamil-news-106732|archivedate=7 October 2014}}</ref> after which Anirudh confirmed that three of the songs were completed.<ref>{{cite web|date=21 April 2014|title=Anirudh completes 3 for Vijay|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Anirudh-completes-3-for-Vijay/articleshow/34036461.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=30 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426191600/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Tamil/Music/Anirudh-completes-3-for-Vijay/articleshow/34036461.cms|archivedate=26 April 2014}}</ref> The fifth track is a romantic number and the production team were impressed with the tune composed by Anirudh.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-04-28|title=Anirudh gets busy with Kaththi|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/anirudh-gets-busy-with-kaththi.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh scores one more for Kathi|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/4239/anirudh-scores-one-more-for-kathi|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> In mid-May 2014, [[Dhanush]] was reported to write lyrics for one of the tracks, which was proved to be untrue.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramchander|date=2014-05-21|title=Dhanush To Pen A Number For Vijay's Kaththi|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2014/dhanush-pens-number-vijay-kaththi-140614.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Filmibeat|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=24 May 2014|title=Anirudh updates about Kaththi|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/anirudh-updates-about-kaththi.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | ||
In late-May, [[Bollywood]] music director [[Vishal Dadlani]] sang a track for the film.<ref>{{cite web|date=30 May 2014|title=Vishal Dadlani croons for Vijay's 'Kaththi'!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vishal-Dadlani-croons-for-Vijays-Kaththi/articleshow/35766936.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=16 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830045924/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vishal-Dadlani-croons-for-Vijays-Kaththi/articleshow/35766936.cms|archivedate=30 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=30 May 2014|title=The Hit Combo's fun number for Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Kaththi|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/the-hit-combos-fun-number-for-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> In June 2014, Vijay was reported to sing a "love kuththu" number.<ref>{{cite web|author=Karthik, Janani|date=12 June 2014|title=Vijay to sing a 'love kuthu' song for 'Kaththi'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vijay-to-sing-a-love-kuthu-song-for-Kaththi/articleshow/36424081.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=10 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140616060724/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vijay-to-sing-a-love-kuthu-song-for-Kaththi/articleshow/36424081.cms|archivedate=16 June 2014}}</ref> In August 2014, [[Andrea Jeremiah]] and singer Adhi of [[Hiphop Tamizha]] had each recorded a song.<ref>{{cite web|date=21 August 2014|title=Hip Hop Aadhi joins 'Kaththi' team|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Hip-Hop-Aadhi-joins-Kaththi-team/articleshow/40579383.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=21 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825083420/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Hip-Hop-Aadhi-joins-Kaththi-team/articleshow/40579383.cms|archivedate=25 August 2014}}</ref> Hiphop Tamizha said that he had used classic [[Tamil language|Tamil]] words in the song.<ref>{{cite web|date=19 August 2014|title='Kaththi' Special: A classic peppy number for Vijay!|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/hip-hop-aadhi-and-anirudh-team-up-for-kaththi.html|url-status=dead|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=19 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822180038/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/hip-hop-aadhi-and-anirudh-team-up-for-kaththi.html|archivedate=22 August 2014}}</ref> By mid-August, Anirudh had stated that he had almost completed working on the album, with the track sung by Vijay also being ready and added that "the album is full of big surprises for fans".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2014-08-18|title=Vijay's 'Kaththi' Album has Big Surprises, Says Anirudh|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-kaththi-album-has-big-surprises-says-anirudh-607039|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-08-18|title='Kaththi' will offer heavy surprises - Anirudh - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kaththi-will-offer-heavy-surprises-anirudh-tamil-news-112208|access-date=2022-02-10|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]]'s frequent collaborator-musician [[Keba Jeremiah]] played the guitar for one song which he labelled as "a soul stirring melody".