Google Google
song
CoverGoogle Google.jpg
ArtistVijay, Andrea Jeremiah, Krishna Iyer and Joe
AlbumThuppakki
Released10 October 2012
Recorded2011–2012
GenreElectronic dance music, pop
Length6:09
LabelGemini Audio
ComposerHarris Jayaraj
LyricistMadhan Karky
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Tracks
  1. "Kutti Puli Kootam"
  2. "Antartica"
  3. "Poi Varava"
  4. "Google Google"
  5. "Vennilave"
  6. "Alaikaa Laikka"
  7. "Jagadish on Mission"

"Google Google" is an Indian Tamil song composed by Harris Jayaraj for the soundtrack of the 2012 film Thuppakki directed by AR Murugadoss. The song written by Madhan Karky and was sung by Vijay and Andrea Jeremiah with rap portions by Krishna Iyer and Joe.[1]

Production

Initially, Vijay was not supposed to be a part of the song, but he became one of the singers after singing the song in a jiffy, marking his return to singing after a sabbatical.[2][3] For the song, Vijay flew in three times to Mumbai.[4] The songs alludes to Vijay's inclusion with the opening line "This is Vijay,[5] and it uses the names of online platforms such as Google and Yahoo.[6][7]

Release and reception

The teaser for the song was released on 1 November 2012.[8] Upon release, the song was a chartbuster.[9][10] The success of the song further prompted to Vijay to sing several songs for his subsequent films.[11] The making video featuring Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Andrea Jeremiah and the film crew was released on 2 November 2012.[12] Krish and Andrea Jeremiah sang the song at the 6th Vijay Awards.[13] Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay danced to the song at the 7th Vijay Awards.[14][15] Udhayanidhi Stalin named his dog Google after the song.[16]

Critical reception

A critic from The Hindu wrote that "There are seven songs in the album and ‘Google Google,’ sung by actor Vijay, is the best. The engineer-turned-lyricist Karky has used English words appealingly in the song".[17] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote that "Vijay does well in Google google, a basic, but foot-tapping song where Andrea provides excellent support".[18] A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "the interludes are all filled with weird and wonderful sounds as is usual in a Harris Jeyaraj number".[5] A critic from the IANS wrote that "Google Google", crooned by Vijay and Andrea Jeremiah with good-humoured lyrics, is an uplifting foot-tapping disco number. The lyrics subtly touch upon the susceptibility of modern-day relationship between a boy and girl".[19]

Accolades

Accolades for "Google Google"
YearAwardCategoryWinnerResultscope="col" class="unsortable" |
20137th Vijay AwardsFavourite SongHarris Jayaraj[20]
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Lyricist – TamilMadhan Karky[21]
Best Female Playback Singer – TamilAndrea Jeremiah
SIIMA AwardsBest Male Playback SingerVijay[citation needed]
Edison AwardsBest LyricistMadhan Karky[22]

References

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  2. ^ Venkatramesh, Sidarthan (3 March 2018). "Vijay is a born singer, says Krishna Iyer". The Times of India. Archived 7 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Thuppakki music by September". The Times of India. 21 August 2012. Archived 3 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  4. ^ S, Venkadesan (October 13, 2012). "‘Thuppakki' is my dream project: Vijay". The New Indian Express
  5. ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra. "Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer". Rediff.com. Archived 7 November 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Karky's next for Vijay after 'Google Google'". The Times of India. 31 May 2013. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Thuppakki teaser and audio released". Sify. 10 October 2012. Archived from the original on 26 December 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  8. ^ "Thuppakki: 'Google Google' song teaser". The Times of India. 1 November 2012. Archived 5 March 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Thuppakki to score a century". The Times of India. 19 February 2013. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Thuppakki on Nov 9th with U certificate!". The Times of India. 5 November 2012. Archived 30 June 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  11. ^ "'Singer' Vijay in demand in Kollywood". The Times of India. 12 June 2013. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Making of Google Google video out!". The Times of India. 2 November 2012. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  13. ^ Kamath, Sudhish (October 30, 2012). "The winning tune". The Hindu. Archived 21 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Shahrukh Khan shakes a leg with Vijay". The Times of India. 13 May 2013. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  15. ^ Baig, Udhav (May 14, 2013). "Stars, big and small". The Hindu. Archived 7 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine.
  16. ^ Karthik, Janani & Dutt, Purba (7 November 2013). "Udhayanidhi's dog named after Vijay's hit". The Times of India. Archived 26 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Click on ‘Google’". The Hindu. October 13, 2012. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  18. ^ Karthik (October 10, 2012). "Thuppaki (Music review), Tamil – Harris Jayaraj". Milliblog!. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  19. ^ "'Thuppakki' refreshingly classy". IANS. 12 October 2012. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024. – via India Forums.
  20. ^ "Thuppakki sweeps Vijay Awards!". The Times of India. May 17, 2013. Archived 29 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  21. ^ "60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations". Filmfare. 4 July 2013. Archived 20 January 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  22. ^ "Edison Awards 2013 – Winners / Jury Award Announcement". Edison Awards. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.