Sarocharu - Audio Review

Sarocharu  - Music Review

Movie: Sarocharu (2012)

Director: Parasuram
Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Producer: Priyanka Dutt
Cast:   Raviteja, Kajal Agarwal, Richa Gangopadhyay, Nara Rohit (Special Appearance)

Raviteja after few debacles is coming with latest offering Sarocharu, with his earlier director Parasuram who directed him for Anjaneyulu. That movie was an average grosser. This movie is produced by Priyanka Dutt on Vyjayanti Movies banner which is basically Aswini Dutt's banner. This movie underwent many changes regarding female leads, it was heard names like Amala Paul and Trisha, however it ended up with Kajal and Richa. They tried to get the combination of DSP and Rajiteja who earlier worked togather for Venky which was a musical hit, expecting the same result. This movie initially titled "Sarosthara" the title of song from Mahesh Babu's film which was popular among listeners, not sure what is the reason, but this is changed to "Sarocharu". Obviously Raviteja is the Sir, we are talking about and lets see whether he came with a musical hit or not.

DSP on other hand who had trouble couple of year ago with many music directors taking away his business, bounced back with hits. Right now he is enjoying a success path and is in comfortable zone and lead at a distance far away from others. He has been giving music appealing many few. He offered 5 songs in this movie, He and his brother sang two out of five leaving the rest for others.

1.  Made for each other

Singers: Devi Sri Prasad

Lyrics : Ramajogayya Sastry

DSP starts the album preparing the listeners by introducing himself with the songs he has done earlier making sure people hasn't forgotten his music. His voice is same, his beats are same, his chorus and instruments everything is exactly same as per his song before. We can easily recognize that this is DSP song. Ramajogayya Sastry who understood that writing youthful lyrics is nothing but writing song mixing all languages. Typically how youth talks to each other. There is nothing more than that. When Raviteja is there,  Mirapakaya has to be there. By singing this song, he saved few Rupees for himself or the producer. As the other singers lately are no different and better. This song for youthful Raviteja and for choreographer who can compose few steps different to Raviteja or others. Yes same to same DSP we got it.

2. Jaga Jaga Jagadeka Veera

Singers: Venu, Ranina Reddy

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

After DSP's introductory song, he continues the same path, but after some time leaves us to take a different route and comes back to to ensure we are on right track with him and then leaves us in between. Ramajogayya now takes the rhyming pattern in this song, repeating the word twice or more in most of the song, DSP adds some different flavors, singing pattern to make this song as different and has succeeded to an extent. However Ranina Reddy and Venu sang with style and trend that everyone is following now a days that messed up lots of words. Having said that this song grows slowly on listeners. Might be on charts for few weeks.

3. Raccha Rambola

Singers: Javed Ali, Rita

Lyrics: Srimani

Did I hear a song from Venky? DSP who is a staunch follower of Ilayaraja, I guess just ends there. He needs to sometimes hear and follow. what his Guru says. Ilayaraja in a recent on-stage performance said that each song has its own address, one song cannot be like other songs. If it is the other song, then this song doesn't exists. May be its not for just DSP, every other music director/director wannabe should carefully take a note of this. Srimani I guess is a follower of Ramajogayya Sastry, he wrote exactly in the same style. What ever it is, Raviteja might have a merry time with this song onscreen.

4. Gusa Gusa

Singers: Sagar, Sunitha

Lyrics: Anantha Sriram

Ananth Sriram who is the lead writer now a days made a mark for maintaining his standards. This song stands out from the rest of the songs in this album. Sagar and Sunitha has done decent job. DSP did an intelligent thing adding a sound effect to Sunitha's voice which makes it decent to listen. Guitar in interludes is decent. Sagar walks away with credit for the success of this song. DSP who is known for his melodies does this song decently. 

