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"Google Google"
Google Google.jpg
Song by Vijay, Andrea Jeremiah, Krishna Iyer and Joe
from the album Thuppakki
Released10 October 2012
Recorded2011–2012
Genre Electronic dance music, pop
Length6:09
Label Gemini Audio
Composer(s) Harris Jayaraj
Lyricist(s) Madhan Karky
Producer(s) Harris Jayaraj
Thuppakki track listing
  1. "Kutti Puli Kootam"
  2. "Antartica"
  3. "Poi Varava"
  4. "Google Google"
  5. "Vennilave"
  6. "Alaikaa Laikka"
  7. "Jagadish on Mission"
Music video
"Google Google" on YouTube

"Google Google" is an Indian Tamil song composed by Harris Jayaraj for the soundtrack of the 2012 film Thuppakki directed by AR Murugadoss. The song written by Madhan Karky and was sung by Vijay and Andrea Jeremiah with rap portions by Krishna Iyer and Joe. [1]

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Production

Initially, Vijay was not supposed to be a part of the song, but he became one of the singers after singing the song in a jiffy, marking his return to singing after a sabbatical. [2] [3] For the song, Vijay flew in three times to Mumbai. [4] The songs alludes to Vijay's inclusion with the opening line "This is Vijay, [5] and it uses online platform jargons such as Google and Yahoo. [6] [7]

Release and reception

The teaser for the song was released on 1 November 2012. [8] Upon release, the song was a chartbuster. [9] [10] The success of the song further prompted to Vijay to sing several songs for his subsequent films. [11] The making video featuring Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Andrea Jeremiah and the film crew was released on 2 November 2012. [12] Krish and Andrea Jeremiah sang the song at the 6th Vijay Awards. [13] Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay danced to the song at the 7th Vijay Awards. [14] [15] Udhayanidhi Stalin named his dog Google after the song. [16]

Critical reception

A critic from The Hindu wrote that "There are seven songs in the album and ‘Google Google,’ sung by actor Vijay, is the best. The engineer-turned-lyricist Karky has used English words appealingly in the song". [17] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote that "Vijay does well in Google google, a basic, but foot-tapping song where Andrea provides excellent support". [18] A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "the interludes are all filled with weird and wonderful sounds as is usual in a Harris Jeyaraj number". [5] A critic from the IANS wrote that "Google Google", crooned by Vijay and Andrea Jeremiah with good-humoured lyrics, is an uplifting foot-tapping disco number. The lyrics subtly touch upon the susceptibility of modern-day relationship between a boy and girl". [19]

Accolades

Accolades for "Google Google"
YearAwardCategoryWinnerResultRef.
2013 7th Vijay Awards Favourite Song Harris Jayaraj Won [20]
Filmfare Awards South Best Lyricist – Tamil Madhan Karky Nominated [21]
Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil Andrea Jeremiah Nominated
SIIMA Awards Best Male Playback SingerVijayNominated[ citation needed ]
Edison Awards Best LyricistMadhan KarkyWon [22]

References

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  5. 1 2 Srinivasan, Pavithra. "Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer". Rediff.com . Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  6. "Karky's next for Vijay after 'Google Google'". The Times of India . 31 May 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  7. "Thuppakki teaser and audio released". Sify . 10 October 2012. Archived from the original on 26 December 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  8. "Thuppakki: 'Google Google' song teaser". The Times of India . 1 November 2012. Archived from the original on 5 March 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  9. "Thuppakki to score a century". The Times of India . 19 February 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  10. "Thuppakki on Nov 9th with U certificate!". The Times of India. 5 November 2012. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  11. "'Singer' Vijay in demand in Kollywood". The Times of India. 12 June 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  12. "Making of Google Google video out!". The Times of India . 2 November 2012. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  13. Kamath, Sudhish (30 October 2012). "The winning tune" . The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 September 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  14. "Shahrukh Khan shakes a leg with Vijay". The Times of India. 13 May 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  15. Baig, Udhav (14 May 2013). "Stars, big and small". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 7 March 2014.
  16. Karthik, Janani; Dutt, Purba (7 November 2013). "Udhayanidhi's dog named after Vijay's hit". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  17. "Click on 'Google'". The Hindu. 13 October 2012. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  18. Karthik (10 October 2012). "Thuppaki (Music review), Tamil – Harris Jayaraj". Milliblog! . Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  19. "'Thuppakki' refreshingly classy". IANS . 12 October 2012. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024 via India Forums.
  20. "Thuppakki sweeps Vijay Awards!". The Times of India. 17 May 2013. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  21. "60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations". Filmfare . 4 July 2013. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  22. "Edison Awards 2013 – Winners / Jury Award Announcement". Edison Awards. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.