South Composer Gopi Sundar says Sudheer Attavar’s film Koragajja, allowed to invent new genre

Music composer Gopi Sundar, who collaborated with Sudheer Attavar, for the film Koragajja, shares how the project is an unique musical experience. He explains how the music goes beyond traditional compositions. He said, “Composing music for this film required more time as I had to immerse myself in new traditions. The tunes I created came after understanding the customs and culture and I am happy that the director has liked my compositions.” Koragajja, directed by Sahitya Akademi Award-winner Sudheer Attavar under the banner of Trivikrama Cinemas & Success Films, explores the story of Koragajja, a principal deity worshipped in the Karavali (Tulu Nadu) region of Karnataka, Kerala and few areas of Mumbai, focusing on an indigenous youth’s transformation into the divine figure of Koragajja over 800 years ago.

Gopi Sundar said, “The subject of Koragajja allowed me to explore new musical territories. The film’s subtle layers go beyond regular movie formats and composing for it was both challenging and rewarding.” The film has six songs, composed in different styles and languages, with lyrics penned by Sudheer Attavar himself. The film’s soundtrack features top musicians like Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali, Swaroop Khan and Arman Malik, who have sung beautifully for the film and music composed by Gopi Sundar. The result is a truly groundbreaking musical experience. The singers are happy and have thanked Gopi Sundar for his extraordinary innovative composition.”

Gopi Sundar shared how Sudheer Attavar’s meticulous research for uncovering the story’s unique essence and revealing a narrative that breaks new ground. The soundtrack features a track by Shankar Mahadevan that blends verses from the Shiva Tandava, infusing traditional elements with a fresh and exciting perspective.

Director reveals how the film Koragajja boasts a unique storyline distinct from film Kantara, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka and Kerala, home to nearly 5000 daivas. Kantara showcased one of these fascinating deities.
Gopi Sundar added, “The subject of Koragajja allowed me to explore fresh musical territories. The film’s subtle layers go beyond regular movie formats and composing for it was both challenging and rewarding.”

This will be another highly anticipated film after Kantara, which will release in multiple languages. It has an interesting cast that includes Kabir Bedi, choreographers Sandip Soparrkar and Ganesh Acharya, actors Bhavya, Shruthi and many more. With technical crew including cinematography by Manoj Pillai, editing by Jith Joshie and Vidhyadhar Shetty, sound designing by Bibin Dev, DI by continuous three-time Kerala state award-winning DI colourist, Liju Prabhakaran, VFX & Graphics by Lavan-Kushan, this film is slated to revolutionize the cinematic landscape.