5. Kaatuka Kallu

Singers: Khushi Murali, Swetha Mohan, Chinna Ponnu

Lyrics: Chandrabose

Here comes the last song. Out and Out Mass song and looking at who wrote the lyrics no need to guess or listen to song to confirm this. Chandrabose is more and more becoming expert in writing such songs. Some times he goes over board by writing sub-standard lyrics, but sometimes he will be within limits, if that is so we are lucky and indeed we are this time. DSP mixes traditional instruments in between which adds a nice flavor to the song, The beats are foot tapping, perfectly suits the Mass Raja. However lately tunes are eating up words either prolonging or cutting them short. Gone are those days where lyricists used to oversee the song recording. Lately in an audio function a female lyricists said that he wasnt present at the time of the recording and was tensed how the song came out when audio is released. Not sure whom to blame in this process change,

Pick(s) of the album: Gusa Gusa, Kaatuka kallu, Jagadeka veera.

With this album DSP will not leap ahead in terms of success, but still will be comfortable maintaining his lead with other music directors. For Raviteja's movie and musical standards, this is more than his requirement, but for the standards DSP had set for himself this movie doesn't bring accolades from his music fans. If DSP's goal was to meet the movie and Mass Raja's fans expectations, he succeeded very much in this effort, hope the movie also meets such expectations.

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum - Audio Review

Movie: Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)

Director: Krish
Music: Manisharma
Cast:    Rana, Nayantara, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Brahmanandam

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum is an upcoming bilingual film directed by Krish made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages. Rana Daggubati and Nayantara paired in the lead roles. Mani Sharma has composed the music for the film. The film has been named Ongaram in Tamil. Krish made his debut in Tamil thru his film Vaanam which was remake of Vedam, However its debut film for Rana in Tamil, who is yet to establish. This film is is produced by Jagarlamudi Sai Babu under First Frame Entertainments banner. Rana potrays as a theatre artist, while Nayan plays a document filmmaker in this action adventure.

Kirsh as a director is in a different league of film making. He is known for sensible film making. Though he doesnt have a phenomenal musical hits, but his association with Sirivennela won an award to the song "entavaraku" from Gamyam. Expectations are again when Sirivennela has couple of songs, there should be some great work as team.

Manisharma who was criticized for his earlier movie, had to prove with this movie. Else he who is already written off, will have more trouble. He had a long gap doing movies and with last movie, things had put him in trouble. There is anxiety build up how he did in this movie.

The lyricists, singers, number of songs, title of the song at first glance gives a positive feeling towards the album. Lets see how the album goes.

1. Ararey Pasi Manasa     

Artist(s): Sravana Bhargavi, Narendra 

Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry 

Narendra is a new kid on the block figured in Manisharma's earlier movie CGTR, there he was more of one amongst the group. Here he got a song for himself accompanied by Shravana Bhargavi. For a moment he sounded like Pawan Kalyan to think whether its a Pawan's movie. However he is having a unique voice, did sound odd at times, but he takes us thru the song and make us to sing along with him. Manisharma infuses his magic touch to make this song hummable Song has the required energy and Lyrics are cool and simple. Sirivennela never amuses whether its a routine duet song, or song with impact. He leaves his trade mark. Praasa kosam prayaasa padakunda, meaningful lyrics makes one to listen this song with interest.

2. Sye Andri Naanu Sye Antira (Rangola)     

Artist(s): Shreya Ghoshal, Rahul Silpigunj
Lyricist: ES. Murthy 


Manisharma is back to business with this song. Comes up with an energetic tune. Having Kannada words and Shreya ghosal singing them perfectly matches leaves us less annoyed. Though a recycled tune, the variations Mani brought in keeps us tapping foot to the beat. Shreya helps this song with her song. Rahul provides a good combination with Shreya. He dominates song whenever he sings in this song. Overall a nice presentation by Mani and singers. ES Murthy's lyrics ( Music director ) are decent matches the mood of the song.



