Dasavathaaram (soundtrack)
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Dasavatharam is a Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and produced by Oscar Ravichandran.
Music director
Early, on speculations were high that the lead actor Kamal Haasan wanted five separate music directors for the film, however the indications ceased when A. R. Rahman was signed on as the music director.
Soon after Rahman left the project, citing that the producers of another big-budget film, Sivaji, refused to let him take part in Dasavatharam, often seen as the rival to Sivaji. This rule also affected Shriya Saran, who had to opt out of her role in Dasavatharam. Rahman was replaced by Himesh Reshammiya, who with Dasavathram made his first foray into regional films. However the soundtrack to Bommalattam was released prior to the Dasavatharam soundtrack.
Background Score
Himesh Reshammiya due to his acting commitments was not chosen to fulfil the role as the background music director for the film. Despite indications that A. R. Rahman would succeed the role, Devi Sri Prasad was chosen, and also provided the music for the trailer.
Audio launch
The soundtrack to Dasavatharam was released on April 25, 2008 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, which became the largest audio launch for a film in the world. Prominent film personalities across the world attended with Jackie Chan, in his first such appearance, being Hollywood's ambassador for the function. Other prominent regional Indian artistes such as Amitabh Bachchan, Mammooty, Vijay and Madhavan attended the launch, which was graced by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi. The event hosted by Shobana, was attended by all the artistes of the film apart from the producer, Oscar Ravichandran, who opts not to attend public events.
Tamil version
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) | Lyrics | Notes |
| 1 | Ulaga Nayagan | Vinith | 5:34 | Vairamuthu | |
| 2 | Kallai Mattum | Hariharan, Chorus | 5:28 | Vaali | |
| 3 | Oh...Ho...Sanam | Kamal Haasan, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 5:31 | Vairamuthu | Picturizes Kamal Haasan as Avtar Singh in concert |
| 4 | Mukundha Mukundha | Kamal Haasan, Sadhana Sargam | 6:32 | Vaali | Picturizes Asin Telling a story about krishna to the children |
| 5 | Kaa...Karuppanukkum | Shalini Singh | 5:06 | Vairamuthu | Features Kamal Haasan dancing with Mallika Sherawat in posh nightclubs. |
| 6 | Oh...Ho...Sanam (Re-Mix) |
Himesh Reshammiya, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 3:47 | Vairamuthu |
Hindi version
The Hindi Version is titled Dashavtar. Lyrics in Hindi were written by Sameer, a regular lyricist of Himesh Reshammiya.
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) | Lyrics | Notes |
| 1 | Duniya Ke Nayak Ho | Vinith | 5:34 | Sameer | |
| 2 | Om Namo Narayan | Hariharan, Chorus | 5:28 | Sameer | |
| 3 | Oh...Ho...Sanam | Shaan, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 5:31 | Sameer | Picturizes Kamal Haasan as Avtar Singh in concert |
| 4 | Mukundha Mukundha | Kamal Haasan, Sadhana Sargam | 6:32 | Sameer | |
| 5 | Hey Black Ho Ya White | Shalini Singh | 5:06 | Sameer | Features Kamal Haasan dancing with Mallika Sherawat in posh nightclubs. |
| 6 | Oh...Ho...Sanam (Re-Mix) |
Shaan, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 3:47 | Sameer |
Telugu Version
The Telugu Version is written by Veturi and Chandrabose.
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) | Lyrics | Notes |
| 1 | Loka Nayakunda | Vinith | 5:34 | Veturi | |
| 2 | Rayini Mattrum | Hariharan, Chorus | 5:28 | Veturi | |
| 3 | Oh...Ho...Sanam | Shaan, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 5:31 | Chandrabose | Picturizes Kamal Haasan as Avtar Singh in concert |
| 4 | Mukundha Mukundha | Kamal Haasan, Sadhana Sargam | 6:32 | Chandrabose | |
| 5 | Kaa Kataguki | Shalini Singh | 5:06 | Veturi | Features Kamal Haasan dancing with Mallika Sherawat in posh nightclubs. |
| 6 | Oh...Ho...Sanam (Re-Mix) |
Shaan, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 3:47 | Chandrabose |