Kaalai
2021
Lyrics
Language: English
Kaalai pularnthidum oor pozhudhil
Sillendra pul nuni panithuliyae
Kaalamenum veyil paarvaiyilae
Kanal mevida panithuli urigiduthae
Ninaivugal vaattidum kaanalai nee….
Language: Tamil
Movie/Album name: Minnal Murali
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Movie Summary: Minnal Murali is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film about a tailor named Jaison who gains superpowers after being struck by lightning and must embrace his new identity as the superhero Minnal Murali to protect his village from a similarly empowered but vengeful antagonist.
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Song Credits:
- Song: Kaalai
- Film: Minnal Murali (2021)
- Music: Shaan Rahman
- Lyrics: Manu Manjith
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Singers: Shaan Rahman, K. S. Harisankar
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Musical Style:
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A festive, folk-inspired celebratory track with a devotional and uplifting tone, incorporating traditional percussion and melodic elements suited for a festive/superhero-reveal sequence.
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Raga Details:
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Not explicitly documented; no reliable raga attribution available.
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Key Artists Involved:
- Shaan Rahman (composer)
- Manu Manjith (lyricist)
- K. S. Harisankar and Shaan Rahman (singers)
- Basil Joseph (director)
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Tovino Thomas (lead actor)
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Awards & Recognition:
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No specific awards documented for the song "Kaalai" itself; the film Minnal Murali won several awards including Kerala State Film Awards and SIIMA Awards, but not specifically for this song.
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Scene Context:
- The song appears during a festive and celebratory sequence in the film, likely associated with the Onam festival or a community celebration, and serves to highlight the protagonist's growing heroism and the vibrant village atmosphere.
Artists
- Singer: Sreekanth Hariharan
- Composer: Sushin Shyam
- Writer: Rajesh Malarvannan