Universal Music India entered Malayalam music industry with release of Malayalam film “Arike” which is based on a famous Bengali short story by Sunil Gangopadhayay. The movie ‘Arike’ is directed by Shyamaprasad who is known for the classy films he brings out of his shelf on a regular basis, lyrics are penned by Shibu and music is composed by national award winner Ousepachhan. Each song of the film is unique depicting different and Singers Karthik, Srinivas, Manjari, Mamta Mohandas, Sweta Mohan and Nithyashree have lend voice for the movie. 

The national Award winner Music Director Ousephachan of ‘ARIKE’ said, “It’s a great pleasure that Universal Music Group has entered  Malayalam Music Industry   Arike is  their first release. The specialty about the songs in Arike is that all the songs are composed after the situations had been pictured which is why the songs are so close to the movie the way the movie is close to the audiences. As music director, myself and director of this movie were so particular about the expression of the songs. I am really proud to be a part of this film Arike, being one of the best ever film I have seen in my career.

” Shyamprasad,   Director of “ARIKE “said, "The songs of Arike are conceived as a lyrical extension of the lovely background score created by Ouseppachan. The intention was to lay out a binding melodic design around the theme, characters and events of the story.” He further added, "Five of these songs are derived from five different musical cultures, namely- a Tulu wedding song, a Bhajan, melody inspired from Rabindra Sangeet, darkly grooved Sufi and a romantic Ballad. So the ARIKE album is rich in variety and colour".

P K Prasannan – General Manager- Universal Music Group said, “The songs of Arike are very youthful and is sung by well-known singers like Srinivas ,Karthik, Shweta ..etc. The Songs are beautifully composed by Ousephachan. The songs and Movie ARIKE is SO CLOSE to our heart as ARIKE us the First Malayalam movie from Universal Music to be released in theaters. The songs of “Arike” will be made available  CDs, on all Mobile Platforms, Nokia, Flipkart, Itunes, Amazone…etc for downloads. Arike songs will also be released internationally by Universal through its global offices spread across.”

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