Betting Raja Songs List (Racha Songs)
Betting Raja (Racha) has 5 songs, composed by Mani Sharma: "Racha" (title song), "Vaana Vaana (Remix)", "Dillaku Dillaku", "Oka Padam" and "Singareni Undi". The Telugu album runs 23 minutes and was released by Aditya Music on 20 February 2012.
Racha Songs List with Singers and Lyricists
| # | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racha (title song) | Deepu, Sravana Bhargavi | Chandrabose | 4:54 |
| 2 | Vaana Vaana (Remix) | Rahul Nambiar, Chaitra H. G. | Bhuvanachandra | 4:48 |
| 3 | Dillaku Dillaku | Tippu, Geeta Madhuri | Chinni Charan | 4:35 |
| 4 | Oka Padam | Hemachandra, Malavika | Chandrabose | 4:36 |
| 5 | Singareni Undi | Narendra, Sahiti G, Rahul Sipligunj (uncredited) | Suddala Ashok Teja | 4:07 |
Music: Mani Sharma · Label: Aditya Music · Total length: 23:00
The Story Behind Each Song
Racha (title song)
A loud mass number that introduces Raja's swagger. Prem Rakshith choreographed it, and it was the last part shot in Hyderabad, at the Buddha Statue on 23 January 2012. Model Lisa Haydon makes a special appearance.
Vaana Vaana Velluvaye (Remix)
A remix of the famous rain song from Chiranjeevi's Gang Leader (1991), now performed by his son Ram Charan with Tamannaah. It was shot over four days on a special set at Annapurna Studios. Shobi was nominated at SIIMA for its choreography.
Dillaku Dillaku
A fast dance number shot at Annapurna Studios. Jani Master won the Filmfare Award South for Best Choreography for this song, the film's only Filmfare win.
Oka Padam
The album's only melody. Hemachandra was nominated for Best Male Playback Singer at SIIMA for this track.
Singareni Undi
The last song filmed, shot at Anaimalai Hills and Siruvani Waterfalls near Pollachi in Tamil Nadu. Filming ended a few days later, on 1 April 2012.
Where the Songs Were Shot
- Sri Lanka: a romantic song with Charan and Tamannaah in the jungles (July 2011).
- Anji County, China: a song and a fight in a bamboo forest (November 2011). Racha was the first Telugu film shot in interior China.
- Periyar National Park, Kerala: a boat song. Shooting briefly stopped when park officials insisted the stars wear life jackets.
- Pollachi, Tamil Nadu: Singareni Undi.
- Hyderabad: Annapurna Studios sets (Vaana Vaana, Dillaku Dillaku) and the Buddha Statue (title song).
More behind-the-scenes details are on the making of Betting Raja page.
About the Racha Album
- Racha was Mani Sharma's first film with director Sampath Nandi, and his second with Ram Charan after Chirutha (2007).
- Aditya Music bought the audio rights for about ₹1 crore, one of the highest prices paid for a Telugu soundtrack at the time.
- The audio launch was first planned for Kurnool but was moved because of student exams. It finally took place at People's Plaza on Necklace Road, Hyderabad, on 20 February 2012 (Maha Shivaratri), with Chiranjeevi as chief guest and Suma Kanakala as host.
- Star Music released the Tamil album on 18 March 2012.
Album Reviews
| Musicperk | 7.5/10: a simple, good album with mass beats, a remix and one melody |
|---|---|
| IndiaGlitz | Massy tunes that don't fully match the hype, but enjoyable folksy beats and a hummable song |
| Raagalahari | "Instant hit" |
| way2movies | Plays it safe: a good title track and energetic mass numbers, but a disappointing remix |
Ragalai (Tamil) Songs List
| # | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ragalai Ragalai | Ranjith, Rita Thyagarajan | Viveka |
| 2 | Unnai Paadam | Hemachandra, Saindhavi | Arivumathi |
| 3 | Vada Vada Vellai Poove | Haricharan, Janani | Arivumathi |
| 4 | Muyalaa Muyalaa | Tippu, Saindhavi | A. R. P. Jayaram |
| 5 | Neyveli Inga | Mukesh Mohamed, Kalpana Raghavendar | A. R. P. Jayaram |
Where to Listen to Racha Songs Legally
People often search for "Racha songs download" or "Racha mp3 songs". You don't need risky mp3 sites. The official songs are free to stream:
- YouTube: search "Racha songs Aditya Music" for the official video songs.
- Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music: search "Racha Mani Sharma". Premium plans let you download songs to listen offline.
- Hindi version: the songs are dubbed in Hindi in the full Betting Raja movie on YouTube.