RRR (soundtrack) explained

RRR
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:M. M. Keeravani
Cover:RRR Album.jpeg
Caption:Soundtrack album cover for RRR
Recorded:2019–2021
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Telugu
Label:Lahari Music
T-Series
Producer:M. M. Keeravani
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Prev Year:2021
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RRR is the soundtrack album, composed by M. M. Keeravani, to the 2022 Indian Telugu-language epic action drama film of the same name, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, and Olivia Morris while Samuthirakani, Shriya Saran, Ray Stevenson, and Alison Doody play supporting roles. The film featured seven tracks with lyrics written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Chandrabose, Suddala Ashok Teja, Ramajogayya Sastry, K. Shiva Dutta and Keeravani himself. Madhan Karky (Tamil), Riya Mukherjee and Varun Grover (Hindi), Mankombu Gopalakrishnan (Malayalam) and Varadaraj Chikkaballapura (Kannada), wrote lyrics for the dubbed versions. The album, was released by Lahari Music and T-Series on 16 April 2022.

Production

Rajamouli's cousin and norm collaborator M. M. Keeravani was recruited to score for the film.[1] [2] Music sittings began during March 2019, at the special manduva house constructed nearby, a specially erected set at the Aluminium factory in Hyderabad.[3] [4] Suddala Ashok Teja was hired as few of the primary lyricists in the same period.[5] In September 2019, he wrote the lyrics for two songs of the Telugu version's soundtrack.[6]

On 21 September 2020, he announced through his Twitter account that work on the film's music has been paused for a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India.[7] Music sessions resumed in early 2021. In April 2021, Vishal Mishra joined the session and worked for a single of the album along with Keeravani at a recording studio in Hyderabad.[8] [9] On 20 July 2021, Amit Trivedi announced that he recorded a song in the soundtrack album.[10] [11] On the same day, Keeravani announced that a young singer named Prakruthi recorded a song in the album.[12] The same month, Anirudh Ravichander also recorded one song for the film.[13] [14] In July 2021, T-Series and Lahari Music acquired the audio rights of RRR in five languages, reportedly at an amount of 25 crore.[15]

Marketing and release

The first single was released on 1 August 2021,[16] coinciding with Friendship Day.[17] The music video was directed by S. S. Karthikeya[18] and was released as "Dosti" (in Telugu, Hindi and Kannada),[19] [20] "Natpu" (in Tamil),[21] and "Priyam" (in Malayalam) with vocals by Vedala Hemachandra in Telugu,[22] Amit Trivedi in Hindi,[23] Anirudh Ravichander in Tamil,[24] Vijay Yesudas in Malayalam[25] and Yazin Nizar in Kannada.[26] [27] In addition, N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan made cameo appearances in the music video.[28] The promotional music video of the first track "Dosti" was filmed at a specially constructed set at Annapurna Studios.[29] On 10 November 2021,[30] the second single titled "Naatu Naatu" (in Telugu), "Naacho Naacho" (in Hindi), "Naatu Koothu" (in Tamil), "Haali Naatu" (in Kannada) and "Karinthol" (in Malayalam) was released.[31] [32] The song received positive response for the choreography performed by Ram Charan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr.,[33] and became the album's most-viewed song in YouTube.[34]

On 26 November, the third single titled as "Janani", in all languages, except for Tamil, whose version was titled "Uyire", was released, featuring vocals by M. M. Keeravani.[35] A special preview of the track was held at PVR RK Cineplex in Hyderabad, with Rajamouli and Keeravani attending the event, the former called the track as the "soul of the film".[35] [36] On 24 December, the fourth song "Komuram Bheemudo" was released highlighting Rama Rao's character in the film, while serving as a tribute to the freedom fighter Komaram Bheem.[37] It was released in the same title in Hindi, "Komuram Bheemudho" in Kannada" and "Komuram Bheemano" in Tamil and Malayalam. The fifth song, "Ramam Raghavam" was released on 31 December 2021, coinciding New Year's Eve.[38] The song revolves around Charan's characterisation as Alluri Sitarama Raju.[39]

