Varisu (soundtrack)
{{Short description|2022 soundtrack album by Thaman S}}
{{use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Varisu
| type = soundtrack
| cover = Varisu (soundtrack).jpg
| border = yes
| caption = Soundtrack album cover
| artist = S. Thaman
| released = 24 December 2022
| recorded = 2022
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = {{Duration|m=19|s=18}}
| language = Tamil
| label = T-Series
| director = S. Thaman
| prev_title = Prince
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title = Veera Simha Reddy
| next_year = 2023
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Varisu
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Ranjithame
| single1date = 5 November 2022
| single2 = Thee Thalapathy
| single2date = 4 December 2022
| single3 = Soul of Varisu
| single3date = 20 December 2022
}}
}}
Varisu is the soundtrack album composed by S. Thaman for the Tamil-language film of the same name, directed by Vamshi Paidipally starring Vijay. The album consisted of five songs written by Vivek in Tamil, Ramajogayya Sastry for the Telugu dubbed version Vaarasudu and Nishant Singh, Raqueeb Alam and Vaibhav Joshi for the Hindi dubbed version. The album was released on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2022 by T-Series, and is accompanied by three singles—"Ranjithame", "Thee Thalapathy" and "Soul of Varisu"—being released on 5 November, 4 and 20 December, respectively.
Background
The film marked Thaman's first collaboration with Vijay;{{Cite news |title=Thaman reveals his plans for 'Thalapathy 66' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/thaman-reveals-his-plans-for-thalapathy-66/articleshow/87644020.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=November 11, 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=Music composer Thaman on Vijay's Varisu |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/music-composer-thaman-on-vijays-varisu/articleshow/96882833.cms |access-date=2023-04-10 |issn=0971-8257}} he was earlier intended to be associated with A. R. Murugadoss for the actor's 65th film in mid-2020. Murugadoss was later ousted by Sun Pictures as he refused to cut down the renumeration for the project, with Thaman also exiting.{{Cite web |date=24 October 2020 |title=AR Murugadoss walks out of Thalapathy-65? |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-walks-out-of-thalapathy-65-news-tamil-ukyfnAdhfjiej.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101041725/https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-walks-out-of-thalapathy-65-news-tamil-ukyfnAdhfjiej.html |archive-date=1 November 2020 |access-date=27 July 2021 |website=Sify}}{{efn|The film was later directed by Nelson with a new script, titled Beast (2022) and has Anirudh Ravichander scoring the music.{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title=Official: Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' to be directed by Nelson |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-directed-by-nelson/articleshow/79662961.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513043303/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-directed-by-nelson/articleshow/79662961.cms |archive-date=13 May 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title='Thalapathy 65': Vijay teams up with Sun Pictures and director Nelson |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-65-vijay-teams-up-with-sun-pictures-and-director-nelson/article33299201.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202012943/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-65-vijay-teams-up-with-sun-pictures-and-director-nelson/article33299201.ece |archive-date=2 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=The Hindu}}}} This film also marked his second collaboration with Vamshi Paidipally after Brindavanam (2010).{{Cite web |title=Thaman to compose music for Thalapathy 66 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/apr/05/thaman-to-compose-music-for-thalapathy-66-30703.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=Cinema Express |date=5 April 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=காந்தி |first=உ சுதர்சன் |date=2022-10-26 |title=உங்களில் ஒருவன்... குடும்பத்தின் தலைவன்! - 'வாரிசு' விஜய் Exclusive |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/director-vamshi-paidipally-interview-about-varisu-movie |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta}}
Recording and production
