Petta (soundtrack)

Petta (soundtrack) is the soundtrack album for the 2019 Indian Tamil-language action drama film Petta, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Rajinikanth. The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, marking his first collaboration with Rajinikanth. The album features a mix of genres, including folk, melody, and heavy metal influences, reflecting the diverse tonal shifts within the film itself.

The soundtrack consists of ten songs, including the theme music ("Petta Theme"). The lyrics are primarily written by Vivek, with additional contributions from Dhanush, Karthi, and Ku. Karthik. Several tracks feature vocals from prominent playback singers such as S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (in what was one of his later recordings), Nakash Aziz, Mohit Chauhan, and Anirudh Ravichander himself.

The album was released on December 9, 2018, preceding the film's theatrical release. It was a commercial success and received positive critical reception, with praise directed towards Anirudh's versatility and ability to blend traditional Tamil music with contemporary sounds. Several songs from the soundtrack, including "Marana Mass" and "Ullaallaa," became popular chartbusters. The success of the soundtrack significantly contributed to the film's overall popularity and box office performance.