3. Jaruguthunnaadi (Title Song)
Artist(s): SP. Balasubramaniam 
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry


When SPB, Sirivennela are together  its a treasure that we need to preserve as it has become rare combination now a days. A song that runs more than seven minutes 7:12), Sirivennela and SPB involved, its a treasure beyond definition for Telugu lovers. And this song proves why they are what they are today.

Manisharma did his best and provides justice to what he was signed up for. He tunes to the lyrics and brings in the meaning thru his tune which is a commendable job by itself. There is intensity in the music and singing. The chorus appears as a little loud and lack of clarity of what they said, a little concentration is required. The way Manisharma changed the tune for each avatar represents the character of avatar is something notable contribution from Manisharma.

Vishnu avatars are the benchmark characters that existed in the world, why did they exist is a question that not many in the world understands. Vishnu avatars are told by many in many ways. Lord Krishna who is the Jagadguru, however all this world is a his drama and played by none other than Him, All the characters are portrayed by himself at times of the drama he owns and plays, explaining why he portrayed those characters is something is extremely impossible by anyone. The way Sirivennela told this purpose and meaning of avatars leaves goosebumps to everyone. Lord Krishna showed Viswaroopam to Arjuna, however director Krish shows us the Viswaroopam of SeetaRama ( Sastry ) , as Rama is another form of Krishna. The way words flows thru the song is simply fantastic to hear. Go play this song in continuous play mode to hear new experience each time you hear.

SPB, I don't think other than this name, would have done justice to this song. Only he can match the intensity that is provided in this song. Saying anything about him is trying to explain what we don't see, explaining power of Sun closing our eyes.

When Sirivennela wrote, telavaarademo saami in Swati kiranam, he didn't get any award as it seems the judges thought it was written by Annamayya, I doubt the same will happen this time too, if he doesn't get any award. This song inspires everyone in many ways. I hope I can make an attempt to add more details for this song in song of the week.

The power of Telugu is written all over this song. One song like this per year will for sure keep Telugu alive, else not sure where the language is headed to..

 Hats off to the team, Krish, Sirivennela, Manisharma, SPB and others who involved in this song - Take a bow.





4. Spicy Spicy Girl     
Artist(s): Hemachandra, Sravana Bhargavi 
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry 

After listening to title song, getting into this song will be difficult, Such was the impact created by the team in that song. It will take a while to get into this song after listening multiple times the earlier song. This song is a routine song from Manisharma, there is no complaints about this song as it goes simple and smooth. A typical current times song. Singers did a routine job.

5. Rangamarthanda     
Artist(s): Hemachandra, Raghu, Sai 
Lyricist: B. Sai Madhav 

Raghubabu is a suprise element in this song, we have seen character actors lending voice, but Raghu is clearly another winner. The other singer sounded like Chinna, Hemachandra brought some difference as a professional singer. But there wasnt much noticeable difference. All sounded good. But పరబ్రహ్మ which was sung as పారా బ్రహ్మా is not acceptable. Hope they can change later in movie. The reference to another song in interludes could be situational. Definetely an enjoyable song could be the same onscreen too.


6. Chal Chal Chal      
Artist(s): Joanna Sirlin 
Lyricist: B. Sai Madhav 
Not sure why Manisharma chose an inspired tune to compose this song. Another situational song. Song doesnt have any issues as such as it goes with the flow of the lyrics. The way song goes is exactly the way people want. Satirical song explaining how the world goes, ladayi, suvvai are kind of words are just to for rhythm. Not much to say about this song.

7. Theme Music

The title song and theme music creates an interest on how these two would have been picturized in the movie. These two needs great visual thinking by the director. Krish has created some curiosity in people by introducing this into the movie. Hope the picturization would be realistic.

Pick(s) of the Album: Jarugutunnadi, Pasi manasa, Sye Andre Naanu, Rangamaarthanda

Manisharma has clearly proven to people that it was not his fault for the debacle of his earlier movie. The way he geared up to the demand was phenomenal. Though he did sound routine in couple of songs, he compensated with the others. Overall a decent job by Manisharma by providing an answer to the criticism. Hope he continues and stays in the industry where at one point he was quickly written off for some sub-standard music directors.