On 14 March 2022, the track "Etthara Jenda" (in Telugu), "Sholay" (in Hindi), "Koelae" (in Tamil), "Etthuva Jenda" (in Kannada) and "Etthuka Jenda" (in Malayalam), was released as a single.[40] A promotional track, featuring Charan, Rama Rao and Alia Bhatt, the song was played during the end credits of the film.[41] After the film's release, Keeravani assured fans about the release of the track, "Komma Uyyala" which was positively received.[42] The track was later released as part of the full album on 16 April 2022.[43]

Background score

All music was composed and conducted by M.M. Keeravani.[44]

Album credits

Original Soundtrack

Credits adapted from Lahari Music

Songwriter(s)

Performer(s)

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: SS Rajamouli repeats 'Baahubali' technicians for RRR - Times of India . 2022-04-19 . The Times of India . en.
  2. Kirubhakar Purushothaman . 14 March 2019 . RRR: Story, budget, full cast and all you need to know about SS Rajamouli film . 2022-04-19 . India Today . en.
  3. News: Lavish 'Manduva' House for Rajamouli & Co on the sets of RRR - Times of India . 2022-04-19 . The Times of India . en.
  4. News: MM Keeravani reveals #RRR music is in the works. 2021-06-02. The Times of India. 9 March 2019 . en.
  5. Web site: Ravi. Murali. 2019-11-08. Suddala Ashok Teja starts the Grand Preparations for RRR Album. 2021-06-03. Tollywood. en-US.
  6. Web site: RRRలో మూడు పాటలు రాశా.. కథ చెప్పేసిన సుద్దాల అశోక్ తేజ. 2021-06-03. Samayam Telugu. te.
  7. Web site: Vyas. 2020-09-23. RRR music-related works on hold!. 2021-06-02. www.thehansindia.com. en.
  8. News: Vishal Mishra shares a selfie with Keeravani and SS Rajamouli from the music sessions of Ram Charan, Jr NTR starrer RRR. 2021-06-02. The Times of India. en.
  9. Web site: Singer Vishal Mishra shares what it was like, being part of the trending tracks Naacho Naacho and Sholay in SS Rajamouli's RRR . 2022-04-19 . www.indulgexpress.com . 2 April 2022 . en.
  10. Ramya Palisetty . 21 July 2021 . Amit Trivedi records song for RRR, calls music composer MM Keeravani a legend . 2021-07-23 . India Today . en.
  11. Web site: 21 July 2021 . RRR: Amit Trivedi sings a special song with music composer MM Keeravani; Says 'What an absolute honour' . 2021-07-23 . PINKVILLA . en.
  12. Web site: Keeravani introduces young singer who crooned song for 'RRR' . 2021-07-23 . Telangana Today . 20 July 2021 . en-US.
  13. Ramya Palisetty . 26 July 2021 . MM Keeravani and Anirudh Ravichander have a music session for RRR . 2022-04-19 . India Today . en.
  14. Web site: 2021-07-26 . Anirudh Ravichander wraps up a music session for RRR with MM Keeravani; Former calls him 'so down to earth' . 2022-04-19 . PINKVILLA . en.
  15. Web site: 2021-07-27. RRR's music rights sold to T-series for a whopping amount. 2021-07-28. The Siasat Daily. en-US.
  16. Web site: Yadav. Prerna. 2021-08-01. RRR song Dosti: Jr NTR and Ram Charan's new song celebrates essence of friendship, watch music video. 2021-08-02. www.indiatvnews.com. en.
  17. Web site: 2021-08-01. 'RRR' first song 'Dosti' released by SS Rajamouli on Friendship Day. 2021-08-01. The News Minute.
  18. Web site: 2021-08-02. SS Rajamouli opens up on 'Dosti' song - Telugu News. 2021-08-02. IndiaGlitz.com.
  19. Web site: Hungama. Bollywood. 2021-07-27. RRR theme song 'Dosti' to be out on August 1; 5 leading singers collaborate for the music video : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama. . 2021-08-02. en.
  20. Web site: 2021-08-01. RRR: SS Rajamouli unveils 'Dosti' music video featuring Ram Charan, Jr NTR on Friendship Day WATCH. 2021-08-02. Jagran English.
