Mukunda (soundtrack)
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{{Infobox album
| name = Mukunda
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Mickey J. Meyer
| cover = Mukunda album cover.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Album cover
| released = 3 December 2014
| recorded = 2014
| venue =
| studio = * RMP, Hyderabad
- Moksha Studios, Hyderabad
- Rama Krishna Studios, Hyderabad
- Inspire Studios, Hyderabad
- Vault Mastering Studios, New York City
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length =
26:12
| language = Telugu
| label = Aditya Music
| producer = Mickey J. Meyer
| prev_title = Chakkiligintha
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = Kerintha
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{external media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|JyfwpOUl9Ec|Official Audio Jukebox}}}}
}}
Mukunda is the soundtrack album composed by Mickey J. Meyer for the 2014 Telugu-language drama film of the same name starring Varun Tej, and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, directed by Srikanth Addala. The film marks Meyer's third collaboration with Srikanth after Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008) and Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013). The film featured seven tracks with lyrics written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. The soundtrack album was released by Aditya Music on 3 December 2014. The release coincided with a promotional event held at the Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad.
The soundtrack received positive reviews from the critics, who were appreciative of the lyrics and Meyer's instrumentation in tune with the film's setting. Upon the release, the song "Gopikamma" topped the charts and increased the buzz for the film.
Production
In February 2014, Mickey J. Meyer was selected to compose the film's soundtrack and background music.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/varun-tej-launched-in-grandeur-telugu-news-104095|title=Varun Tej Launched In Grandeur - Telugu News|date=27 February 2014|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=14 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014054150/https://www.indiaglitz.com/varun-tej-launched-in-grandeur-telugu-news-104095|url-status=live}} This marked his continuous third association with Srikanth Addala after Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008) and Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013).{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/mickey-j-meyer-defends-his-style-of-music.html|title=Mickey J Meyer defends his style of music {{pipe}} Latest Telugu cinema news {{pipe}} Movie reviews {{pipe}} OTT Updates, OTT|date=26 April 2014|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=19 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119145901/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/mickey-j-meyer-defends-his-style-of-music.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/varun-tejs-first-look-from-mukunda-mukunda/articleshow/40616376.cms|title=Varun Tej's first look from Mukunda Mukunda|work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=14 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014194152/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Varun-Tejs-first-look-from-Mukunda-Mukunda/articleshow/40616376.cms|url-status=live}} Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry penned the lyrics of all the songs.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/5-years-of-varun-tej-in-telugu-film-industry-take-a-look-at-the-actors-journey-in-the-showbiz/articleshow/68187086.cms|title=5 Years of Varun Tej in Telugu Film Industry: Take a look at the actor's journey in the showbiz|work=The Times of India |date=27 February 2019|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=22 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522223521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/5-years-of-varun-tej-in-telugu-film-industry-take-a-look-at-the-actors-journey-in-the-showbiz/articleshow/68187086.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/mukunda-audio-launched-in-style.html|title=Mukunda audio launched in style|date=4 December 2014}} Audio rights were acquired by Aditya Music in mid August 2014.{{Cite web |date=14 August 2014 |title=Aditya Music bags Varun Tej's debut film audio rights |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Aditya-Music-bags-Varun-Tejs-debut-film-audio-rights/articleshow/40270011.cms |access-date=30 November 2014 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=23 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623190836/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Aditya-Music-bags-Varun-Tejs-debut-film-audio-rights/articleshow/40270011.cms |url-status=live }}
Composition
