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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Coolie': Anirudh Ravichander UNABASHEDLY ADMITS using AI to crack the lyrics for a song in Rajinikanth's film: 'I am being honest'
Composer-singer Anirudh Ravichander , who is known for delivering smashing hit compositions, recently shared that he has no issues in taking the help of artificial intelligence (AI) to get over the creative block. While talking about his work for the upcoming film 'Coolie', the musician said that he used AI to pen the lyrics of a song of the Rajinikanth starrer. Here's what he said about his take on artificial intelligence. Anirudh Ravichander admits taking help from ChatGPT for a 'Coolie' song In an interview with Sun Pictures, the composer shared that recently he had a "creative block." And to get over it quickly, Anirudh said that he opened ChatGPT and filled in the information about his song. He said, "I asked the AI, 'This is the song. I am stuck while trying to compose the last two lines. What do I do, man?' I swear, I am being honest." Anirudh went on to reveal that he even subscribed to the premium version of AI so that he would not hit a roadblock in getting the best results. The singer further shared that after adding that after feeding the information, he got 10 lines in the result. The young talent continued saying that he read one verse, and from there, he was able to crack the rest of the song. Anirudh unabashedly admitted, "All creators face a block, but today, it is easier to get over such a block. I feel it is better to let it be rather than overthink about being stuck." During the same interview, Anirudh also talked about how the soundtrack of the film took shape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo More about 'Coolie' The film, headed by Rajinikanth, also stars Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan . Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film is set to hit theatres on August 14, 2025. It will clash with the YRF Spyuniverse film 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan , Jr NTR , and Kiara Advani in the lead.
India Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
For Rajinikanth's Coolie, Anirudh admits using ChatGPT to overcome creative block
Composer Anirudh Ravichander shared how artificial intelligence played a pivotal role in helping him compose music for 'Coolie'. He discussed the use of technology to overcome a creative block in a recent interview. Featuring superstar Rajinikanth, 'Coolie' is one of the most anticipated films of the an interview with Sun Pictures, he said, "Two days ago, when I had a creative block, I just opened ChatGPT and fed it the information about my song. I asked the AI, 'This is the song. I am stuck while trying to compose the last two lines. What do I do, man?' I swear, I am being honest," he also subscribed to the premium version of the AI so that it doesn't stop giving me the best results midway. With the prompt, the AI gave me ten lines. From there, I saw one line, an idea emerged, and I cracked the rest of the song. All creators face a block, but today, it is easier to get over such a block. I feel it is better to let it be rather than overthink about being stuck," he admitted. Anirudh also offered a glimpse into how the soundtrack for 'Coolie' was conceived. "When we started 'Chikitu Vibe,' I started with a tuned version of T Rajendhar Sir's beats. That was the basic idea for the entire song. When they told me Soubin would dance for 'Monica' alongside a young Pooja Hegde, I wanted to include a few comedy tracks, and that's how 'Lakalakalaka' from Chandramukhi's 'Raa Raa' got included in that track," he shared.'Coolie' features a total of eight songs, including 'Coolie Disco', 'Uyirnaadi Nanbane', 'I am the Danger', 'Monica', 'Kokki', 'Powerhouse', and 'Mobsta'. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' also stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Sathyaraj. It further boasts of guest appearances by Aamir Khan and Pooja film is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 14. It would clash with 'War 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, on the day of its release.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Rajinikanth
News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anirudh Ravichander Says AI Helped Him Beat Creative Block For Coolie Song
Anirudh Ravichander also gave fans a sneak peek into the unique aspects behind some of the songs in the Coolie album. With just a few days left for the release of Coolie, the buzz around the Rajinikanth starrer continues to build. As part of the film's promotional campaign, composer Anirudh Ravichander recently sat down for an interview with the production house of the film. During the interaction, he candidly discussed the creative process behind the film's music and even revealed how artificial intelligence helped him to compose a song for the upcoming film. In a recent interview with Sun Pictures, the composer was asked how he deals with a moment of creative block. Speaking honestly about the pressures of composing music, Anirudh shared a quirky anecdote about using AI to get through a recent mental block. 'Two days ago, when I had a creative block, I just opened ChatGPT and fed it the information about my song. I asked the AI, 'This is the song. I am stuck while trying to compose the last two lines. What do I do, man?' I swear, I am being honest," he said. Anirudh Ravichander Subscribed to AI Premium To get uninterrupted assistance, he shared that he even subscribed to the premium version of the tool. With a laugh, he revealed, 'I also subscribed to the premium version of the AI so that it doesn't stop giving me the best results midway. With the prompt, the AI gave me ten lines. From there, I saw one line, an idea emerged, and I cracked the rest of the song. All creators face a block, but today, it is easier to get over such a block. I feel it is better to let it be rather than overthink about being stuck." Unique Aspects Behind Coolie's Tracks In the same conversation, Anirudh also gave fans a sneak peek into the