Even before his official confirmation, in December 2021, Thaman was rumoured to compose a folk number for the film, with Senthil Ganesh and his wife Rajalakshmi, but has been reported untrue.{{Cite news |title='Thalapathy 66' - Is the first song of the movie in recording? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-66-is-the-first-song-of-the-movie-in-recording/articleshow/88314909.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=December 16, 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=Exclusive! Senthil Ganesh reacts to buzz about him singing for Vijay's 'Thalapathy 66' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/exclusive-senthil-ganesh-reacts-to-buzz-about-him-singing-for-vijays-thalapathy-66/articleshow/88371828.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=December 19, 2021 |language=en}} Music sittings for the film began during April 2022,{{Cite news |title=Thaman begins composing for 'Thalapathy 66', teases fans with a hint |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thaman-begins-composing-for-thalapathy-66-teases-fans-with-a-hint/articleshow/90909018.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=April 18, 2022 |language=en}} and the following month, Thaman revealed that he had completed few songs for the film.{{Cite web |title=Thaman confirms Thalapathy 66 is not a bilingual film, says it's proper Tamil movie |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thaman-confirms-thalapathy-66-is-not-a-bilingual-film-says-it-s-proper-tamil-movie-1948310-2022-05-12 |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=India Today |date=12 May 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Thaman completes composing a couple of songs in Thalapathy 66 |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/thaman-completes-composing-a-couple-of-songs-in-thalapathy-66/28b574abc4582 |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}} He revealed that the music compositions for the film in full swing as of June 2022.{{Cite news |title=Vijay's Varisu music composition going on in full swing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vijays-varisu-music-composition-going-on-in-full-swing/articleshow/92491261.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=June 27, 2022 |language=en}} Lyricist Vivek was reported to write all the songs for the film, after previously writing songs for Mersal (2017) Sarkar (2018), Bigil (2019) and Beast, starring Vijay.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-28 |title=S Thaman Posts Pic With Lyricist Vijay, Director Vamshi Paidipally As They Work on Varisu |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/s-thaman-posts-pic-with-lyricist-vijay-director-vamshi-paidipally-as-they-work-on-varisu-5453917.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=Lyricist Vivek responds to the latest buzz about Vijay's 'Varisu' story |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lyricist-vivek-responds-to-the-latest-buzz-about-vijays-varisu-story/articleshow/92692714.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=July 6, 2022 |language=en}}
Varisu would reportedly have five songs in the album, ranging from a variety of genres.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-24 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu to Have 5 Songs, One Dance Number: S Thaman |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/thalapathy-vijays-varisu-to-have-5-songs-one-dance-number-s-thaman-6686443.html |access-date=2022-12-25 |website=News18 |language=en}} Thaman intended that the music would "foot-tapping, which would make audience dance to the songs in theatres".{{Cite web |date=2022-07-25 |title='வாரிசு' படத்துல மொத்தம் எத்தனை பாட்டு? இசையமைப்பாளர் தமன் கொடுத்த EXCLUSIVE அப்டேட்! |url=https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/varisu-movie-music-songs-exclusive-update-from-s-thaman.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=Behindwoods |language=ta}}{{Cite news |title=Thaman hints about 'Thalapathy 66' music |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thaman-hints-about-thalapathy-66-music/articleshow/91414321.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=May 8, 2022 |language=en}} In October 2022, he shared a picture from the recording studio, along with folk musicians for recording a kuthu number, where they used rhythms and percussion instruments.{{Cite news |title='Varisu' first single will be a 'Kuthu' song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/varisu-first-single-will-be-a-kuthu-song/articleshow/94790246.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=October 11, 2022 |language=en}} In November, Anirudh Ravichander was reported to sing another song from the film, which was intended be released as the second single,{{Cite web |title=Anirudh to sing for Vijay's Varisu? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/nov/06/anirudh-to-sing-for-vijays-varisu-36318.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=Cinema Express |date=6 November 2022 |language=en}} although actor Silambarasan had reportedly sung for another track in the film (later titled "Thee Thalapathy").