Jil Audio Review

Movie: Jil ( జిల్ )
Director:  Radha Krishna

Producer(s): Vamsi Krishna Reddy and Pramod Uppalapati (UV Creations)

Cast: Gopichand, Rashi Khanna, Posani Krishna Murali, Srinivas Avasarala and others

Music: Ghibran

Gopichand the villain turned hero is continuing his streak at box office. After his last success movie loukhyam, he is trying to break his path by coming with a different movie name. Most of his movies title ended with "am" but this one comes by a surprise. Going with a debutante director is also another surprise. UV Creations have produced some successful movies earlier. This will be their third movie after "Mirchi" and "Run Raja Run", both movies being successful movies. They also distributed few movies, so not very new to movie industry. The might have found something in Gopichand to get into a movie with him. Gopichand is known for action movies, this title suggest something else. The guess is that this movie could be a romantic-action entertainer.

Gopichand is looking entirely different in trailers and teasers, so this movie has sure set some expectations. Ghibran is a surprise name in this album. The reason might be the success of Run Raja Run and the producers being the same. Ghibran who debuted in Tamil industry in 2011 after composing many jingles in many languages. He comes in with a high profile background in music with a graduation in London Trinity College, and in Singapore. When he debuted in Tamil, he got many awards and accolades. He is also working for Kamalhasan for Uttama Villain and Viswaroopam 2. That itself tells about his talent.

Looking at the play list, obviously there are 5 songs with interesting song titles. Two songs repeating the same word three times. Definitely not Gopichand's type of songs. They suggest complete dance numbers, which Gopichand hasnt done great in that area. Lyricists atleast there is RJS who is fit for these type of songs and Srimani is becoming another clone of RJS writing similar multi lingual lyrics to appease movie makers. Srijo and Krishna kanth are lesser known names in this lot. However the most concerning fact is that there is not even a single Telugu name in this play list. Which is very unfortunate and something the movie industry should think of. Composing is a different cup of tea, not many music directors in Telugu are out there, but singers definitely are. In such case, all these music talent shows will be waste of time. Some one should make a serious note on this, whatever reason this is happening should be fixed.

Now lets see how Ghibran scored in this album.

1. Man on Fire

Singer(s): Yazin Nizar, Bianca Gomes

Lyrics: Srimani

Man of Fire, sure Gopichand is the man on Fire at box office. Riskullo nuvvunte nee rescue veede, Bang Bang. Vegam lo second ni datenta speedunna vaade, Bang Bang I think this type of songs it will be very difficult to get the words from singers. In explaining the hero, Srimani wrong something which I guess hardly anyone can hear, few words like siren sounds like Sirunni.. Anyways these are singing issues. Gopichand gets one of the best electrifying song of his career thru Ghibran. Somewhere in between I thought there is a similarity to Bond theme, which might suggest something of the movie. Ghibran is straight to the point in this song saying how the album is going to be. Yazin tried his best, but a tough song to sing, so he tried that's all he did. Bianca Gomes was ok. Ghibran is Bang on..

2. Jil Jil Jil

Singer(s): Yazin Nizar, Shalmali Kholgade

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

The start of the song proves how appealing traditional music will be, how touching and pleasant it will be to heart and ears. A nice guitar starts the song and then it hands over to violins, to set the stage to a higher plane, but there after is not consistent being not related to the start. Causing a probable disappointment to the listeners. Yazin Nizar sings somehow doesn't match, his accent could be the cause of the problem and female singer also does the same. Some times it appears to be sarcastic. If this is intentional change over between the song, to change the gear, then should be justified in the movie. If not then then there is a problem. Singers could have done a little better with the singing, else this song could have been perfect from Ghibran. A stylish song with lots of variations, which shows the potential of the music maker. RJS did his usual best.

3. Swing Swing Swing

Singer(s): Blaaze, Sangita Santosham

Lyrics: Srijo

This song should be an instant winner. Ghibran grabbed the right nerves of the pub goers and dance floors. This song is perfect for them. Complete techno song with electrifying music. Youth will embrace this song like never before. DJ's will have to get used to playing this song for a long time. However the energy is not consistent throughout but that will do. Sugaree Jaharee is a good phrase used in the movie. Not sure how Gopichand will make justice to the song. The trailer doesnt show much for viewers to shake their feet. But the song will do for sure.

