The song, titled "Whistle Podu", is sung by Vijay and composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, while the lyrics are written by Madhan Karky.
Thalapathy Vijay can literally do everything ... after all, he is the GOAT!!! When he acts, it resonates with us deeply. When he dances, it's a sight to behold. And when he does action on the screen - oh boy, it's a pure mass moment that keeps us on the edge of our seats!
Thalapathy Vijay in the poster of ‘GOAT’
And then there’s his singing prowess. Well, the first single from his upcoming film, 'GOAT: Greatest Of All Time', titled "Whistle Podu", has been released, and guess what, it's sung by none other than our beloved superstar, Vijay. The song is an out-and-out dance number thanks to its lively melody, infectious rhythm, and electrifying beats. And the lyrical video features Vijay dancing alongside Prabhudeva, Prashanth, and Ajmal Ameer.
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The song has already taken the internet by storm! At the time of writing this, it has garnered 1.3 crore views on YouTube with 10 lakh likes. However, this isn't the first time Vijay has donned a singer's hat. Over the years, he has sung for several composers including Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Deva, S. A. Rajkumar, Anirudh Ravichander, and A. R. Rahman among others.
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As we groove to the tune of "Whistle Podu" in a loop, let's revisit some of Vijay's other songs that showcase his singing talent.
Featured in the 1994 film 'Rasigan', "Bombay City Sukkha Rotti" was the debut song of Vijay. The 4-minute 55-second song was composed by Deva, while the lyrics were written by Vaali. And Vijay sang it along with K. S. Chithra.
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The song currently has 14 lakh views on YouTube.
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Helmed by AR Murugadoss, the 2012 Tamil-language action thriller film 'Thuppakki' is considered a milestone in Vijay's career. And among all the aspects that made it so popular, Vijay's song "Google Google" is inarguably one. The song was composed by Harris Jayaraj, while the lyrics were written by Madhan Karky. And Vijay sang it alongside Andrea Jeremiah, Krishna Iyer, and Joe.
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For this, Vijay won the “Favorite Song of The Year” award at the Vijay Awards.
Thalapathy Vijay's vocals alongside Sunidhi Chauhan's, an Anirudh Ravichander composition, and featured in an action drama film directed by AR Murugadoss - well, "Selfie Pulla" came as an explosion in 2014 upon its release. And even after a decade since its release, the dance number makes us groove to its tune.
Thalapathy Vijay in ‘Kaththi’
The song was featured in the film 'Kaththi' which starred Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in lead roles. It became an instant hit and went on to dominate the music scene for a long time. The Times of India listed it as "one of the iconic dance numbers of the decade", saying "In this incredibly peppy number, Vijay also had the gorgeous Samantha adding to the charm, and the two actors brought out the joy of a romantic couple in a terrific way".
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It earned Vijay a nomination for a Filmfare Award South in the Best Playback Singer category.
Well, from "Bombay City Sukkha Rotti" in 1994 to the recent "Whistle Podu", Thalapathy Vijay has evolved as a playback singer and how! We wish him all the best for his upcoming film, 'GOAT: The Greatest Of All Time'.
