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{{Short description|2024 song by Anirudh Ravichander, Ramajogayya Sastry and Shilpa Rao}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Chuttamalle
| type = single
| cover = Chuttamalle.jpg
| caption = Official song cover
| artist = [[Anirudh Ravichander]] and [[Ramajogayya Sastry]] featuring [[Shilpa Rao]]
| album = [[Devara: Part 1 (soundtrack)|Devara: Part 1]]
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| released = 5 August 2024
| recorded =
| studio = Albuquerque Records, [[Chennai]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Dance music|Dance]]|[[Popular music|popular]]||[[soft rock]]}}
| length = {{Duration|m=3|s=42}}
| label = [[Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited]]
| writer =
| composer = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| lyricist = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| producer = Anirudh Ravichander
| tracks = # "Fear Song"
# "'''Chuttamalle'''"
# "Daavudi"
# "Ayudha Pooja"
| misc = {{External music video|type=single|{{YouTube|id=GWNrPJyRTcA|title="Chuttamalle"}}
}}
}}

"'''Chuttamalle'''" is an Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language song composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], with lyrics by [[Ramajogayya Sastry]], and recorded by [[Shilpa Rao]], for the [[Devara: Part 1 (soundtrack)|soundtrack album]] of the 2024 film ''[[Devara: Part 1]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2024-09-06 |title=Exclusive: Shilpa Rao Looks Back on Journey from Stage Shows to Bollywood Stardom |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/exclusive-shilpa-rao-looks-back-on-journey-from-stage-shows-to-bollywood-stardom-enn24090601822 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref> It was released on 5 August 2024 (released on [[YouTube]] as a lyrical video song) as the second single from the album, through [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-05 |title=Devara Song Chuttamalle: Jr NTR Romances Janhvi Kapoor In Breezy Love Ballad; Fans React {{!}} Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/devara-song-chuttamalle-jr-ntr-romances-janhvi-kapoor-in-breezy-love-ballad-fans-react-watch-8991124.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831172633/https://www.news18.com/movies/devara-song-chuttamalle-jr-ntr-romances-janhvi-kapoor-in-breezy-love-ballad-fans-react-watch-8991124.html |archive-date=2024-08-31 |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> The full video song, featuring scenes directly from the film, was released on 26 October 2024 on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Telugu |first=ntv |date=2024-10-26 |title=Chuttamalle: చుట్టమల్లే చుట్టడానికి వచ్చేసింది.. చూశారా? |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/cinema-news/ntr-devara-chuttamalle-video-song-released-701114.html |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=NTV Telugu |language=te-IN}}</ref>

"Chuttamalle" experienced large amounts of commercial and critical success due to the vocals by Shilpa Rao, music composition by Anirudh Ravichander and the dance steps choreographed by [[Bosco Martis]].

The song was also released in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] languages with the title "Dheere Dheere", "Paththavaikkum", "Kanninathan Kamanottam" and "Swaathimutthe Sikkangaithe" respectively, and was included in the respective dubbed versions of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Devara New Song Chuttamalle: Jr NTR Plus Janhvi Kapoor Equals Romance |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/devara-new-song-chuttamalle-jr-ntr-plus-janhvi-kapoor-equals-romance-6272951 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref> The Hindi and Tamil versions were also successful along with the original version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-12 |title=Devara: Janhvi Kapoor Becomes Face Of Modern Telugu Leading Lady With Chuttamalle |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/devara-janhvi-kapoor-becomes-face-of-modern-telugu-leading-lady-with-chuttamalle-article-112467559 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

== Production, lyrics and recording ==
[[Shilpa Rao]] has collaborated with [[Anirudh Ravichander]] for the third time after "[[Chaleya]]" (from Hindi film [[Jawan (film)|''Jawan'']]) and "[[Kaavaalaa]]" (from Tamil film [[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|''Jailer'']]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakravorty |first=Reshmi |date=2024-09-26 |title=Music transcends boundaries: Shilpa Rao |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2024/Sep/26/music-transcends-boundaries-shilpa-rao |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> She has recorded the song in Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada languages along with the original Telugu version. [[Deepthi Suresh]] has recorded the song in Tamil language. Unlike the other songs from the soundtrack, "Chuttamalle" is a romantic melody that is presented from the perspective of the female lead (Janhvi Kapoor).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-05 |title=Devara song Chuttamalle: Anirudh Ravichander's romantic melody explores NTR Jr, Janhvi Kapoor's dance skills, sizzling chemistry |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/devara-song-chuttamalle-anirudh-ravichander-romantic-melody-ntr-jr-janhvi-kapoor-dance-skills-sizzling-chemistry-9496373/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

