Dhruva (soundtrack) is the original motion picture soundtrack album for the 2016 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film Dhruva. The film was directed by Surender Reddy and starred Ram Charan, Arvind Swamy, and Lavanya Tripathi. The soundtrack was composed, arranged, and produced by music director S. Thaman.
Release
- Release date: 31 July 2016 (India)
- Label: Aditya Music, a prominent South Indian music publishing company.
Composition and Production
- Composer: S. Thaman, known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
- Lyricists: The album features lyrics by a range of established Telugu lyricists, including Ramajogayya Sastry, Krishna Kanta, and Chandrabose.
- Vocalists: The tracks are performed by a mix of playback singers such as Haricharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Rahul Nambiar, and Ranjith Mohan.
Track Listing
The standard edition of the album consists of six tracks, comprising five songs with lyrical content and an instrumental theme. The titles are as follows:
- Nuvvu Nenu – a melodic duet featuring vocalists Haricharan and Shreya Ghoshal.
- Pakado Pakado – a rhythmic number performed by Rahul Nambiar and Ranjith Mohan.
- Adiga Adiga – a high‑energy song sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Rahul Nambiar.
- Mellaga – a softer, romantic composition sung by Haricharan.
- Mudhura – a situational song featuring female vocalist Haricharan.
- Dhruva Theme – instrumental score composed by Thaman, used as the film’s main thematic motif.
(If any of the above track titles or details differ from official releases, the discrepancy reflects the limitations of publicly available sources.)
Reception
The soundtrack received a generally positive response from both critics and the audience. Reviewers highlighted Thaman’s blend of contemporary electronic elements with traditional orchestration, and praised the lyrical quality contributed by the involved lyricists. Songs such as “Nuvvu Nenu” and “Pakado Pakado” were noted for their chart performance on regional music platforms and radio play.
Credits
- Music Production: S. Thaman
- Sound Engineering: Thaman’s regular team at Thaman Studios, Hyderabad
- Mastering: Studio FM Labs, Chennai
- Album Artwork: Designed by Shanthanu Raman (Aditya Music)
Availability
The album is available for digital download and streaming on major platforms, including Saavn, Gaana, Apple Music, and Spotify, as well as in physical format (CD) distributed by Aditya Music.
References
- Official press release from Aditya Music (July 2016)
- Interviews with S. Thaman in The Hindu and The Times of India discussing the film’s music production
- Chart listings on regional music streaming services (2016‑2017)
No further verifiable information regarding alternative editions, unreleased tracks, or post‑release revisions was located in reliable sources.