4. Emaindee Vela

Singer(s): Clinton Cerejo and Sharanya Gopinath

Lyrics: Krishna Kanth

Another youth targeted song. Singers had their own issues singing this song. Ghibran provided another electrifying song. The chorus in interlude is just awesome to hear. The merits of the song goes to Ghibran but all the issues goes to singers if for any reason this song is not liked. This song is made the way is completely new to Telugu Listeners. But global listeners will feel, how come these type of songs heard in Telugu. A new trend for sure. Not sure whether this change is good or bad, but people who like this genre of songs will embrace. Others might not like it.

5. Pori Masala Pori

Singer(s): Nivin Bedford, Sharanya Gopinath

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

Started in high pitch, this song then gets the beats that are too energetic. Again singers got confused what to sing as this has different flavors so they have issues. Nivin's voice is different and unclear at times. Complete different genre song made by Ghibran. He proved that where ever one goes around in the world, when the beats are Indian, the kick of the song is entirely different. (Pori Masala Pori ). Once again not sure how this song suits Gopichand. Gopichand should have a great surprise planned for all of us for sure. 

Pick(s) of the album: Man on Fire, Swing Swing, Emaindi ee vela. Jil Jil for the classical piece.

Gopichand surprised us for sure with this album that came completely out of the blue. This album consists of a new genre songs, that will be embraced with a sect of listeners who will go crazy on this songs. Not sure if this album appeals everyone. Completely energetic, electrifying, techno based album. Dont know what will Gopichand and RadhaKrishna did with this album in the movie. Ghibran was right bang on with this album to show case his talent and say that he is here to stay long. Its refreshing to see a new talent in the industry which is bored to listen sub standard repeated songs and songs that make listeners to go to google and search what is the original of it. Hope it adds to the movie. 

This album however pokes Telugu Film industry with two questions

1. How to bring good quality singers to Industry.

2. How to make sure that those will be from Telugu. 

S/O Satyamurthy Audio review

Movie: S/O Satyamurthy ( సన్ అఫ్ సత్యమూర్తి  )

Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Director:  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. 

Yevade Subrahmanyam Audio Review

Movie: Yevade Subrahmanyam ( ఎవడే సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం )

Music: Radhan ( రధన్ )Director:  Nag Ashwin ( Nagi )Producer(s): Swapna and Priyanka Dutt ( Vyjayanti Banner )

Cast: Nani, Malavika Nair, Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma 

After an year of oblivion, Nani suddenly comes during the Festival time with a fantastic onscreen surprise in the name of "Yevade Subrahmanyam". This title seems to be an inspiration from a song from Sidharth's movie KIKK ( Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam). Looking at the visuals of the trailer, first time everyone felt that wow factor in the movie and the trailer not only created the curiosity for the film but also ensured that everyone to plan to watch the movie in theaters, probably during the initial days of release. The reason is the question trailer has put forward "How far will you go in friendship and love, from the top of the world". The top of the world being Himalayas which has stunning visuals which very few has seen with their eyes.

Nani during Audio release mentioned all the difficulties that the first team of 30-40 cast and crew members had gone through during the 40 day stay in Himalayas for the shoot. This indeed a magnificent achievement by itself, but their hard work will make justice only if it is really justified in the story and audience embrace it, giving them a huge success. Director Nagi an assistant to Shekar Kammula for Leader and LIB is completely different in his thought process and is commendable for taking a different path for the first movie itself. He should be lucky that he good the producers, cast, crew that supported him so much. So he obviously has to do it right so that his future in the industry is secured.

Rathan the music director for the movie has earlier worked for Andaala Rakshasi. His first album was very impressive except for few issues which these days music director had. He being an ardent follower for AR Rahman, transformed himself from a sound engineer to Music director, again with the encouragement of ARR. He got this prestigious project which he should utilize to the maximum to go forward in the industry. This movie comes with a theme in the form of "Who are you", and music should match and represent the theme and the grandeur of Himalayas. Looking at the lyricists, we can tell that there are 2 class songs or lyric based songs ( Ananth Sriram ), 3 mass songs or youth targeted songs ( Ramajogaiah) and one lying somewhere in between (Vasishta Sharma). The issue with the singers lists is that it creates doubt whether they did justice to the songs. 