{{Cite news |title=Silambarasan croons a song for Vijay's 'Varisu' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/silambarasan-croons-a-song-for-vijays-varisu/articleshow/95763140.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=November 25, 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=26 November 2022 |title=STR croons a peppy number in Vijay'sVarisu |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/11/26/str-croons-a-peppy-number-in-vijay-svarisu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126022510/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/11/26/str-croons-a-peppy-number-in-vijay-svarisu |archive-date=26 November 2022 |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=DT Next}} The actor was involved to be participating for the song shoot.{{Cite news |title=In pics: Simbu at the sets of 'Varisu' with Vamshi Paidipally |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/in-pics-simbu-at-the-sets-of-varisu-with-vamshi-paidipally/articleshow/95805652.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=November 27, 2022 |language=en}} By late-November, lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry, through Twitter had confirmed that he would be writing lyrics for the songs in Vaarasudu.{{Cite tweet|number=1596856193510580231|user=ramjowrites|title=Varisu telugu is my next full album and i give my 200 percent…wait for the album..such a passionate director @directorvamshi garu is.. Am sure it will be a feast with thamudu @MusicThaman 's hard hitting music…trust me i listened to few of the tracks💕👍😎|author=RamajogaiahSastry|date=2022-11-27|access-date=2022-12-03}}{{Cite web |title=Telugu lyricist Ramjogaiah Sastry: Thaman's Varisu album will be a feast |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/nov/28/telugu-lyricist-ramjogaiah-sastry-thamans-varisu-album-will-be-a-feast-37099.html |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Cinema Express |date=28 November 2022 |language=en}}
Percussionist Sivamani, who worked on the film's music had said in a media interaction, that a "special song" sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Karthik was recorded at YRF Studios in Mumbai, and also indicated that the song will be performed live at the film's music event, along with Ravichander's song.{{Cite web |title=Anirudh Ravichander to perform at Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu audio launch. Set works currently underway |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-to-perform-at-thalapathy-vijays-varisu-audio-launch-set-works-currently-underway-2311648-2022-12-21 |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=India Today |date=21 December 2022 |language=en}} Sid Sriram had recorded a song for the film, but was not chosen in the final soundtrack.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-19 |title=Vijay starrer Varisu's first song gets release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-varisu-first-song-gets-release-date-8218119/ |access-date=2022-12-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}
Marketing
The music rights of Varisu were acquired by T-Series for a sum of {{INRConvert|10|c}},{{Cite web |date=2022-09-13 |title=Non-theatrical rights of Vijay-starrer Varisu Sold for Rs 150 Cr; Details Inside |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/non-theatrical-rights-of-vijay-starrer-varisu-sold-for-rs-150-cr-details-inside-5946265.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=News18 |language=en}} the second-highest for a Tamil film.{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2022-11-11 |title=T-Series acquires the audio rights of Tamil film 'Varisu' |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/tseries-acquires-the-audio-rights-of-tamil-film-varisu-11668134691098.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=mint |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Vijay's Varisu audio rights bagged by T-Series |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/oct/29/vijays-varisuaudio-rights-bagged-by-t-series-36068.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=Cinema Express |date=29 October 2022 |language=en}} The first single from the film was reported to be released on Diwali (24 October 2022),{{Cite news |title=First single from Vijay's 'Varisu' to arrive on Diwali |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/first-single-from-vijays-varisu-to-arrive-on-diwali/articleshow/94684374.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=October 6, 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Confirmed! Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu first single to be out on Diwali |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/confirmed-thalapathy-vijays-varisu-first-single-to-be-out-on-diwali-2287183-2022-10-19 |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=India Today |date=19 October 2022 |language=en}} with Thaman also confirming this at the pre-release event of Sivakarthikeyan's Prince in Hyderabad.