Iragai Pole
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Iragai Pole is a song from the 2010 Tamil feature film
Naan Mahaan Alla, composed and performed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
. The song, with lyrics by Yugabharathy, was released as part of the soundtrack album of the film on 16 July 2010. The song became one of the most popular songs in 2010.
stated on Twitter
that the song which he sung will remain as one of his favourite songs. He had been working for days and claimed the song to be a "killer" and went on to add that he does not remember himself "tripping on his own song". Interestingly, after seeing the entire film, he was said to have remixed and completely reworked that song, altering the orchestration inter alia, to match it with the visuals.
The song was eventually listed in many Top 10 songs of the year and claimed as one of the most popular songs of the year.
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
Naan Mahaan Alla, composed and performed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
. The song, with lyrics by Yugabharathy, was released as part of the soundtrack album of the film on 16 July 2010. The song became one of the most popular songs in 2010.
Production
Before the release of the soundtrack, composer Yuvan Shankar RajaYuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
stated on Twitter
Twitter
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that the song which he sung will remain as one of his favourite songs. He had been working for days and claimed the song to be a "killer" and went on to add that he does not remember himself "tripping on his own song". Interestingly, after seeing the entire film, he was said to have remixed and completely reworked that song, altering the orchestration inter alia, to match it with the visuals.
Reception
The song got very positive response was selected as the pick of the album by the majority of critics. Top10cinema.com reviwer said about the song: "A doubtless cherry-pick of this album as Yuvan pulls all his might in this spellbinding melody". Rediff.com reviwer Pavithra Srinivasan wrote: "There's a lot going for this song, particularly in the beginning and the end, which are infinitely the best parts. Possibly the pick of the collection." 600024.com reviwer rated it 4.5 out of 5 and wrote: "Yuvan has sung this number. That is more than enough for this song to be a hit song. Best pick of this lot." Indiaglitz.com reviwer wrote: "The beats in the background along with the chorus bytes compliment the song, all throughout. The fillers are amazing with techno beats and hip-hop mixing." He also said: "And for Yuvan's fans, if you've had a favourite of Yuvan's song sung by himself then that would go to the second place, with "Irugai Pole" reaching pinnacle! Undoubtedly the pick of the album!" Milliblog.com reviewer Karthik said: "Iragai pole is vintage Yuvan, if that word can be used for such a young composer! It has everything one expects from the man – his own vocals, extremely catchy rhythms and ambient backgrounds that make it memorably catchy."The song was eventually listed in many Top 10 songs of the year and claimed as one of the most popular songs of the year.
Accolades
| Ceremony | Award | Category | Outcome |
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Vijay Music Awards A Vijay Music Award is an accolade given by Vijay TV to recognize outstanding achievement in the Tamil music industry. The annual awards ceremony made its debut in 2011 for the previous calender year. It launched its official website in partnership with Galatta.com. Its main sponsor was India Gate... |
Best Song Sung by a Music Director (Jury) | ||
58th Filmfare Awards South The 58th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2010 was held on July 2, 2011 in Hyderabad, India.-Tamil:*Nominations** 9 nominations: Aayirathil Oruvan... |
Best Male Playback Filmfare Best Male Playback Award (Tamil) The Tamil Filmfare Best Male Playback Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Tamil films. The award was first presented in 2005 with Karthik as winner.... |
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5th Vijay Awards The 5th Vijay Awards ceremony honoring the winners and nominees of the best of Tamil film industry in 2010 was held on June 25, 2011 in Chennai.-Award Categories:... |
Yuvan Shankar Raja |