1. "Idhera"  

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry
Singer(s): Mohit Chauhan

This song after an excellent start is the biggest turn off I had in recent times. Expected a lot from Radhan, but this song put me into a false start. The song as such doesn't appear as bad song, but the singing does. This song is termed as favorite song of the movie team. Not sure why Radhan chose bad singer for a good tune he composed. This song has ARRish influence, but not sure why he chose to kill his song himself. I am having greatest issues with the recent film makers for killing songs as they like. Mohit is not a right fit for this song at all. Music has no barriers but song has as it has lyrics which have to be said right and sung with right energy levels. Else the song is garbage and can be thrown in trashcan how better it is composed, how well it is written or how good it is orchestrated. 

2. "O Kala"  
Lyrics: Ananth Sriram
Singer(s): Harini

Ananth Sriram has to be commended for sticking to his standards like his guru. The name tells us what to expect and he makes us comfortable. Radhan should understand how Harini makes the difference to song compared to Mohit Chauhan. He gives good tune again, but with a better singer there by we tend to like this song. Ananth Sriram adds life to this song. When one is capable of doing better not sure why they tend to chose wrong path? Rathan should realize the having a different voice to a song doesn't make the song different. A good melody which appears the ears. Harini has done well.

3. "Beautiful Zindagi"  

Lyrics: Vasishta Sharma
Singer(s): Nikhita Gandhi

Vasishta Sharma made entry in this album with his song though reminds RJS, made his impression with decent lyrics. Radhan changes gear and choses periodic path, which is peppy, foot tapping and energetic. Seems like this song starts in some traffic and probably an introduction song to heroine?? Movie will tell the situation. There are some extra expressions which might have been avoided to make this song more appealing. Yet another well made song, since it is old type of tunes, reminds few other songs here and there.

4. "Nuvvu Nuvvu Kadhu"  
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry
Singer(s): Ranjith, Ramy

The audio release was run with the theme "Who are you". RJS has written his standard lyrics. This song is kind of reviewing what it is told in trailer that lead actor who is going to head of a million dollar company, trying to be best in everything, but kind of soul searching who is he. Radhan does yet another energetic number this time for the male lead. This song is more dependent on situations on the screen. So I guess meets the requirement. Radhan gives what is demanded.

5. "Yevade Subramanyam"  
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry
Singer(s): Ramy

The song proves when a non-Telugu person composes a Telugu song what will happen to the song. There can be a Telugu Song, English song, Hindi song, can have a mix of all three words in a song. But cannot have Telugu word sung in Hindi, Hindi Sung in English, English sung in Telugu. Each language has its own flavor and it has to be met. Else it will be a non sense kichidi and this is perfect example for that. Latest Singers and Music directors are not getting this. A short bit song, with title of the movie, so this will be fine.

6. "Challa Gaali Thakuthunna"  
Lyrics: Ananth Sriram

Singer(s): Senthil, Rihitha

During audio release the anchor said that impressed by the movie, Ilayaraja has composed a song for the movie, which is pretty much incorrect. This song was originally composed by Ilayaraja for the Tamil movie "Avataram" starring Nazar and Revathi. Sung and composed by Ilayaraja stands as one of the top 10 best compositions of Raja Sir. This song might have been used in this album. 

One can listen and go to trans any number of times listening to that song called Thendral Vanthu Theendum Pothu. One can visualize this song just listening to it. Thats the power of this composition.

Out of many reasons for this song to be classic, the beyond imagination brilliant composition, the instrumentation, soul stirring singing by Raja and Janaki, the situation in the movie where Nazar is asked by Revathy to see the world thru her eyes,  thru this song, the tune matching that situation, fantastic visuals and superb action. 

Having this song in this album is a great achievement for the team. Having said all these, the lyrics have to be beyond best and singing should be the perfect, else this will go in drain. 

You cannot do wrong to such classic compositions else it would be an insult to the original. The inexperienced singers and their Telugu pronunciation made the unwarranted insult to the tune. There is no soul, singers mispronouncing the words wake us up again and again when the tune kind of puts us in trans. This is the biggest problem with this Telugu version. I don't want to list the numerous issues with pronunciation of words which are not acceptable to this type of tune. 