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-19 |title=Music director Thaman confirms the 'Varisu' first single release date on stage - Viral video - Tamil News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-vijay-varisu-first-single-release-date-confirmed-by-thaman-rashmika-latest-update-tamil-news-326206 |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}{{Cite web |date=2022-10-19 |title=Vijay starrer Varisu's first song gets release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-varisu-first-song-gets-release-date-8218119/ |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} However, the track was not released on that date. On 3 November 2022, a promo song of the single titled "Ranjithame" was released,{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Online |title=#Ranjithame: Promo of Varisu first single sung by Vijay is out! |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/11/03/ranjithame-promo-of-varisu-first-single-sung-by-vijay-is-out |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=DT next |date=November 3, 2022 |language=en}} and the full song was released on 5 November.{{Cite news |title='Varisu' first single: 'Ranjithame' sung by Vijay to be released on November 5 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-varisu-first-single-promo-to-release-today/articleshow/95269911.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=November 4, 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-11-03 |title=Varisu song Ranjithame's promo: Vijay turns singer for dance number |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/varisu-first-song-promo-vijay-turns-singer-for-dance-number-8247881/ |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Vijay himself sung vocals for the song, accompanied by M. M. Manasi,{{Cite news |title='Varisu' first single 'Ranjithame' out now: Thalapathy Vijay's vocals will mesmerize you |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/varisu-first-single-ranjithame-out-now-thalapathy-vijays-vocals-will-mesmerize-you/articleshow/95322798.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=November 5, 2022 |language=en}} and sampled the song "Mocha Kotta Pallazhagi" from Ulavaali (1994).{{Cite web |date=5 November 2022 |title=மொச்ச கொட்ட பல்லழகி பாட்டு காபியா வாரிசு ஃபர்ஸ்ட் சிங்கிள்? டிவிட்டர் ரியாக்ஷனில் நடக்கும் களேபரம் |url=https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/varisu-first-single-copy-of-this-tamil-song-418103 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106181649/https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/varisu-first-single-copy-of-this-tamil-song-418103 |archive-date=6 November 2022 |access-date=19 January 2023 |website=Zee News |language=ta}} The song was dubbed in Telugu and was released on 30 November 2022 as a single.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-30 |title=Ranjithame song from Varisu: Telugu version of Thalapathy Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna's peppy number OUT |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ranjithame-song-from-varisu-telugu-version-of-thalapathy-vijay-and-rashmika-mandannas-peppy-number-out-1201235 |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} It is sung by Anurag Kulkarni and Manasi.{{Cite news |title=Telugu version of Ranjithame from Thalapathy Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna's Vaarasudu out now |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/telugu-version-of-ranjithame-from-thalapathy-vijay-rashmika-mandannas-vaarasudu-out-now/articleshow/95872259.cms |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Times of India |date=November 30, 2022 |language=en}}
"Thee Thalapathy", the second single from the album was released on 4 December 2022, to commemorate the actor's 30th year in the film industry.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-02 |title=Varisu's second song Thee Thalapathy gets release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/varisu-second-song-thee-thalapathy-gets-release-date-8302821/ |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Varisu second single out. Vijay, Simbu set the screen on fire in Thee Thalapathy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/varisu-second-single-out-vijay-simbu-set-the-screen-on-fire-in-thee-thalapathy-2305204-2022-12-04 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=India Today |date=4 December 2022 |language=en}} Sung by Silambarasan, the song was accompanied with a music video featuring Silambarasan, Thaman, Vivek and Sandy Master, who choreographed for the song.