After listening to Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum ( Jarugutunnadi jagannaatakam) song, there are couple of things that comes into everyone's mind, After Veturi, there is Sirivennela, After Sirivennela its who?? Same thing with SPB, After Ghantasala its SPB, After SPB its who ?? we don't have answers. Hope we do...

A humble request to Sirivennela to Keep writing as long as we are alive.

Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu - Audio Review

Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu - Music Review

Movie:          Cameran Gangato Rambabu (2012)

Director:      Puri Jagannadh

Music:          Manisharma

Cast:            Pawan kalyan, Tamanna

After working with Pawan kalyan for the movie Badri, Puri Jagannadh made sever futile attempts to work again with him. Pawan Kalyan allegedly rejected many of Puri's earlier films including Idiot, Pokiri likes. After almost a decade, Pawan Kalyan decided to work again with Puri. Pawan had huge success with his earlier film Gabbar Singh eventually was directed by one of claimed disciple Harish Shankar. However Puri following the trend of making high speed movies within a short period failed with Devudu Chesina Manushulu which had bitten dust. Pawan kalyan fans obvious expectations are very high on this film and they will not accept any thing less than what they expect mainly after huge success.

Pawan Kalyan is known for having great music in his films. Many of his films might have failed at box office but there wasnt any instance where the music of his albums failed. Whether its Ramana gogula or Devi Sri Prasad or Mani sharma, his films had great music always. On the contrast, Puri's films are never know for great music. However Manisharma the Mass Melody Brahma who created great impact working on very big films which were industry hits. He is not seen lately on the Film Music arena and such a huge project is kind of a comeback stage for him. This album is with single card Lyricist Bhaskarabhatla who is know for his mass songs. He doesn't have any brand value or standards other than writing some routine songs.

Coming to Singers  with whom Manisharma worked in this album is definetely a welcome change. No non-sense singers. Narendra got a bigger pie in this movie. The audio is directly released into market without any audio function. Lets see whether how the songs fared, whether it is a comeback for Manisharma, whether it met standards of Pawan's music lets see

1. "Theme"  

Singer(s): Hemachandra, Karunya, Narendra  

Pawan Kalyan off late is having very good theme songs in his movies. When the song is labeled as Theme song, this has to be nothing sort of the standards set by Pawan himself. The music for this song started off good, but then the problem starts. The lyrics has no meaning at all which is a big let down for the song. Bhaskarbhatla wrote whatever words came to his mind doesn't make any meaning at all. "ఎందుకో సఖి వీడే షివెర్ షేరోం సే ఏ ఖదర్ . ధడేల్ ధడేల్ మని ఇరగ్గోడ్తాడే ఇరగ కుమ్మేసి పడేసి తన్నేసి. పగల కొడ్తాడే. Puri is known for his eccentric writing and taking, doesn't have any qualms to do whatever he wanted for movie media, but having this kind of lyrics doesn't really make sense if he is the reason for them. Hemachandra, Karunya and Narendra did their job perfectly but seems like Puri Jagan didnt comeout from the hangover of Thaman from Businessman. First it gives an impression that whether Thaman has composed music for this song. Song having a length of 1:54 is the saving grace for this song. This songs remains as one of the bad theme song for Pawan kalyan for lyrical standard as well as tuning.

2. "Pillani Choosthe"  
Singer(s): Karunya, Chaitra

This song is out and out mass song. karunya getting a song after long time. Chaitra too not heard lately. Not sure what is the fascination of Bhaskarbhatla for Chammak challo. Another sub-standard lyrics. Manisharma's routine tune. Karunya did good job and excelled as usual, brought required energy and vigor, but chaitra faded out in this song. She lacked energy. Pretty normal tune from Manisharma. Just aimed at masses and for on-screen stuff. Beats are routine, interludes and everything was pretty normal.

