Naa Peru Surya Audio Review

Movie:            Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India ( నా పేరు సూర్య నా ఇల్లు ఇండియా )
Producer(s):  Sirisha Lagadapati,Sridhar Lagadapati,Bunny Vasu,Sushil Choudhary,K. Nagendra Babu 

Cast:                 Allu Arjun, Anu Emmanuel, Arjun Sarja, R. Sarathkumar
Direction:         Vakkantham Vamsi
Music:              Vishal-Shekhar

1. SAINIKA

Singer(s) : Vishal Dadlani

Lyrics : Ramajogayya Sastry

Seems to be designed as a powerful song. Obviously about the hero. However just shouting will not make a song powerful. These kind of songs needs Shankar Mahadevan kind of singers who can emote very well. Vishal Dadlani misses that power of singing. Vishal Shekhar are known for many hits, but they probably didn't understand the importance of Telugu songs and their difference of making. This song starts powerful, but the singing there after doesn't match the start. The reference of Illu, Dillu, and so on are just for rhyming, thats again a turnoff. Lyricists should stop this unnecessary efforts on praasa, should give importance to tell the theme in a better way. The beats are power packed. The importance of soldier is unmatched and anything said about them will be short. And if lyricists just tells it short, then doesn't appeal much. As lately the songs having same problems, this song too lacks good singing and powerful lyrics. The focus was elsewhere, for a song that had to be an instant hit. This song fares somewhere between.

2. LOVER ALSO FIGHTER ALSO

Singer(s) : Shekhar Ravjiani 

Lyrics : Ramajogayya Sastry

I am lover also, fighter also, this what movie is all about probably. A fighter who has a side of love angle. Also was said differently and emotes funny side. Shekhar himself sang, not sure why. He sings ok except for the Also part. The beats are reused probably. Again lyricist puts effort on praasa, "chinna godave, sanna godave sallabadave". The funny side is RJS always uses household items in his lyrics. Like Talagada, Pattakara, now lighter. He wants to be close to people to remind these items which are part of life I guess. To remove darkness, get lighter. His creativity is always different in writing lyrics. So close to this generation. Vishal-Shekhar goes fine with tune, but he should have avoided singing. There are so many singers out there, who would have done better job. 

3. BEAUTIFUL LOVE

Singer(s)  : Armaan Malik, Chaitra Ambadipudi

Lyrics : Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry

Taking detour, this song is made as a soft melody. Armaan Malik and Chaitra brings the emotion to listeners. Not sure the music makers got the meaning, that they made this song different to the rest? This is where lyricists have to take a cue కనుబొమ్మ విల్లు తో విసిరేవు ఏవిటో  సూటి గా నాటు గా సుమ శరం ("kanubomma villu to, visirevu evito, sooti gaa naatu gaa suma saram"), Listeners want to listen these kind of phrases more and more, so that they get a feeling to listening to a real song. Not the lighters and household items. Lyricists bring this kind of great feeling of what magic words can do, All in simple words. Thats why Sirivennela garu remains as someone whom current generation of lyricists can never dream of coming close to. The song leaves a nice romantic feeling both singers were able to do justice to song and also it appeared Vishal-Shekhar got the flavor of the song. A song that is well made, written and sung and instantly haunts the listener.

4. SONG : MAYA SONG

Singer(s) : Arijit Singh, Ramya Behara 

Lyrics : Ramajogayya Sastry

Arijit Singh needs no introduction. The magic in his voice is known to everyone. Ramya Behara with her beautiful voice adds the required flavor to the song. She brings the native feeling what Arijit couldn't. Good thing is Arijit gets to start the song, but his Telugu was not that good, so he gets to sing in Hindi/Telugu mix. Jara Dekhlo and then the folkish tune gels very well. It will be a surprise that Vishal-Shekhar could pull this off being non-native. Of course music has no barriers. Arijit's Maaya sounding was deviated from rest of the flow of song, but rest quickly catches up. This song mixes two different flavors very well. How singers can make the difference can be seen clearly in this song. As a Telugu Listener, I will have problems with non-Telugu Singers, but here its that Arijit sings mostly Jara Dekhlo and in those lines so this song should go very well with audience. 

