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"'''Kutti Story'''" ({{Translation|Short story}}) is an Indian Tamil-language song composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the soundtrack album of the 2021 film ''Master''. The song was sung by actor Vijay and Anirudh, in his second song he sung for Anirudh after "Selfie Pulla" for ''Kaththi'' (2014) and the lyrics were penned by Arunraja Kamaraj. The lyrical version of this single was released by Sony Music India on 14 February 2020,<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=Master - Kutti Story Lyric |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjnrtCKZqYg|language=en|access-date=2021-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='Oru Kutti Kathai', the first single from 'Master' on February 14!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/oru-kutti-kathai-the-first-single-from-master-on-february-14-news-tamil-ucmffAhfghiig.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212115229/https://www.sify.com/movies/oru-kutti-kathai-the-first-single-from-master-on-february-14-news-tamil-ucmffAhfghiig.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 February 2020|access-date=2021-07-21|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> and the video song was released on 20 January 2021.<ref name=":1">{{Citation|title=Master - Kutti Story Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCNqPgXDYhY|language=en|access-date=2021-07-19}}</ref> The song was earlier titled as "Oru Kutti Kathai" in Tamil, owing to Vijay narrating short stories to fans during his speech at his audio launches.<ref>{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2020-02-11|title='Oru Kutti Kathai': Vijay to sing for Anirudh Ravichander again in first 'Master' single|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oru-kutti-kathai-vijay-to-sing-for-anirudh-ravichander-again-in-first-master-single/article30792441.ece|access-date=2021-07-21|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Master's first single, Oru Kutti Kathai, out on February 14|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/11/master-first-single-oru-kutti-kathai-out-on-february-14-16990.html|access-date=2021-07-21|website=Cinema Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-11|title=Master song Oru Kutti Kathai to release on Valentine's Day|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/master-new-poster-vijay-oru-kutti-kathai-6263087/|access-date=2021-07-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
== Production == The animated lyrical video of this song was released along with the single on 14 February.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-14|title=Watch: Vijay's 'Oru Kutti Kathai' from 'Master' is heavy on the messaging|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-vijays-oru-kutti-kathai-master-heavy-messaging-118195|access-date=2021-07-21|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> It featured an animated version of Vijay inside classrooms, among students.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=David|date=2020-02-14|title=Master first song: 'Oru Kutti Kathai' single from Vijay, Malavika Mohanan sets internet on fire [Watch Lyrical Video]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/master-first-song-oru-kutti-kathai-single-vijay-malavika-mohanan-ready-set-internet-fire-813289|access-date=2021-07-21|website=ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> The video was designed by Coimbatore-based 3D visualisation and animation company Realworks Studios, handled by Sivaprasad Velayudham, which was responsible for the graphic rendition and pre-visualization of previous Tamil projects. It was conceptualised by Lokesh Kanagaraj's associate director, Madras Logi Vignesh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The mastermind behind the Vijay's Kutti Story song|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/feb/17/the-mastermind-behind-the-kutti-story--song-2104308.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The concept of a hybrid of lyric and music video designed by Logi was appreciated by many people from the production team, including Vijay and Anirudh.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Pradeep|date=2020-02-15|title=Meet the brains behind Vijay's 'Kutti Story' from Master|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/meet-the-brains-behind-vijays-kutti-story-from-master/article30827868.ece|access-date=2021-07-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The animated lyric video also featured illustrations of corruption, bribery, inflation, inequality, poverty and the COVID-19 pandemic and also the selfie that Vijay took with fans at Neyveli on 10 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-10|title=Actor Vijay poses with fans in Neyveli, his selfie goes viral on Twitter|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-actor-vijay-poses-with-fans-in-neyveli-his-selfie-goes-viral-on-twitter-2813159|access-date=2021-07-21|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-11|title=Vijay's Neyveli selfie and the art of responding to political targeting|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijays-neyveli-selfie-and-art-responding-political-targeting-117939|access-date=2021-07-21|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=February 14, 2020 |title=Oru Kutti Kathai song out: Vijay advises fans to ignore negativity|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oru-kutti-kathai-song-out-vijay-advises-fans-to-ignore-negativity-1646576-2020-02-14|access-date=2021-07-21|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
== Music video == The song was picturized at a juvenile school where Vijay was assigned, and seen dancing with the juvenile school children. The choreography for this song was handled by Dinesh.