The first track "Chesededo" had the lyrics written by Sastry and was sung by Rahul Nambiar and L. V. Revanth.{{Cite web|url=https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=bxs9NsVT7gQ|title=Chesededo|website=YouTube Music|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141228/https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=bxs9NsVT7gQ|url-status=live}} The second song "Daredumdadum" was sung by Anjana Sowmya and Mickey J. Meyer himself.{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/special-column-telugu-paata.html|title=Telugu Paata : Exploring Daredumdadum song lyric from Mukunda|date=9 December 2016|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=11 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161211141401/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/special-column-telugu-paata.html|url-status=live}} Hegde praised the flute piece of the song.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/pooja-hegde-reveals-her-favourite-song-in-mukunda/articleshow/45575153.cms|title=Pooja Hegde reveals her favourite song in Mukunda|work=The Times of India |date=16 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141321/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/pooja-hegde-reveals-her-favourite-song-in-mukunda/articleshow/45575153.cms|url-status=live}} The next song "Chaala Bagundi" was recorded by Haricharan.{{Cite web|url=https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=590_prfqBgI|title=Chaala Bagundi|website=YouTube Music|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141230/https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=590_prfqBgI|url-status=live}} K. S. Chithra lend her voice to the song "Gopikamma".{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/singer-ks-chitra-beats-s-janakis-record-malayalam-news-200876|title=Singer KS Chitra beats S Janaki's record - Malayalam News|date=17 November 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125025706/https://www.indiaglitz.com/singer-ks-chitra-beats-s-janakis-record-malayalam-news-200876|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/pooja-hegde-grooves-on-the-sets-of-mek/articleshow/45776313.cms|title=Pooja Hegde grooves on the sets of MEK|work=The Times of India |date=6 January 2015|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=6 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306184549/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/pooja-hegde-grooves-on-the-sets-of-mek/articleshow/45776313.cms|url-status=live}} The track "Arere Chandrakala" was sung by Karthik and Sai Shivani.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/check-out-popular-telugu-music-video-song-jukebox-of-pooja-hegde/videoshow/78656229.cms|title=Check Out Popular Telugu Music Video Song Jukebox Of 'Pooja Hegde' {{pipe}} Telugu Video Songs - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110174328/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/check-out-popular-telugu-music-video-song-jukebox-of-pooja-hegde/videoshow/78656229.cms|url-status=live}} Shweta Pandit gave her voice for the sixth song "Nandalaala".{{Cite web|url=https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=BRPrs2zlD7s|title=Nandalaala|website=YouTube Music|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141237/https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=BRPrs2zlD7s|url-status=live}} The theme track "Mukunda Theme" song was performed by Meyer himself.{{Cite web|url=https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=8aesxPzeiGg|title=Mukunda Theme|website=YouTube Music|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141230/https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=8aesxPzeiGg|url-status=live}}
Marketing and release
The soundtrack was expected to be launched in September 2014 initially.{{Cite web |date=21 August 2014 |title=Mukunda's audio to be launched in September |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Mukundas-audio-to-be-launched-in-September/articleshow/40607692.cms |access-date=30 November 2014 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=14 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114084927/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Mukundas-audio-to-be-launched-in-September/articleshow/40607692.cms |url-status=live }} The release was postponed to November 2014 and then to early December 2014.{{Cite web |date=10 October 2014 |title=Varun Tej's Mukunda audio to release in Nov |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Varun-Tejs-Mukunda-audio-to-release-in-Nov/articleshow/44774961.cms |access-date=30 November 2014 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014194149/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Varun-Tejs-Mukunda-audio-to-release-in-Nov/articleshow/44774961.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/varun-tejs-mukunda-audio-and-release-dates--news-118682|title=Varun Tej's 'Mukunda' audio and release dates - News|date=15 November 2014|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141230/https://www.indiaglitz.com/varun-tejs-mukunda-audio-and-release-dates--news-118682|url-status=live}} In late-November, the release date was later finalized as 3 December 2014.{{Cite web |date=29 November 2014 |title=Mukunda's audio to be unveiled on Dec 3 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Mukundas-audio-to-be-unveiled-on-Dec-3/articleshow/45318897.cms |access-date=30 November 2014 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=15 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015074428/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Mukundas-audio-to-be-unveiled-on-Dec-3/articleshow/45318897.