Thanu decided to organise a grand audio launch event in Malaysia, on 30 May, where both the Tamil and Telugu versions will be released. Think Music acquired the audio rights for the Tamil version, as well as the dubbed Telugu, Hindi and Malay versions.

'Thoondil Meen' is the bonus track of the film, sung by Pradeep, Kalyani and Dhee, which is considered to be a reprised version of 'Vaanam Paarthaen'. Tremors are to be witnessed in theatres whenever 'Nerupu da' takes charge. Rajini's dialogues in between add more goose bumps. Thanks to Arun Raja's killing voice which evokes every crazy Rajini fan. And he successfully lived up to the immense expectations people had on Theme music.

Santhosh has put in all of his efforts to fit this song in the places of Rajini's dialogues, walk and laughs. It is a high energy song to define Rajini's mass. The song also created goosebumps for the film. 'Neruppu Da' is an energetic number sung and written by Arunraja Kamaraj, with dialogues by Rajinikanth. This song is situational and is set to create a bigger impact when watched in theatre along with the situation. 'Vaanam Paarthaen' is a slow-paced melody number, sung by Pradeep Kumar, which is a song portraying about a lost love/lost life. The trumpet and percussion definitely add punch to the song. There is an in-built silence that emphasises the lyric before the rap portion kicks in. 'Veera Thurandhara' is the third song from the film sung by Gana Bala, were Pradeep Kumar lent additional vocals and Lawrence R and Roshan Jamrock performed the rap portions of the film. The song evokes a subtle intimacy through the lyrics and the rendition of the singers, though the keys overpower the vocals in a few places.' Sharanya CR, from The Times of India, who reviewed the album, stated that 'Santhosh has kept the structure such that the singers have the opportunity to explore various expressions and sangathis. The second song, 'Maya Nadhi' by Ananthu, Pradeep Kumar, Shweta Mohan written by Umadevi is a melodious song. The tune, though, sounds like a bit like a Rahman number. The lyrics brings out the energy that the actor carries towards the masses. It is depicted as a rap number that exactly depicts the style of the Superstar, this one should be a visual treat. 'Ulagam Oruvanukka' is the introduction song of the film sung by Ananthu, Santhosh Narayanan, Gana Bala with lyrics written by Kabilan, Vivek and Roshan Jamrock performed the rap portions of the song. Balasubrahmanyam, who usually sings the introduction songs of films starring Rajinikanth, was not hired for this album because he was not in the city at the time of recording. He started composing for the film, in 2015. Kabali, marks the first collaboration of Santhosh Narayanan with Rajinikanth, and also his third collaboration with Pa. However, Shweta Mohan won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer РІР‚вЂњ Tamil for 'Maya Nadhi'. Initially, he was nominated for the Best Music Director РІР‚вЂњ Tamil award at the 2017 Filmfare Awards South, along with Arunraja Kamaraj, for Best Lyricist РІР‚вЂњ Tamil, Best Male Playback Singer РІР‚вЂњ Tamil for the song 'Neruppu Da'.

Santhosh Narayanan won the Best Music Director Award at the 2017 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards. The soundtrack album featuring five songs with lyrics written by Kabilan, Vivek, Umadevi and Arunraja Kamaraj was released on 12 June 2016, at Chennai and was also released in Telugu, Hindi and Malay languages. This album marks the first collaboration between Rajinikanth and Santhosh. Thanu, starring Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte and Winston Chao. Kabali is the soundtrack album, composed by Santhosh Narayanan for the 2016 Indian Tamil-language action crime film of the same name written and directed by Pa. Released: 5 August 2016 (After the film's release)

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