Maharshi (soundtrack)
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{{Infobox album
| name = Maharshi
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Devi Sri Prasad
| cover = Maharshi album.jpg
| alt =
| released = 15 May 2019
| recorded = 2018–2019
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 31:38
| language = Telugu
| label = Aditya Music
| producer = Devi Sri Prasad
| prev_title = Chitralahari
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = Sarileru Neekevvaru
| next_year = 2019
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Maharshi
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Choti Choti Baatein
| single1date = 29 March 2019
| single2 = Nuvve Samastham
| single2date = 12 April 2019
| single3 = Everest Anchuna
| single3date = 20 April 2019
| single4 = Padara Padara
| single4date = 24 April 2019
| single5 = Paala Pitta
| single5date = 29 April 2019
| single6 = Idhe Kadha Nee Kadha
| single6date = 3 May 2019
}}
}}
Maharshi is the soundtrack album composed by Devi Sri Prasad for the 2019 Tollywood film of the same name starring Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde, and Allari Naresh in lead roles, directed by Vamshi Paidipally.{{cite web|title=Maharshi teaser out: Mahesh Babu sizzles in Vamsi Paidipally's action-drama|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/maharshi-teaser-out-mahesh-babu-sizzles-in-vamsi-paidipally-s-action-drama-1495406-2019-04-06|work=India Today|date=6 April 2019 }} The film marks Devi's second collaboration with Paidipally after Yevadu (2014). The album consists of eight songs with Sri Mani penning all the lyrics of the Telugu version. The soundtrack album was released digitally on 15 May 2019 on the Aditya Music label.
Background and production
The film marks Devi's second collaboration with Paidipally after Yevadu (2014) and fourth collaboration with Mahesh Babu after 1: Nenokkadine (2014), Srimanthudu (2015) and Bharat Ane Nenu (2018). Music production of the film began in early 2019, in parallel to film's shooting.{{Cite news|title=Devi Sri Prasad on sets of Mahesh Babu and Pooja Hegde's 'Maharshi' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/devi-sri-prasad-on-sets-of-mahesh-babu-and-pooja-hegdes-maharshi/articleshow/68352611.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=11 March 2019 |language=en}} DSP's regular collaborator Sri Mani has written all the tracks for the Telugu version. In an interview with Cinema Express, lyricist Sri Mani said that "It’s important to blend the ideas of the director and music composer with my words. It’s imperative to be on the same page as them. I try to write lines that gel with the director’s vision, stay true to the story, the situation of the song, the character, and the tune. However, the challenge is always to find something good, new, and interesting to write".{{Cite web|title='Director C Prem Kumar wanted me to write a soul-stirring song for Jaanu'|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/jan/29/shreemani-a-lyricist-should-be-able-to-write-all-king-of-songs-16778.html|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Cinema Express|date=29 January 2020 |language=en}}
The first single "Choti Choti Baatein" is based on the friendship between three lead roles (played by Babu, Hegde and Naresh) during their college life.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/maharshi-mahesh-babu-treats-fans-to-a-glimpse-of-choti-choti-baatein-song-watch-1518499-2019-05-06|title=Maharshi: Mahesh Babu treats fans to a glimpse of Choti Choti Baatein song|website=India Today|date=2019-05-06|author=India Today Web Desk|access-date=2021-09-27}}{{Cite news|title='Maharshi' song 'Choti Choti Baatein': First lyrical video from the Mahesh-starrer will certainly tug at your heart strings - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/maharshi-song-choti-choti-baatein-first-lyrical-video-from-the-mahesh-starrer-will-certainly-tug-at-your-heart-strings/articleshow/68628330.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=29 March 2019 |language=en}} Second single "Nuvve Samastham" explores the success of the character Rishi (played by Babu).{{Cite news|title='Maharshi' second single titled 'Nuvve Samastham' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/maharshi-second-single-titled-nuvve-samastham/articleshow/68835460.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=11 April 2019 |language=en}} The song was shot at various locations in the New York City, including the Statue of Liberty.{{Cite web|date=2019-04-13|title=Maharshi second single 'Nuvve Samastham' released|url=https://english.newstracklive.com/news/maharshi-second-single-nuvve-samastham-released-sc-nu-1006615-1.html|access-date=2021-09-27|website=News Track|language=en}} On singing "Everest Anchuna" song, Vishnupriya Ravi told The Hindu that "I prefer fast, peppy numbers because I feel it suits my voice".