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mukunda-to-have-a-christmas-release/articleshow/45269773.cms|title=Mukunda to have a Christmas release|work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=12 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180812002038/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mukunda-to-have-a-Christmas-release/articleshow/45269773.cms|url-status=live}} The makers released "Chesededo" song's teaser on 2 December 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/song-teaser-varun-tejs-mukunda/articleshow/45345497.cms|title=Song teaser: Varun Tej's Mukunda|work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141326/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/song-teaser-varun-tejs-mukunda/articleshow/45345497.cms|url-status=live}}
The film's songs were leaked online before its official release.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2014-12-03/Varun-Tejs-Mukunda-songs-leaked-Audio-track-list/119214|title=Varun Tej's Mukunda songs leaked; Audio track list|first=Gossip|last=Girl|date=3 December 2014|website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141734/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2014-12-03/Varun-Tejs-Mukunda-songs-leaked-Audio-track-list/119214|url-status=live}} The audio launch event was held on 3 December 2014 at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad.{{Cite web |date=2 December 2014 |title=All eyes on Mukunda's audio |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/All-eyes-on-Mukundas-audio/articleshow/45347124.cms |access-date=2 December 2014 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014074527/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/All-eyes-on-Mukundas-audio/articleshow/45347124.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/varun-tejs-mukunda-audio-launch-watch-live-event-video-615967|title=Varun Tej's 'Mukunda' Audio Launch: Watch Live Event [VIDEO]|first=Sangeetha|last=Seshagiri|date=3 December 2014|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=1 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401125314/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/varun-tejs-mukunda-audio-launch-watch-live-event-video-615967|url-status=live}} K. Raghavendra Rao, Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun, Sai Dharam Tej, Allu Aravind, Naga Babu, Padmaja, Varun Tej, Pooja Hegde, Srikanth Addala, Mickey J. Meyer and film's cast and crew were also present at the event.{{Cite web |date=4 December 2014 |title=Chiranjeevi unveiled Mukunda audio albums |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chiranjeevi-unveiled-mukunda-audio-albums-news-telugu-omeloJeeicaeh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208084743/http://www.sify.com/movies/chiranjeevi-unveiled-mukunda-audio-albums-news-telugu-omeloJeeicaeh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2014 |access-date=4 December 2014 |website=Sify}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/video-chiranjeevi-speech-at-mukunda-audio-launch/articleshow/45374910.cms|title=Video: Chiranjeevi speech at Mukunda audio launch|work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141740/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/video-chiranjeevi-speech-at-mukunda-audio-launch/articleshow/45374910.cms|url-status=live}} All the tracks were performed by Meyer and respective singers of the tracks.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pooja-hegde-croons-a-song-from-mukunda/articleshow/45373007.cms|title=Pooja Hegde croons a song from Mukunda|work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=27 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127184136/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pooja-hegde-croons-a-song-from-mukunda/articleshow/45373007.cms|url-status=live}}
Music videos
Music videos were choreographed by Raju Sundaram.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ragalahari.com/movies/info/3100/mukunda-varun-tej-pooja-hegde-srikanth-addala.aspx|title=Mukunda {{pipe}} Cast & Crew {{pipe}} News {{pipe}} Galleries {{pipe}} Movie Posters {{pipe}} Watch Mukunda Movie Online|website=www.ragalahari.com|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=27 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227204644/https://www.ragalahari.com/movies/info/3100/mukunda-varun-tej-pooja-hegde-srikanth-addala.aspx|url-status=live}} Varun Tej said "dance was a quite a challenge for me, but I think I have managed well".{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/varun-tej-reveals-his-favourite-song-from-mukunda/articleshow/45613581.cms|title=Varun Tej reveals his favourite song from Mukunda|date=16 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=5 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105144834/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Varun-Tej-reveals-his-favourite-song-from-Mukunda/articleshow/45613581.cms|url-status=live}} "Gopikamma" video song featuring Hegde was shot at ancient temple at Samarlakota, Andhra Pradesh. She said "we've shot in Bhimavaram, Kakinada and Amalapuram to name a few. Also I love the food served there and those beautiful girls in the village".