  21. Web site: Five singers to lend their voices for RRR theme song. 2021-08-02. Cinema Express. 27 July 2021 . en.
  22. Web site: 2021-08-01. RRR song Dosti: Ram Charan & Jr NTR give perfect ode to spirit of friendship. 2021-08-02. Bollywood Bubble. en.
  23. Web site: RRR's first song Dosti: Ram Charan, Jr. NTR add drama to MM Keeravani's upbeat track on friendship. 2021-08-02. www.msn.com.
  24. News: 'RRR' song 'Natpu': Jr.NTR and Ram Charan's first song celebrate the bond of friendship - Times of India. 2021-08-02. The Times of India. en.
  25. Web site: 2021-08-01. RRR Movie Song : രാജമൗലി ചിത്രം ആർആർആറിന്റെ ആദ്യ ഗാനം പുറത്തിറക്കി. 2021-08-02. Zee News Malayalam. ml.
  26. Web site: 2021-08-02. First Song of RRR, 'Dosti,' Starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR Out on Friendship Day. 2021-08-02. News18. en.
  27. Web site: 2021-07-27. First song from RRR to be out on 1st August 2021. 2021-08-02. Asiantimes. en-US.
  28. Web site: RRR First Song 'Dosti' Out: Ram Charan And Jr NTR's Track Is The New Friendship Anthem -WATCH. 2021-08-02. www.spotboye.com. en.
  29. News: RRR: Anirudh Ravichander and MM Keeravani have a music session for Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt starrer . 2021-07-28 . The Times of India.
  30. Web site: 2021-11-06 . Second Song of SS Rajamouli's RRR to be Out on November 10 . 2022-04-19 . News18 . en.
  31. Web site: 2021-11-10 . Watch: Jr NTR and Ram Charan in fun track from SS Rajamouli's RRR . 2022-04-19 . The News Minute . en.
  32. Web site: 2021-11-05 . RRR Update: Jr NTR & Ram Charan to perform on a high voltage dance number; Single to release on 10 November . 2022-04-19 . PINKVILLA . en.
  33. Web site: Adlakha . Siddhant . 2022-04-08 . The Electrifying Star Power and Joy of RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' Dance Sequence . 2022-04-19 . Vulture . en-us.
  34. Web site: 2022-02-26 . RRR's Naatu Naatu Song Creates This New Record on YouTube, Fans Can't Wait for Film Now . 2022-04-19 . News18 . en.
  35. Web site: 2021-11-26 . SS Rajamouli brings the soul of RRR with Janani song, trailer to release in December . 2022-04-19 . The Indian Express . en.
  36. Janani K. . 26 November 2021 . RRR soul anthem Janani: Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Ajay Devgn will make you emotional . 2022-04-19 . India Today . en.
  37. Web site: 2021-12-25 . RRR Song Komaram Bheemudo Ignites Revolutionary Vibe, Highlights Jr NTR's Role . 2022-04-19 . News18 . en.
  38. Web site: Hymavathi . Ravali . 2021-12-31 . Ramam Raghavam: The Rise Of Ram Song From RRR Movie Will Be Out Today . 2022-04-19 . www.thehansindia.com . en.
  39. Web site: Hymavathi . Ravali . 2021-12-31 . Ramam Raghavam Song From RRR Movie Is All About Ram Charan Alluri Sita Ramaraju's Characterisation . 2022-04-19 . www.thehansindia.com . en.
  40. News: Etthara Jenda: Makers of 'RRR' release upbeat track ahead of the film release - Times of India . 2022-04-19 . The Times of India . en.
  41. Web site: 'RRR' anthem 'Etthara Jenda' is impactful and keeps up with the buzz . 2022-04-19 . OnManorama.
  42. Web site: 2022-04-05 . RRR Music Composer Keeravani Promises To Release Film's Original Sound Track Komma Uyyala Soon! . 2022-04-19 . Koimoi . en-US.
  43. News: 'RRR' song 'Komma Uyyala' out; netizens can't keep calm - Times of India . 2022-04-19 . The Times of India . en.
  44. Web site: April 2022 . 'RRR' composer Keeravani promises to release OST soon . Telangana Today . en.