5. YENNIYELLO YENNIYELLO

Singer(s) :  Malavika 

Lyrics : Ramajogayya Sastry

A fighter who goes to border, when he comes back to family, it should obviously a festive time. Seems like this is same scenario. A short song made to celebrate the hero's home coming. This song is again very well made. Krishna is universal and the tune is just made around Krishna and yasodha. Malavika did very well and this song probably makes people sentimental. Short and sweet song. 

6. IRAGA IRAGA

Singer(s) : Rahul Sipligunj, Mohana Bhogaraju

Lyrics : Ramajogayya Sastry

The album closes with probable item song. Rahul and Mohana does the needful. The "iraga" beats indicates in all. The pace of saying iraga iraga, and there after for sure should be treat to Allu Arjun fans as it gives a great scope to showcase his dancing talents. This song should be in lines of the earlier movies. but this has much higher pace than earlier songs. Hope the fans will enjoy this song on screen than offscreen. Vishal-Shekhar just gave the hero and fans what they want. For sure this will be a treat. 

Pick(s) of the album: Beautiful Love, Maya, Yenniyello

Vishal-Shekar combo has been successful combination, they made many hit movies won many awards. This is their second film in Telugu after Chintakayala Ravi. Even though its a surprise to rope them, they did justice to the movie by providing the required music and offering good music to the movie. 3 songs and an high paced item song would be more than to ask. The other two songs could have been better made, but they should also be working well with fans. Overall they for sure have offered the fans a different album and music lovers couple of songs that keep them haunting. They might get more continuity going forward. The only complain might be the title song could have been made better to make it a complete album. Anyways all the best for Allu Arjun's team. Music wise they are good. 

Bharat Ane Nenu Audio Review

Movie:              Bharat Ane Nenu ( భరత్ అనే నేను  )
Producer(s):    DVV Daanayya 
Cast:                 Mahesh Babu, Kaira Advani
Direction:         Koratala Siva
Music:              Devi Sri Prasad


1. Bharat Ane Nenu (The Song Of Bharat)
Singer(s): David Simon
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

The Title song is the starting of the album. Ramajogayya wrote as usual some Tenglish lyrics. DSP composed a good tune, probably he should have kept it as theme music instead of a song. When the tune got translated to the song, it lost the intensity due to lack of good lyrics and singing. David Simon had too many issues singing this song. He didn't have the good feel/depth that is very much needed for this song. The tune really has a good intensity Unfortunately, the song doesn't have. Simon sounded having pretty much lack of energy. On the top he didn't say few words there by lost the heat. He sounded like singing a pathos. Ramajogayya could have written even more powerful lyrics that matches the rigor of the song. A powerful tune wasted by lyricist and singer. Could have been a lot better. 

2. I Dont Know
Singer(s): Farhan Akhtar
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

Farhan Akhtar is really a surprise element for this song. Not sure out of all the singers that are available DSP had to choose Farhan Akhtar. He is neither successful singer neither a popular singer. Not sure when Ramajogayya will stop writing these kind of not so notable lyrics. These kind of lyrics will never take him anywhere other than fetching him some money. Farhan sounds a lot like DSP. Its hard to believe that its Farhan sang the entire song. The style of singing is exactly same as DSP. Again the tune is youthful and peppy. DSP scores on the tune side, but looses again in this song on the other fronts of the song. The tune is entirely different and should go very well, except for the singing and lyrics. Farhan didnt show any difference other than sounding like DSP.