{{Cite web|url=https://www.hyderabadfirst.in/?p=12861|title=Pooja Loves The Food & Places In Godavari {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Distrcits}} {{pipe}} Andhra Pradesh First|date=30 December 2014|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013131030/http://www.hyderabadfirst.in/?p=12861|url-status=live}} Music video of "Daredumdadum", featuring Tej and Hegde was shot in early-September 2014, in Switzerland.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/varun-tej-pooja-hegde-groove-in-switzerland-for-mukunda/articleshow/41937894.cms|title=Varun Tej, Pooja Hegde groove in Switzerland for Mukunda|work=The Times of India |date=16 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=14 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014080524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/varun-tej-pooja-hegde-groove-in-switzerland-for-mukunda/articleshow/41937894.cms|url-status=live}} While shooting the song in Switzerland, the entire unit got stuck in hailstorm. Although no one was injured.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/mukunda/articleshow/45631308.cms|title=Mukunda|work=The Times of India |date=24 December 2014|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141734/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/mukunda/articleshow/45631308.cms|url-status=live}}
Track listing
{{Tracklist
| headline = Telugu
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 26:12
| all_writing = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
| title1 = Chesededo
| extra1 = Rahul Nambiar, L. V. Revanth
| length1 = 04:24
| title2 = Daredumdadum
| extra2 = Mickey J Meyer, Anjana Sowmya
| length2 = 03:55
| title3 = Chaala Bagundi
| extra3 = Haricharan
| length3 = 04:45
| title4 = Gopikamma
| extra4 = K. S. Chithra
| length4 = 04:21
| title5 = Arere Chandrakala
| extra5 = Karthik, Sai Shivani
| length5 = 03:26
| title6 = Nandalaala
| extra6 = Shweta Pandit
| length6 = 04:09
| title7 = Mukunda Theme
| note7 = Instrumental
| length7 = 01:05
}}
{{Tracklist
| headline = Tamil
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 26:12
| all_writing = Viveka
| title1 = Veshum Pona
| extra1 =
| length1 = 04:24
| title2 = Daredumdadum
| extra2 =
| length2 = 03:55
| title3 = Yennil Vandhaale
| extra3 =
| length3 = 04:45
| title4 = Gopivanedhey
| extra4 =
| length4 = 04:21
| title5 = Arere Raakshasiye
| extra5 =
| length5 = 03:26
| title6 = Nandalaala
| extra6 =
| length6 = 04:09
| title7 = Mukunda Theme
| note7 = Instrumental
| length7 = 01:05
}}
{{Tracklist
| headline = Malayalam
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 26:12
| all_writing =
| title1 = Karmam Cheyyum
| extra1 =
| length1 = 04:24
| title2 = Daredumdadum
| extra2 =
| length2 = 03:55
| title3 = Maayaaman Pole
| extra3 =
| length3 = 04:45
| title4 = Gopike Nin
| extra4 =
| length4 = 04:21
| title5 = Arere Chandrakala
| extra5 =
| length5 = 03:26
| title6 = Nandalaala
| extra6 =
| length6 = 04:09
| title7 = Mukunda Theme
| note7 = Instrumental
| length7 = 01:05
}}
{{Tracklist
| headline = Hindi
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 26:12
| all_writing = Raqueeb Alam
| title1 = Kehte He Kuch Bhi
| extra1 =
| length1 = 04:24
| title2 = Daredumdadum
| extra2 =
| length2 = 03:55
| title3 = Chaahaba Jisko
| extra3 =
| length3 = 04:45
| title4 = Gopiyaan Ke
| extra4 =
| length4 = 04:21
| title5 = Arere Chandrakala
| extra5 =
| length5 = 03:26
| title6 = Nandalaala
| extra6 =
| length6 = 04:09
| title7 = Mukunda Theme
| note7 = Instrumental
| length7 = 01:05
}}
Reception
The soundtrack album received positive reviews from critics, praising Meyer's composition, and Sastry's lyrics.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mukunda-movie-review-roundup-decent-debut-varun-tej-618196|title='Mukunda' Movie Review Roundup: Decent Debut for Varun Tej|first=Sangeetha|last=Seshagiri|date=24 December 2014|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=14 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014054150/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mukunda-movie-review-roundup-decent-debut-varun-tej-618196|url-status=live}}
Reviewing the soundtrack album, The Times of India stated that the soundtrack has some peppy and melodious tunes, calling "Dumdaredum" and "Chala Bagundi" as the best songs of the album.{{Cite web |date=11 December 2014 |title=Music review: Mukunda |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Music-review-Mukunda/articleshow/45478061.cms |access-date=11 December 2014 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=9 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209152200/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Music-review-Mukunda/articleshow/45478061.cms |url-status=live }} IndiaGlitz wrote "Mickey J Meyer's imprint is write over the album. It's a mix of melody and youthfulness. Sirivennela writes all the songs to a profound effect. Getting choicest of singers on board, Mickey delivers a music lover's album."