"[7] Reviewing for Hindustan Times, Gautham Bhaskaran felt, "AR Rahman's music does not help...to stop Lingaa from stumbling on its plot track.

Sudhir of India Today noted, "For the Rajini-Rahman team that gave hit music in Sivaji, Enthiran, this film doesn't match up.

"[9] Critics from Indo Asian News Service raised the similar concern writing, "A.R Rahman's music, doesn't touch the bar that he had set with his previous collaborations with the superstar (Rajinikanth).

"[10] Bodrul Chaudhury of Bollyspice who reviewed the Hindi version of the soundtrack stated, "The music wasn't as strong as what we normally hear from Rahman.

[12] Behindwoods ystated, "With Rahman experimenting to give period specific music, Lingaa isn't the usual easily accessible Rajinikanth album.

"[13] Saisuresh Sivaswami of Rediff claimed, "It is sacrilege to criticise A. R. Rahman’s music, but of the five songs in the film, only one, Indianey Vaa, had the anthem potential, the others being just about fine.

"[19] Critic based at The Times of India who reviewed the Telugu version of the soundtrack claimed, "On the whole, the album features a blend of melodious and peppy tunes.

"[21] The soundtrack of the original version was unveiled on 5 November 2014 by hosting a promotional event at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai with Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha and K. S. Ravikumar in attendance.

[22] The Telugu version was unveiled officially on 8 November 2014 by hosting a promotional event at Park Hyatt, Novotel in Hyderabad which was followed by the film's curtain-raiser.

[28] Dr. Narayan, Nivas, Santhosh, Deepak, Arjun Chandy, Yazin, Pooja, Maalavika, Sowmya Raoh, Soundarya, Nirjari, Veena, Arpita, Maria Roe Vincent, Varsha, Surbhi, Shashaa Tirupati, Debolina Bose, Swagatha Sundar & K.M.M.C.