Jai Lava Kusa (soundtrack)

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Jai Lava Kusa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Soundtrack album by
Devi Sri Prasad
Released3 September 2017
Recorded2017
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length24:32
Language Telugu
Label Lahari Music
Producer Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad chronology
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(2017)		Jai Lava Kusa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Jai Lava Kusa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2017 Telugu-language action film of the same name composed by Devi Sri Prasad and featured six songs with lyrics written by Chandrabose and Ramajogayya Sastry. The film, directed by K. S. Ravindra and stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr in a triple role, alongside Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Thomas. The soundtrack was released under the Lahari Music label on 3 September 2017 at a formal press event. The album was positively received by critics with praise for the compositions.

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Development

On 8 February 2017, the producers announced that Devi Sri Prasad would compose the film's music and background score. [1] The film would mark his second collaboration with Ravindra after Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) and Naa Alludu (2005), Rakhi (2006), Adhurs (2010), Oosaravelli (2011), Nannaku Prematho and Janatha Garage (both 2016). [2] Prasad composed six songs for the film with lyrics written by Chandrabose and Ramajogayya Sastry and performed by Divya Kumar, Jaspreet Jasz, Ranina Reddy, Hemachandra, Nakash Aziz, Neha Bhasin, Devi Sri Prasad and Vishwaprasad M Ganagi amongst others.

Bhasin recorded the item number "Swing Zara" featuring Tamannaah. She recalled that, "Devi (Sri Prasad) always comes up with something crazy and unpredictable in his compositions" where she was asked to sing like a "sexy, rowdy girl" for the song. [3] Prasad suggested that Tamannaah should not smile as the song has a trancy vibe. He discussed with Sekhar on using specific sounds, where the choreographer insisted him to use cymbals and claps which he added afterwards. [4] Chandrabose penned the "Ravana" song in 90 minutes. [5]

Release

The film's audio launch was tentatively scheduled for 13 August 2017 but was pushed to September. [6] The producers later announced that the film's music launch, which is scheduled to be held on 3 September, would be cancelled due to the unpleasant weather prevailing across Hyderabad and denied security keeping with the Ganesh Nimarjan in mind. [7] Instead, a formal press meet was held with the presence of the cast and crew. [8] The album was released directly through music streaming platforms and in YouTube by Lahari Music. [9] [10] The jukebox crossed 1 million views within 24 hours of its release. [10]

The original soundtrack consisted of four songs with the initial release. [9] A 40-second promo of the song "Swing Zara" was released on 12 September, [11] and the full song was released on 15 September. [12] The song "Andamaina Lokam" was released separately on 24 September, after the film's release. [13]

Reception

According to critic Mrudula Ramadugu of Firstpost , "This NTR and Devi Sri Prasad combination turned out better than their previous stint in Janatha Garage , but the album as a package does not surpass the music from the director’s past hit tracks, from films like Mirchi, Gabbar Singh, Arya 2 etc." [14] Indiaglitz described the album as a "The album is surely not a one-man show. It's a five-men show – DSP, Chandrabose, Jai, Lava and Kusa." [15] 123Telugu reviewed as "a decent outing for Devi Sri Prasad". [16] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote "Jai Lava Kusa is Devi Sri Prasad sleepwalking through yet another soundtrack." [17] Sridhar Adivi of The Times of India wrote: "The songs of Jai Lava Kusa are not exceptional but neither are they harsh on the ear." [18] Vikram Venkateswaran of The Quint describe the music as "forgettable" except for Raavana's theme. [19] "Raavana" was described as the best Telugu song of 2017. [20]

Track listing

Jai Lava Kusa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing
No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Raavana" Chandrabose Divya Kumar 4:20
2."Tring Tring" Ramajogayya Sastry Jaspreet Jasz, Ranina Reddy 4:23
3."Nee Kallalona"Chandrabose Hemachandra 3:58
4."Dochestha"Chandrabose Nakash Aziz 4:12
5."Swing Zara"Ramajogayya Sastry Neha Bhasin, Devi Sri Prasad 4:22
6."Andamaina Lokam"ChandraboseVishwaprasad M Ganagi3:17
Total length:24:32

Accolades

Accolades for Jai Lava Kusa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Award [a] Date of ceremony [b] CategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Filmfare Awards South 16 June 2018 Best Lyricist – Telugu Chandrabose – ("Ravana")Nominated [21]
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Neha Bhasin – ("Swing Zara")Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards 14–15 September 2018 Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Nominated [22]

Notes

  1. ↑ Awards are in Alphabetical order.
  2. ↑ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

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