Singer and composer Thomson Andrews has opened up about reuniting with music director Pritam for the track 'Rangiyara' from the upcoming film 'Haiwaan', starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and directed by Priyadarshan. Andrews praised Pritam for giving artists the creative latitude to experiment and bring something genuinely original to the music.

What Thomson Said About Pritam

'Working with Pritam da is always an amazing experience. What I truly value about him is the trust he places in the artists he works with and the creative freedom he gives me as an artist within the film music framework, which is truly valuable. He gives you the confidence to explore, experiment and bring something of your own to the music,' Andrews said.

The singer-composer credited Pritam not just for the creative environment he fosters, but also for bringing him into the orbit of celebrated filmmaker Priyadarshan — a collaboration Andrews described as deeply meaningful.

How the 'Haiwaan' Opportunity Came About

'Because of Pritam da, I got the wonderful opportunity to be a part of Priyadarshan sir's Haiwaan. That is something I am genuinely grateful for. To be associated with a project like this and to have my creative contribution become a part of its music is a very special feeling. More than anything, I am thankful for the faith Pritam da has shown in me and the opportunities he continues to give me,' Andrews shared.

The association marks a reunion of sorts — Andrews previously collaborated with Pritam on 'Cocktail 2', and the 'Rangiyara' track represents a continuation of that creative partnership.

Multi-Role Contribution to 'Rangiyara'

Beyond performing the song, Andrews revealed that he also wrote the lyrics for the English section of 'Rangiyara' — a dimension of his craft he said he was glad to explore further. He noted that working across multiple roles within a single project, whether singing, composing, arranging, or writing, is central to how he approaches his career.

'For me, music has never been restricted to one particular role. Whether I am singing, composing, arranging or writing, I love discovering something new with every project. Rangiyara gave me that opportunity once again. I am very excited for audiences to experience the song in the film and hear how the English section comes together as part of the overall musical narrative,' he added.

What to Expect

With Priyadarshan at the helm and Pritam composing the score, 'Haiwaan' arrives with considerable musical expectation. Andrews' excitement about audience reception suggests 'Rangiyara' is being positioned as a standout track in the film's soundtrack, with its bilingual construction adding a distinct texture to the overall musical narrative.