<ref>{{cite web|date=21 August 2014|title=INSANE music getting ready for 'Kaththi'|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/anirudh-goes-live-for-kaththi.html|url-status=dead|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=21 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823172208/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/anirudh-goes-live-for-kaththi.html|archivedate=23 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=22 August 2014|title=Keba Jeremiah to strum for 'Kaththi'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Keba-Jeremiah-to-strum-for-Kaththi/articleshow/40675997.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=22 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826080348/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Keba-Jeremiah-to-strum-for-Kaththi/articleshow/40675997.cms|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref> Lyricist [[Madhan Karky]] called one of the songs he wrote a "stylish folk number".<ref>{{cite web|date=23 August 2014|title=Madhan Karky's update on 'Kaththi' song|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/Madhan-karkys-update-on-kaththi-song-tamil-news-112525|url-status=dead|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=23 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825193324/http://www.indiaglitz.com/madhan-karkys-update-on-kaththi-song-tamil-news-112525|archivedate=25 August 2014}}</ref> | |||
In early September 2014, Vijay finished recording his song, titled "Selfie Pulla" and the team went to London to shoot its song sequence.<ref>{{cite web|date=2 September 2014|title=Vijay sings in 'Kaththi'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vijay-sings-in-Kaththi/articleshow/41519988.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=2 September 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221012132/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vijay-sings-in-Kaththi/articleshow/41519988.cms|archivedate=21 December 2015}}</ref> [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] also roped for singing the female vocals for the track.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yesudas Sings For Vijay After a Decade|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2014/sep/17/Yesudas-Sings-For-Vijay-After-a-Decade-661409.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> A rough cut version of "Selfie Pulla" sung by Anirudh got leaked onto the internet before the music launch.<ref>{{cite web|date=13 September 2014|title=Vijay's song 'Selfie Pulla' leaked!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vijays-song-Selfie-Pulla-leaked/articleshow/42396258.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913142359/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vijays-song-Selfie-Pulla-leaked/articleshow/42396258.cms|archivedate=13 September 2014|accessdate=13 September 2014}}</ref> Anirudh confirmed on 14 September 2014 that [[K. J. Yesudas]] had recorded a song for the film.<ref>{{cite web|date=15 September 2014|title=After S Janaki, Anirudh ropes in Yesudas!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/After-S-Janaki-Anirudh-ropes-in-Yesudas/articleshow/42513058.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=15 September 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915111959/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/After-S-Janaki-Anirudh-ropes-in-Yesudas/articleshow/42513058.cms|archivedate=15 September 2014}}</ref> Following the audio launch, Anirudh Ravichander started working on the film's [[Background Score|background score]] on 9 October<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh busy with Kaththi BGM - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/anirudh-busy-with-kaththi-bgm/articleshow/44771558.cms|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and had finished the score within 7 days.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2014-10-16|title='Kaththi': Anirudh Completes Background Score of Vijay Starrer|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-anirudh-completes-background-score-vijay-starrer-611575|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh gets ready for his birthday bash|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/anirudh-gets-ready-for-his-birthday-bash-news-tamil-okplHqccaccbb.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> | |||
In an interview with film reviewer Abishek Raja in March 2018, Anirudh said that when he composed a romantic track "Aathi", he was impressed by the 'hook-line' of the track, which transitioned from a melodious start, to a power-packed transition. Anirudh liked that 'hook-line' of this track and decided to convert it as the main theme for the film, which eventually became "The Sword of Destiny".<ref>{{Citation|title=‘‘அப்பா கேவலமா திட்டுவார்!’’ - அனிருத் {{!}} Ingadhan Twistu - #1 {{!}} Open Pannaa|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0itV1HNIEo|language=en|access-date=2022-02-10}}</ref> Apart from "Selfie Pulla", Vijay also sang the [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] [[Jathi]] portions in the instrumental theme track "Bad Eyes – Villain Theme".<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 May 2021|title=Did You Know, Vijay has sung 'Bad Eyes Villain Theme' in 'Kaththi'?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijay-has-sung-bad-eyes-villain-theme-in-kaththi/articleshow/82497285.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524184534/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijay-has-sung-bad-eyes-villain-theme-in-kaththi/articleshow/82497285.cms|archive-date=24 May 2021|access-date=4 July 2021|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