3. "Joramochindi"  
Singer(s): Murali, Sravana Bhargavi

Why there wasn't Pawan dialogs which was said by a singer? Pawan could have lended his voice. Not sure why. Another Rehash of some old song. Sravana bhargavi and Kushi Murali did their job, but tune and lyrics doesnt provide any thing new. ఆయోచ్చింది సోయచ్చింది what does it means only Bhaskarbhatla knows. Anyway its an item songs which is aimed at masses నాకు నా ఫాన్స్ కి నచ్చదే నన్ను ఒగ్గెయ్యి is purely aimed at fans. ( not sure why the fans has to be referenced in a movie song) All depends on how this appeals them on the screen. This song is pretty ordinary to hear. 

4. "Extraordinary"  
Singer(s): Hemachandra

Hemachandra is chosen for supposed to be a song that should lead the charts. One more song aimed at masses. This obviously was aimed at Female lead in the movie by the male lead. The lyrics could have been decent instead of saying obvious things directly. Visuals are different to audio. People listen to songs many times than watching it. Hope Puri understands this.Once again Puri's influence is very much assumed in this song just as it was tuned. Though song is named "Extra-ordinary" this song is pretty ordinary. This is not a feast for ears, but could be feast for eyes.

5. "Taladinchuku"  
Singer(s): Karunya, Hemachandra, Srikrishna, Narendra  

Atleast one song of Pawan's movie will have heavy-duty lyrics which passes on a message. Manisharma tried to bring in the emotion of the song with the pre-lude. Manisharma used 4 singers to bring in the effect of the song and they did good. The flow of the songs in the album doesn't match to this song. Its appears like a mis-fit, but might be the movie is all about this song. A powerful song middle of nowhere is kind of surprise, mainly from Bhaskarabhatla compared to the rest of the songs. Mani excelled in tuning this song. First half goes in కదలిరా later on this song asks కదల్రా not sure why. Pure emotional song have to wait and watch what it is all about.

6. "Melikalu"  
Singer(s): Geetha Madhuri, Narendra

In this internet world any songs that is inspired or copied doesn't go unnoticed. Every one who is involved in film making needs to remember this. Adding all additional sounds to the song doesn't appeal, but the song again needs on-screen justification. The in-lay card and play list has melikalu as song title but this word was never heard in the song. The song title should contain the word instead of actual meaning of the word I guess. Anyway one more song that fans have to wait until the movie is released and they could see the song on-screen

Pick(s) of the Album: Taladinchuku -  Rest of the songs are purely for PK fans.

Pawan kalyan might be for the first time will not face success in terms of music, May be for the first time, Pawan Kalyan's fans will have a divided opinion on the album and may be for the first time Pawan's uplift on screen is needed for his music, but does it matter? May be Puri Jagannadh wanted to prove this point that PK's movies are beyond anything. His screen presence is all what everyone is looking for not his music. However this remains as one of below average album for both Manisharma and Pawan kalyan. Given the track record of Manisharma and Puri Jagan, I will attribute the music result to Puri instead of Manisharma for the disappointment that is caused. Same thing for the lyrics department. The singers choice is a real welcome change and I appreciate Mani for this. 

Dhamarukam - Audio Review

Dhamarukam - Audio Review

Movie: Dhamarukam (2012)
Direction: Srinivasa Reddy

Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Cast: Nagarjuna, Anushka

Nagarjuna is on roll these days with a variety of roles he is protraying, having no correlation to his previous movies. Rajanna, Shirdi Sai, now Dhamarukam. His lineup also is attracting media to air few 30 minute programs on him regarding his selection of movies. It really needs a sharp brain and luck to get into these kind of movies at fag end of his career. I guess this is something to do with their family genes I guess or he has been following the foot steps of his father. A socio-fantasy movie at this stage is really a huge risk that Nagarjuna is taking. The title Dhamarukam suggests something to do with Lord Shiva, and it is as the music talks the same.

