Jeans, directed by S. Shankar and starring Prashanth and Aishwarya Rai, is remembered not only for its visuals and story but especially for its music. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.
The Tamil album blends melody, classical raga influences, and pop sensibilities — perfectly in line with Rahman’s style in the late 1990s. Each track adds to the emotional and narrative texture of the film. According to sources:
- “Anbe Anbe” is set to the raga Kapi
- “Kannodu Kaanbathellam” (often spelled “Kannodu Kanbathellam”) uses Abheri
- “Poovukkul” is based on Sankarabharanam
- “Varayo Thozhi” (or “Vaaraayo Thozhi”) is set in Mohanam
As a side note, the audio release in 1998 was notable: cassette store owners were instructed to wrap the audio cassettes in cloth that resembled jeans, to match the film’s name.
Fans continue to cherish this soundtrack for its timeless melodies, expressive vocals, and the way it complements the film’s visuals and narrative arcs.
🎶 Tamil Track List of Jeans (1998)
Here is the complete Tamil track list for Jeans (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by A. R. Rahman:
| # | Tamil Song Title | Singers / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anbe Anbe | Hariharan, Anuradha Sriram |
| 2 | Columbus Columbus | A. R. Rahman |
| 3 | Enakke / Enakkaa (Ennake Ennaka) | P. Unnikrishnan, S. P. B. (?), Pallavi |
| 4 | Kannodu Kaanbathellam (Kannodu Kanbathellam) | Nithyasree Mahadevan |
| 5 | Poovukkul (Olindhirukkum) | P. Unnikrishnan, Sujatha Mohan |
| 6 | Vaaraayo Thozhi (Varayo Thozhi) | Sonu Nigam, Shahul Hameed, Harini, Sangeetha |
Some versions and catalogs may shuffle the order slightly, but these six tracks are consistently listed across reliable music platforms.