== Release == | == Release == | ||
The audio rights were purchased by [[Eros International|Eros Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/vijays-kaththi-sold-for-a-record-price.html | | The audio rights were purchased by [[Eros International|Eros Music]].<ref>{{cite web|date=6 September 2014|title='Kaththi' sold for a record price|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/vijays-kaththi-sold-for-a-record-price.html|url-status=dead|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=6 September 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909004737/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/vijays-kaththi-sold-for-a-record-price.html|archivedate=9 September 2014}}</ref>{{efn|''The Times of India'' reports that the audio rights were purchased for {{INRConvert|25|m}} to {{INRConvert|30|m}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Eros Music to release 'Kaththi' audio - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/eros-music-to-release-kaththi-audio/articleshow/42161908.cms|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Audio-rights-market-becomes-more-competitive/articleshow/43904405.cms |author=M. Suganth |title=Audio rights market becomes more competitive |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 October 2014 |accessdate=1 October 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141001052316/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Audio-rights-market-becomes-more-competitive/articleshow/43904405.cms |archivedate= 1 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}} On 10 September 2014, [[Eros International]] (the co-producer and distributor) officially announced its foray into Tamil music scene,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-09-10|title=Eros Music to release the sound track of Murugadoss' Kaththi starring Ilayathalapathy Vijay|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/eros-music-to-release-the-sound-track-of-murugadoss-kaththi-starring-illaya-dhalapathy-vijay/1287259/|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref> with the audio release of ''Kaththi'', thereby being their first direct Tamil film album to be purchased.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2014-09-11|title=Eros International Media set to enter Tamil music market with Kaththi release|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/eros-international-media-set-to-enter-tamil-music-market-with-kaththi-release/story-4dW68q99UEhCGCp2rbxUSK.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> [[Soundarya Rajinikanth]], creative head of Eros International in South branch had said that "With this move, we are looking forward to leveraging our strength in exclusively exploiting Tamil music content across all formats".<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-09-10|title=Eros International Media forays into Tamil Music|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140910/entertainment-kollywood/article/eros-international-media-forays-tamil-music|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> Initial reports that the album release would be held in mid-September 2014 at the [[Wembley Arena]] in [[London]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Ravi, Nandita|date=11 July 2014|title='Kaththi' audio to be launched in London|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kaththi-audio-to-be-launched-in-London/articleshow/38139964.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=27 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714045124/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Kaththi-audio-to-be-launched-in-London/articleshow/38139964.cms|archivedate=14 July 2014}}</ref> and that the lead pair would perform at the audio launch along with Anirudh proved to be untrue.<ref>{{cite web|author=Seshagiri, Sangeetha|date=29 July 2014|title='Kaththi' Audio Launch: Vijay, Samantha to Perform in London?|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-audio-launch-vijay-samantha-perform-london-605601|url-status=dead|work=[[International Business Times]]|accessdate=25 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826161746/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-audio-launch-vijay-samantha-perform-london-605601|archivedate=26 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
On late-August 2014, it was confirmed that the audio launch will take place on 24 September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2014-08-26|title=Vijay's 'Kaththi' Audio Launch Date Revealed|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-kaththi-audio-release-18-september-607618|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay's Kaththi audio launch date confirmed - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vijays-kaththi-audio-launch-date-confirmed/articleshow/40907218.cms|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Soundarya Rajinikanth assured that the audio event will be held in a grand manner, and has been talked with high profile officials to provide proper security,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-09-11|title=Soundarya increases security for Kaththi audio launch|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140910/entertainment-kollywood/article/soundarya-increases-security-kaththi-audio-launch|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaththi audio release on Sep 24|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kaththi-audio-release-on-sep-18-news-tamil-ojkkyAaeffbha.