'Chaka Chak' review: 'Atrangi Re's song is ideal for weddings
What's the story
Makers of Akshay Kumar starrer Atrangi Re released the film's first song yesterday.
Titled Chaka Chak, the track featuring Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush is doing exceptionally well online. You can watch it on the T-Series official YouTube Channel.
The peppy song with catchy beats can be an ideal baraat song at a wedding.
Here's our review.
Song
Rendition by Shreya Ghoshal is this track's USP
Composed by AR Rahman, this number has been crooned by Shreya Ghoshal. Her energetic voice is the USP of this track.
The lyrics by Irshad Kamil are simple and easy to remember.
But, the blend of instruments such as nadaswaram, shehnai, and flute used in the track will leave you amazed.
When you listen to this song, your feet will automatically start tapping.
Video
The video and the song, all are in sync
The video starts with Khan dancing in a green saree at the wedding of Dhanush.
It seems that Khan, as well as the dancers, are enjoying the song to its full extent.
The traditional attire of the background artists and different musical instruments give the song an authentic south Indian feel.
Interestingly, at the video's end, Kumar jumps from an elephant and hugs Khan.
Resemblance
Beats of 'Chaka Chak' may remind you of 'Chinnamma Chilakkamma'
Remember Chinnamma Chilakkamma, the famous song from Meenaxi, starring Tabu and Kunal Kapoor?
Sukhwinder Singh had crooned that track, which was also composed by Rahman. Its beats are identical to Chaka Chak.
With over 10 million views on YouTube, Chinnamma Chilakkamma is still one of the upbeat numbers by the ace composer.
Also, Khan will remind you of Madhuri Dixit from Badi Mushkil (Lajja).
Twitter Post
You can check out the song here
Come dance to the tunes of #ChakaChak. 💃🕺
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 29, 2021
Out now! https://t.co/DHksDIvWPn #AtrangiRe streaming from 24th December on #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex@DisneyPlusHS @aanandlrai @akshaykumar @dhanushkraja @SaraAliKhan pic.twitter.com/8o5cGxzVoE
Conclusion
Looks like the song comes at a turning point
It seems the track comes at an important juncture in the film.
Verdict: Both song and video get 3.5/5 stars.
This Aanand L Rai-directorial will release on Disney+ Hotstar on December 24, 2021.
Interestingly, this would be Kumar's second OTT release after horror-comedy, Laxmii, also a Disney+ Hotstar outing.
This film is reportedly a cross-cultural story of different people, set in Madurai and Bihar.