Manmadhan Ambu
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The film's music was scored by Devi Sri Prasad
, after initially Shruti Hassan and later Thaman
were reported to be the music composer. All lyrics by Kamal Haasan
except where noted. The controversial song Kamal Kavidhai, had come under criticism due to lines about a woman's desire and for references to Hindu deities like Aranganathar and Sri Varalakshmi. Thus, producer Udhayanidhi Stalin
opted to remove it from the film.
himself, it courted controversy after extreme right wing groups protested against the lyrics of song as obscene. However the song made in to the movie but a short version with modified lyrics played in the background with the end credits. There have been several discussions online as to how the picturization of Neela Vaanam (sung by Kamal Haasan himself) has been slightly inspired from official video of Coldplay's
The Scientist
. The whole song has been depicted in such a way so as to highlight the events that led to the death of Mannar's (Kamal's character) French wife, Juliet, in reverse.
Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :...
, after initially Shruti Hassan and later Thaman
Thaman
Thaman is an Indian music composer who works for Telugu and Tamil films. Despite debuting his film career as an actor in Shankar's Boys, he has since established himself as a prominent music director in the South Indian film industries....
were reported to be the music composer. All lyrics by Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
except where noted. The controversial song Kamal Kavidhai, had come under criticism due to lines about a woman's desire and for references to Hindu deities like Aranganathar and Sri Varalakshmi. Thus, producer Udhayanidhi Stalin
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Udhayanidhi Stalin is a Tamil cinema producer. He is the owner of Red Giant Movies banner.His grandfather is M. Karunanidhi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Stalin, the former deputy Chief Minister and former Home Minister of Tamil Nadu...
opted to remove it from the film.
Critical Response
The album received average reviews from music critics. C. Karthik from Behindwoods rated the album 3/5 and quoted "Overall, DSP can be very proud of this album as he has deviated from his normal offerings. A westernised folk song, jazz, melodies, a poem and a kuthu...an album could not ask for more variety and DSP has delivered. Though the music gets a little heavy at times, he has Kamal, with his voice and lyrics, to save him. The new experiments shows his maturity and his intention for being innovative. With the movie's release soon, the songs must be playing non-stop on air." Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff also gave the album 3/5 saying that "DSP has a reputation for sticking with his regulation format of tunes and here too, you can see it pop up at certain places but there's also a departure from the usual, mostly an influence of Haasan in both lyrics and music. Whatever the reason, the end result is an album that provides you a treat. Go for it." Indiaglitz said "Overall, this film must have been a different experience for DSP who all along dwelled in fast rhythmic world. The whole album has an up market western jazz feel except for that one song. For a story that happens in Europe, DSP has done it right, we guess."Controversy
Though the Censor Board of India cleared the song Kamal Kavidhai penned by KamalKamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
himself, it courted controversy after extreme right wing groups protested against the lyrics of song as obscene. However the song made in to the movie but a short version with modified lyrics played in the background with the end credits. There have been several discussions online as to how the picturization of Neela Vaanam (sung by Kamal Haasan himself) has been slightly inspired from official video of Coldplay's
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
The Scientist
The Scientist (song)
"The Scientist" is the second single from British alternative rock band Coldplay's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. The song was written collaboratively by all the band members for the album. It is built around a piano ballad, with its lyrics telling the story about a man's desire to love...
. The whole song has been depicted in such a way so as to highlight the events that led to the death of Mannar's (Kamal's character) French wife, Juliet, in reverse.