Jump to content

Sri Rama Rajyam (soundtrack)

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sri Rama Rajyam
Album cover
Soundtrack album by
Ilaiyaraaja
Released15 August 2011 (2011-08-15)
Recorded2010–2011
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length50:25
LanguageTelugu
LabelAditya Music
ProducerIlaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja chronology
Snehaveedu
(2011) 		Sri Rama Rajyam
(2011) 		HELLO Jai Hind!
(2011)

Sri Rama Rajyam is the soundtrack to the 2011 film of the same name directed by Bapu and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Srikanth. The film's musical score is composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao. The album was distributed by Aditya Music and released on 15 August 2011 at a launch event held in Bhadrachalam. The music received positive reviews from critics, and Ilaiyaraaja was awarded the Nandi Award for Best Music Director. The album further received two Filmfare Awards and four Mirchi Music Awards, for the song "Jagadananda Karaka".

Development

[edit]

The musical score is composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics provided by Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao. Even before the production commenced, Ilaiyaraaja had composed eight songs for the film.[1] Ilaiyaraaja worked on traditional Indian instruments that embodied classical music and worked on ancient melodies, so that he could translate the period of Ramayana. The tunes were composed, only after the lyrics were written.[2] Veteran singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra had recorded the songs, along with Shreya Ghoshal, Tippu, Shweta Mohan, Anitha Karthikeyan, Keertana and Surabhi Sravani.[3] Ilaiyaraaja commenced the re-recording at the Budapest Scoring Orchestra in Budapest, Hungary, and the film was delayed due to the re-recording.[2][4]

Release

[edit]

The film's soundtrack was distributed by Aditya Music and the album was released in a soft launch at the Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam on 15 August 2011,[5] with Balakrishna, Bapu, Ilaiyaraaja and Sai Babu in attendance.[2][6] Another launch event to distribute the audio CDs was held at the open grounds in Government Junior College, with the cast and crew.[7] The Tamil and Malayalam versions of the soundtrack were released, a year later, with lyrics by Piraisoodan and Mankombu Gopalakrishnan respectively.[8][9]

Track listing

[edit]

Telugu

[edit]
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Jagadananda Karaka"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shreya Ghoshal5:16
2."Evadunnadee Lokamlo"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:32
3."Sitarama Charitam"Shreya Ghoshal, Shweta Mohan6:35
4."Devulle Mechchindi"K. S. Chitra, Shreya Ghoshal5:25
5."Gali Ningi Neeru"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:36
6."Srirama Lera"Shreya Ghoshal, Sriram Parthasarathy4:47
7."Ramayanamu"K. S. Chitra, Shreya Ghoshal6:30
8."Dandakam"Surabhi Shravani, Keertana1:13
9."Sita Shrimantam"Shreya Ghoshal4:59
10."Rama Rama"Shweta Mohan, Anitha Karthikeyan4:35
11."Kalaya Nijama"Tippu1:55
12."Idi Pattabhi Ramuni"Shweta Mohan2:37
13."Saptashwarathamarudham"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:10
14."Shankuchakralu Polina"Shweta Mohan1:02
15."Mangalam Ramunaku"Anitha Karthikeyan, Keertana0:53
Total length:50:25

Tamil

[edit]
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Jagadananda Karaka"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chinmayi5:16
2."Evan Irukkar"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:32
3."Sitarama Charitam"Shweta Mohan6:35
4."Devargal Thittikka"K. S. Chithra, Chinmayi4:38
5."Pattabhisheka"Ganesh Sundaram0:55
6."Seethaseemandham"Chinmayi4:59
7."Kanava Nijama"Tippu1.38
8."Sree Ramavaarai"Saketh, Chinmayi3:41
9."Rama Rama"Shweta Mohan, Anitha Karthikeyan, Chinmayi3:11
10."Divya Soundarya"Anitha Karthikeyan, Keerthana2:19
11."Kaatru Vaanam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam0.48
12."Idhu Pattabhi"Shweta Mohan2:37
13."Saptashwarathamarudham"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:10
14."Sanguchankrangal"Shweta Mohan1:02
15."Mangalam Ramanukku"Anitha Karthikeyan, Chinmayi0:53
16."Ramayaname"K. S. Chithra, Chinmayi3:44
Total length:50:25

Malayalam

[edit]
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Jagadananda Karaka"Madhu Balakrishnan, Preetha P. V.5:16
2."Aarundivide Ulakathil"Madhu Balakrishnan1:32
3."Sitarama Charitam"Preetha P. V., Ranjini Jose6:35
4."Devarkalikichicha"Preetha P. V., Ranjini Jose4:38
5."Ramaniduvan"Preetha P. V., Ranjini Jose3:41
6."Seethaseemandham"K. S. Chithra4:59
7."Vaayuvaanam"Madhu Balakrishnan4:38
8."Pattabhisheka"Ganesh Sundaram0:55
9."Rama Rama"Monisha3:11
10."Thambula Ragangal"Jyotsna Radhakrishnan2:19
11."Hrudutha Pathaksha"Madhu Balakrishnan0.48
12."Idhu Pattabhi Rama"Shweta Mohan2:37
13."Saptashwarathamarudham"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:10
14."Sanguchankrangal"Monisha1:02
15."Mangalam Raghurama"Jyotsna Radhakrishnan0:53
Total length:50:25

Reception

[edit]

Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote "Sri Rama Rajyam is a masterpiece; totally befitting the expectations from the formidable Bapu-Raja combination".[10] Radhika Rajamani of Rediff.com wrote "Ilaiyaraja's music is a great asset. The music is not just mellifluous to the ears with some good lyrics by Jonnavithula but is absolutely in sync with the film. Ilaiyaraja is known for his melody and he's proved he's definitely a master of melody."[11] Serish Nanisetti of The Hindu wrote "The music by Ilayaraja is another plus point with its soothing nature".[12]

Reviewer based at Sify noted "Music by maestro Ilayaraja is remarkable. All tunes are melodious and touch the audiences."[13] CNN-IBN noted "Ilayaraja's music is another major attraction. Dialogues and song lyrics are so good that you do not want to miss them."[14] However, B. V. S. Prakash of Deccan Chronicle noted "Although, music maestro Ilayaraja belts out a few chartbusters, the album is no match to the enchanting compositions of the legendary Ghantasala."[15]

Accolades

[edit]
Award[a] Date of ceremony[b] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
CineMAA Awards 17 June 2012 Best Female Playback Singer Shreya Ghoshal – ("Jagadananda Karaka")[c] Won [16]
[17]
[18]
Filmfare Awards South 7 July 2012 Best Music Director – Telugu Ilaiyaraaja Nominated [19]
[20]
[21]
Best Lyricist – Telugu Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Won
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu Tippu – ("Kalaya Nijama") Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Shreya Ghoshal – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Won
Mirchi Music Awards South 4 August 2012 Best Album of the Year Sri Rama Rajyam Nominated [22]
[23]
Best Song of the Year "Jagadananda Karaka" Nominated
Music Composer of the Year Ilaiyaraaja – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Won
Lyricist of the Year Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Won
Male Vocalist of the Year S. P. Balasubrahmanyam – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Won
Technical – Sound Mixing of the Year Murali – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Won
Nandi Awards 13 October 2012 Best Music Director Ilaiyaraaja Won [24]
[25]
South Indian International Movie Awards 21–22 June 2012 Best Music Director – Telugu Nominated [26]
[27]
[28]
[29]
Best Lyricist – Telugu Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu S. P. Balasubrahmanyam – ("Jagadananda Karaka") Nominated

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  3. ^ also for "Chali Chaliga" from Mr. Perfect

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Ilayaraja scores music for 'Sri Rama Rajyam'". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Sri Rama Rajyam music launch - Telugu cinema". Idlebrain.com. 15 August 2011. Archived from the original on 24 September 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  3. ^ Rajamani, Radhika (16 November 2011). "Ramayana magic recreated in Telugu". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  4. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (8 October 2011). "Yearend dhamaka". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Sri Rama Rajyam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 15 August 2011. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  6. ^ "'Sri Ramajayam' music launched". The New Indian Express. 17 August 2011. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Balakrishna, Nayanthara at Sri Rama Rajyam's audio launch". NDTV. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Sri Rama Rajyam (Tamil) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". Apple Music. 2012. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Sriramarajyam Songs Download, Sriramarajyam Malayalam MP3 Songs, Raaga.com Malayalam Songs". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  10. ^ Srinivasan, Karthik (17 August 2011). "Sri Rama Rajyam (Music review), Telugu – Ilayaraja". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  11. ^ Rajamani, Radhika (17 November 2011). "Review: Sri Ramarajyam is a visual treat". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  12. ^ Nanisetti, Serish (19 November 2011). "Return of the mythological". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  13. ^ "Sri Ramarajyam review". Sify. Archived from the original on 1 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  14. ^ "Telugu Review: 'Sri Rama Rajyam' is a must watch". Indo-Asian News Service. 20 November 2011. Archived from the original on 22 November 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2011 – via CNN-IBN.
  15. ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (19 November 2011). "Sri Rama Rajyam review: Glimpses of NTR in Balayya's role". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 19 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
  16. ^ Sashidhar, A. S. (18 June 2012). "CineMaa awards 2012 winners list". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  17. ^ "Kamal Haasan graces CineMAA awards 2012". The Times of India. 18 June 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  18. ^ Bhandaram, Vishnupriya (24 June 2012). "When the stars descended". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  19. ^ "59th Idea Filmfare Awards South 2012". Filmfare Awards South. 8 July 2012. MAA TV.
  20. ^ Filmfare Editorial (9 July 2012). "59th Idea Filmfare Awards South (Winners list)". Filmfare. Times Internet Limited. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  21. ^ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011 (South)". The Times of India. 8 July 2012. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  22. ^ "Mirchi Music Awards South 2011 Nominees". Radio Mirchi. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  23. ^ "Mirchi Music Awards South 2011 Winners". Radio Mirchi. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  24. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (13 October 2012). "2011 Nandi Awards winners list". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  25. ^ "Nandi awards for year 2011 - Telugu cinema news". Idlebrain.com. 12 October 2012. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  26. ^ "SIIMA: Nagarjuna and others for Telugu nominations". IBNLive. CNN-IBN. 5 June 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  27. ^ "SIIMA nominations for Telugu films". Idlebrain.com. 13 June 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  28. ^ "SIIMA Awards: 2011 Winners". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  29. ^ Manigandan, K. R. (1 July 2012). "The South Shines". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sri_Rama_Rajyam_(soundtrack)&oldid=1276843848"