On other hand Devi Sri Prasad (DSP), had created doubts about his Telugu film career when at a time it was all Thaman's show. However suprisingly Thaman is not seen and its again all Devi Sri Prasad's show now with many big projects lately. Started his career with a socio-fantasy movie "Devi" and making his surname as the movie name, DSP had come a long way becoming the leading music director and being in the top league ever since his debut. He is known for his melodies initially, then consistently created sensation with his consistent quality and standards. He is definetely far away from the current crop of music directors and he for sure made a mark in TFM for himself. Reaching 50 movie milestone is not a small thing in these days. He always says he is inspired by hearing to Ilayaraja and treats him as God. Many times there is influence of him in his music. Lets see how DSP marks his 50th movie in this movie Dhamarukam. DSP and Nagarjuna had in past provided huge successful movies and definetely the expectations are huge with all these factors.

This album provides 4 bit songs all written by Jonnavithula ( Sri Rama Rajyam ), one full song on Lord Shiva again by Jonnavithula. The rest of 5 songs are the normal songs including one item song which these days DSP is famous for and is expected to provide in every movie.  The rest of the songs are shared by the regular routine writers who just fill in words to the songs.

Coming to singers, surprisingly lists Chitra, and doesnt list any non-telugu singers like Baba Sehgal, Adnan Sami, Udit, Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder singh, Shreya Ghoshal and others who cant pronounce Telugu properly. Also good to see Sri Krishna and Gopika poornami making into the list. Lets see how songs fare in the 50th movie of DSP

01. Omkaram Srusthi  
Artist(s): Sai Venkat
Lyricist: Jonnavitthula

This is a very good start as a bit song accompanied by Jonnavithula's trade mark lyrics. The singer was perfect for this bit song. The words are provided right justice. Om karam is told in a simple way.. On a side note, I assumed Sai Venkat to be a professional male singer, however seems like the song was sung by a kid. This song leaves a good feeling.

02. Pancha Graha Kootam  
Artist(s): Karthik
Lyricist: Jonnavitthula

Another bit song, now sung by Karthik. It goes in similar lines of earlier song, but somehow not the same though the length of this song is almost 50seconds more. The beauty of this song is the words. Its been many years that even though a bit song had such kind of lyrics which tells beauty of the language when properly written. However the singers who don't understand the words sing చ్చరమ instead of చరమ. 

03. Nesthama Nesthama  
Artist(s): Sri Krishna, Harini
Lyricist: Bhaskarabhatla

Now DSP switches gear comes to current times as per the movie and gives us his trademark duet of melody. Srikrishna not sure why he doesnt get to sing that many songs that he is capable of. He excels in this song effortlessly. But on the flip side, Harini is a drawback for this song. Her singing is not upto the mark. Her singing makes one feel for her as if she is getting hurt. Overall a good attempt by DSP and would have been better if not Harini.

04. Reppalapai    
Artist(s): Hari Haran, Chitra
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry

Foot tapping number, Hariharan and Chitra's perfect rendering elevates a simple song to different level. Hariharan is good at these type of songs, Chitra has mastered these songs and the end result is what we get as a pleasant song to hear. Ramajogayya sastry all had to do is to get right words and get gets in..

05. Dheemtana  
Artist(s): Shankar Mahadevan
Lyricist: Karunakar and Jonnavithula (mantras)

Any song to Lord has to basically have very clear words and simple clear singing. Shankar not sure why had stressed a lot to sing this song. He couldn't do justice to this song. This song runs around 2 minutes but didnt appear powerful. At 1:30 length of the song the recording didn't appear right.

06. Sakkubaai  
Artist(s): Suchith Suresan, Mamta Sharma
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry

A movie that had music by DSP and doesnt feature an item song? Cannot happen these days. DSP doesnt disappoint. This time the theme is Sakkubai Chai. Ramajogayya has definetely become a multi-lingual lyricists. Hard to find a song written by him which doesn't have words from other languages. Suchith and Mamta didnt do any thing extra ordinary. majaa cheyy has become majaa che ( as in number six ). These songs are like software code, which can never be delivered without any bugs. This song cannot become as popular as other popular songs that DSP has tuned, but can be reckoned.

