Nannaku Prematho Audio Review

Movie: Nannaku Premato ( నాన్నకు ప్రేమతో )

Producer(s): BVSN Prasad

Cast: Tarak, Rakul Preet Singh, Jagapati Babu, Rajendra Prasad

Direction: Sukumar

Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Tarak's 25th film in his career as an actor is taken care of by Sukumar in terms of Nannaku Premato. Tarak's hair style, Sukumar's stylish taking has created lot of buzz. Added to that Rakul Preet Singh, Rajendra prasad and Jagapathi Babu raised the expectations of the movie. Even though Tarak performance was critically acclaimed, the movie didn't get huge success at box office, so every one is eagerly waiting for this movie to be successful. Sukumar after 1 Nenokkadine's failure with Mahesh Babu too is eagerly waiting to prove his mettle.

Nannaku Premato as title suggests is family drama with some action in Sukumar style. The casting suggests the same. It was said that initially Harikrishna was approached to play Tarak's father's role but somehow it didn't materialize. The audio was dedicated to DSP's father Satyamurthy garu who recently passed away. Every one know's the relation between the father and son, how Satyamurty garu used to enjoy the success of DSP. Indeed it was a great gesture. And this related to the movie too as the audio release function shows the same.

DSP scored music and automatically DSP/Sukumar Combination which has become synonym to success. This movie offers 5 songs in which DSP played roles of singer and lyricist. Tarak himself croons a song and a bit of this was released long ago. Chandrabose gets to write 3 songs, which is not common these days. There is always a written magic in the music when DSP composes songs for Sukumar. Their frequency matches so well that the output has always been successful. Having said that lets see where did they go with this album.

1. Follow Follow

Singer(s): Tarak

Lyrics: Devi Sri Prasad

Devi Sri Prasad is slowly becoming a full time lyricists. The number is increasing day by day. His lyrics are not sounding odd as the standard lyricists are writing no different. Mainly if the lyricist is himself the composer of the song, he gets more freedom to change tune or lyrics the way he wants. The song's hero is Tarak for so refreshingly singing the song. He is better than many singers out there. His voice normally is harsh at times but in this song its so pleasant. He showed lot of comfort singing this song. The repeating letters before the word is so simply done without complicating it. Sounded a lot better. DSP surprisingly dominated with lyrics than the tune. At a point in the song, reminds a Kamal's song which is for a flash, but the song goes back to where it was. The trumpets shows the mood of the song. In the starting of the song too, Tarak sounded its a lot of fun promised in this song. This song was the small bit that was released sometime ago. Definetely this song has the trademark of DSP, Sukumar, with added flavor in terms of Tarak, this song is instant hit. 

2. Naa manasu Neelo

Singer(s): Devi Sri Prasad. Sharmila

Lyrics: Bhaskara Bhatla

Listening to DSP thought why he sang this song, he for a bit sounded like his brother Sagar, but either way, not sure whether he did good justice the tune he composed. In the earlier song, the dual role worked but here I doubt it. Only the composer in him worked but the singer did not. This song was supposed to fill in the melody expected from Sukumar/DSP combo. It didn't meet their standards due to DSP's singing, but otherwise a good song for the instruments that come in between. Sharmila is limited to saying few words in between. Bhaskarabhatla tried something different but some comparisons in the song doesn't sound right. Interludes are good, but sounded odd at endings. May be DSP wanted to sound them different. Overall a decent song could have been better. It might appeal over time. 

3. Dont Stop

Singer(s): Raghu Dixit

Lyrics: Chandrabose

I guess Raghu Dixit filled this song for otherwise Baba Sehgal's song. This song from the start go of the song, sounds repetitive in terms of tune. Some message oriented song for which Raghu struggles at places to sing this song. The beats provide energy but the lyrics and singing doesn't match the energy. Chandrabose talks big but his songs doesn't match his talks. This song is another proof of it. Not sure if Tarak can provide any help on screen other wise pretty ordinary song from DSP/Sukumar. 

4. Love me again

Singer(s): Sooraj Santosh

Lyrics: Chandrabose

Chandrabose writes formula lyrics. Jaabilli mallee raada, suryudu mallee raadaa love me again. What all repeats are written to match the word again in Love me Again. Probably a sad song. DSP provides a simple song. Every movie DSP provides a signature tune that automatically gets synonym for that movie. Not sure whether that tune is in this song or in Naa manasu neelo. He some how doesn't take violin to the next level as he always does. Sooraj's singing is not up-to mark mainly when he brings in artificiality in the song with some fake accent. He didn't help the song This could have been a much better song if not for Sooraj's singing. 