3. Vachaadayyo Saami
Singer(s): Kailash Kher,Divya Kumar
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

When a powerful character is defined by the writer, there has to be a song on the character saying how he can do lot of justice to people. They got to sing in praise of him. Not sure whether this song is for that kind of situation or not. Kailash Kher is noted to sing these type of songs. People are used already to his voice for these type of songs. The chorus accompanied nicely to the voice of Kailesh Kher. However Divya Kumar  was kind of turn off for this song. He kind of took the graph down after some one hearing the voice of Kailash Kher. His Telugu is not good either. Not sure why DSP roped in him in this song. Farmers and their dreams fulfilled by lead character. Something related to the situation in the movie. Yet another time DSP didn't fault on the tune, this time one singer could have been better. Good song, but leaves an incomplete feeling. RJS writes a situational lyric, but didnt add any depth of thoughts. So the lyrics doesnt bring in any factor, but never know, this song might get some recognition than expected. 

4. Ide Kalala Vunnadhe
Singer(s): Andrea Jeremiah
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

DSP I guess this time took routine route, and made this song effortlessly. Andrea renders the song as demanded so there are no surprises. RJS too took a routine route like everyone. This song probably in movie too will be used to give lead female some space which the trailer doesn't show any. A routine song.. 

5. O Vasumathi
Singer(s): Yazin Nizar,Rita
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

Yazin Nizar who shot to fame with his song in Kumari 21F of DSP, gets a chance to sing this song. He does fine. He brings in what is required for the song without any issues. Rita who again is standard singer of DSP, too does fine. Earlier song was by female lead, this one by both, trying to get along together. DSP composes the tune that has rap in between which is nothing by Prasa kosam yasa by RJS. Overall a decent song with good rendition and catchy tune.

Pick(s) of the album: Vachadayyo Saami, O Vasumati, Bharat Ane Nenu ( probably )

DSP has been grabbing all grand projects and proving that there is no one on par with him when coming to deliver for major projects. There is a reason for that and he maintains that for most of the movies. He is always close to many directors that he understands the requirements of what the story tellers might want. Probably this is the success mantra of him. Directors like Sukumar who feel DSP is soul of him, when comes to music, probably their combination proves it. Koratala Siva and DSP have been successful in their combination until now and this one might not be as good as their earlier combinations when heard separately from movie, but for sure DSP/Koratala might be on same page meeting each others requirements. I have been telling for so long, that Telugu Film Music Industry needs good singers who can sing in Telugu very well. Many albums like these are clear indications of that requirement. And on top the music directors in the name of new sounding, are going behind some not so famous or really not required singers to make them sing the songs. This is totally unwarranted. Hope the movie makers make some good Telugu Sounding Songs, as this is Telugu Film Industry. Even Lyricists once in a while if they write some thoughtful songs in Telugu, some will take notice of them. Else its just run of mill.. 

PS: Lately due to being extremely busy and since I couldn't get the time that I need to write reviews, Missed many albums after my last review ( Jai Simha ). I hope I will catch up with those as I get time. Appreciate all of your continuous support for this blog. Your support keeps my passion up and running. :) 

Jai Simha Audio Review

Movie:              Jai Simha ( జై సింహా )
Producer(s):    C. Kalyan 
Cast:                 Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Natasha Doshi, Haripriya
Direction:         K.S.Ravikumar
Music:              Chirantan Bhatt

Balakrishna is on a roll completing films at a great pace. Even after completing 100 films his pace didnt come down. After GPSK, even though Paisa Vasool didnt collect any paisa, his make over was appreciated. Now he is back working with C Kalyan and Ravikumar for this move, which was started in August 2017 and will be ready to release for 2018 Pongal. Krish and Chirantan Bhat worked with Balakrishna for GPSK and now Chirantan Bhatt is working with NBK again with this movie. The audio of Balayya's movies depends mainly on the type of movie and the directors and always been catering to mass. However for the first time this has indicated that the music is going to be different. Lets see how different this album is. 