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-04 |title=தீ தளபதி... வாரிசு இரண்டாவது சிங்கிள் வெளியானது |url=https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/varisu-movie-second-single-thee-thalapathy-song-released-422513 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Zee Hindustan Tamil |language=ta}} The third single "Soul of Varisu", sung by K. S. Chithra was released on 20 December 2022,{{Cite web |title=Soul of Varisu out. Third song from Thalapathy Vijay-Rashmika Mandanna's film will make you emotional |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/soul-of-varisu-out-third-song-from-thalapathy-vijay-rashmika-mandannas-film-will-make-you-emotional-2311466-2022-12-20 |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=India Today |date=20 December 2022 |language=en}} which was reported to be an "emotional mother-son ballad".{{Cite web |date=2022-12-20 |title=Soul of Varisu: Third single from Vijay's next is an emotional mother-son ballad, listen to it here |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/soul-of-varisu-third-single-from-vijays-next-is-an-emotional-rendering-of-a-mom-about-her-sons-homecoming-8335114/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} It is the first time, Chithra had sung for a song in a Vijay-starrer film since 21 years, after "Angel Vandhaale" from Badri (2001).{{Cite news |title='Soul Of Varisu': Chitra's vocals will make you want to hug your mom right away! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/soul-of-varisu-chitras-vocals-will-make-you-want-to-hug-your-mom-right-away/articleshow/96374337.cms |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=The Times of India |date=December 20, 2022 |language=en}} It was also released in Telugu under the title "Soul of Vaarasudu" with Chitra also singing the track.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-20 |title=The Soul of Vaarasudu is heartwarming |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/the-soul-of-vaarasudu-is-heartwarming.html |access-date=2022-12-22 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}
"Celebration of Varisu", a bonus track heard in the film, was released on 13 January 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-14 |title=Watch: Vijay And Rashmika Mandanna Match Steps In This New Varisu Song |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/watch-vijay-and-rashmika-mandanna-match-steps-in-this-new-varisu-song-6832453.html |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=News18 |language=en}}
Release
It was reported that the film's audio launch will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on 24 December 2022,{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Online |title=Save the date! Varisu audio launch to be held in Chennai on Dec 24 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/11/16/save-the-date-varisu-audio-launch-to-be-held-in-chennai-on-dec-24 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=DT next |date=November 16, 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=V |first=Aarthi |title=Varisu Audio Launch: வாரிசு இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா எங்கு நடக்கிறது? |url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/varisu-audio-launch-to-be-held-on-december-4-131667555758241.html |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Tamil Hindustan Times |language=ta}}{{Cite web |date=2022-11-11 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu: Grand audio launch event to be held on THIS date; Read details |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thalapathy-vijays-varisu-grand-audio-launch-event-to-be-held-on-this-date-read-details-1198609 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} which was officially confirmed on 21 December.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-22 |title=Thalapathy Vijay And Rashmika Mandanna's Varisu Audio Launch Date Announced |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/thalapathy-vijay-and-rashmika-mandannas-varisu-audio-launch-date-announced-6671863.html |access-date=2022-12-22 |website=News18 |language=en}} Set works for the launch event began in the mid-week, and passes for the event will be distributed on the same date through Vijay's official fan club for free cost.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-21 |title=வாரிசு படத்தின் இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா.. முழுவீச்சில் டிக்கெட் கூப்பன் வினியோகம்! |url=https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/thalapathy-vijay-varisu-audio-launch-ticket-coupons.html |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=Behindwoods |language=ta}} Despite this, a section of people claimed that those passes were sold at exorbitant rates, with unofficial scalping of {{INR|}}5,000{{Ndash}}10,000.{{Cite web |title=Varisu Audio Launch Pass Scalping & Scam - Fans Warned! |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/31485/varisu-audio-launch-pass-controversy |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=www.moviecrow.com}} Members of the fan club, advised fans to be warned on scammers who usurp money from people.
