Entammede Jimikki Kammal

Entammede Jimikki Kammal, or simply Jimikki Kammal, is a 2017 song from the soundtrack of the Malayalam film Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017).[1] The song is composed by Shaan Rahman and sung by Vineeth Sreenivasan and Ranjith Unni.[2] Taken from various folk songs, "Jimikki Kammal" is written by Anil Panachooran. The song became popular and produced several dance covers uploaded by fans on YouTube.[3][4][5][6]

"Entammede Jimikki Kammal"
Song by Vineeth Sreenivasan
Ranjith Unni
from the album Velipadinte Pusthakam
LanguageMalayalam
Released16 August 2017 (2017-08-16)
Recorded2017
Studio
  • Shaanz Eternal Ray
  • Noise Head Quarters
  • Freddy's Audio Video Garage
GenreFilmi
Length3:21
LabelSatyam Audios
Composer(s)Shaan Rahman
Lyricist(s)Anil Panachooran
Shaan Rahman chronology
"Meda Meeda Abbayi"
(2017)
"Entammede Jimikki Kammal"
(2017)
"Goodalochana"
(2017)
Music video
"Entammede Jimikki Kammal" on YouTube

Development

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Benny P. Nayarambalam, script writer of Velipadinte Pusthakam, suggested music director Shaan first four lines of the "Jimmikki Kammal" and requested him to compose a similar song. But Benny was reluctant to use the same lines. Later, lyricist Anil Panachooran and Shaan decided to use the same lines and director Lal Jose agreed to it.[7]

Release and reception

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The song was released as a promo video for the film on 17 August 2017. Instantly, the song became a hit and several dance video covers appeared in YouTube and Facebook.[8] And several among these got viral status.

Most popular dance video was done by a group of teachers and students from Indian School of Commerce, Kochi.[9][10] This dance video and the two lead dancers, Sheril G Kadavan and Anna George rose into fame instantly. And Sheril even got offers to act in films.[11][12] Later News Corp bagged the rights to stream this video globally.[13]

Dance cover by Nicole and Sonal from team Naach from Mumbai also became popular. Actor-producer Vijay Babu informed that Sonal and Nichole will do a dance performance in his upcoming production Aadu 2.[14] Another popular video was uploaded by the makers of the film Aadhi. Pranav Mohanlal, Anusree, Aditi Ravi and Linta Jeethu were the dancers in this one.[15]

American actor and television host Jimmy Kimmel tweeted about the song saying that he loved it.[16]

According to Deccan Chronicle, the Song is being included in Kaatrin Mozhi, the Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu.[17]

References

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  1. ^ Vastan, Sri (7 September 2017). "Viral video: Jimikki Kammal is the new Despacito for Tamil Nadu". India Today. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  2. ^ News Service, Express (6 September 2017). "The Jimikki effect: Singer Ranjith Unni on the success". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  3. ^ News Network, Times (17 September 2017). "Move over Despacito, everyone's tripping on 'Jimikki Kammal'". Economic Times. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  4. ^ Desk, Trends (17 September 2017). "Jimmiki Kammal has become a movement in Kerala: Here is proof". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 September 2017. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Suresh, Meera (7 September 2017). "Gaga over Jimikki Kammal". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  6. ^ Mohandas, Vandana (9 September 2017). "Catching the Jimikki fever". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  7. ^ Jayaram, Deepika (17 September 2017). "Right decisions at the right time perfected Jimmiki Kammal: Shaan Rahman". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  8. ^ Offbeat Desk, NDTV (18 September 2017). "'Jimikki Kammal' Dance Challenge Is Going Strong. Watch Our Top 5 Picks". NDTV. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  9. ^ Prakash, Asha (17 September 2017). "Jimmikki Kammal dance video proceeds to go to charity". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  10. ^ Chandramouli, Anuja (17 September 2017). "Jimmiki Kammals and Kangana Ranaut's story". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  11. ^ Jayaram, Deepika (6 September 2017). "We never expected our dance video to be such a hit". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  12. ^ Soman, Deepa (17 September 2017). "'Jimmikki Kammal' fame Sheril to be Vijay's heroine?". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  13. ^ News Service, Express (18 September 2017). "'Jimikki Kammal': News Corp buys global rights to stream viral dance video". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  14. ^ Network, Times (13 September 2017). "Sonal Devraj to do a Jimmikki Kammal aka Sheril". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  15. ^ George, Anjana (5 September 2017). "Pranav Mohanlal dances for his dad's song Jimikki Kammal on Onam at Aadhi's location". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  16. ^ Desk, Trends (10 September 2017). "VIRAL VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel loves Onam song 'Jimikki Kammal'; seen all spin-offs from Kerala yet?". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 September 2017. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ "Jimikki Kammal, viral Malayalam song from Mohanlal's Velipadinte Pusthakam, to feature in Kaatrin Mozhi". 3 August 2018.