1. Ammakutti Ammakutti Andhamantha Ompake
Singer(s): Jaspreeth Jasz, Geetha Madhuri 
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar

Not sure how Jaspreeth Jasz is getting so many chances to sing.. His voice sound different but not to be repeatedly hearing voice. Probably this is what is lately needed. Geetha Madhuri sounded different in this song, but still long way to go as she lacks consistency in the song. Probably the addons she got made her sound better and where she song alone sounded different. Some place she just drops down sounding odd. The words and tune go hand in hand targeted towards fans and mass. Many phrases used are totally typical for Balakrishna. This song can be called as template Balakrishna Song.  Aggipetti guggipetti aata lo dimpake, ekkupetti kanti choopu dinchake are typical phrases patented to him. Pure Balakrishna type song which is probably aimed at fans.

2. Anaganaga Anaganaga Andhala Lokam
Singer(s):  Vijay Yesudas 
Lyrics:  Srimani

This song stands out in the album. Vijay's rendering, Srimani's lyrics stand out. Its a quite contrary that these kind of melodies are offered to Balakrishna. This can be said as one of the finest package in recent times for Balakrishna. The Chorus and Vijay were in perfect sync in explaining probably the hero of the movie. The interludes are perfect, the rhythm, pace all are set perfectly and the mood is elevated by Vijay Yesudas with his close to perfect rendering. Srimani is maturing as lyric writer day by day. His thought process is too. This lyric is quite fantastic, says he is no more a timepass lyricists. He might threaten the leading lyricists and provide a healthy competition to them. Chirantan Bhat blends in chorus and Vijay very well, that the song gives a very good feeling when we hear that. The song is so simple yet powerful. A song that can be repeatedly heard, this is very rare these days. Where everyone related to song contribute perfectly. We see either singers messing up song or lyricist or music director. This song is not one of them, A rarity.. Keep it in a loop while hearing.

3. Jai Simha Theme Song
Singer(s): Vivek Hariharan, Noel Sean, Aditya Iyenger
Lyrics: Noel Sean

Theme song, trying to be powerful, but doesn't end up that way. They wanted probably an electrifying song, but ended up loud in terms of orchestration, chorus and singing. Narasimhudu Kadile ugrasimhudu,, indicates the furious balayya,, A short theme song probably threatening enemies to run away as the powerful Hero is coming.. Song for onscreen than offscreen.

Priyam Jagame Anandhamayam
Singer(s): Revanth, Ramya Behara
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

Revanth and Ramya behara the names indicates that this song should be a good song as both can elevate the song. But they get a little contrast tune to what they can do comfortably. So they dont sound that great. Revanth's voice is changed a bit to fit the tune and Ramya is somewhere lost most of the song. Even when she sings, she doesnt sound herself. The tune is ok, but not that effective. The song title should have been different, not always the start of the song needs to be the title. The interlude again is in contrast the feel of the song. The pace is different too. Overall a song that gives a mixed reaction. RJS writes some routine love duet song. 

Yevevo Yevevo Cheppalanipisthundhi
Singer(s): Shreya Ghoshal, Revanth
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar

Tuned in old hindi style is another surprise from Chirantan Bhatt.. Shreya Ghoshal inspite some pronunciation issues sounds very well as some parts are in Hindi. At some occasions her voices doesn't feel comfortable, yet impresses with her voice during hindi words. Revanth who come at a later stage in the song also perfectly gels into the song. For first song Obviously the choice is Bhaskarabhatla but he writing this song is good thing happened to him. He writes better lyrics than earlier song and fits the song very well. Chirantan takes listeners to yesteryear times and yet appears not so old but refreshing. This is why old time melodies still were able to sustain inspite of many years. Shreya could be same as open as she was singing Hindi as Telugu. Then this song would be much more better. Overall the mood, the setting and flavor is different that this can be enjoyed thoroughly.. Not the kind we get to listen for NBK so often. Chirantan should be commendable for making this song for NBK.