The launch event saw the attendance of thousands of fans, with celebrities and the film's cast and crew in attendance.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-24 |title=Varisu audio launch has Vijay's fans cheering, singing in unison. See photos, videos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/varisu-audio-launch-vijay-fans-cheering-singing-see-photos-videos-8342349/ |access-date=2022-12-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Crowd erupts as Thalapathy Vijay makes a splashing entry at Varisu audio launch. Watch videos |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/crowd-erupts-as-thalapathy-vijay-makes-a-splashing-entry-at-varisu-audio-launch-watch-videos-2313126-2022-12-24 |access-date=2022-12-25 |website=India Today |date=24 December 2022 |language=en}} The songs from the film were performed live by Thaman and his musical team, which included the yet to be released songs: "Jimikki Ponnu" sung by Anirudh Ravichander and Jonita Gandhi, and "Vaa Thalaiva" sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Karthik,{{Cite web |title=Varisu Audio Launch: From Vaa Thalaivaa to Jimikki, more songs unveiled |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/24/varisu-audio-launch-from-vaa-thalaivaa-to-jimikki-more-songs-unveiled-38065.html |access-date=2022-12-25 |website=Cinema Express |date=24 December 2022 |language=en}} which were released along with the album. The broadcasting rights of the event were acquired by the film's satellite partner Sun TV, and is intended to premiere on New Year's Day (1 January 2023), instead of a live telecast.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-21 |title=வாரிசு படத்தின் இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா.. ஒளிபரப்பு செய்யும் பிரபல முன்னணி TV சேனல்! முழு தகவல் |url=https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/vijay-varisu-audio-launch-telecast-on-sun-tv.html |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=Behindwoods |language=ta}}{{Cite web |date=24 December 2022 |title=Varisu audio launch has Vijay's fans cheering, singing in unison. See photos, videos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/varisu-audio-launch-vijay-fans-cheering-singing-see-photos-videos-8342349/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224163158/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/varisu-audio-launch-vijay-fans-cheering-singing-see-photos-videos-8342349/ |archive-date=24 December 2022 |access-date=24 December 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| all_lyrics = Vivek
| headline = Varisu (Original)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ranjithame
| length1 = 04:47
| extra1 = Vijay, M. M. Manasi
| title2 = Thee Thalapathy
| length2 = 04:11
| extra2 = Silambarasan
| title3 = Soul of Varisu
| length3 = 02:08
| extra3 = K. S. Chithra
| title4 = Jimikki Ponnu
| length4 = 03:44
| extra4 = Anirudh Ravichander, Jonita Gandhi
| title5 = Vaa Thalaiva
| length5 = 04:28
| extra5 = Karthik, Shankar Mahadevan, S. Thaman, Deepak Blue, Aravind Srinivas
| title6 = Celebration of Varisu
| length6 = 02:48
| extra6 = S. Thaman
| total_length = 22:06
}}{{Track listing
| all_lyrics = Ramajogayya Sastry
| headline = Vaarasudu (Telugu)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ranjithame
| length1 = 04:46
| extra1 = Anurag Kulkarni, M. M. Manasi
| title2 = Sye Dalapathi
| length2 = 04:04
| extra2 = Rahul Nambiar, Deepak Blue, Harika Narayan
| title3 = Soul of Vaarasudu
| length3 = 02:07
| extra3 = K. S. Chithra
| title4 = Chemiki Kannu
| length4 = 03:45
| extra4 = S. Thaman, K. Pranati
| title5 = Le Padara
| length5 = 04:28
| extra5 = M. M. Srilekha, Deepak Blue, Aravind Srinivas
| title6 = Celebration of Vaarasudu
| length6 = 02:48
| extra6 = S. Thaman
| total_length = 22:06
}}{{Track listing
| headline = Varisu (Hindi)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ranjithame
| length1 = 04:46
| lyrics1 = Nishant Singh
| extra1 = Harshvardhan Wavre, M. M. Manasi
| title2 = Thee Thalapathy Song
| length2 = 04:04
| lyrics2 = Vaibhav Joshi
| extra2 = Rahul Nambiar, Deepak Blue
| title3 = Soul of Varisu
| length3 = 02:07
| lyrics3 = Vaibhav Joshi
| extra3 = Madhushree
| title4 = Jimki Song
| length4 = 03:45
| lyrics4 = Raqueeb Alam
| extra4 = Harshvardhan Wavre, Nikitha Gandhi
| title5 = Vaa Thalaiva
| length5 = 04:28
| lyrics5 = Raqueeb Alam
| extra5 = Raja Hasan, Sayali Jhare, Jasraj Joshi, Jaydeep Vaidya
| total_length = 19:13
}}
Background score
{{Infobox album
| name = Varisu
| type = Film score
| artist = S. Thaman
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 17 August 2023
| recorded = 2021–2023
| studio =
