"Kaattu Payale"
Single by G. V. Prakash Kumar (Composer) and Dhee (Singer)
from the album Soorarai Pottru
LanguageTamil
Released23 July 2020
RecordedApril–May 2019
StudioDivine Labs, Chennai
GenreMelody, dance music, Indian folk, Indian classical, Dappan kuthu
Length4:06
LabelSony Music
Songwriter(s)Music:
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Lyrics:

Snehan
Producer(s)G. V. Prakash Kumar
Soorarai Pottru track listing
  1. "Mannurunda"
  2. "Veyyon Silli"
  3. "Kaattu Payale"
  4. "Sooravalli"
  5. "Naalu Nimisham"
  6. "Aagasam"
  7. "Maara Theme"
  8. "Usurey"
  9. "Kaiyiley Aagasam" (bonus track)
Music video
"Kaattu Payale" on YouTube

"Kaattu Payale" is the 2020 Tamil song featured in the soundtrack of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, directed by Sudha Kongara. Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, written by Snehan and sung by Dhee, the track is a melody number pictured on Suriya and Aparna Balamurali. The track was released as a single on 23 July 2020, on the occasion of Suriya's birthday. As of 25 January 2022, the lyrical version of the track crossed 100 million views.[1]

Background

The track was recorded during late-April and early-May 2019 in overseas.[2] Singer Dhee recorded the track, in his first collaboration with Prakash Kumar, though it was revealed to be a "funky" number.[2] During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India in late-April 2020, Prakash interacted with fans through social media, further revealing the track's title and the lyricist Snehan working on it.[3] It was revealed to be a "slow-paced energetic dance track" which was "fun and interesting".[4] On 19 July 2020, it was revealed that the track will be released on the occasion of Suriya's birthday (23 July 2020) with a promo song being released on that date.[5] The audio single and lyrical video were released through streaming and video platforms respectively.[6][7]

Reception

Manoj Kumar R. of The Indian Express called "Kaattu Payale" as a "folkish romantic song which is instantly likeable" and praised Suriya and Aparna's chemistry as "unmissable".[8] Khushboo Ratda of Pinkvilla further called it as a "perfect musical and visual delight" and the "euphonic tune is sure to give you the chills".[9] Vipin Nair of Music Aloud stated "Composer (GV Prakash) gets Dhee to deliver the more upbeat Kaattu Payale, and once again the choice of singer is perfect for the kind of song it is (quite suits Aparna Balamurali's onscreen persona as well, truth be told). Very imaginative melody from GVP here, playing smartly with the pacing of the words, the occasional switchover to a darker flavour et al. [at all]."[10] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote in his weekly review, saying "In what seems like a song meant for Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, GVP hands over to Santhosh Narayanan-camp's Dhee! She does really well, though, and GVP's choice of tune-twist for ‘Mundhiyila Sorugi Vecha Sillaraya Pola’ makes the song really interesting!"[11]

Commercial performance

Within two weeks of the track's release, the song featured in the Top 100 Indian Songs on YouTube.[12][13] The track was listed by Anjana Shekar (along with "Veyyon Silli") in her article about 7 Tamil Songs That Needed in Your Playlist, for the Indian digital news platform, The News Minute.[14] The Times of India, listed "Kaattu Payale" in one of in the 5 Chartbuster Tamil Songs of 2020.[15] "Kaattu Payale" was listed in the top-third position, along with five other tracks from the album, in the Top Tamil Tracks of 2020, for the music platform Spotify.[16]

Track listings

Original[17]
No.TitleLyricsPerformer(s)Length
1."Kaattu Payale"SnehanDhee4:06
Telugu[18]
No.TitleLyricsPerformer(s)Length
1."Kaatuka Kanule"BhaskarabhatlaDhee4:05
Kannada[19]
No.TitleLyricsPerformer(s)Length
1."Kande Kande"Anirudh SastrySindoori4:08
Malayalam[20]
No.TitleLyricsPerformer(s)Length
1."Andhikku Koottu"SudamsuSindoori4:08

Awards

Award[lower-alpha 1] Date of ceremony[lower-alpha 2] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
South Indian International Movie Awards 19 September 2021 Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil Dhee Nominated [21]
[22]

Notes

  1. Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
  2. Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. R, Vinoth (25 January 2022). "சத்தமில்லாமல் சாதனை படைத்த சூர்யா பட பாடல் !". Filmibeat (in Tamil). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Dhee to sing a funky number in Soorarai Pottru - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. "GV Prakash reveals the next song from Soorarai Pottru! - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  4. "Next single from 'Soorarai Pottru' is 'Kaattu Payale' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  5. "'Soorarai Pottru' surprise announcement: 'Kaattu Payale' song to be unveiled on Suriya's birthday". DNA India. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  6. "Kaattu Payale lyrical video from Suriya's Soorarai Pottru - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  7. "Watch: Suriya-Aparna Balamurali in soulful 'Kaattu Payale' song from 'Soorarai Pottru'". The News Minute. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  8. "Soorarai Pottru song Kaattu Payale: Suriya, Aparna share sizzling chemistry". The Indian Express. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  9. "Soorarai Pottru's Kaattu Payale: Suriya, Aparna Balamurali's new song is a perfect musical and visual delight". PINKVILLA. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  10. "Soorarai Pottru – Music Review (Tamil Movie Soundtrack)". Music Aloud. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  11. "Milliblog Weeklies, Week 120 – Jul.26, 2020 by Milliblog!". 26 July 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  12. "Kaattu Payale from Suriya's Soorarai Pottru in top 100 songs on YouTube - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  13. "Suriya thanks GV Prakash after Soorarai Pottru's Kaattu Payale makes it to the top 100 Indian songs on YouTube". PINKVILLA. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  14. "2020 is almost over, celebrate with these 7 Tamil songs in your playlist". The News Minute. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  15. "Kattu Payale to Vaathi Coming: FIVE chartbuster Tamil songs of 2020". The Times of India. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  16. "Top Tamil Tracks of 2020, a playlist by Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  17. Kaattu Payale, 24 July 2020, retrieved 15 February 2022
  18. Kaatuka Kanule, 24 July 2020, retrieved 15 February 2022
  19. Kande Kande, 11 November 2020, retrieved 15 February 2022
  20. Nottam Kandal, 30 October 2020, retrieved 15 February 2022
  21. "The 9th South Indian International Movie Awards Nominations for 2020". South Indian International Movie Awards. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  22. "SIIMA: Soorarai Pottru, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo win big, K Viswanath honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award". The Indian Express. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
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