Movie: Legend ( 2014 ) - లెజెండ్
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Director: Boyapati Srinu
Producer(s): Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, Anil Sunkara and presented by Sai Korrapati
Cast: Balakrishna, Jagapathi Babu, Sonal Chauhan
Legend is an upcoming Telugu film in the combination which pleasantly surprised everyone last time, Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu. This movie is produced by Ram Achanta,Gopichand Achanta and Anil Sunkara under 14 Reels Entertainment and Sai Korrapati will be presenting the film on Vaarahi Chalana Chitram. Along with Balakrishnna, Radhika Apte and Sonal Chauhan in lead roles and Jagapathi Babu playing a negative role in this film.
There are huge expectations on this movie right from the day 1, the posters, trailers, feelers only increased them more. Devi Sriprasad has earlier worked with Boyapati Srinu, but hasnt worked with Balakrishna so far. It took so many years for him to work with few biggies, earlier with Mahesh Babu for 1-Nenokkadine and now with Balakrishna with this movie. For DSP's talent and success, not sure why it took so long.
Music in Balakrishna movies has been always or mostly one of the key factor for the success of the movie. His music appeals variety of listeners. Though mostly targeted for masses, music in his movies has a special appeal. Manisharma was one of key Music director who worked with Balakrishna for many musical hits, however his last hit Simha was by Chakri. DSP who can provide music various genres, was expected to provide the successful factor for this movie.
No new faces in Singers list and Lyricist being single card by Ramajogaiah Sastry. RJS known for multilingual lyrics that appeals youth and masses, should be a right fit for this movie. There are total 6 songs, which includes one Slokam on Goddess Durga ( Om Sarvaani ) and an item song ( Hamsa Nandini was part of this song - Lasku tapa ). Lets see how DSP/NBK combination worked for the first time.
01 – Legend
Singer(s): MLR Karthikeyan
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry
Obviously the title song. DSP provides the rigor, vigor and energy yet doesn't go overboard. Rightly done. Boyapati and Balakrishna's screen presence should elevate this song to make fans go on their feet. RJS provides the words to describe the hero, telling even though he is legend, but still down to earth and easily approachable. Short song, but yet does what it is supposed to be. DSP has started the album with his mark and will appeal Balakrishna's fans.
02 – Tanjavuru
Singer(s): Sooraj Santosh, Harini
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry
Now its turn for Fans what they expect from Balakrishna. DSP provides the trademark song for Balakrishna. Except for lyrics getting broken in the song, its a go merry for fans. It has beats that make one keep foot tapping and shake leg. Harini could have done better. DSP switches gear and speed in between the song, but when singers comeback to Tanjavuru, its the time for fans. Choreographers should do justice to this song and the on-screen energy of Balakrishna should be what everyone will be looking forward.
03 – Om Sarvani
Singer(s): MM Manasi
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry
A Slokam on Maata Durga could be situational. RJS weaved different names of Ammavaru into a good slokam. DSP brings in the devotional look and feel to this song. Manasi and chorus did a decent job. DSP seems like yet again provided/adopted a nice tune and make this into a good song to hear. Devotional Content songs have to be simple, involve listeners in a line or two to get them connected, if one achieves that the song is successful. Seems like DSP was successful in that part. Singers too brought in the feel. Overall after nice adaptation in Attarintiki Daaredi, DSP does it again.
04 – Nee Kanti Chupulloo
Singer(s): Vijay Yesudas, Chitra
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry
Chitra shows what a legendry singing is. So effortless, expressive and the variations she provided were simply beautiful. Vijay Yesudas was just supposed to be there to support her, so that she can take care of the rest. However he did more that that. Overall this song leaves a beautiful feeling in the end for a feel good song. DSP provides yet another melody and he chose right singers this time to get this song elevated. The staring tune of the song touches the heart. RJS provides a little bit better lyrics which I guess the situation demanded. The rhythm is good, chorus is good and overall a very feel good song.
05 – Lasku Tapa
Singer(s): Sagar, Malathi
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry
Here comes which is supposed to be a feast for fans. Sagar and Malathi did just as required. Jwaram, Naram melika, BP all have been standard phrases for such types of songs. NBK and HamsaNandini should make fans merry and all DSP had to do is to provide foot tapping tunes to them, which he did. Rest what RJS did doesn't really matter as long as they are decent, which are. Only screen can tell the range of this song. For now its a song for a decent hear having all the elements required for an item song.
06 – Time Bomb
Singer(s): Narendra, Rita
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry
This song is a routine song from DSP. Compared to the rest of the songs, placing this song in the end of the album justifies its position in this album. RJS also till now was wearing a different hat takes off and comes to his basics :) Anyway time pass song, strictly for fans and onscreen watch.
Pick(s) of the Album: Nee Kanti Chupullo, Om Sravani, Tanjavuru, Legend. -
Lasku tapa will sure pick up after movie gets released for now fans will enjoy to the core and
Time bomb is for fans.
This album shows, DSP has worked with care since its first time for Balakrishna. He dedicated this album to his uncle who recently passed away, a right album to choose to dedicate to. Inspite of working with big heros DSP didn't miss any of his elements ( melody ) and Balakrishna's ( mass melody ). He provided a successful album that he can count on for future movies with Balakrishna. All the best to the team.
