Nanban (soundtrack)

The Nanban soundtrack refers to the musical score and songs featured in the 2012 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film Nanban, directed by Shankar. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, marking his collaboration with Shankar after their previous works in Anniyan and I. The soundtrack features lyrics written by Pa. Vijay, Na. Muthukumar, Viveka, and Madhan Karky.

The Nanban soundtrack typically includes a collection of songs used throughout the film, often reflecting the themes of friendship, aspiration, and societal pressures that are central to the narrative. The music's style blends contemporary and traditional Indian musical elements, tailored to complement the film's visual storytelling and emotional tone. The release of the soundtrack album usually preceded the film's release, serving as a promotional tool and generating anticipation for the movie. The success of the Nanban soundtrack is generally evaluated based on critical reception, commercial performance (sales and streaming numbers), and its lasting impact on Tamil cinema music culture.