Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score)

Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) is a 2022 soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman. Released on January 6, 2024, to coincide with Rahman's 57th birthday, this album has used in the Indian Tamil-language epic period drama film of the same name, directed by Mani Ratnam. The film features an ensemble cast, including those such as Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and R. Parthiban.

This collaboration between director Mani Ratnam and A. R. Rahman marks their 30th year working together.

Release information
Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) was officially released by A. R. Rahman through his Twitter account on January 6, 2024.

Background
In collaboration with the Firdaus Orchestra, mentored by A. R. Rahman, the background score for Ponniyin Selvan: Original Score was created. A behind-the-scenes video released after Ponniyin Selvan 2 showed the orchestra's role in the film. Rahman emphasized the film's exploration of Tamil culture and the Chola dynasty. The video featured scenes from the film, the recording process, and introduced sound engineer Simon Rhodes. The Firdaus Orchestra expressed gratitude for the opportunity, calling it an epic journey and congratulating the entire team.

Album credits

 * Music Label: Tips Industries Ltd. (Tips Tamil)
 * Lyrics: Ilango Krishnan, Kabilan, Siva Ananth & Krithika Nelson
 * Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
 * Re-Recording Mixer: Craig Mann
 * Additional Re-Recording Mixer: S Sivakumar
 * Sound Designer: Anand Krishnamoorthi
 * Background Score Supervisor: Tuomas Kantelinen
 * Music Supervisor: Nakul Abhyankar
 * Shehnai : S. Ballesh, Krishna Ballesh
 * Panchatan Sound Engineers: Suresh Permal, Karthik Sekaran & Aravind Crescendo
 * Music Mix Engineer: Pradvay and Craig Penny
 * Music Mastering: Suresh Permal
 * Apple Digital Master: Riyasdeen Riyan
 * Moroccan Vocals: Nabyla Maan
 * "Oo Rey Sooriyare" Vocals: Sunitha Sarathy
 * "Soodanathu Rattham" Vocals: Deepthi Suresh
 * "Vanathi's Message" Vocals: Sivasri Skandaprasad
 * "Saaya Sanjale" Vocals: Nakul Abhyankar