== Critical response == The song was positively received by audiences and critics. A reviewer from ''Behindwoods'' stated "Kutty Story is very simple in composition, with its minimal usage of instrumentals. But actor Vijay delivered a preachy song and the likability of his voice is intact as it adds more to the fun vibe of the song. One can envision this song becoming a college and teenage anthem that gets played in all college festivals."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-16|title=Master (aka) Thalapathy 64 songs review|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/master/master-songs-review.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Another critic from ''Moviecrow'' said "best of the album" saying "Vijay delivering it big time with his casual tone which perfectly suits with his on-screen persona" and "Anirudh kept the tune simple with the catchy rhythm beats and the Tanglish lyrics reminds us of the Anirudh's viral song Why This Kolaveri Di".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Master Songs - Music Review|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/26055/master-songs---music-review/amp|access-date=2021-07-19|website=moviecrow.com|language=en}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz'' said "Arunraja's lyrical Tanglish wordplay and Vijay's rendition layered with motivational truths makes Kutti Story carry a bigger meaning."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Master Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/master-songs-review-tamilfont-movie-22813|access-date=2021-07-19|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Jyoti Prabhakar of ''The Times of India'' wrote "It's mostly just drums and a voice in a lyrical tango with each other. it lets Thalapathy Vijay's voice stand out, with Anirudh ably backing him. The kuthu beats are rustic, and director Arunraja Kamaraj's lyrics simple."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Music Review: Master - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/music-review-master/articleshow/74732965.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> However, the song placement was criticised by a section of audiences upon the film's release.<ref>{{Citation|title=நீங்களும் ஏமாந்திங்களா ? Kutty Story Song Placement |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asZLH-Zv-oQ|language=en|access-date=2021-07-19}}</ref>
== Records == "Kutti Story" topped the trending spot within the first four days of its release, eventually became the third most viewed song worldwide within 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-25|title=Master: Thalapathy Vijay's Kutti Story track sets THESE mind-boggling records on YouTube|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/master-thalapathy-vijays-kutti-story-track-sets-these-mind-boggling-records-on-youtube-1576580/|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref> It became the highest viewed lyric video in the first day of its release, garnering 9 million views and a million likes.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=February 16, 2020 |title=Oru Kutti Kathai races past 10 million views on YouTube, gets international recognition|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oru-kutti-kathai-races-past-10-million-views-on-youtube-gets-international-recognition-1646955-2020-02-16|access-date=2021-07-19|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=2020-02-24|title=Thalapathy Vijay's Kutty Story becomes 3rd most-viewed YouTube video|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thalapathy-vijays-kutty-story-becomes-3rd-most-viewed-youtube-video-813812|access-date=2021-07-19|website=ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> The song had garnered more than 65 million views as of July 2020, being the first lyrical video to achieve this feat.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Kutti Story' from Vijay's 'Master' becomes the first lyrical video from the South to earn 65 million views on popular video sharing platform - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/kutti-story-from-vijays-master-becomes-the-first-lyrical-video-from-the-south-to-earn-65-million-views-on-popular-video-sharing-platform/articleshow/76973966.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> As of July 2021, the lyric video received 92 million views. The song's video version released on 20 January 2021 and gained 79 million views as of July 2021.<ref name=":1" />
== Track listing == Its Kannada version titled "Putta Story" (written by Varadaraj Chikkaballapura) was released on 2 January 2021,<ref name=":3">{{cite web|title=Master - Putta Story Lyric (Kannada) | website=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0-ZIJ9mWMY|language=en|access-date=2021-07-19}}</ref> and the Hindi version titled "Choti Story" (written by Raqueeb Alam) was released along with the soundtrack of ''Vijay The Master'' (the film's Hindi version) on 12 January 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vijay the Master - Jukebox |website=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?}}</ref> The Telugu version of this song "Chitti Story" (written by Anantha Sriram) was released on 25 December 2020, on the occasion of Christmas.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|title=Master - Chitti Story Lyric (Telugu) | website=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJF74ZyMLy0|language=en|access-date=2021-07-19}}</ref> Anirudh helmed the Telugu version of the song'',Super Singer 7''-fame Sam Vishal recorded the Kannada version of this song, whilst Nakash Aziz sung the Hindi version of this track.
== Cover versions == Actress Keerthy Suresh performed a cover version of the song through violin and released the song on 22 June 2020, on the occasion of actor Vijay's 46th birthday.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Balachandran|first1=Logesh|date=June 23, 2020|title=Keerthy Suresh plays Vijay's Kutti Story on violin. Watch viral video|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/-keerthy-suresh-plays-vijay-s-kutti-story-on-violin-watch-viral-video-1691781-2020-06-23|access-date=2021-07-19|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
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== External links ==
* {{YouTube|id=gjnrtCKZqYg|title=Kutti Story (Lyrical)}} * {{YouTube|id=nCNqPgXDYhY|title=Kutti Story (Video)}} {{Anirudh Ravichander}} {{Authority control}}
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