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> after reports being surfaced of a protest led by Tamil groups against the film and its investor [[Lyca Productions]], whose chairman and producer [[Subaskaran Allirajah]] had business links with the [[President of Sri Lanka]], [[Mahinda Rajapaksa]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shankar|date=2014-09-24|title=கத்தி இசை விழாவை நிறுத்தியே தீருவோம் - வன்னி அரசு, வேல்முருகன், மாறன் உறுதி|url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/tamilnadu/tamil-organisations-announce-protest-against-kaththi-audio-launch-211180.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=One India Entertainment|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=16 September 2014|title=It's official – 'Kaththi' is a confirmed Diwali release|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kaththi-a-confirmed-diwali-release.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917213459/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kaththi-a-confirmed-diwali-release.html|archive-date=17 September 2014|access-date=16 September 2014|work=Behindwoods}}</ref> The audio was launched at [[The Leela Palace Chennai|The Leela Palace Hotel]] in Chennai, in the presence of numerous celebrities.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=2014-09-25|title=Ready to take a selfie, pulla?|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/kaththi-audio-launch/article6426757.ece|access-date=2022-02-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The event was hosted by [[Ma Ka Pa Anand]] along with [[Priyanka Deshpande]],<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=25 September 2014|title=Ma Ka Pa hosts 'Kaththi' audio launch|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/tv/Ma-Ka-Pa-hosts-Kaththi-audio-launch/articleshow/42886338.cms|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919105836/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/tv/Ma-Ka-Pa-hosts-Kaththi-audio-launch/articleshow/42886338.cms|archivedate=19 September 2014|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref> whilst composer Anirudh, [[Hiphop Tamizha|Hiphop Tamizhan Adhi]] and other musicians were also part of stage performances.<ref name="IGKATHTHIAUDIO2">{{cite web|last=|first=|date=24 September 2014|title=Vijay 'Kaththi' Audio launch LIVE UPDATES, as it happens!|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/Vijay-kaththi-Audio-Launch-Live-Updates,-As-It-Happens!-tamil-news-114479|url-status=dead|work=Indiaglitz|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919002445/http://www.indiaglitz.com/Vijay-kaththi-Audio-Launch-Live-Updates%2C-As-It-Happens%21-tamil-news-114479|archivedate=19 September 2014|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> | |||
== Track listing == | == Track listing == | ||
The track list was released on 21 September 2014 by [[Eros Music]] through their official [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{ | The track list was released on 21 September 2014 by [[Eros Music]] through their official [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=513630889989787650|user=ErosNowSouth|title=Kaththi Tracklist|author=ErosNowSouth|date=21 September 2014|access-date=21 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918075020/https://twitter.com/ErosNowSouth/status/512246637364662273/photo/1|archive-date=18 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaththi tracklist ahead of audio release - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/kaththi-tracklist-ahead-of-audio-release/articleshow/42807412.cms|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The full album was released through [[iTunes]] digitally on 23 September 2014,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2014-09-21|title=Vijay's 'Kaththi' Track List Revealed; Album to be Released on iTunes India ahead of Audio Launch|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-kaththi-track-list-revealed-album-available-itunes-india-609358|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Kaththi (Tamil) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] by Anirudh Ravichander|date=2014-09-23|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kaththi-tamil-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1082346245|language=en-US|access-date=2022-02-10}}</ref> and in all streaming platforms the following day.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title='Kaththi' audio to be launched today|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kaththi-audio-to-be-launched-today-news-tamil-ojskW4hdbjeee.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> The physical CDs of the album were made available in stores on 25 September.<ref name=":3" /> {{tracklist | ||
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| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| | | length7 = 05:04 | ||
| title6 = Nee Yaaro | | title6 = Nee Yaaro | ||
| lyrics6 = [[Pa. Vijay]] | | lyrics6 = [[Pa. Vijay]] | ||
| extra6 = [[K. J. Yesudas | | extra6 = [[K. J. Yesudas]] | ||
| length6 = 03:53 | | length6 = 03:53 | ||
| title7 = Aathi | | title7 = Aathi | ||
