Kaala, director Pa Ranjith’s upcoming gangster flick with Rajinikanth, was to release on April 27, but the strike announced by the TFPC saw it being pushed to a later date. Now, in a surprise move, the first single from the film, titled ‘Semma Weight’, will release tomorrow.
Actor Dhanush, the film’s producer, revealed on Twitter that the entire album will be released by May 9.
A surprise to Superstar fans. #kaala 1st single #semmaweightu will be released tom evening at 7 pm. #rajinism #thalaivar @Music_Santhosh @beemji @vinod_offl @humasqureshi pic.twitter.com/mLDt1oCfm2
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 30, 2018
The film’s composer Santhosh Narayanan also took to Twitter to share his excitement.
Very excited to present to you all the single #semmaweightu from #kaala from tomorrow at 7pm. You have all been a part of the song by giving me amazing inputs and interests. Thank you ! @dhanushkraja @rajinikanth @beemji @humasqureshi @vinod_offl pic.twitter.com/AfiJv1wQUu
— Santhosh Narayanan (@Music_Santhosh) April 30, 2018
In another tweet, the musician announced that there are a million voices in a song in the film.
I have always had this dream of recording a million voices in a song & have the perfect opportunity in a song from #kaala. It would be a great honour recording people from all walks of life. We are so excited and will update details very shortly.Peace! #kaala1million
— Santhosh Narayanan (@Music_Santhosh) April 29, 2018
This move from the team is quite symbolic as the song releases on May 1, which is World Labour Day, and the director of the film Pa Ranjith takes up the cause of the working class and the downtrodden in his films. His creations Attakathi, Madras and Kabali have heroes that people look up to. Each film is set in a different milieu and tackles local issues. In fact, Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani plays a cameo in Kaala.