5. Love Debba

Singer(s): Deepak, Sravana Bhargavi

Lyrics: Chandrabose

After getting mixed feeling with third and fourth song, this song starts a Arabic native tune and quite racy beats. However Sravana Bhairavi and Deepak doesnt match the tune. Deepak brings the nativity with shake in his voice but it ends there. Sravana bhargavi changed the modulation initially which didn't sound good, settles down later on, but again goes back to where she started. Chandrabose doesnt deviate from his mass lyrics. Instead of ice challenge, he changes to juice challenge, tried use meter many times. Even though DSP tried to be different in the song, somehow things didn't work the way he might have wanted to click. Once again its singers fault and not much help from Chandrabose. I guess they didn't quite understand the tune DSP composed. This song too leaves a mixed feeling. 

Pick(s) of the album: Follow Follow, Naa manasu Neelo

DSP and Sukumar have been raising their bar so high with each and every movie, people are not ready to accept anything less then their earlier movie. Their combo were successful in Kumari 21F, where DSP gave a beautiful melody after a long time that met their high standards. However with this movie, we cannot surely say they met their standards. Its not fault of the album, but its fault of the standards they set and expectations bar they have set. All their fans hope is that they didn't reach their peak yet and will definitely keep trying to reach their peak before going down trend. This movie lacks their wow factor or the instantly likable factor mainly due to singers.  

Some how industry is missing good singers who can elevate ordinary song to great level, instead they are making good songs sound pretty ordinary or sometimes bad. There is every chance that their fans might get disappointed, but Tarak fans might not. They will embrace this album and make it hit. DSP's dedication towards his work is clearly visible when he started his work 3rd day after his greatest loss of his life shows his commitment. Hope this is a pause and he will come back again with Sukumar to meet expectations of their fans. Wish Tarak and the entire team a great success he and his fans are waiting for. 

Dictator Audio Review

Movie: Dictator ( డిక్టేటర్ )

Producer(s): Eros International, Sriwaas

Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Anjali, Sonali Chauhan

Direction: Sriwaas

Music: SS Thaman

Balakrishna's 99th movie is almost there. His fans might be waiting for getting this movie out of way as soon as possible and paving way for 100th film. Loukhyam and Lakshyam fame Sriwaas is directing this movie and co producing with Eros International, their first movie in Telugu. With Sonali Chauhan and Anjali casting opposite to Balakrishna. The audio release was the first movie to be held at the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Noting the 99th movie, there was a car rally held before the audio release after getting special permission from government of Andhra Pradesh. The audio officially released on 20th December 2015, but one song "Gam Gam Ganesha" was released long time ago. Gopi Mohan and Kona Venkat after series of issues with their films failing at box office, are pretty much eyeing on this movie to fare well at the box office, so that this will help them a lot. For Balayya Babu, this movie result pretty much is irrelevant as even fans are aiming for his 100th movie. 

The trailers released so far received mixed responses from his fans and audience.  After Sher Thaman tried to make a point that he is trying to fix issues, but whether he continued that or whether he was back to where he was is what we need to see. Lyrics wise I guess Ramajogiah Sastry can only make justice to Thaman's tunes and the album shows the same. Only one song goes to Varikuppala, one goes to BhaskaraBhatla, rest all 4 are written by RJS. Lets see how the music fared.

01 – Gam Gam Gam Ganesha 
Singer(s) : Divya Kumar
Lyrics:  Ramajogayya Sastry

This song was released way long ago before audio was released and it was instant hit. This song starts with and promises lots of energy. There is speed, energy, beats, and all what is required to be played at Ganesh Pandals. This song was indeed the mostly played song for Vinayaka Chaviti 2015. The timing of the release of the song was perfect to become so popular. Now coming to issues of this song, Heramba has become Hey Rambha, changing the meaning, Aaku Pacha the color has become aku and pacha making it two words. Nothing to be said on already popular song, but Thaman's tunes at many places didn't match the lyrics. Couldn't get what was said by chorus in between. The shouting of ha was not required. Changing voices are also not required. This is a song on Ganesha and he likes originality not artificiality. Having said all these this song is all super duper hit. Whatever the issues doesn't matter at this time. How this voice suits Balakrishna, need to seen on screen. It was said that this song was shot on thousands of Junior artists and grandiere all over its place. Wish that this song could be original as much as possible with original voices instead of artificial voice of Divya kumar. Ramajogayya lyrics are good, he excels in these types of song and the highlight is that he asks Lord Ganesha why the issue of coming every year why don't you stay with us permanently. Taking away the standard issues with Thaman, its well made song for the lyrics and energy in the song.