Not sure whether Radhan improvised this song or it was Ilayaraja who remade this song? If he couldn't get good singers, then its the biggest problem for music industry in Telugu which has to be fixed right away. For those who didn't hear this song earlier, will fall in love instantly, but for those who enjoyed the original can easily skip the song. Ananth Sriram has done excellent job giving sensible lyrics.

Pick(s) of the album: O Kala, Beautiful Zindagi, Nuvvu Nuvu, Challa gaali ( first time listeners )

In my earlier review for Andaala Rakshasi,  I told that Radhan is a good talent, but he need to fix few issues if he needs to go places. The feedback was that he needs to carefully select singers, take care of language he is working in, and needs to be consistent, if he desires to be in this field for long term. He still has the very same issues except for being consistent. He is very good talent no doubt, gave more than what this movie demands. Need to see how the movie fares after such grand visuals of Himalayas, the expectations are Himalayas High. All the best for Nani and entire team. Hope their hard work pays off.

Dagudumuta Dandakor Audio Review

Movie: Dagudumuta Dandakor ( దాగుడు మూత దండా కోర్ )
Music: E S Murthy
Director:  R.K. Malineni
Producer(s): Ramoji Rao ( Ushakiron Movies ), Krish 
Cast: Rajendra Prasad, 

The movie title is well known for every Telugu child of yesteryear. Not sure whether this day and age kids heard the song with the title of the movie or say this while playing hide and seek. The title along with names associated to this movie like Ramoji Rao, Ushakiron Banner, Krish, Rajendra Prasad raises the bar very high even though the original of the movie is a Tamil movie named "Saivam". Directed originally by Vijay and acted by Nazar and Sara Arjun. This child artists has walked away with lot of accolades. However the remake of this movie in Telugu was projected as Vision of Krish, who is said to have transformed into Telugu nativity. Adding Rajendraprasad to this movie added a lot of weight.

ES Murthy is a single card lyricist and music director for this movie. ES Murthy aged 65 who originally wanted to be a composer, ended up with also being lyricist and singer. He worked initially for about 8 years with SP Balasubrahmanyam as composing guitarist and then worked as assistant music director to SA Rajakumar. Due to some compelling reasons while working with SA Rajakumar, started writing lyrics and until now wrote about 50-60 songs. Though he worked with famous movie Gamyam, not sure whether he got enough fame when he worked with Krish. His earlier movies as lyricists are likes of Nuvvu Vastavani (komma komma), Vedam, Krishnam vande Jagadgurum, Andala Ramudu(Sunil). Krish's association to this movie probably made him pick as music director along with single card for writing lyrics. Glad to see Krish giving good breaks to this talented composer/singer/lyricist.

The story of the movie revolves around a family, its head, his grand daughter and a rooster called "Naani". Due to ill happenings, the family realizes that they are occurring due to forgotten ritual in the form of sacrificing a rooster. The girl child however didn't want this to happen to the rooster she loves so much. She hides the rooster in the attic of the house and the entire family are behind finding it. The rest of the story is about what happens to the rooster and the family.

The trailers, the songs and the visuals gave a very good Telugu nativity feeling. Rajendraprasad is getting extremely lucky to get these kind of characters and I guess there is no one other than him who fits to the depth of the character like him and suits it to the perfection. The same girl who acted in Tamil acted in Telugu too. 

This album has 5 songs including one theme of the movie named as Dagudumutala Jaathara. The song consists of Unnikrishnan's daughter "Uthra Unnikrishnan". She sang a solo in Tamil which was a super hit. However in Telugu she shares the song with ES Murthy, and this is a pathos, instead of a classical song in Tamil. Another surprise of this album is that Sirivennela gets a chance to sing instead of write a song. 

With this background, lets see how the songs impress us whether they meet expectations set by the names attached to the movie or leave us with a different impression.

1. Evaru Nerparu

Singer(s): Madhu Balakrishnan

Lyrics: ES Murthy

This song being first of the album sets the bar of how lyrics are going to be, that is thoughtful, sensitive and depth in content. This explains wondering of the artistic nature of who( GOD ) who so carefully designed everything such as sweet voice to Cuckoo, the colors of sky, evening and comparison of lamp to sky was really good to hear after long time. Then the relations between the human relations naming as sweet bondage. Wondering who and how are these created is so pleasant to hear. We feel that this could go on, but not very long song appears ending soon. Ofcourse of innumerous acts of GOD what can be wondered in a song that has two stanzas? The music director kept everything simple and let the lyrics talk the song. This made this song so pleasant after a long time. I guess last time we heard such lyrics was for Mithunam. However MadhuBalakrishnan as many others faulted in saying Nerparu that sounded a little bit odd. However thats a small glitch compared to the over all song. Just for the beauty of the lyrics, it will be heard again and again. The song had a girl singing but the name was missing in the inlay card. Hope its Uthra sing this song too. 

