Jolly O Gymkhana

"Jolly O Gymkhana" (transl. Come on, let's be jolly together)[1] is a 2022 Indian song featured in the soundtrack of the Tamil-language film Beast, directed by Nelson. Starring Vijay and Pooja Hegde, the film is produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures. The track is composed by Anirudh Ravichander and written by Ku. Karthik, which was sung by Vijay, in his 28th film song. It was released as the second single from the album on 19 March 2022,[2] and received positive response for the music and picturisation.[3][4] The Hindi version written by Raqueeb Alam and Telugu version written by Chandrabose both sung by Nakash Aziz were released on 6 April 2022.[5]

"Jolly O Gymkhana"
Jolly O Gymkhana song cover featuring actors Vijay and Pooja Hegde
Single by Vijay
from the album Beast
LanguageTamil
Released19 March 2022
Recorded2021–2022
Studio
GenreDance, pop, jazz, baila, Hawaiian music
Length3:28
LabelSun Pictures, Sun TV (publisher)
Composer(s)Anirudh Ravichander
Lyricist(s)Ku. Karthik
Producer(s)Anirudh Ravichander
Beast track listing
3 tracks
  1. "Arabic Kuthu"
  2. "Jolly O Gymkhana"
  3. "Beast Mode"
Music video
"Jolly O Gymkhana" on YouTube

Composition

Anirudh said to Karthik that, the team wanted a celebratory and fun number for the film, and he got to know that he was the songwriter for one of the tracks in the film.[6] According to Ku. Karthik, the lyricist of the track, "Jolly O Gymkhana" translates to "come on, let’s be jolly together". In an interview to a media channel, Karthik explained the significance of the song that one should overcome the negative situations in life and live to the fullest.[7] After coming up with the lyrics, the tune for the song was composed within a span of thirty minutes.[7][8] The title of the song is a reference to the song "Jalilo Jimkana" from Amara Deepam (1956).[9] "Jolly O Gymkhana" was sung by Vijay, which marked his 35th song, and also his third collaboration with Anirudh as a singer, after "Selfie Pulla" from Kaththi (2014) and "Kutti Story" from Master (2021).[10]

Release

The teaser of the song was released on 16 March 2022.[11] The lyrical was released on 23 December 2019 and the full video was released on 2 May 2020.[12]

Music video

The music video features Vijay and Pooja Hegde dancing for the song, along with the cast and crew; the track was choreographed by Jani Master.[13] It was shot at Gokulam Studios in mid July 2021.[14][15]

Critical reception

The Indian Express called the song as an "absolute earworm" and said: "From the first frame, Vijay and Pooja Hegde have your attention [...] the song shows the actors performing some amazing dance steps, choreographed by Jani Master. The moment you see Vijay perform the hook step, it is a given that this will become yet another song that will trend for days with social media influencers making Instagram reels on it."[16] Pinkvilla called the track as "fun, peppy and celebration number to groove".[17] Murtuza Iqbal from Bollywoodlife.com stated it as "a feel-good dance number with some upbeat music that will surely cheer you up. Visually, it’s a colourful track, and Vijay and Pooja’s breezy dance moves will surely grab your attention."[18]

Records

Within 24 hours after the release the song hit 14 million views and crossing 1.5 million likes on YouTube alone.[19][20]

References
  1. "Breezy single 'Jolly O Gymkhana' from Vijay-starrer 'Beast' released". The New Indian Express. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Jolly O Gymkhana: Second track from Beast sung by Thalapathy Vijay to drop on 19 March". pinkvilla.com. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Vijay's Beast second single 'Jolly O Gymkhana'". The Times of India. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Watch: Beast's second single 'Jolly O Gymkhana' sung by Vijay is out now". dtnext.in. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "'Beast': 'Jolly O Gymkhana' is a complete winner! - Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  6. "VIJAY'S BEAST: IS THIS THE MEANING OF 'JOLLY O GYMKHANA'? LYRICIST ANSWERS EXCLUSIVELY!". behindwoods.com. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "What is 'Beast's second single 'Jolly o Gymkhana' means; lyricist explains". The Times of India. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Jolly O Gymkhana song : விஜய் பாடிய 'ஜாலியோ ஜிம்கானா'வுக்கு அர்த்தம் என்ன? - பீஸ்ட் பாடலாசிரியர் விளக்கம்". tamil.asianetnews.com. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "Vijay's Jolly O Gymkhana from Beast and 60s Kids' favourite song Jalilo Jimkana". Behindwoods. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  10. "Jolly o Gymkhana from Beast out; Vijay lends voice for a fun, thought-provoking track". cinemaexpress.com. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "Beast second single Jolly O Gymkhana sung by Thalapathy Vijay to be out on March 19. Watch teaser". India Today. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "Pooja Hegde brings a new trend in Jolly O Gymkhana from 'Beast'; song video out now". Times of India. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. "Promo for 'Jolly O Gymkhana' from 'Beast' garners wide attention". onmanorama.com. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. "Tamil, Telugu industries start work: Vijay's Beast, Dhanush starrer D 43 among others resume shoots". Hindustan Times. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  15. "Super update on 'Beast' second single along with a hilarious video is here – Dont miss the fun". indiaglitz.com. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. "Beast song Jolly O Gymkhana: Vijay's voice makes this track an earworm, watch out for his hook step". The Indian Express. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. "Beast Jolly O Gymkhana Song: Thalapathy Vijay crooned track is a fun, peppy & celebration number to groove". pinkvilla.com. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. "Beast song Jolly O Gymkhana: Fans call Thalapathy Vijay-Pooja Hegde's track 'groovy and fun'". Bollywood Life. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  19. "'Jolly O Gymkhana' from 'Beast' sets Internet on fire; hits 14 mn views in 24 hours!". telugu360.com. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  20. "Beast's 'Jolly O Gymkhana' Records 14 Million Views In 24 Hours, Courtesy Vijay & Pooja Hegde Fans". koimoi.com. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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