The song was compared with the Sri Lankan song "[[Manike Mage Hithe]]" for the similar instrumental arrangements and compositions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-06 |title=Internet draws comparisons between 'Chuttamalle' from 'Devara' and Yohani's hit 'Manike Mage Hithe' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/internet-draws-comparisons-between-chuttamalle-from-devara-and-yohanis-hit-manike-mage-hithe/articleshow/112305231.cms |access-date=2024-10-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anirudh Ravichander criticised for 'Chuttamalle' resemblance to 'Manike Mage Hithe' |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/08/10/anirudh-ravichander-chuttamalle-copy-manike-mage-hithe-songs.html |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Onmanorama}}</ref> Anirudh received significant criticism over the music plagiarism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Devara: Anirudh trolled viciously for Chuttamalle from Jr NTR's film; being called a copy cat |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/chuttamalle-from-devara-anirudh-trolled-for-copying-a-popular-sri-lankan-track/6a6a9355b5614 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-09 |title=Chuttamalle-Janhvi Kapoor is thrilled with the response {{!}} Latest Telugu cinema news {{!}} Movie reviews {{!}} OTT Updates, OTT |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/chuttamalle-janhvi-kapoor-is-thrilled-with-the-response.html |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref> Acknowledging the issue, original composer, Chamath Sangeeth, has responded through social media and wrote: "Always been an admirer of Anirudh’s work. I’m happy to see my song ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ has inspired him to create something similar".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title=NTR's Devara Song Copy Controversy: Original Sri Lankan Composer Chamath Sangeeth Responds |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/ntrs-devara-song-copy-controversy-original-sri-lankan-composer-chamath-sangeeth-responds-article-112337604 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title='Chuttamalle' copy controvery: Original music director responds |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/chuttamalle-copy-controvery-original-music-director-responds |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Telugu Cinema |language=en-US}}</ref> Anirudh Ravichander, Ramajogayya Sastry and Shilpa Rao have not responded to the controversy.

== Critical reception ==
Calling it a "glamourous number", [[Telugucinema.com]] praised Anirudh's work with a particular praise for Shilpa Rao's vocals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-05 |title=Devara's 'Chuttamalle': A glamorous number |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/devaras-chuttamalle-a-glamorous-number |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Telugu Cinema |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' appreciated Shilpa Rao's vocals and the dance sequences writing that "The choreography, crafted by Bosco Martis, enhances the song's appeal, featuring dance moves that perfectly complement the song's sensual vibe", while also praising the performance of the lead cast in the music video.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-05 |title='Chuttamalle': Janhvi Kapoor, Jr NTR's electric chemistry shines in new 'Devara' song |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chuttamalle-janhvi-kapoor-jr-ntrs-electric-chemistry-shines-in-new-devara-song-sung-by-shilpa-rao-composition-anirudh-ravichander-2577237-2024-08-05 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Pratyusha Sista of ''[[Telangana Today]]'' wrote in her review that the song "composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with lyrics penned by Ramajogayya Sastry and vocals by Shilpa Rao, promises to be a chartbuster".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2024-08-06 |title="Chuttamalle" mesmerizes fans with visual splendor |url=https://telanganatoday.com/chuttamalle-mesmerizes-fans-with-visual-splendor |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Cinema Express]]'' called it a "sultry yet playful love song".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-08-05 |title='Chuttamalle' from Devara is a sultry romantic number |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Aug/05/chuttamalle-from-devara-is-a-sultry-romantic-number |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Music video ==
=== Background and production ===
As part of the film's production, the scenes involved in the music video of the song were shot in [[Krabi]], [[Thailand]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-11 |title=Chuttamalle BTS Videos: Janhvi Kapoor shares fun and stunning moments from Thailand's water dance shoot for Jr NTR starrer Devara |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/chuttamalle-bts-videos-janhvi-kapoor-shares-fun-and-stunning-moments-from-thailands-water-dance-shoot-for-jr-ntr-starrer-devara-1353125 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-10-11 |title=Devara Part 1: Janhvi Kapoor gets 'nervous' as she dances in jellyfish-infested water; shares BTS videos from 'Chuttamalle' song shoot : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/devara-part-1-janhvi-kapoor-gets-nervous-dances-jellyfish-infested-water-shares-bts-videos-chuttamalle-song-shoot/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |language=en}}</ref> The scenes were shot in June 2024 after completing a schedule in [[Goa]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 June 2024 |title=Jr NTR heads to Thailand to shoot 'Devara: Part 1' romantic song with Janhvi Kapoor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-heads-to-thailand-to-shoot-devara-part-1-romantic-song-with-janhvi-kapoor/articleshow/111061984.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831153426/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-heads-to-thailand-to-shoot-devara-part-1-romantic-song-with-janhvi-kapoor/articleshow/111061984.cms |archive-date=31 August 2024 |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 June 2024 |title=Saif Ali Khan and Jr. NTR shoot for an intense action sequence of 'Devara' in Goa forest! See pic |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saif-ali-khan-and-jr-ntr-shoot-for-an-intense-action-sequence-of-devara-in-goa-forest-see-pic/articleshow/111052240.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831153425/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saif-ali-khan-and-jr-ntr-shoot-for-an-intense-action-sequence-of-devara-in-goa-forest-see-pic/articleshow/111052240.cms |archive-date=31 August 2024 |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