02 – What's Up Baby
Singer(s) : Naveen ,Malavika
Lyrics:  Ramajogayya Sastry

This song is all stylish, with unchanged template beats from Thaman. Whatsapp, Selfie, Cellphone are the latest buzz words for every movie maker. Scenes are made, lyrics are written on these words, Even though its Whats Up, it will be correlated to Whatsapp. Malavika sounded more like Geetha Madhuri. Naveen is just ok. Multilingual Ramajogiah sastry, is at his standards with all words he could find to fill the song. Balakrishna I guess wanted to be latest and catching up the latest trends of music and lyrics quite unusual for his songs, braces this stylish song like old wine in new bottle. Thaman's music doesn't offer anything other than tune revolving around Whats Up, rest all made around that. Except for the style, this song has nothing to offer.  

03 – Chura Chura
Singer(s) : Sanjana ,Sri Krishna
Lyrics:  Ramajogayya Sastry

Thaman tries to offer a melody, his singing is more like sarcasm than singing. Somehow felt his singing and the song were way off like going in separate tracks. He should have given this to some polished singer. The chorus did much better job than him. SriKrishna in this song was pretty much limited. Sanjana's voice is at times like Sadana Sargam and at times Shreya. She should have tried to be more natural singing this song. The instrumentation is quite simple, the beats are simple. A good tune, but not very well made song. Mainly there is some disconnect, not a good continuity in the song to keep it haunting. This appears an amateurish composition. This should have been standing out, but the issues makes it to stay simple. 

04 – Tingo Tingo
Singer(s) : Kousalya ,Geetha Madhuri ,Simha
Lyrics:  Varikuppala Yadgiri

Thaman back to his routine template dappulu. He might have done "n" times similar songs, but he doesn't feel bored. Regarding Geeta Madhuri her singing these days is not upto mark. Her voice modulation is not suiting many songs. If not for the routine beats, this song has few things to offer. Simha struggles at places to sing. Out and Out mass song in terms of lyrics. Just for difference, Varikuppala Yadagiri got chance to write this song. And he perfectly writes as required the mass song that Balayya needs. Even though it has the template dappulu and singers not contributing much to this song, this will be enjoyed by masses as it is made for them. Thaman even after 50 odd movies, not trying to get away from his branded name in social media as Same Song or Same Sound. I thought he took the feedback from Social media very well and that change was visible in "Sher" movie. But unfortunately things never change probably due to movie makers demand he is stuck in the template tiger and not able to find a way to get out of it. Since people got used to these issues, this song will be enjoyed both off and on screen.

05 – Dictator
Singer(s) : Sathyan, Solar Sai Sharan ,Naveen ,Sri Krishna
Lyrics:  Ramajogayya Sastry

This song has shades of many songs, sounds from games. Some how Thaman songs mostly sound artificial. No power, no energy pure techno sound with lack of soul. Not sure how he tries not to be different in tunes, sounds and singing formats. Lyricist might have had very tough time to fill in the words to make this song. The tune is even though has pattern, the tune itself is odd to write lyrics. No clarity in singing, background music is loud and non-stop. He programmed some tune and was made into a song. This song doesn't sound right at all.

06 – Gana Gana
Singer(s) : Sameera Bharadwaj, Deepak ,Simha
Lyrics:  Bhaskara Bhatla

Once again a routine mass song. Not sure how different can one compose songs to such situations. Balakrishna means mass songs, but doesn't mean they all have to be same. Simha's singing range is very limited, only clever music directors will know how to use him. This song he is pretty average. But we never know due to lack of competition, he might win another filmfare for this song if it becomes popular on screen.  Gana is different to Gaana. Not sure what lyricist was thinking writing this song. However he wanted to cash in based on regions and places. Nothing to say about Thaman's music in this song, nor singers nor lyricist. One pretty routine song aimed at masses, if on screen something works out this song will work other wise pretty much for audio, this can be skipped as we heard many songs like this.


Pick(s) of the album: Chura Chura, Tingo. ( Gam Gam Ganesha is already picked long time ago )

Balayya looks young and energetic even at this age. He might have wanted to be different in music and tried Thaman to match the energy he has. However things didn't work the way he wanted. Thaman's music issues shadowed the energy Balayya possesses. The music is different at places, repetitive at places, energetic at places. However that will not be enough as it goes no where with the mix that was provided. Thaman getting chance first time to work with Balayya should have focused more to give a better output. Singers are pretty ordinary and didnt help either. Simha getting major pie has nothing to offer. Geetha Madhuri needs lot of hard work. Hope movie meets fans demands and be successful.