{{Cite news|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=2019-05-13|title=Vishnupriya on crooning 'Everest Anchuna' in Mahesh Babu's 'Maharshi'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/vishnupriya-opens-up-on-maharshi/article27116447.ece|access-date=2021-09-27|issn=0971-751X}} Fourth single "Padara Padara" is based on the importance of agriculture focusing on the new-age farming and the issues being faced by farmers in India.{{Cite news|title='Padara Padara' from Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde and Allari Naresh's 'Maharshi' released! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/padara-padara-from-mahesh-babu-pooja-hegde-and-allari-nareshs-maharshi-released/articleshow/69025208.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=24 April 2019 |language=en}} The Indian Express reporting the release of the song, cited that "Mahesh Babu plays the saviour of distressed farmers".{{Cite web|date=2019-04-24|title=Maharshi song Padara Padara: Mahesh Babu plays the saviour of distressed farmers|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/padara-padara-song-maharshi-mahesh-babu-5692760/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} The fifth single "Paala Pitta" is a folk track, with Manasi getting praise for her voice.{{Cite news|title='Paala Pitta' from Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde and Allari Naresh's 'Maharshi' delivers a folksy tune! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/paala-pitta-from-mahesh-babu-pooja-hegde-and-allari-nareshs-maharshi-delivers-a-folksy-tune/articleshow/69097547.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=29 April 2019 |language=en}}{{Cite web|last=siva|date=2019-04-30|title=Mahesh Babu Unveils Paala Pitta Song from Maharshi|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/mahesh-babu-unveils-paala-pitta-song-from-maharshi-525429|access-date=2021-09-27|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}
Release
A total of eight tracks were featured in the soundtrack album. Initially the jukebox of the film is reported to be released on 25 April 2019, which was later released on 30 April 2019, a day before the film's pre-release event.{{cn|date=November 2024}} The official soundtrack (jukebox) has six tracks, while the total soundtrack which was released on 1 May 2019 during the pre-release event, has eight tracks.{{cn|date=November 2024}} Out of the eight tracks, five tracks in the soundtrack album were released as singles. The first single "Choti Choti Baatein", written by Sri Mani and sung by Devi Sri Prasad, was released on 29 March 2019 coinciding with Friendship Day.{{Cite web|date=2019-03-23|title=Maharshi first single release date out|url=https://www.telugubulletin.com/maharshi-first-single-release-date-out-1353|access-date=2021-09-27|website=TeluguBulletin.com|language=en-US}} The Album's second single "Nuvve Samastham", written by Sri Mani and sung by Yazin Nizar, was released on 12 April 2019.{{cn|date=November 2024}} The third single "Everest Anchuna", a peppy song sung by Vedala Hemachandra and Vishnupriya Ravi, was released on 20 April 2019.{{Cite news|title='Everest Anchuna will blow your mind when you'll see it on screen' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/everest-anchuna-will-blow-your-mind-when-youll-see-it-on-screen/articleshow/68974169.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=21 April 2019 |language=en}} The fourth single "Padara Padara", sung by Shankar Mahadevan, was released on 24 April 2019.{{Cite web|date=2019-04-23|title=Mahesh Babu to unveil another song titled Padara Padara from his film Maharshi on THIS date; Check out|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/mahesh-babu-unveil-another-song-titled-padara-padara-his-film-maharshi-date-check-out-447741|access-date=2021-09-27|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Jain|first=Pavni|date=2019-04-23|title=Mahesh Babu to announce Maharshi's fourth track titled Padara Padara release date; Deets inside|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-mahesh-babu-to-announce-maharshi-s-fourth-track-titled-padara-padara-release-date-deets-inside-515949|access-date=2021-09-27|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}} Fifth single "Paala Pitta", sung by Rahul Sipligunj and M. M. Manasi, was released on 29 April 2019.{{Cite web|date=2019-04-29|title=Mahesh Babu's 'Maharishi song 'Paala Pitta' is out and we love it.|url=https://www.thelivemirror.com/maharishi-maheshbabu-paala-pitta/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Live Mirror|language=en-US}} All these singles were first released in lyrical version and later in the full video version.{{Cite news|title='Paala Pitta' from Vamshi Paidipally's 'Maharshi' to be released - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/paala-pitta-from-vamshi-paidipallys-maharshi-to-be-released/articleshow/69431258.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=21 May 2019 |language=en}} Lyrical version of two tracks in the extended soundtrack were released on 4 and 15 May 2019 (after the release of the soundtrack album).{{cn|date=November 2024}} Full video versions of all the tracks were released in June and July 2019, including the remaining one track.