| lyrics7 = Yugabharathi | | lyrics7 = [[Yugabharathi]] | ||
| extra7 = [[Vishal Dadlani]], Anirudh Ravichander | | extra7 = [[Vishal Dadlani]], Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| title8 = | | title8 = | ||
| extra5 = Vijay, Anirudh Ravichander | |||
| lyrics8 = | | lyrics8 = | ||
| extra8 = | | extra8 = | ||
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| length9 = | | length9 = | ||
| title10 = | | title10 = | ||
| | | length5 = 01:27 | ||
| | | lyrics5 = — | ||
| total_length = | | total_length = | ||
| title1 = | | length2 = 05:11 | ||
| extra1 = [[ | | title1 = Pakkam Vanthu | ||
| lyrics1 = [[Hiphop Tamizha]] | |||
| extra1 = [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Hiphop Tamizha]] | |||
| length1 = 04:16 | | length1 = 04:16 | ||
| title2 = | | title2 = Paalam | ||
| | | lyrics2 = [[Madhan Karky]] | ||
| extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Shweta Mohan]] | |||
| title3 = Kaththi Theme – The Sword of Destiny | | title3 = Kaththi Theme – The Sword of Destiny | ||
| extra3 = | | title5 = Bad Eyes – Villain Theme | ||
| lyrics3 = — | |||
| extra3 = Anirudh Ravichander | |||
| length3 = 01:01 | | length3 = 01:01 | ||
| title4 = Selfie | | title4 = Selfie Pulla | ||
| extra4 = [[ | | lyrics4 = Madhan Karky | ||
| extra4 = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] | |||
| length4 = 04:51 | | length4 = 04:51 | ||
| length10 = | | length10 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
Durgesh Haridas of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated, "The OST is arguably the best for a Vijay movie in recent times and Anirudh’s variety and experimentation is helping him establishing himself as one of | The album opened to positive response from critics and audiences.<ref name=":1" /> Durgesh Haridas of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated, "The OST is arguably the best for a Vijay movie in recent times and Anirudh’s variety and experimentation is helping him establishing himself as one of Kollywood's top music makers."<ref>{{cite web|author=Haridas, Durgesh|date=24 September 2014|title=Music Review: Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Kaththi' cuts across to top charts|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|url-status=live|work=[[The Indian Express]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918101227/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|archivedate=18 September 2014|accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> K. Siddharth of ''[[Sify]]'' rated the album 3.5 out of 5, saying that "''Kaththi'' has an interesting collection of several chartbusters along with experimental tracks and instrumentals. The peppy and the instantly likable tunes would work wonders for the movie if they are used properly."<ref>{{cite web|author=K. Siddharth|date=24 September 2014|title=Kaththi audio rated and reviewed|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaththi-audio-rated-and-reviewed-news-tamil-ojsj8fhdifgeb.html|url-status=live|work=[[Sify]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918052948/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaththi-audio-rated-and-reviewed-news-tamil-ojsj8fhdifgeb.html|archivedate=18 September 2014|accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' rated 3.5 out of 5, stating "Anirudh officially kick starts ''Kaththi'' celebrations!"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaththi (aka) Kathi songs review|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaththi/kaththi-songs-review.html|access-date=2020-03-27|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> | ||
''Indiaglitz'' rated 3.5 out of 5 stating "This is the best OST for a Vijay starrer in the recent years, and Anirudh has made full use of the given opportunity to establish himself as one of the best among the current lot."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaththi Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kaththi-songs-review-tamil-movie-18569|access-date=2020-03-27|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> ''Desi Music Bazaar'' rated 3.5 out of 5 stating "Anirudh once again proves that he is a youth-friendly composer. With tracks that are peppy and catchy, this album is sure to stay on the charts for a long time."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Janani|first=Kavya|date=2014-10-11|title=Desi Music Bazaar!: Kaththi music review|url=https://musicalltheway-music.blogspot.com/2014/10/kaththi-music-review.html|access-date=2020-03-27|website=Desi Music Bazaar!}}</ref> Vipin Nair of ''Music Aloud'' gave 8 out of 10 stating that "Good mix of songs from Anirudh that should work well for an Ilayathalapathy movie."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-09-24|title=Kaththi – Music Review (Tamil Movie Soundtrack)|url=https://www.musicaloud.com/2014/09/18/kaththi-music-review-tamil-movie-soundtrack/|access-date=2020-03-27|website=Music Aloud}}</ref> In a contrast review, ''Moviecrow'' rated 6/10 and said "This much awaited album combo boasting the untested combination of Vijay-Anirudh-AR Murugadoss is sort of a let down. Lack of an instantly catchy song and the Anirudh's signature melody song are major shortcomings in the album."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaththi Songs - Music Review|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/5741/kaththi-songs---music-review|access-date=2020-03-27|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> Karthik Srinivasan of ''Milliblog'' wrote "Anirudh’s formula continues to work, but digressions don't."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-09-25|title=Kaththi (Music review), Tamil – Anirudh by Milliblog!|url=https://milliblog.com/2014/09/19/kaththi-music-review-tamil-anirudh/|access-date=2022-02-10}}</ref> | |||
