Jilla (soundtrack)

Jilla
Soundtrack album of Jilla by D. Imman
Released December 21, 2013
Recorded 2013
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 33:31
Language Tamil
Label Star Music
Producer D. Imman
D. Imman chronology
Pandiya Naadu
(2013)
Jilla
(2013)
Therodum Veedhiyile
(2013)

Jilla is the feature film soundtrack of the 2014 Tamil film of the same name directed by T. Nesan starring Mohanlal, Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles. The film's soundtrack and Background score were composed by D. Imman which marks his first collaboration with Mohanlal and Nesan and his second collaboration with Vijay after the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan. The soundtrack consists of 6 Tracks and 2 Karaoke Tracks whose lyrics were written by Yugabharathi, Vairamuthu and Viveka. Vijay along with Shreya Ghoshal crooned for the song Kandangi Kandangi.[1] The audio rights of the film were purchased by Star Music.[2] The Album was released on December 21, 2013 and received positive response from critics as well as audience.

Production

D. Imman was signed as the Music Director which marks his first collaboration with Mohanlal and Nesan and his second collaboration with Vijay after the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan. The lyrics were written by Yugabharathi, Vairamuthu and Viveka. Vijay along with Shreya Ghoshal crooned for the song Kandangi Kandangi.[3] Introduction song of the film was sung by S. P. Balasubramaniam and Shankar Mahadevan.[4] The official track list was released on 16 December 2013 along with the one of Ajith's Veeram.[5] On December 18, 2013 Imman unveiled the promo songs of the film [6] and the full album was released on 21 December 2013.[7]

Track list

Tracklist
No. TitleLyricsArtist(s) Length
1. "Pattu Onnu"  YugabharathiS. P. Balasubramanyam, Shankar Mahadevan 04:22
2. "Verasa Pogayile"  PremaD. Imman 04:17
3. "Jingunamani"  VivekaRanjith, Sunidhi Chauhan 04:21
4. "Kandaangi Kandaangi"  VairamuthuVijay, Shreya Ghoshal[8] 04:56
5. "Yeppa Maama Treatu?"  VivekaD. Imman, A.V. Pooja, Snigdha Chandra 04:27
6. "Jilla Theme"  VivekaSanthosh Hariharan, Deepak, Anand, Shenbagaraj 03:07
7. "Kandaangi Kandaangi Karaoke"   Instrumental 04:55
8. "Verasa Pogayile Karaoke"   Instrumental 04:16
Total length:
33:31

Reception

The soundtrack received positive reviews. 'Behindwoods' rated 3.25/5, stating "Imman’s class meets Vijay's mass".[9] 'Only Kollywood' gave 3.5 and said "Overall, Jilla is targeted to work out in all areas, Yet another 'HIT'album feather in Imman's cap".[10] 'Top10 Cinema' said "On the whole, Jilla songs are good and they’re sure to top the charts within a short span of time. D Imman has very well used the opportunity and has done a fabulous job. Massive treat for Ilayathalapathy fans".[11] 'Thelyricsworld.com' praised the album rating it 3.2/5, and went on to add that Jilla is among the best album in D. Imman's career.[12] Cinemalead.com rated 3.5/5 and commented "Sure shot winner".[13] 'Indiaglitz' gave 3.9/5 and stated "The nail-biting wait has come to an end, and 'Jilla' has matched up to expectations to the fullest. Imman has composed some of the finest tunes, tailor-made for the youthful josh. But it is not restricted one age-group - the songs are for all, as everyone will enjoy this energy, without exception. With this, the expectations about the film has risen up multiple notches, as we gear up for a smashing Pongal this January".[14]

References

  1. "Vijay Records A Melody Track For Jilla". Oneindia Entertainment. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  2. "'Jilla' Promises Some Great Music". New Indian Express. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  3. "Google Google, Vangana Vanakkangana and now it is ....". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  4. "SPB, Shankar Mahadevan for Jilla intro song". The Times of India. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  5. "Ajith's 'Veeram' vs Vijay's 'Jilla': Big Audio Battle This Week [Complete Track Lists]". IBTimes India. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  6. "Vijay's 'Jilla' Audio Teasers Released". IBTimes India. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
  7. "Vijay's 'Jilla' Audio Launch Date Confirmed as 21 December". IBTimes India. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  8. "Vijay croons for 'Jilla'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  9. "JILLA SONGS REVIEW". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  10. "Jilla - Songs Review". Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  11. "Jilla music review". top10cinema.com. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  12. "Jilla Music Review: Meets Expectations". thelyricsworld.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  13. "JILLA MUSIC REVIEW". cinemalead.com. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  14. "Jilla - Music Review". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
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