[[Bosco Martis]] has choreographed the dance sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2023-12-30 |title=Kurchi Madathapetti song from Guntur Kaaram sets the stage for Sankranthi release |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/entertainment/movie/kurchi-madathapetti-song-from-guntur-kaaram-sets-the-stage-for-sankranthi-release/na20231230171649953953777 |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en |archive-date=4 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004124750/https://www.etvbharat.com/english/entertainment/movie/kurchi-madathapetti-song-from-guntur-kaaram-sets-the-stage-for-sankranthi-release/na20231230171649953953777 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Synopsis ===
The music video is a direct clip from the scenes in ''[[Devara: Part 1]]''. The scenes feature [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr]] and [[Janhvi Kapoor]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-02 |title=Fans rave over Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor's chemistry in 'Chuttamalle' from 'Devara: Part 1'; theater clips go viral |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/fans-rave-over-jr-ntr-and-janhvi-kapoors-chemistry-in-chuttamalle-from-devara-part-1-theater-clips-go-viral/articleshow/113871351.cms |access-date=2024-10-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Credits and personnel ==
Credits adapted from [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Full Video: Chuttamalle - Devara |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWNrPJyRTcA |work=[[YouTube]] |date=26 October 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
{{div col}}
* [[Anirudh Ravichander]] {{spaced ndash}} composer, keyboard, synth and rhythm
* [[Ramajogayya Sastry]] {{spaced ndash}} lyrics
* [[Shilpa Rao]] {{spaced ndash}} vocals
* Bosco Martis {{spaced ndash}} choreography
* Keba Jeremiah {{spaced ndash}} electric & acoustic guitar and charango
* Ananthakrrishnan {{spaced ndash}} solo violin and music advisor
* Shashank Vijay {{spaced ndash}} rhythm producer
* Karthik Vamsi {{spaced ndash}} additional rhythm and percussions programmer
* Arish {{spaced ndash}} additional keyboard programmer
* Beven {{spaced ndash}} additional keyboard programmer
* Narendar S {{spaced ndash}} additional keyboard programmer
* Sajith Satya {{spaced ndash}} creative consultant
* Srinivasan M {{spaced ndash}} engineer and mix engineer
* Shivakiran S {{spaced ndash}} engineer
* Vinay Sridhar {{spaced ndash}} mix engineer
* Luca Pretolesi {{spaced ndash}} mastering engineer
* Alistair {{spaced ndash}} assistant mastering engineer
* Velavan B {{spaced ndash}} music coordinator
{{div col end}}

== Charts ==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chat performance for "Chuttamalle"
! scope="col"| Chart (2024)
! scope="col"| Peak position
|-
! scope="row"| [[Billboard India Songs|India]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]) ({{small|"Dheere Dheere"}})<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine |last=Cusson |first=Michael |date=2022-02-15 |title=India Songs |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/india-songs-hotw/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
| 4
|-
! scope="row"| [[Billboard India Songs|India]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]) ({{small|"Chuttamalle"}})<ref name=":0" />
|18
|-
! scope="row"| [[Asian Music Chart|UK Asian Music Chart]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]]) ({{small|"Chuttamalle"}})<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Official Asian Music Chart on 18/10/2024 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-music-chart/20241018/asian/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref>
|5
|-
! scope="row"| [[Asian Music Chart|UK Asian Music Chart]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]]) ({{small|"Paththavaikkum"}})<ref name=":1" />
| 20
|-
! scope="row"| [[Asian Music Chart|UK Asian Music Chart]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]]) ({{small|"Dheere Dheere"}})<ref name=":1" />
|21
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{YouTube|id=5vsOv_bcnhs|title="Chuttamalle" (lyrical)}}
* {{YouTube|id=GWNrPJyRTcA|title="Chuttamalle" (full video)}}
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[[Category:Songs written for Telugu films]]
[[Category:Filmi songs]]
[[Category:Songs with music by Anirudh Ravichander]]
[[Category:Shilpa Rao songs]]
[[Category:Soft rock songs]]
[[Category:Dance-pop songs]]
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[[Category:Electronic dance music songs]]
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