{{Cite web |date=11 December 2014 |title=Mukunda Music Review |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/mukunda-songs-review-telugu-movie-18484 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140827002602/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/musicreview/18484.html |url-status=live |archive-date=27 August 2014 |access-date=11 December 2014 |website=IndiaGlitz}} Avad M of 123Telugu selected "Nandalaala" and "Chaala Bagundi" as the picks of the album and wrote "Mickey J Meyer once again proves that he is a class apart and provides a chart topping romantic album which is quite soothing and melodious".{{Cite web |date=3 December 2014 |title=Music Review : Mukunda – Classy Album |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/audio-reviews/music-review-mukunda-classy-album.html |access-date=5 December 2014 |publisher=123telugu.com |archive-date=8 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208081609/http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/audio-reviews/music-review-mukunda-classy-album.html |url-status=live }} Reviewing the soundtrack, Karthik of Milliblog wrote "Chaala baagundi, with its brilliant vocal plus guitar interplay, is the soundtrack's best, with Haricharan proving his value again! Mickey on top of his game, again!".{{Cite web |date=4 December 2014 |title=Mukunda (Music review), Telugu – Mickey J Meyer |url=http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2014/12/04/mukunda-music-review-telugu-mickey-j-meyer/ |access-date=5 December 2014 |publisher=Milliblog |archive-date=8 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208233816/http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2014/12/04/mukunda-music-review-telugu-mickey-j-meyer/ |url-status=live }} Jeevi of Idlebrain wrote "Background music by Micky J Meyer is nice. Songs carry his signature. A couple of duets (one foreign song and a set song) act as speedbreaker for narration."{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mukunda.html|title=Mukunda review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Varun Tej, Pooja Hegde|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=15 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615060143/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mukunda.html|url-status=live}} Suresh Kavirayani of Deccan Chronicle noted "Micky J. Mayer provided soothing music and a couple of songs have turned up very nicely."{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141225/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-mukunda-rao-ramesh-surprise-element|title=Movie Review 'Mukunda': Rao Ramesh is the surprise element|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|date=25 December 2014|website=www.deccanchronicle.com|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=14 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014054153/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141225/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-mukunda-rao-ramesh-surprise-element|url-status=live}}
Impact
"Gopikamma" topping the charts had significantly helped the pre-release hype and buzz.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/gopikamma-generates-huge-buzz-from-mukunda/articleshow/45594035.cms|title=Gopikamma generates huge buzz from Mukunda|work=The Times of India |date=16 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=18 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818114701/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Gopikamma-generates-huge-buzz-from-Mukunda/articleshow/45594035.cms|url-status=live}} K. S. Chithra won her 11th Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Gopikamma", surpassing the S. Janaki's record.{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2017/11/15/ks-chitra-nandi-award-janaki-record.html|title=KS Chitra walks away with yet another award, beats Janaki's record|website=OnManorama|access-date=3 July 2024|archive-date=3 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703141736/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2017/11/15/ks-chitra-nandi-award-janaki-record.html|url-status=live}}
Accolades
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| scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Recipient(s) ! scope="col"| Result |
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| scope="row" | Nandi Awards
| rowspan="3" |2014 | rowspan="5" |K. S. Chithra (for "Gopikamma" | {{won}} |
| scope="row" |CineMAA Awards
| Best Female Playback Singer Telugu | {{won}} |
| scope="row" |Santosham Film Awards
| Best Female Playback Singer Telugu | {{won}} |
| scope="row" | CineMAA Awards
| rowspan="4" |2015 | Best Female Playback Singer Telugu | {{won}} |
| scope="row"; rowspan="3" | South Indian International Movie Awards{{cite web |url=http://siima.in/nominees-2015.php |title=SIIMA 2015 nominations |publisher=siima.in |date=16 June 2015 |access-date=16 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616095000/http://siima.in/nominees-2015.php |archive-date=16 June 2015}}
| Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu | {{nom}} |
| Best Music Director – Telugu
| {{nom}} |
| Best Lyricist – Telugu
| Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (for "Nandalala") |{{nom}} |