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Seeti Maar

This article is about the song released in 2017. For the 2021 film, see Seetimaarr.

"Seeti Maar"
Single by Jaspreet Jasz and Rita Thyagarajan
from the album DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
LanguageTelugu
ReleasedAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length4:10
LabelAditya Music
Composer(s)Devi Sri Prasad
Lyricist(s)Balaji
Producer(s)Devi Sri Prasad
Jaspreet Jasz and Rita Thyagarajan singles chronology
"Sundari"
(2016) 		"Seeti Maar"
(2017) 		"Tring Tring"
(2017)
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham track listing
5 tracks
  1. "DJ Saranam Bhaje Bhaje"
  2. "Gudilo Badilo Madilo Vodilo"
  3. "Mecchuko"
  4. "Seeti Maar"
  5. "Box Baddhalai Poyi"
Music video
"Seeti Maar" on YouTube

"Seeti Maar" (transl. Blow whistle) is an Indian Telugu-language song composed by Devi Sri Prasad for the soundtrack album of the film DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham.[1] The song features Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde with vocals by Jaspreet Jasz and Rita Thyagarajan and lyrics by Balaji.[2] The song was released on 22 August 2017 under the music label Aditya Music.

Release

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The promo of the song was unveiled on 21 June,[3] and after it received positive reception, the full video song was released as a music video on 22 August 2017.[4][5][6]

Music video

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The music video features Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde dancing for the single. Sekhar had choreographed the dance in the music video.[7]

Reception

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Audience response

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As of April 2021, the song has crossed over 200 million views on YouTube.[8]

Critical reception

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123Telugu stated that "Seeti Maar is a peppy dance number which has especially been composed keeping Bunny’s[a] dancing capability in mind. The orchestration is very upbeat and Jaspreet Jazz brings a very western touch to this song with his voice."[9]

Other versions

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The song was later released as a single in Malayalam with same name sung by Vipin Xavior and Ranjini Jose for the film's Malayalam version. The song is re-composed and re-mixed by Devi Sri Prasad for the soundtrack of 2021 Hindi film Radhe with lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed and sung by Kamaal Khan and Iulia Vantur.[10][11][12]

Music credits

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Credits adapted from Aditya Music.[13]

Notes

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  1. ^ Nickname for Allu Arjun

References

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  1. ^ "Seeti Maar: The next big chartbuster from Allu Arjun's DJ is here". Hindustan Times. 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  2. ^ "Duvvada Jagannadham music review: Allu Arjun and Devi Sri Prasad set our foot tapping with DJ album". The Indian Express. 2017-06-11. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  3. ^ "Watch Duvvada Jagannadham: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde dance to Seeti Maar song". India Today. June 21, 2017. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  4. ^ "Seeti Maar: The next big chartbuster from Allu Arjun's DJ is here". Hindustan Times. 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  5. ^ "Duvvada Jagannadham Seeti Maar song trailer: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde set dance floor on fire, watch video". The Indian Express. 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  6. ^ Kulkarni, Prachi (2017-06-21). "Duvvada Jagannadham song Seeti Maar: Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde's swift moves will make you whistle!". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  7. ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (2017-06-11). "DJ aka Duvvada Jagannadham music review: Allu Arjun starrer's songs get superb response (JUKEBOX)". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  8. ^ Seeti Maar Video Song | DJ Video Songs | Allu Arjun | Pooja Hegde | DSP, retrieved 2021-05-04
  9. ^ "Duvvada Jagannadham Movie Audio Review | Duvvada Jagannadham telugu movie audio review | Allu Arjun Duvvada Jagannadham Movie Audio Review | Duvvada Jagannadham Music Review". 123telugu.com. 2017-06-12. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  10. ^ Desk, India com Entertainment (2021-04-22). "Radhe Trailer Lacks Originality: Netizens Accuse Salman Khan of Copying Allu Arjun's Seeti Maar Song". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 2021-04-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Radhe Trailer: Netizens unhappy with Salman Khan 'stealing' Allu Arjun's song 'Seetimaar'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  12. ^ Niraj, Shruti (2020-06-07). "Salman Khan to groove on Allu Arjun's 'Seetimaar' remix song in Radhe. Details inside". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  13. ^ Seeti Maar | DJ Video Songs | Allu Arjun | Pooja Hegde | DSP, retrieved 2017-08-22