7aum Arivu is the soundtrack to the 2011 film of the same name directed by A. R. Murugadoss and starred Suriya, Johnny Trí Nguyễn and Shruti Haasan.

The soundtrack was released at the launch event held in Chennai Trade Centre on 22 September 2011, with Sony Music India distributing the album in digital and physical formats.

[4] Jai and Anjali, lead pair of Murugadoss' production Engeyum Eppodhum, hosted the event, which saw the attendance of the film crew along with Dhanush, Karthi, Jiiva, Jayam Ravi, Vishal and Ram Charan,[5] and a live performance of the songs by Isha Sharvani, Lakshmi Rai and several international artists.

[9] Indiaglitz stated that "the unique stamp of Harris can be felt throughout the disc, and that makes songs [...] a treat to senses", recommending it for "those who love and appreciate good music".

[12] In a mixed review, Vipin Nair from Music Aloud called it as a "disappointing soundtrack" and gave 6.75/10 to the album.