2. Manishi Manishini

Singer(s): Naren, Gayathri, Jayashree, Priya Hemesh

Lyrics: ES Murthy

The preface of this song tells people migrating from villages. Probably a lesson to someone in the movie who want to migrate and tells what is important for some one in life. After the preface, this song reminds of Shankar Mahadevan song, but it ends in comparision with the tune only. However the lyrics once again adds beauty to the song. When a family is all togather and do something without any issues, its a wonder for everyone. That is depicted in form of kabaddi game. Rest of the song goes about what each member of family does. First song wonders about the relations, where as this song explains how sweet the relations if they are maintained. This is one of the best in recent times, where there is some continuity maintained. May be the story or being single lyricists that we could see this connectivity. The beauty of the village is nothing but the people being togather and meet once in a while and celebrate festivals. If that is gone, the beauty of villages are gone probably. These celebrations in the song continue and makes us realize what is missed. Everyone in the song did very well. Well executed song in recent times without much pronunciation issues and other complaints. Trailers shows very good visuals so this song stands as one that can be enjoyed on and offscreen. Hope our imaginations work off screen.

3. Naa Illu Naa Vaallu

Singer(s): ES Murthy, Uthra Unnikrishnan

Lyrics: ES Murthy

A pathos, ES murthy, composing, writing and singing with such a great compassion is rare to see these days. Uthra gets an excellent feel. A typical grandfather and grand daughter conversation converted naturally to a song that is common scenario when they find issues. Their bonding is well written and sung. The confidence kids get when grandparents are around and the happiness when kids are around for a grandfather cant be explained. This is an attempt of what it is between them. Uthra has a long way to go and hope she sticks to ground and achieve what she is talented of. Once again lyrics are winner than composing and singing for ES Murthy.

4. Kokko Kokko

Singer(s): Sirivennela, Balaji, Sai Charan, Yogeswar Sharma, Aswini, Sindhuri,, Sisira

Lyrics: ES Murthy

This song gives the feeling of what the trailer shows. Entire family in search of the the rooster "Nanee". Sirivennela sings after 2nd stanza. ES Murthy made sure his voice is heard enough while he is singing instead of getting lost in the crowd, Also supports him so that his voice suits the song very well. Singing is nothing new to Sirivennela garu, but the pace of the song doesn't make it tough for him, thanks to ES Murthy. He brings in different flavor and level to this song. This song instantly hits the listeners. The clever mix of interlude made this song more interesting. Even though the words/tunes in between appear familiar. Dagudu muta danda kor is famous across the Telugu audience so as long as it is said in nice way, it will reach the audience and this song will reach for sure. Kokko and Bobbo are terms never heard in cities these days as many places its very rare to see a rooster. Nice to hear these words again. Situational song in search of the rooster, words matches the scenes and well written without much complication in the lyrics. A well made song so catchy that it might make us go in search of the rooster :) :) 

5. Dagudumuthala Jathara
Theme song

Village Jathara Theme. Movie will tell when this theme is used. As the story says the family is associated with a temple so might be during that time. 

Pick(s) of the album: Entire Album

During the audio release, Krish said that there was not even a single word of other language used in this album, which itself is such a refreshing to hear.  Indeed he is true. Kudos to the team, the number of such thinking persons in film industry is required. Anyways its hard to find such album these days. ES Murthy garu I guess didn't get the break or recognition he is worth of. Ramoji Rao and Krish team brought a good album for all Telugu album craving music listeners. The album gels with the story so easily which is another rarity these days. I guess we need more producers/directors who can promote Telugu which is lost in so called "Youth Music" which is nothing but sound. The commercial lyricists need to take a break from the crap they are writing these days and make at-least an attempt in their life to write meaningful songs else they will never be remembered no matter how many songs they write in their life. The songs, tunes, lyrics might not be outstanding, but indeed will make an impact on every listener and crave for more such songs. Which is definitely a welcome change.