07. Laali Laali  
Artist(s): Gopika Poornima
Lyricist: Chandrabose

In the Audio release function, DSP mentioned that hearing to Ilayaraja's lullaby ( laali paatalu ), he used to dream whether he can make any such song in his career. This was his life time oppurtunity to excel. He might have thought many tunes, but he ended up tuning this song as he provided in this album. However he forgot the basic rules of a lullaby. The basic rule for a lullaby is that first thing it should be simple with no surprises. A lullaby should be like a person going in a car in cruise, with no turns and twists at a constant speed. There can be ups and downs, but no sudden turns, breaks, no bumpers. A person who hears to it should completely go with the flow constantly by following it with no jerks. Having said that, Devi tuned this song very well a nice melody, made it sung by a singer who can pronounce Telugu very well. Having laali in the song doesnt make it a lullaby. He added unnecessary twists in the song, interludes are heavy at times, there are too many notes touch high pitch. Simple beats suddenly made complex. If this wasn't tagged as lullaby this is another good attempt made by DSP and well performed by Gopika. I wish she could have been more clear in the words. Thats the basic one would expect from a Telugu Singer. Coming to lyrics, Chandrabose made another funny comment in Audio release by saying "He got a chance to write a great song" and thanked whoever gave this chance to him. Chandrabose Sir, you might think it is great, but others should say that, not yourself. Basically this is not a laali paata, this is just another song. And it is not great lyrics either. Not sure what is his fantasy about laala (bath), whenever he writes this phrase, he thinks its great ( another song he wrote that I remember is from Magadheera)

08. Bhoonabhontaalake  
Artist(s): MLR. Karthikeyan
Lyricist: Jonnavitthula

Another bit song on Shankara. One might think a movie named Dhamarukam, and where is the song explicitly featuring Dhamarukam. Here it comes. But it should be more predominant. Lord Shiva famous for his tandava natyam, the movie should have it. Else it wouldn't be complete. These type of songs cannot have pronounciation issues, even if slightest issue, this songs goes to trash bin. Not sure when music directors give preference to clarity than sound? Jonnavithula might be thinking why I am wasting my effort?

09. Kanyakumari    
Artist(s): Jaspreet Jasz, Sunitha
Lyricist: Sahithi

Another routine song from DSP nothing much to be said about this song as it goes as designed. Nothing special in this song appears heard it somewhere and many times earlier. Jaspreet Jasz a new name on the block and Sunitha lacks energy.

10. Shiva Shiva Shankara  
Artist(s): Shankar Mahadevan
Lyricist: Jonnavitthula

Jonnavithula excels in this song, by providing powerful lyrics. He proved his mettle in earlier movies and he does exactly what he is known for. However DSP made this song too loud and noisy. He added too much flavor to this song which would have been kept simple. Not sure why it is assumed that Shankar needs to get fast paced, breathless type songs. He has typical pronunciation issues. Lately I find singers when had to add stress on expression, unnecessarily add stress on the words, which doesn't sound right. Shankar is no exception to that. Somehow this song can be watched in movie for its intensity in scenes, but the song was provided with lot of intensity in sound, which makes it unpleasant to hear.

Pick(s) of the album: Go grab whatever you want. This album provides various flavors.

Devi Sri Prasad has provided a range of songs from devotional bits to duets to item songs and back to devotion flavored song. He has done a decent job in handling the variety that is required for this movie. However he should have added more clarity to words for songs on Lord Shiva. One would like to listen what were the words sung on Lord Shiva. The other routine songs were his trade mark and he didn't deviate much there. There is however nothing special as defined by landmark of DSP and if some expects some thing extra ordinary leaves disappointed.