The first single song from Thalapathy Vijay's Beast, 'Arabic Kuthu', has turned out to be a sensational blockbuster hit already and it has grabbed the attention of fans all over the world. The song has been composed with an Arabian style of music fused with some Indian beats, complemented by some interesting lyrics from Sivakarthikeyan. The song has also been shot in an Arabic style of setup and we get to see that from a few glimpses through the lyric video. As Arabic Kuthu continues to garner attention from around the world, here's a look at a few other popular Tamil songs that had an Arabian vibe to them. The song could have the Arabian musical style either in its tune, its lyrics, the way it has been shot, or in its mood.

1. Humma Humma (BOMBAY)
Music: A.R.Rahman
Singers: A. R. Rahman, Suresh Peters & Swarnalatha
Lyrics: Vairamuthu

Composed by A.R.Rahman, 'Humma Humma' is the most popular song on this list, holding a cult status. A.R.Rahman played a crucial role in adapting various International styles of music to Tamil and 'Humma Humma' was one such masterpiece that instantly made the audience vibe along.

2. Saudi Basha (VA QUARTER CUTTING)
Music: GV Prakash Kumar
Singer: GV Prakash Kumar, Bhargavi
Lyrics: Shiva, R. Amarendran

Va Quarter Cutting follows the story of Sura, played by Mirchi Shiva, who is on his way to Saudi Arabia and the film has a very interesting Arabian style of song. The song is also shot in such a way it complements the Arabian elements.

3. Irukkana (NANBAN)
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Singer: Vijay Prakash, Javed Ali, Sunidhi Chauhan
Lyrics: Pa Vijay

'Irukkana' song from Nanban had its Arabian flavour, in terms of its visuals and the costumes of the actors and co-dancers. The set work and background of 'Arabic Kuthu' and 'Irukkana' look similar and the fans have already started to share the similarities on social media. 'Irukkana', like an audio track, also has the influence of Arabian music.

4. Hayati (CHEKKA CHIVANTHA VAANAM)
Music: A.R.Rahman
Singer: Mayssa Karaa
Lyrics: Shiv, Mayssa Karaa

This stylish rap number from Mani Ratnam's Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is a brilliant track that took us by surprise during the time of its release. A.R.Rahman never stops experimenting and 'Hayati' is one of the best examples to showcase his experimentation skills. The Arabic flavour in the song sounds fresh and we haven't heard much of it in our music. The Arabian tones, along with some wonderfully arranged notes, make 'Hayati' a fancy track that deserves accolades.

5. Eisalaamey Eisalaam (AADHI BHAGAVAN)
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Singer: Manasi Scott & Rahul Nambiar
Lyrics: Snehan

With 'Eisalaamey Eisalaam', Yuvan Shankar Raja delivered a song that had a mix of middle eastern flavour with some trance and that turned out to be the USP of the track. Though the song did not reach big among the masses, it was a daring musical attempt from the Young Maestro.

6. Mayya Mayya (GURU)
Music: A.R.Rahman
Singer: Chinmayi
Lyrics: Vairamuthu

Certain portions in Mani Ratnam's Guru is set in Turkey (Middle East) and 'Mayya Mayya' song gets featured in the said segment. This groovy item song instantly grabbed our attention with its addictive tune and the number was beautifully enhanced by Chinmayi's fantastic rendition.

7. Arabu Naade (THOTTAL POO MALARUM)
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Singer: Haricharan
Lyrics: Vaali

'Arabu Naade', turned out to be an immensely popular track during the time of its release. Penned by Vaali, the song had certain elements that we would expect in an Arabian style of music. Yuvan Shankar Raja incorporated the foreign flavour beautifully and changed the flavour in an interesting fashion that it appealed to the masses instantly.

8. Pallanadhu (KURUVI)
Music: Vidyasagar
Singer: Vidyasagar, S Rajalakshmi
Lyrics: Pa Vijay

'Pallanadhu' song from Kuruvi is right in between the Sufi style of music and the Arabian style of music and the balance is effectively maintained, making it a likeable number. This song is the pick of the lot from the album of Kuruvi.

9. Macha Kanni (NAAN AVAN ILLAI)
Music: Vijay Antony
Singer: Vijay Antony, Jayarajagopalam, Sathya Lakshmi
Lyrics: Pa Vijay

'Macha Kanni' from Naan Avan Illai is actually one of the songs that live up to the tag of 'Arabic Kuthu'. This is a foot-tapping folk number that has a mix of gibberish lines (like the Arabic Kuthu song from Beast), also being shot in an Arabic setup.

10. Maula Wa Salim (O KAADHAL KANMANI)
Music: A.R.Rahman
Singer: A.R.Ameen

'Maula Wa Salim' from O Kaadhal Kanmani is an Arabic devotional song and it marked the feature playback singing debut of Rahman's son, A.R.Ameen. 'Maula Wa Salim' is a beautiful number that is divine and touches your heart with its soulfulness.