| genre = Film score
| length = {{Duration|m=57|s=00}}
| language = Tamil
| label = T-Series
| producer = S. Thaman
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
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}}
{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| title1 = Vedargal
| length1 = 3:32
| title2 = Thalaivan (Orchestral)
| length2 = 4:57
| title3 = Adhirvu
| length3 = 1:51
| title4 = Ammaavin Thaalaattu
| length4 = 4:25
| title5 = Ammi Ammi
| length5 = 1:08
| title6 = Adhe Nilaa
| length6 = 0:54
| title7 = Kaavalan
| length7 = 2:46
| title8 = Yekkam
| length8 = 1:32
| title9 = Ratham (Home Coming)
| length9 = 1:24
| title10 = The Boss Returns
| length10 = 3:32
| title11 = Aadukalam
| length11 = 2:54
| title12 = Aatanaayagan
| length12 = 1:00
| title13 = Pagai
| length13 = 2:42
| title14 = Dharmayutham
| length14 = 1:08
| title15 = Thuruppu
| length15 = 1:05
| title16 = Thiruppi Kudukkum Neram
| length16 = 1:56
| title17 = Thee Thalapathy - Orchestral - Thalapathee
| length17 = 4:32
| title18 = Uravu
| length18 = 2:18
| title19 = Ranjitham
| length19 = 1:05
| title20 = Appaavinaasai
| length20 = 3:32
| title21 = Ammaavin Aasai
| length21 = 2:02
| title22 = Mudhal Naayagan
| length22 = 6:34
| total_length = 57:05
}}
Reception
Indiaglitz called the single "Ranjithame" as "high on energy with powerful vocals of Thalapathy Vijay and Manasi MM. Especially, the final minute of the song is a total treat for everyone",{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title='Varisu' first single 'Ranjithame' is a banger from Thalapathy Vijay and Thaman! - Tamil News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/varisu-official-first-single-ranjithame-thalapathy-vijay-rashmika-thaman-release-review-latest-update-tamil-news-326970 |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}} while The Indian Express mentioned that the song "lives up to the hype".{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title='Ranjithame': First single from Vijay's Varisu is here, and it lives up to the hype |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ranjithame-first-single-from-vijays-varisu-here-and-it-lives-up-to-the-hype-8251640/ |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Khushboo Ratda of Pinkvilla, reviewing "Thee Thalapathy" called it as "a true tribute to Thalapathy Vijay's cinematic excellence".{{Cite web |date=2022-12-04 |title=Varisu's Thee Thalapathy: STR-Thaman's song is a true tribute to Thalapathy Vijay's cinematic excellence |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/varisus-thee-thalapathy-str-thamans-song-is-a-true-tribute-to-thalapathy-vijays-cinematic-excellence-1201963 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} Behindwoods gave 2.75 out of 5 to the album stating "Thaman delivers special beats for Thalapathy Vijay, which will appeal to the masses."{{Cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=Varisu (aka) Vaarisu songs review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/varisu/varisu-songs-review.html |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Behindwoods}} Siddharth Srinivas of Only Kollywood wrote "Varisu brings a set of enjoyable tunes from Thaman, which shine with energy and Thalapathy references throughout. The songs are enjoyable for sure, in Thaman’s zone even though some would feel that they could have been even better. For now, this is a punchy album that will light up even more with the visuals!"{{Cite web |last=Srinivas |first=Siddarth |date=2022-12-26 |title=Varisu Songs Review |url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/varisu-songs-review/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Only Kollywood |language=en-US}} Moviecrow wrote "Thaman delivers a predictable Vijay movie soundtrack filled with catchy songs which are enough to rule the charts for a while".{{Cite web |title=Varisu Songs - Music Review |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/31501/varisu-songs---music-review |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}
Commercial performance
"Soul of Varisu" topped the Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart released for the week of 22 December 2022, thereby becoming the first South Indian song to achieve the feat.{{Cite magazine |last=Rutherford |first=Kevin |date=28 December 2022 |title=K. S. Chithra's song Soul of Varisu rules hot trending songs chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ks-chithra-soul-of-varisu-tops-hot-trending-songs-chart-1235191736/ |url-status=live |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230052435/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ks-chithra-soul-of-varisu-tops-hot-trending-songs-chart-1235191736/ |archive-date=30 December 2022 |access-date=31 December 2022}}
Notes
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