Pick(s) of the album: Anaganaga Anaganaga Andhala Lokam, Yevevo Yevevo Cheppalanipisthundhi, Priyam Jagame Anandhamayam ( to some extent )

This is an unexpected album for Balakrishna and his fans. Balayya is branded for mass songs and powerful songs, but not the soft melodies. This album is total flip from what Balayya's movies offer in the form of audio. Who ever is responsible for this change should be commendable. Chirantan Bhat offers a refreshingly different album and scores well with it. 

Agnyaathavaasi Audio Review

Movie:              Agnyaathavaasi ( అజ్ఞాతవాసి )
Producer(s):    S. Radhakrishna
Cast:                 Pawan Kalyan, Keerthy Suresh, Anu Emmanuel, Aadhi Pinisetty and Boman Irani
Direction:         Trivikram Srinivas
Music:               Anirudh Ravichander

After Attarintiki Daaredi, Pawan and Trivikram are getting together again. Pawan who didnt have good success after AD, so fans are eagerly waiting for this combination again. On the other hand, Trivikram had success with A Aa with Nithin. This movie is casting two heroines Keerthy Suresh and Anu Emanuel, apart from other supporting artists. Pawan/Trivikram combination always worked so they cannot go wrong. Anirudh, who is known to Telugu Audience many ways, is first time entering Telugu Industry directly. There are 5 songs of which one is classical, one song written by Sirivennela garu and the rest by Srimani. 3 songs are sung by Anirudh himself and he surprised many as the songs got released.

Trivikram always had been successful with the audio in his movies, lets see whether he managed to maintain same or not.

Based on the changing trends of releasing songs, the review also will take its path. Will update the page as the rest of songs get released. It is said Pawan Kalyan will sing another song and release it on 31st December.

1. Dhaga Dhaga Mane
Singer(s): Anirudh Ravichander
Lyrics: Srimani

Power star movie should have a powerful message oriented title song or a lead song. So far most of his films have followed this trend. The album seems to start with that. Anirudh singing this powerful song himself and lyrics are by Srimani. He uses some powerful words to explain the character of the lead in the movie. Trivikram seems to be working with Srimani after Srimani's song in Attarintiki Daredi. This song goes in a continuous flow that sometimes the lines get sung without reasonable pause. This has caused some confusion with instruments getting louder. Anirudh's voice was contrast to the words or tune. He showed strain in saying words instead of flowing freely. This makes the song less appeal. The Tune was good, the power was there, but the mix of voice, words, tune didnt get well making it miss something. However it meets what is needed for Powerstar powerful song requirement. Could have been better.

2. Baitikochi Chuste
Singer(s): Anirudh Ravichander
Lyrics: Srimani

This song released more than just a month ago, got 7 million views tells the range of this song and power of the star. Anirudh composes this song so youthful that Powerstar cannot be youthful than this. Bayatiki vachi chooste 3 o clock was totally different start that no one would have thought this kind of song would be fit for Powerstar. It comes as pleasant surprise sounding so youthful. Need to see how Trivikram weaves his magic over this song. However 12B route is famous in Chennai, not sure how this is related to movie or Telugu states. The Vadapalani route is so famous for any bus goer in Chennai. The first stanza has mismatch in lyrics and tune/singing until "FM lo evaro paadite" There after its fine. Anirudh provides many surprises in this song, first singing by himself, on first hearing doesnt sound like it fits Pawan Kalyan, then the way the tune and lyrics goes are totally refreshing for Pawan. Next the guitar was so pleasant through out the song that this cannot get any better. Srimani uses some good phrases like " FM lo evvaro paadithe, Vollantha endhuko voogene". However there is some connectivity issues for the lines "Nuvvunna kitiki ye vaipo vethiki, WhatsApp chesthava, Mabbulni kadhipi mohamaata petti, Chandhrudni thesthaga" probably movie has to tell. Anirudh Singing in Telugu has its own issues, but doesnt matter for the tune he gave and was so refreshing to youth, that the fans who mostly are youth will embrace this song like never before.

