Nirmala Convent Audio Review

Movie: Nirmala Convent (నిర్మలా కాన్వెంట్ )
Producer(s): Nagarjuna Akkineni, Nimmagadda Prasad 
Cast: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Roshan Meka, Shriya Sharma
Direction/Story: G. Naga Koteswara Rao
Music: Roshan Saluri

Many eye brows raised when Nag announced that he will be part of a movie that involves all teenagers, a tender love story. The name of the director of this movie came a little bit late. The name as GNK Rao ( G Naga Koteswara Rao) was never been heard of. He directing this movie came as a surprise. Srikanth's son Roshan was announced as lead, people were quickly relating to this movie as one more Seetakoka Chiluka that was synonymous to a teenage love story at those times. However that movie produced one of the best music in the film history. The songs till date were heard with passion and reverence.

Nagarjuna and Nimmagadda Prasad jointly producing this movie is something phenomenon for a debutant director GNK Rao. Unless he had a convincing story this would have not been possible. Nagarjuna in couple of interview said that he was so impressed when he was narrated the story which he felt he never heard such a tender love story. He was passionate about being part of this movie. Then GNK Rao approached Srikanth narrated to the wondering Srikanth to finally say that they want to rope in his son Roshan who was immediately excited to be part of this movie. This movie comes with a tag line as Fresh Pure love story. 

Nirmala Convent is a school that many people can correlate to. This school would have been part of many people whose life started with this school or at some point of their lives. So adding this title to a movie to a teenage love story is something notable. Whether the name has really anything to do with the movie story or not is something we will have to wait and see. 

So going with a strong story line/script, everyone were roped in and the coincidence is that this movie has all sons. Roshan Saluri, Son of Koti as music director,  AR Ameen son of AR Rahman singing kotha kotha Bhasha, Sidharth Mahadevan, son of Shankar Mahadevan singing a song in this movie, and then finally the lead Roshan son of Srikanth. 

Ananth Sriram is single card lyricist. However one song was attached to Chandrabose along with Ananth Sriram. Not sure whether this was intentional or some typo? The song doesn't sound that it needed two lyricists. Audio release confirms that this is written by both.

Lets see how all debutantes did...

1. Kotha Kotha Bhasha

Singer(s): AR Ameen, Chorus

Lyrics: Ananth Sriram

This song is touted as debut song of AR Ameen. He is know to Telugu Audience thru his earlier song which was termed as dubbed devotional song. That song was situational song, so the promoters of the movie marketed this as debut song of AR Ameen. Being song of AR Rahman, getting these kind of opportunities wont be big deal, but the had exactly same qualities, the naive and tender voice. The tune is perfect suited for Ameen and he did perform with no issues other than pronunciation of few words. He had the energy, the tune was apt, and the chorus is foot tapping, catchy and attractive. The words Like MU, KU, TU were very well sung. These words are strength of the song. Having said that, at such a tender age, do they have to talk about KU, HU, NU and all?? They dont appear apt for the age. Not sure whats in story, felt these should have been avoided in song with a kid. The subject of the movie is a tender love story, probably thats what is the justification of these words. Roshan Saluri did decent in the first song which was selling point of the album and the movie. This sure attracted people towards the album and created some anxiety about the movie when it was released. 

2, Emo Evaritho

Singer(s): Sidharth Mahadevan

Lyrics: Ananth Sriram

Sidharth Mahadevan, son of Shankar Mahadevan who is singer composer by himself is part of this song. He got good recognition in Hindi. Paivade telchutaadu manakem teliyadu roo.. A typical Shankar style of singing. Sidharth sings effortlessly, but he has typical north Indian singer issues. Not matter how good they sing, they bring in an accent or some issues along with them in the songs. Some minute corrections would have made this song more listenable. Ananth Sriram being a single card lyricists cannot be any positive to the album. Few lines are really good in this song as well. Manasu tella kagitali nee munde egurutayi emo rayamani, gaali ki chediri okkate migulutundi, daani paine raayamani. This probably gives some hints about movie. Roshan Saluri made this song more energetic than other songs. Probably trying to be more youthful. 

3. Okkosari Oo Muddu

Singer(s): Srikanth, Damini

Lyrics: Ananth Sriram

Roshan now takes melody route and he did well. This song has shades here and there of few songs, but that doesn't stop to hear the song. This is another well made song. This song leaves a good feeling. Mainly when lovers are involved many will connect to such songs. Ananth Sriram writes lyrics that suits perfectly to the tune and the story. Roshan had some sparks here and there in the song which is welcome from a new comer. Probably music is in his family that is reflecting. Damini is limited to saying few words, background/chorus, but Srikanth did his job fine. A song that ends well and leaves a nice feeling.

4. Mundhu Nuyya Venaka Goyya

Singer(s): Kailash Kher

Lyrics: Ananth Sriram, Chandrabose

This song the way it start with yesteryear music, and when Kailash Kher starts the movie, leaves in confusion whether this is a pathos or satiric comedy. As usual Kailash voice perfectly suits the song, not not his Telugu. Bakka Palacha, Tassadiyya, Gelupu kosam and such words are not well said. Instead of sad feeling at times we feel "Neersam". Not sure whether he was perfect fit for this song. Roshan Saluri on the other hand did a decent job in remixing the yesteryear song into modern times. This song leaves a mixed feeling.

5. Kotha Kotha Bhasha (Nag Mix)

Singer(s): Akkineni Nagarjuna

Lyrics: Ananth Sriram

Nag in couple of interviews told, till date there were only complaints about his voice being weak and he was suggested to work on it. He even got suggestions that not to shout, say loud dialogs as the voice didnt suit those dialogs. Having heard otherwise about his voice all these days, when some one asked to sing he jumped on the opportunity and grabbed it. Obviously this is the best song for him. This song lyrics are written initially for kid, tune is simple with catchy and repetitive words which perfectly suited him. He had no trouble at all singing and probably he should seriously think this line of career too in his upcoming movies. :) A senior artist singing will definitely add as a positive to the movie. And this did more than that as we can enjoy his singing. 

Picks of the album: Kotha Kotha Bhasha ( both versions ), Okkosari O Muddu, 

Coming from a Music family that is synonymous with Telugu Film Industry Music, Roshan Saluri looks promising. This album doesn't look as first album at all. With so much background it is obvious that he might have mastered few areas. He provided much required support to the movie. Roping him is for sure looking fresh in terms of music, as people are looking for a new name. Roshan Saluri needs to be careful of not getting influenced by few songs, ensure to have his own style, and if consistent the opportunities will be endless, else he will be written off like many others. The movie makers can relax on music and need to wait for how the movie will fare. All the best to the young team lead by a director making debut with all youngsters. Of course Nag is ever Young :)