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^ "SRK-Honey Singh Pay Tribute to Rajinikanth in Chennai Express".Archived from the original on 29 December 2013. ^ "Chennai Express Music Release date".^ "The Thalaivar Tribute (Lungi Dance) Feat.Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani did not promote the film's music nor attended the film's promos. The rumour turned out to be true and the composers felt cheated. When rumours surfaced about Honey Singh's involvement, Vishal Dadlani tweeted, "It's hilarious and pathetic how desperately this tacky rape-rapper is trying to ride on the fame of SRK and Chennai Express (sic)". Meanwhile, Honey Singh was asked by the film director to perform in the promotional song of "Lungi Dance". The film's music composing duo, Vishal–Shekhar, were under the impression that they were the only musicians working on Chennai Express. Mohar Basu of Koimoi wrote in his review, "I am quite assured that not every Rajni fan has Lungi as their favorite attire and neither will they appreciate Lassi in their coconut! Not that I was expecting meaning in the lyrics of the song, but the song's words are as meaningless as the aimless Deepika Padukone shaking her leg in this too-desperate-to-be-funny song." The Firstpost review said, "I may have to go swallow some Kafka and Faulkner after this column to feel smart again, but at least I know that I have done my Patient Zero duty in spreading the Lungi Dance virus. "Lungi Dance" received mainly mixed reviews from critics in India.
Excerpts from the lyrics of the song include: The song was composed by Yo Yo Honey Singh, as a tribute to actor Rajinikanth.