Kaithi
| Kaithi | ||||
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| 📅 Released | 22 November 2019 | |||
| 🎙️ Recorded | 2019 | |||
| ⏳ Length | 28:18 | |||
| 🏷️ Label | Dream Warrior Pictures | |||
| 🤑 Producer | Sam C. S. | |||
| Sam C. S. chronology | ||||
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Kaithi is the film score soundtrack to the 2019 film of the same name directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Dream Warrior Pictures and Vivekananda Pictures, starring Karthi. Being a song-less film, the original score was composed and produced by Sam C. S. The accompanying album featuring 17 tracks was released on 22 November 2019 by the production house itself, and was acclaimed by critics.
Background and development
The original score was composed by Sam C. S. in his first collaboration with both Lokesh and Karthi.[1][2] Lokesh hinted musical references from American films and had incorporated in the script.[3] Sam was provided the reference of The Dark Knight (2008) for a theme, whose "crescendo keeps increasing after a low-key start" and wanted that feel. While Kaithi was termed as a mass film, he did not wanted to retain the massy sounds, but instead its emotion, as in mainstream commercial films "the score makes you squirm because of its loudness" which he avoided.[3] The opening credits song "Kill and Destroy", had similarities to the James Bond theme; Sam intended to give a Guy Ritchie-kind of introduction, to show the contrasting narratives and used lighter notes with flamenco guitar for Napoleon's (George Maryan) portions. He thought that "audience needed a breather" as the film's first twenty minutes being progressed, which resulted in its composition.[3]
Sam initially had plans to compose a theme for Kaithi, but instead had created two themes—one for the main character Dilli, and the another being an emotional number to depict Dilli's relationship with his estranged daughter. He wanted to ensure the audiences being in sync with the narrative flow. The film's teaser featured a "metal clanging sound" used to depict Dilli and was used in 4–5 places. The theme was initially composed when Lokesh narrated Dilli's backstory first, and pictured the film in mind, thinking about his prison time. He then gave a metal sound, as a call back to his backstory. Sam further added that the piece will be used as a main theme in the sequel. However, the sound was curated for a separate theme in a sequence where Karthi savours biriyani, titled "The Hot Biriyani". Sam added that "the music conveys his mindspace in that particular stretch" depicting on how it communicated with the audience.[3]
Sam worked with Sachin Sudhakaran and Hariharan M. of Sync Cinema for the film's sound design, where the duo create sound effects and ambient noises while Sam provides another layer of music, and also refrain from frequency clash which would make it inaudible.[3] The score was completed five days prior to its release.[3]
Release
A month after the film's theatrical release, the original soundtrack which featured 17 tracks from the score was released on 22 November 2019.[4] Besides accompanying the instrumentals that used in the background, it also featured songs with vocals being written and performed by Sam and Sharanya Gopinath, with the latter rapping a few versions in English.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kill and Destroy" (Lyrics and English rap versions performed by Sharanya Gopinath) | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Dilli's Swag" | 0:50 |
| 3. | "Grief of Dilli" | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Rise of Dilli" | 1:19 |
| 5. | "Nepolean Theme" | 2:25 |
| 6. | "Nee Eppo Varuva Appa" | 1:14 |
| 7. | "The Hot Biriyani" (Vocals performed by Sam C. S.) | 1:50 |
| 8. | "The Battle of Cop and Killer" | 1:30 |
| 9. | "Kaithi Main Theme" | 0:28 |
| 10. | "Beginning of the War" | 2:11 |
| 11. | "The Phase of Deathcall" | 0:34 |
| 12. | "Eternal Love of Father" (Vocals performed by Sam C. S.) | 3:14 |
| 13. | "Arrival of the Ruffian" | 0:48 |
| 14. | "Neel Iravil" (Vocals and lyrics performed by Sam C. S.) | 1:21 |
| 15. | "The Emotion Hustler" | 0:42 |
| 16. | "The Maze" | 0:58 |
| 17. | "Night is Dark" (Vocals performed by Sam C. S, with English rap versions done by Sharanya Gopinath) | 1:53 |
| Total length: | 28:18 | |
Reception
The score received positive response from critics, with Sify calling Sam as "another silent hero of the film"[5] and Kaushik Rajaraman, writing for DT Next, stated that Sam's background score for the film "on a par with his theme music in Vikram Vedha".[6] Janani K. of India Today added "composer Sam CS’s brilliant background score compliments [the film] aptly."[7] Priyanka Thirumurthy of The News Minute wrote "Sam CS, while not given an opportunity to belt a romantic number or opening song, still makes his presence felt with music that makes your heart race."[8] Anupama Subramanian of Deccan Chronicle mentioned that "Sam CS's background score enhances each and every scene and maintains the tempo intact."[9]
Future
In July 2022, Sam had stated that he would return as a composer for Kaithi 2 and has been discussing with Lokesh for the same.[10][11] The theme music for Dilli's character was incorporated by Anirudh Ravichander for "Lokiverse",[12] the official theme used for the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. It was first heard in Vikram (2022) after Kaithi sharing the same universe as the former.[13] "Lokiverse 2.0" was an extended version of the same track which was featured in Leo (2023), another instalment in the franchise.[14][15]
References
- ↑ "Kaithi first look: Karthi promises an intense action thriller". The Indian Express. 8 March 2019. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ S, Srivatsan (19 October 2019). "Lokesh Kanagaraj on 'Kaithi' and 'Thalapathy 64'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 S, Srivatsan (16 November 2019). "Lokesh Kanagaraj wanted 'The Dark Knight' feel in 'Kaithi': Sam CS". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kaithi (Original Background Score)". Apple Music. 2019-11-22. Archived from the original on 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2025-01-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Kaithi review: Prepare to be thrilled". Sify. 25 October 2019. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Rajaraman, Kaushik (26 October 2019). "Film Review 'Kaithi': A commercial film with a realistic touch". DT Next. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ K, Janani (25 October 2019). "Kaithi Movie Review: Karthi is terrific in Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping action flick". India Today. Archived from the original on 29 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Thirumurthy, Priyanka (25 October 2019). "'Kaithi' review: A gripping tale of men imprisoned by their circumstances". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (26 October 2019). "Kaithi review: A brilliant thriller set to stand the test of time". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ R, Chandhini (2022-07-04). "Sam CS: My work is my identity". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2025-01-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ R, Chandhini (2022-07-02). "Music Composer Sam CS in talks for Kaithi 2". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2025-01-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Subramanian, Lakshmi (2023-10-28). "Why Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Lokiverse' is a smashing hit". The Week. Archived from the original on 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2025-01-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Vikram (Original Background Score)". Spotify. 2022-07-07. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-11-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Lokiverse 2.0 song from Vijay's Leo out". Cinema Express. 2023-10-27. Archived from the original on 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2025-01-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "'Leo: Bloody Sweet' Soundtrack Album Released". Film Music Reporter. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-04. Unknown parameter
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