unique aspects behind some of the songs in the Coolie album. He shared, 'When we started 'Chikitu Vibe,' I started with a tuned version of T Rajendhar Sir's beats. That was the basic idea for the entire song. When they told me Soubin would dance for Monica alongside a young Pooja Hegde, I wanted to include a few comedy tracks, and that's how 'Lakalakalaka' from Chandramukhi's 'Raa Raa' got included in that track." The 2-hour 48-minute movie features a total of eight songs. It includes Coolie Disco, Chikitu, Uyirnaadi Nanbane, I am the Danger, Monica, Kokki, Powerhouse and Mobsta. Coolie's Star-Studded Line-Up Penned by Chandhru Anbazhagan and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast featuring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Upendra and Sathyaraj in key roles. The film also includes cameo appearances by Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde. Slated for a grand theatrical release on August 14, Coolie promises a blend of high-octane action, mass entertainment, and a thumping soundtrack to match. It follows the story of an ageing gold smuggler, Deva (Rajinikanth), who uses antique gold watches to reclaim his former criminal empire. But Deva's plan leads to the formation of a new criminal enterprise, with greed, crime, and time manipulation. Talking about the technical team, Girish Gangadharan took charge of the cinematography. Philomin Raj did the editing work, and Anirudh collaborated with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj for the fourth time to compose the music for the film. view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 16:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Singapore police's Instagram Reel for National Day 2025 goes viral with ‘Powerhouse' earworm from Rajinikanth flick (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, Aug 9 — The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has struck social media gold with a sizzling Instagram reel that's gone viral, clocking over 4.3 million views in just under a day. The clip, posted yesterday, features officers from across SPF units — from the Traffic Police to the stealthy armour unit — all shown marching into action for NDP 2025 duties. The reel ends on a high note, with a lone officer standing tall against a burst of fireworks, perfectly capturing the spirit of celebration and security. What's got netizens hooked? The reel's soundtrack: Powerhouse, a pulsating Tamil track by renowned Kollywood music director Anirudh Ravichander, featuring lyrics by rapper Arivu. Though in Tamil, the chosen lines translate to a rallying cry that's hard to resist: 'Let the arena vibrate, let the whistles and cheers come in, let us totally take over this moment, our clout will never diminish.' The SPF says the song's opening line conjures images of the roaring crowd at the Padang, symbolising the police force's united 'powerhouse' spirit in keeping Singapore's festivities safe and smooth. The reel has especially fired up Singapore's Tamil-speaking community, who have flooded the comments with fire emojis, a universal sign of pure coolness. Bonus trivia: The song is from the soundtrack of Coolie, an upcoming action thriller starring Indian cinema legend Rajinikanth.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Police's NDP 2025 reel with Tamil hit Powerhouse from film Coolie goes viral
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The viral clip is captioned 'Reporting for NDP 2025 duties' and ends with an officer in uniform and vest standing against a backdrop of fireworks. SINGAPORE – An Instagram reel posted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Aug 8 has taken social media by storm, racking up more than 4.3 million views in just over 20 hours. The reel shows police officers from various divisions, including uniformed officers, T raffic P olice, Public Transport Security Command (TransCom) , and the Armour unit, known for their use of heavily armoured vehicles and bulletproof vests, filmed from the back. The clip is captioned 'Reporting for NDP 2025 duties' and ends with an officer in uniform and vest standing against a backdrop of fireworks. As at 2pm on Aug 9, the clip, shared on the SPF's official account, has racked up over 390,000 likes, 4,106 reposts, and was sent via direct message more than 138,000 times. It is the most viewed reel on the SPF's account since a May 16 post. The reel features a catchy Tamil track titled Powerhouse, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, a renowned music director from India's Tamil film industry, popularly known as Kollywood. The song is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Coolie, with lyrics penned by Indian rapper and lyricist Arivu. While the lyrics are in Tamil, the part of the song selected for the reel translates to a relatable message: 'Let the theatre shake, let the whistles and cheers come in, let us totally take over this moment, our clout will never diminish.' Coolie stars the legendary superstar Rajinikanth, an icon in Indian cinema known for his charismatic screen presence and devoted fanbase. The action-packed film, highly anticipated by fans, is expected to hit Singapore cinemas soon, adding to the excitement generated by the reel. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore SAF regular serviceman dies after being found unconscious at Hendon Camp swimming pool: Mindef Singapore Police search operation spotted in forested area near Greenleaf Place in Bukit Timah Life 8 bold SG60 collaborations: Prata cookie, ebi laksa burger, beef kut teh, teh C shio pan and more Asia 2 Malaysian tourists critically injured after being set on fire in Bangkok Life The crypto bros are back: 'The hubris never really left' World Trump says he will meet Putin on Aug 15 in Alaska Opinion This US-India spat is going from bad to worse Asia 'Very nerdy' hobby of doujinshi self-publishing is a growing billion-dollar market in Japan The reel has been receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from the Tamil-speaking community here, with many users flooding the comments section with the fire emoji, a common symbol of power and coolness.