3. Swagatham Krishna

Singer(s): Niranjana Ramanan

Original Lyrics: Oothukkadu Venkata SubbaIyer

Trivikram has a habit of bringing old popular/not so popular songs/kirtanas in his movies. I am sure there will not be any person who is familiar with Carnatic music who havent heard this rendered by KJ Yesudas. His version was so adorable, that people say Krishna will come running to him even though he is not allowed to enter any temple. His version has so much devotion to it. In AD, Trivikram uses MS Subbulakshmi sung version of a keertana, and here he uses similar song. He used the Swagatam Krishna for the teaser released recently. For sure it was a surprise. This kruti is so much lovable by music lovers and when they heard it was a pleasant surprise. Now coming to the rendition, Niranjana has gone perfectly to the core that she made no mistake as directed by Anirudh. She didnt loose the classical touch, yet met the requirement from Anirudh/Trivikram. She had the Tamil flavor of rendition but thats fine. Any given day music lovers will love any version of this song as long as it doesnt deviate from what they have been hearing. The flavor was intact so they will go all for it. The ending was cinematic which was intended.

4. Gaali Vaalugaa
Singer(s): Anirudh Ravichander
Lyrics: Sirivennela Sitaramasastry

This song was released on December 10th. The lyrics of this songs are just treat to listen. There are many phrases that Sirivennela garu writes that mesmerizes the listeners. Anirudh even if he would have read the lines this would have become a hit. Having said that Anirudh adds his own flavor to make this so youthful. Once again he injects a new fresh feel to the song that people will instantly embrace it. Even though the entire credit goes to Sirivennela garu for this fantastic lyrics, Anirudh too did his own job in a different way to appeal the fans/listeners. Any situation Sirivennela garu comes up with brilliant upamanalu, that it still puzzles many, how he can manage this that too not letting down his own standards, yet with so simple not so complicated words. Some try to write heavy lyrics, but cannot bring this effect that Sitaramasastry garu brings. This song will have more to talk on lyrics than singing and composing as Anirudh had some issues with few words like Nuvvilla, instead of Nuvvilaa and then extensions like Koraa, churaaa. Also he was not able to match the tune to the beauty of lyrics. He compensates with interludes by adding good interludes, nice accompanying guitar and beats that gel well. Overall yet another refreshing song from Anirudh, need to wait for more. Third song from Anirudh himself singing in this album.

5. AB Yevaro Nee Baby

Singer(s): Nakash Aziz, Arjun Chandy

Lyrics: Srimani

This movie has two female leads. This song is something related to both and the male lead as the song says "Oka vaipu cyanide, oka vaipu uri taadu" "Naari Naari Naduma muraari etu nee daari ". Then yevaro nee baby.. Srimani is projecting the leads as troubles obviously, then movie will decide what is about. Is AB the name of power star in the movie? The words in the song should make it interesting watch on the screen. The singing might have been more expressive and better. Dhaari for daari kind of mistakes could have been avoided when Trivikram is at help. This is some differently made song with all youthfully written words and sung by Naakash, Arjun. Probably more focus would have been made on singing then would have been better.

Pick(s) of the album: Gaali Vaalugaa, Bayatiki vachi, Swagatam krishna

First time when Anirudh's name popped up there were many questions, when DSP gave so much musical hit for Attarintiki Daredi, why Trivikram was deviating from DSP. When the first song came out, it was interesting and different and the second song nailed it. Even though Anirudh sang both songs, one for variety and the other for Sirivennela garu were instantly hits and liked by every one. However many had doubts that how Anirudh's voice will suit Pawan Kalyan. Then the teaser impressed everyone with the classical song, but also the refreshingly looking Pawan Kalyan that the fans embraced the album. Now that the album is out, it is refreshingly different, that Anirudh's made an impressive debut in Telugu Film industry. Getting such an opportunity to work with Power start/Trivikram Combo, happens only once in a while and Anirudh seems to have used it effectively. Trivikram/Pawan's combination never failed so far. hope this one will see the same result, given that audio met the expectations.