Movie: S/O Satyamurthy ( సన్ అఫ్ సత్యమూర్తి )
Music: Devi Sri PrasadDirector: Trivikram Srinivas
Producer(s): D. V. V. Danayya and S. Radha Krishna on Haarika & Haasine Creations
Cast: Allu Arjun, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sneha, Adah Sharma, Nithya Menen Upendra and Rajendra Prasad
Trivikram Srinivas Delivered industry hit Attarintiki Daaredi with Pawan Kalyan. After that he is pairing up with Julayi "Allu Arjun' again. The expectations are so high on this movie that it is rumored that this movie made pre-release business of around 56 crores. Samantha after Attarintiki Daredi, got a chance to work with Trivikram again and need to see whether her lucky charm works for the success of this movie too. DSP came back to Allu Arju after missing Racegurram, where Arjun went to other music director. Trivikram and DSP combination always was successful in terms of music and this will be tested again for the similar result.
This movie casts lot of actors/actresses Allu Arjun, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sneha, Adah Sharma, Nithya Menen Upendra and Rajendra Prasad, Brahmananda, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rao Ramesh and many more. This sets stage for a perfect family drama which has become a default expectation from Trivikram, a clean family entertainer with his trade mark dialogs and good music containing telugu traditional values. Hope this movie continues with the same trend.
Stylish Star Allu Arjun has come a long way in his career from "Gongothri" days. He took time for his journey but now has his own mark. Surprised to see that he is already 15 movie old in industry. His movies are always musical hits except one or two, and his association with DSP has been fruitful. Some songs stood very tall and remained as best in their combo. They rarely disappointed with their combination and with Trivikram added to the list, hope the album will be a treat.
A special mention for MS Narayana, who completed shooting for this movie before his unfortunate demise. Seems like there was a dilemma for the movie unit regarding what to do with the scenes. However it is glad that they retained the scenes and Sivareddy dubbed for MS. It will be heartening to see MS on the screen.
The album lists 7 songs, singers are pretty standard of DSP. Lyrics are shared between Sirivennela, RJS, DSP and Srimani. DSP has been writing occasionally He has got the nack of writing catchy lyrics, adding youthful words to it. However in this movie, he wrote 3 of 7 and rest shared between the other lyricists. As the name suggests for lyrics, the songs will be known for what type they are, the mood, the content based on the lyricist name attached to it. The item song is written by DSP.
Lets review the songs...
1. Chal Chalo Chalo
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry
Singer(s): Raghu Dixit, Suraj Santosh, Rita
Typical Trivikram philosophy before start of the song and the usual RJS starts with the multi lingual lyrics adding some philosophy of the life. DSP adds energetic tune with high current voltage. The beats are good the melody in interludes is there again a standard DSP's trade mark. The Song sounds DSP all the way, he let others sing instead of himself, which is good. The singers did their job, the instruments did their job. RJS also added quite sensible lyrics even though in different languages. The second interlude picks up a little pace, but the pattern is pretty much same after that.
2. One & Two & Three
Singer(s): Sooraj Santhosh
Lyrics: DSP
Another peppy energetic, familiar song in the name of One two and three. Sooraj and DSP provided electrifying song. Sooraj didnt have to be sircastic singing this song. He could have sung it normally. A short song that lasted less than three minutes. This time DSP's turn to throw some philosophy on to us. I guess its all Trivikram's effect. DSP seems to have a backup for himself, if he doesnt have offers in terms of music department, he can shift to lyrics department as he did better than many of the professional writers out there. The song seems to be a dance floor song made for Arjun.
3. Seethakaalam
Singer: Yazin Nizar
Lyrics: Srimani
DSP's trademark song with melody touch. Youth targeted song. Yazin Nizar is another name in the singers list. Did what he is supposed to do. Srimani got a powerful song in Trivikram's earlier movie, but this one is just a routine song. He writes something defining alphabets in his own terms for this song. A soft smooth song, supported well by Yazin. There is not additional hungama in this song, the rap is also simple. Shades of bommarillu song is there somewhere in between. I guess when these days the entire songs are repeated many times, having a shade is fine. A fine song that grows on..
4. Super Machi
Singer(s): DSP, Shravana Bhargavi; Saakhi: Magini Manimaran
Lyrics: DSP
The start of the song appears to be sweeping the floor sounds(though it does sound different), as shown in the audio release. An old lady with Tamil words by Magini Mairaman sounds very well. Then comes the non-stop singing for couple of minutes before the catchy phrase "Super Machi" starts. This song is pretty much appealing and DSP's words within limit for this song, adds right dimension to it. This song brings back the Item song famous DSP. Some rehashed words in between doesn't matter. Highlight of the song is non-stop singing and DSP's lyrics. Even though he sings this song, he doesn't sound odd. As usual he adds all kinds of energy with instruments. Seems like a definite on screen hit is on cards. How Arjun, Trivikram created the song on screen has to be seen. This song is going to be on charts for sure.
5. Come to the Party
Singer(s): Vijay Prakash
Lyrics: Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry
The title of the song and Seetharama sastry garu doesnt match. I thought some thing happened that the name and song got changed. Aryabhattu garu kanipettina "Zero" - this line will go wild on internet. non-Mega fans will like this song a lot. Seems to be a sarcastic song or a teasing song. DSP just gave another routing song. This song proves the versatility of Sirirvennela garu. He makes merry in the song. Vijay Prakash was energetic and expressive for otherwise a routine song.
6. Jaaruko
Singer(s): Sagar, MM Manasi
Lyrics: Srimani
Sagar gets a song to sing in DSP's album. Not sure why he doesnt get chances else where? He is fine than many of the singers out there. May be he is fit for only few songs that suit the style of DSP. Manasi and Sagar are fine and no issues in their singing, this song is not bad though, but somehow doesn't grow instantly. May be will take some time or might be enjoyed on the screen. "Selfie" term is latest buzz word so Srimani uses in this song. Selfish ki Selfie nuvvu, movie might explain what it is.
7. Vacchadu
Singer(s): Javed Ali
Lyrics: DSP
Seems like hero elevation song. Javed Ali singing ensures he has issues so that we can identify that he has sung this song. DSP does this song in a different way modifying a old song. However this song is an instant winner for fans, just because of the way this is made. DSP again excels in lyrics than making the song. Javed didn't have to an extra stress on Vachadu. Other than that this song should be fine. Movie oriented song, fans might enjoy this song more as Trivikram might use the song for elevating Arjun.
Pick(s) of the album: Super Machi, Chal Chalo Chalo, Seethakalam, Vachadu
Allu Arjun and DSP combination works as DSP once again providing what Allu Arjun needs. However even though this album has everything the wow factor is missing. There are couple of songs that DSP provided but since the expectations will be great on this combination, it will be extremely difficult to meet the challenge. On the other hand, Trivikram's album will have one or two songs with good lines of lyrics, that is also missing here, however his impact is clearly seen in the lyrics as they are fine. Over all a decent album that will get elevated if movie gets success.
