Theri (soundtrack)

Theri (English: Spark) is the soundtrack album composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, for the 2016 Tamil action film of the same name, written and directed by Atlee Kumar and produced by S. Thanu, starring Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson in the lead roles, while Mahendran, Prabhu and Raadhika play supporting characters. Pulamaipithan, Na. Muthukumar, Pa. Vijay, Kabilan, Rokesh, R. Thiyagarajan and Arunraja Kamaraj wrote the lyrics for the songs. The audio rights of the film, were acquired by Think Music. The album was launched on 20 March 2016, and received positive reviews from critics.[1]

Theri
Theri album cover
Soundtrack album by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Released	20 March 2016
Recorded	2015–2016
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	29:37
Label	Think Music
Producer	G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology
Visaranai (2016) Theri (2016) Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai (2016)

Production

This film marks the second collaboration of G. V. Prakash Kumar with both Atlee and Vijay, after Raja Rani and Thalaivaa. It is G. V. Prakash's 50th film as a music composer. Both the composer and director went to Goa in March 2015 for a music composing session.[2] Uthara Unnikrishnan recorded one song and Deva has recorded the introduction song for the film. Vijay recorded the song "Chella Kutti" along with Neeti Mohan. T. Rajendar has also recorded one song for the film.[3][4]

Release

The audio launch event for the film took place on 20 March 2016 at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai with Vijay, director Atlee, composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, producer Thanu and other film's cast and crew, attended the event. Samantha did not attend the audio launch. Actor Vijay gave an impressive and enthralling speech at the event.[5] The event was telecasted on Star Vijay on 3 April 2016.[6]

Track listing

Tamil

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Jithu Jilladi"	Rokesh	Deva, Balachandran	4:49
2.	"En Jeevan" (Sanskrit lyrics by R. Thiyagarajan)	Na. Muthukumar	Hariharan, Saindhavi, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi	5:21
3.	"Eena Meena Teeka" (Rap lyrics by Arunraja Kamaraj)	Pa. Vijay	G. V. Prakash Kumar, Uthara Unnikrishnan	4:06
4.	"Chella Kutti"	Kabilan	Vijay, Neeti Mohan	4:50
5.	"Thaimai"	Pulamaipithan	Bombay Jayashri	2:46
6.	"Raangu"	Kabilan	T. Rajendar, G. V. Prakash Kumar, Sonu Kakkar	3:53
7.	"Dub Theri Step"	Arunraja Kamaraj	Arunraja Kamaraj	1:59
8.	"Hey Aasman" (Bonus track in Hindi)	Vishal Chandrashekhar	Yash Golcha	1:44
9.	"En Jeevan" (Movie Version)	Na. Muthukumar	G. V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi	5:21
Total length:				29:37

Telugu

Police
Soundtrack album by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Released	10 April 2016
Recorded	2015–2016
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	29:35
Label	Think Music
Producer	G. V. Prakash Kumar

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Jithula Jilladi"	Bhuvanachandra	Manicka Vinayagam, Jai Srinivas	4:49
2.	"Kannulo Unnavu"	Anantha Sreeram	Hariharan, Saindhavi, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi	5:21
3.	"Alli Billi Koona"	Anantha Sreeram	G. V. Prakash Kumar, Uthara Unnikrishnan	4:06
4.	"Ammukutti"	Vanamali	Vedala Hemachandra, Shashaa Tirupati	4:50
5.	"Neeli Kannula"	Chandrabose	Bombay Jayashri	2:46
6.	"Raangu"	Vanamali	Dr. Narayanan, Sonu Kakkar	3:53
7.	"Dub Police Step"	Bhuvanachandra	Arunraja Kamaraj	1:59
8.	"Hey Aasman"	Vishal Chandrashekhar	Yash Golcha	1:44
Total length:				29:37

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Behindwoods	[7]
Indiaglitz	[8]
Sify	[9]
BollywoodLife	[10]

Behindwoods gave the album a rating of 3.25 out of 5, stating that "GV Prakash and Atlee combination after a very successful outing in Raja Rani have shown that they are an addition to musically successful director-music director pair with Theri." and gave a verdict "An amalgamation of some mass and class tunes, tailor made for Vijay!"[7] Sify gave the album a rating of 4 out of 5, and summarised it as "Commercial cocktail in store for both Vijay & GV’s fans!"[9] Indiaglitz gave the album a rating of 3.75 out of 5.[11] BollywoodLife rated with 3.5 out of 5, stars with a statement "GV Prakash delivers an impressive, dynamic album that Vijay fans will really enjoy!"[10]

Legacy

The song "Eena Meena Teeka" was reused in the Sinhala film Goree (2019).[12]

References

1. "Important Details of 'Theri' Audio launch function - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
2. "'Vijay 59' music composing happening in Goa with G.V.Prakash and director Atlee". Behindwoods. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
3. Subramanian Harikumar (29 October 2015). "What's the title of Illayathalapathy Vijay's next song in Vijay 59?". Bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
4. "Vijay 59: Ilayathalapathy croons title song Chellaakutty". IB Times. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
5. "Theri Audio Launch - Actor Vijay gave an impressive and enthralling speech!". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
6. "Theri Audio Launch to telecast on Vijay TV?". Scooptimes. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
7. "THERI SONGS REVIEW". Behindwoods. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
8. "Theri Music Review". Indian Express. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
9. "GV50- 'Theri' audio review". Sify. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
10. "Theri music review: GV Prakash delivers an impressive, dynamic album that Vijay fans will really enjoy!". Bollywood Life. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
11. "Theri Music Review". India Glitz. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-QdPDMA4DE