Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score)

Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score)
Album cover
Soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman
Released	January 6, 2024
Recorded	2019–2023
Studio	Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai KM Music Conservatory, Chennai Panchathan Hollywood Studios, Los Angeles Firdaus Studio, Dubai
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	1:28:00 (1 hour and 28 minutes)
Language	Tamil
Label	Tips Industries Ltd.
Producer	A. R. Rahman

Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) is a 2022 soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman. Released on January 6, 2024, to coincide with Rahman's 57th birthday, this album has used in the Indian Tamil-language epic period drama film of the same name, directed by Mani Ratnam. The film features an ensemble cast, including those such as Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and R. Parthiban.

This collaboration between director Mani Ratnam and A. R. Rahman marks their 30th year working together.[1]

Release information

Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) was officially released by A. R. Rahman through his Twitter account on January 6, 2024.[2]

Background

In collaboration with the Firdaus Orchestra, mentored by A. R. Rahman, the background score for Ponniyin Selvan: Original Score was created. A behind-the-scenes video released after Ponniyin Selvan 2 showed the orchestra's role in the film. Rahman emphasized the film's exploration of Tamil culture and the Chola dynasty. The video featured scenes from the film, the recording process, and introduced sound engineer Simon Rhodes. The Firdaus Orchestra expressed gratitude for the opportunity, calling it an epic journey and congratulating the entire team.[3]

Background music

All lyrics are written by Ilango Krishnan.

Tamil

No.	Title	Artist(s)	Length
1.	"Armageddon"	A. R. Rahman	04:30
2.	"Arunmozhi’s Dilemma"	A. R. Rahman	01:52
3.	"Chozha’s Bravery"	A. R. Rahman	02:20
4.	"Conspiracy"	A. R. Rahman	03:47
5.	"Exotic Queen"	A. R. Rahman	01:44
6.	"Life at Lanka"	A. R. Rahman	01:49
7.	"Nandini’s Fortress"	A. R. Rahman	02:32
8.	"The Guardian Angel"	A. R. Rahman	01:05
9.	"The Pandiyan’s Oath"	A. R. Rahman	01:08
10.	"The Thirst for the Throne"	A. R. Rahman	01:16
11.	"The Wise King"	A. R. Rahman	01:44
12.	"VT’s Play"	A. R. Rahman	01:01
13.	"Oo Rey Sooriyare"	A. R. Rahman, Sunitha Sarathy & Ilango	01:45
14.	"Saaya Sanjale"	A. R. Rahman & Nakul Abhyankar	01:40
15.	"Soodanathu Rattham"	A. R. Rahman & Deepthi Suresh	02:52
16.	"Vanathi’s Message"	A. R. Rahman & Sivasri Skandaprasad	02:08
17.	"A New King is Born"	A. R. Rahman	02:00
18.	"Karikalan’s Remorse"	A. R. Rahman & Nabyla Maan	04:02
19.	"Karikalan’s Valour"	A. R. Rahman	01:30
20.	"Market Chase"	A. R. Rahman	02:35
21.	"Nandini's Inner Voice"	A. R. Rahman & Nabyla Maan	02:50
22.	"Pandyan’s Invade"	A. R. Rahman	02:23
23.	"Por Konda Puli - A Chozhan War Cry"	A. R. Rahman	03:24
24.	"PS vs VT"	A. R. Rahman	02:25
25.	"Requiem for the Fallen Monarch"	A. R. Rahman	04:00
26.	"The Confrontation"	A. R. Rahman	04:06
27.	"The Fall of Pandya"	A. R. Rahman	01:52
28.	"The Fangs of Love & Redemption"	A. R. Rahman & Madhura Dhara Talluri	08:23
29.	"The Saga Continues"	A. R. Rahman	02:44
30.	"The Silent Sovereign"	A. R. Rahman	01:27
31.	"The Trial"	A. R. Rahman	05:39
32.	"Vellum Vengai"	A. R. Rahman	02:17
33.	"War is Declared"	A. R. Rahman	01:59
34.	"Young Nandini & Karikalan"	A. R. Rahman	02:06
Total length:			1:28:00

Album credits

• Music Label: Tips Industries Ltd. (Tips Tamil)
• Lyrics: Ilango Krishnan, Kabilan, Siva Ananth & Krithika Nelson
• Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
• Re-Recording Mixer: Craig Mann
• Additional Re-Recording Mixer: S Sivakumar
• Sound Designer: Anand Krishnamoorthi
• Background Score Supervisor: Tuomas Kantelinen
• Music Supervisor: Nakul Abhyankar
• Shehnai : S. Ballesh, Krishna Ballesh
• Panchatan Sound Engineers: Suresh Permal, Karthik Sekaran & Aravind Crescendo
• Music Mix Engineer: Pradvay and Craig Penny
• Music Mastering: Suresh Permal
• Apple Digital Master: Riyasdeen Riyan
• Moroccan Vocals: Nabyla Maan
• "Oo Rey Sooriyare" Vocals: Sunitha Sarathy
• "Soodanathu Rattham" Vocals: Deepthi Suresh
• "Vanathi's Message" Vocals: Sivasri Skandaprasad
• "Saaya Sanjale" Vocals: Nakul Abhyankar

References

1. "'Many Mani years together!' Amul creative celebrates AR Rahman-Mani Ratnam collaboration over the years". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
2. A. R. Rahman's Twitter Announcement of Ponniyin Selvan Original Score, 6 January 2024, retrieved 6 January 2024^[self-published]
3. "Behind the Orchestral Work of AR Rahman's Score for Ponniyin Selvan 2". Film Companion. 5 May 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.