== Background score == | == Background score == | ||
The original background score of Kaththi was released by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], in a jukebox format through his official [[YouTube]] channel on 28 January 2015, to coincide with the film's 100th day celebration as well. It features six original scores, composed by Anirudh. The OST album was released in all digital platforms on 1 February 2015. | The original background score of Kaththi was released by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], in a jukebox format through his official [[YouTube]] channel on 28 January 2015, to coincide with the film's 100th day celebration as well.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2015-01-28|title='Kaththi' 100 Days Celebration: Anirudh Ravichander to Release Official BGM of Vijay Starrer|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-100-days-celebrations-anirudh-ravichander-release-official-bgm-vijay-starrer-621889|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> It features six original scores, composed by Anirudh. The OST album was released in all digital platforms on 1 February 2015.<ref name=":4" />{{Track listing | ||
{{Track listing | |||
| all_writing = | | all_writing = | ||
| length5 = 01:47 | |||
| length1 = 01:38 | |||
| title2 = Kaththi Title Music | |||
| length2 = 01:52 | |||
| title3 = Interview Fight Theme | |||
| length3 = 01:24 | |||
| title4 = Thanoothu Village | |||
| length4 = 02:55 | |||
| title5 = Kaththi Engira Kathiresan | |||
| title1 = Kathiresan Arrives | |||
| length6 = 02:52 | | length6 = 02:52 | ||
| title6 = Coin Fight Theme | |||
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| total_length = 12:29 | | total_length = 12:29 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | == Impact == | ||
Celebrities such as [[Silambarasan]] and [[Dhanush]] called the album as "rocking".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2014-09-23|title=Vijay's 'Kaththi' Album is Rocking, Says Simbu|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-kaththi-album-rocking-says-simbu-609299|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhanush can't wait for Vijay - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhanush-cant-wait-for-vijay/articleshow/44834395.cms|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Actress [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] too appreciated Anirudh's work in the film score and soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trisha is impressed with Anirudh Ravichander - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/trisha-is-impressed-with-anirudh-ravichander/articleshow/42987581.cms|access-date=2022-02-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> It eventually topped the [[iTunes]] charts upon its release and continued its position for seven weeks.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramchander|date=2014-09-24|title=Vijay's Kaththi Ready To Set Twitter On Fire|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2014/vijay-kaththi-ready-set-twitter-fire-159619.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Filmibeat|language=en}}</ref> iTunes India chose ''Kaththi'' in the fourth position among the "top 20 best selling Indian albums of 2014",<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2014-12-09|title=Vikram's 'I', Vijay's 'Kaththi', Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiiyaan' Among iTunes India's Best Albums of 2014|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vikrams-i-vijays-kaththi-rajinikanths-kochadaiiyaan-among-itunes-indias-best-albums-616615|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> while the other albums which dominated the first three positions were ''[[I (soundtrack)|I]]'', ''[[Kaaviya Thalaivan (soundtrack)|Kaaviya Thalaivan]]'' and [[Kochadaiiyaan (soundtrack)|''Kochadaiiyaan'']], all composed by [[A. R. Rahman]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahman and Anirudh in iTunes top 20 list|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/rahman-and-anirudh-in-itunes-top-20-list-news-tamil-omjqHsbcdgbga.html|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> Srivatsan S. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' chose Kaththi as "one of the best films having 'mass' in the last decade" and said that the background score "goes beyond the detail of enhancing a scene" and "it adds character detail".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Pradeep|date=2019-12-16|title=Ten Tamil films from the last decade with the best ‘mass’ music: 'Theri', 'Mankatha' and more|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ten-tamil-films-from-the-last-decade-with-the-best-mass-music-theri-mankatha-and-more/article30320128.ece|access-date=2022-02-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
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