{{Cite web|date=2019-05-06|title=Choti Choti Baatein: Mahesh Babu and Pooja Hegde's song to be out today; details inside|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/choti-choti-baatein-mahesh-babu-and-pooja-hegdes-song-be-out-today-details-inside-449486|access-date=2021-09-27|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}} After the success of the soundtrack album, Devi Sri Prasad released a tribute video in June 2019, featuring the entire music production team.{{Cite web|last=TeamIH|date=2019-06-09|title=Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad Releases A Tribute Video of Epic Blockbuster 'Maharshi'|url=https://industryhit.com/t/rockstar-devi-sri-prasad-released-a-tribute-video-to-the-technicians-who-involved-in-composing-the-music-of-epic-blockbuster-maharshi/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=IndustryHit.Com|language=en-US}}
= Marketing =
Various music artistes of the soundtrack album, have performed the eight songs at the film's pre-release event held at People's Plaza, Necklace Road, Hyderabad.{{Cite web|date=2019-04-26|title=Here are some details of Mahesh Babu starrer Maharshi pre-release event|url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/here-are-some-details-of-mahesh-babu-starrer-maharshi-pre-release-event-2198732.html|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Zee News|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Team|first=DNA Web|date=2019-05-01|title=Details about Mahesh Babu's massive pre-release event of 'Maharshi' for his fans REVEALED!|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-details-about-mahesh-babu-s-massive-pre-release-event-of-maharshi-for-his-fans-revealed-2744752|access-date=2021-09-27|website=DNA India|language=en}}
Track listing
= Telugu =
{{tracklist
| headline = Maharshi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra4 = Vedala Hemachandra, Vishnupriya Ravi
| total_length = 31:38
| title1 = Padara Padara
| extra1 = Shankar Mahadevan
| length1 = 4:51
| title2 = Choti Choti Baatein
| extra2 = Devi Sri Prasad
| length2 = 4:25
| title3 = Nuvve Samastham
| extra3 = Yazin Nizar
| length3 = 4:28
| length8 = 4:21
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| length4 = 3:16
| title5 = Phir Shuru
| extra5 = Benny Dayal
| length5 = 4:12
| title6 = Paala Pitta
| extra6 = Rahul Sipligunj, M. M. Manasi
| length6 = 3:20
| all_writing =
| title7 = Idhe Kadha Nee Kadha–The Soul of Rishi
| length7 = 2:49
| title8 = Nuvvani Idhi Needani
| title4 = Everest Anchuna
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| note3 = Backing vocals: Ranina Reddy, Surmukhi Raman
| note2 = Backing vocals: Ranina Reddy, Surmukhi Raman, Anitha, Roshini
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Reception
= Critics =
Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India praised the score of the film and wrote that "the OST of Maharshi is good for a one-time listen with most of the numbers sounding situational; they might work better when seen on-screen. The two duet numbers are mediocre, but lend some pep to the otherwise sombre album. It is only Nuvvu Samastham that manages to stand out, thanks to Yazin’s vocals."{{Cite news|title=Music Review: Maharshi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/music-review-maharshi/articleshow/69270460.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|date=10 May 2019 |language=en}}
On reviewing the "Padara Padara" song, Vyas of The Hans India praised Mahadevan's vocals, Devi's music and the lyrics written by Sri Mani.{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2019-04-24|title=Mahesh Babu's Maharshi Movie 'Padara Padara' song review|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/padara-padara-song-review-523751|access-date=2021-09-27|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}
Accolades
Album credits
= Producer(s) =
Devi Sri Prasad
= Songwriter(s) =
- Devi Sri Prasad (composer, arranger)
- Sri Mani (lyrics)
= Performer(s) =
Devi Sri Prasad, Shankar Mahadevan, Yazin Nizar, Vedala Hemachandra, Vishnupriya Ravi, Benny Dayal, Rahul Sipligunj, M. M. Manasi, Vijay Prakash, Karthik
= Musician(s) =
- Guitars – Josh Mark Raj, Godfray Immanuval
- Keyboard – Vikas Badisa, Kalyan, K. P., Devi Sri Prasad, Chinna, Venkatesh, Ravi, Chaitu,
- Rhythm – Kalyan, Sundar
- Sarangi – Manonmani
- Accordion – Rajkumar
- Flute – Kiran Kumar
- Shehnai – Balesh
- Violin – Chennai Strings, Rithu Vysakh
- Viola – Rithu Vysakh
- Additional Rhythm – K. P.
- Backing vocals – Ranina Reddy, Surmukhi Raman, Anitha, Roshini
= Personnel =
- Orchestra In-Charge – Murugan
- Album Co-ordinator – B. Manikandan
- Chorus conducted by – J Chittey Prakash Rao
= Sound Engineers =
- Brindavan–The Garden Of Music, Chennai – A. Uday Kumar
- Assistant Sound Engineer – Kutty Uday
- Assistant Sound Engineer – Suresh
= Production =
- Recorded by – A. Uday Kumar, T. Uday Kumar & Suresh Kumar Taddi
- Mixed by – A. Uday kumar
- Mastered by – A. Uday Kumar @ Brindavanam garden of music chennai
- Assisted by – Pugalendhi
Notes
References
External links
- [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8333978/soundtrack Maharshi (soundtrack)] at IMDb
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