Kumari 21F audio review

Movie: Kumari 21F( కుమారి 21F)
Producer(s): Sukumar
Cast: Raj Tharun, Heebah Patel
Direction: Palnati Surya Pratap ( story, screenplay: Sukumar )
Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Sukumar unlike directing, announced that he will be producing this movie called Kumari 21F, which means the name is kumari who is female of 21 years old. His standard team DSP, Rathnavel are roped in as he himself is the producer. Rathnavel who will be busy with many movies accepted this as a short gap movie which was completed in very short time. Raj Tharun after couple of successful movies, landing with Sukumar is completely lucky for him. He should be able to prove himself with this movie too as he has proven with other movies.DSP Sukumar combination always rocks, they have delivered some fantastic hits and their combination is enough to generate interest in the album. They have a great music understanding that their songs were mostly hits. This album even though not directed by Sukumar, shouldnt be different. DSP writes and sings a song. He has been doing this lately and he is succeeding. Lets see how this movie songs are.. 

1. Bang Bang Bangkok

Lyrics: Devi SriPrasad

Singer(s): Devi Sri Prasad, Ranina Reddy, Rita

Given the backdrop of Bangkok, the OK even though appears odd, due to the backdrop should fit well. This song having. The female singing in bangkok style is very interesting. DSP writes some funny lyrics. Good boy goes to heaven, Bad boy goes to Bangkok is really funny and the way female singer sings adds to it. DSP mixes everything perfectly well that this song is made well. The rhythm is foot tapping, the style is fine. Overall the bangkok flavor makes this song special to otherwise a normal song.

2. Meghaalu Lekunna

Lyricists: Sreemani ( Pallavi), Charanam: Ananth Sriram

Singer(s): Yazin Nizar

This song is one of the best in recent times. The guitar is so awesome it will be just loved.One of the best in recent times The simple rhythm and violins are perfectly used. Yazin is so perfect fit for the song. He brought in one of the finest melody from DSP to the ears. Two lyricists writing a song that blends so well is very difficult to say who wrote what. DSP melodies are having special place in music world and this proves why. Who ever extracted this from DSP should be commendable. It is clearly one of the best song made by DSP after Arya. If DSP delivers such song one in a movie, he will stay very long in the industry. This song will top every chart and will haunt listeners and asks for playing in continuous loop. This song is so huge, and who ever listens will have unlimited fun with this song. Its such a treat.There is some magic in this song for sure. 

3. Love Cheyyala vadda

Lyricists: Ramanjaneyulu
Singer(s): Narendra

A genuine dilemma that lead actor has is put forth as a song.This song is made with all trendy youthful lyrics and tune. Though there is nothing much that DSP offers in this song, the lyrics makes interesting as it talks more about latest buzz words like selfie, whatsapp, facebook, smiley and what not. There is not much extravaganza in making this song as it goes around one simple question whether to love or not. A situational song that should appeal in the movie. Given the good actor Raj Tharun is this should be enjoyed on the screen. 

4. Baby u gonna miss me

Lyricists: Krishnakanth
Singer(s): Sagar

Its a dance floor song. Lyrics sounds a pathos song. So as per the movie backdrop this is made as a dance song. Hero turns single and he says its not his problem but the problem for female lead as she will be missing. Sagar was not natural singing this song. Some places not sure why he wanted to give a fake accent. But overall he was ok. DSP didnt trouble him much with the tune. He made this song 

5. Breakup Patchup

Lyricists: Chandrabose
Singer(s): MM Manasi, DSP

Item song and DSP are synonym. He can make as many as one want but still appeal with his item songs. Manasi did good justice to the song. Chandrabose ditches his substandard double meaning or straight meaning songs, but catches up to the latest trend and probably writes to the situation. DSP this time even though the item song doesn't appear completely refreshing, he uses a little rustic style that makes the song appear different. The beats just fit the song. The interludes are different. The ups and downs are good to hear. Overall an enjoyable song.  

Pick(s) of the album: Bang Bang Bangkok, Meghaalu lekunna, Breakup Patchup

DSP definitely gave a decent album. Since there are only 5 songs he could have scored 5/5 if there was something special with other 2 songs. The Melody he offers stands as one of the best in recent times. This album can be just heard for that song. He has some special bonding with Sukumar and he delivers his best to him. Not sure what is the mystery or secret behind that. This album is for sure is a decent hit and DSP is consistently reaching the expectations. Hope he continues with that. Sukumar has put up a good team for making this movie and they have succeeded half already. Hope they score the rest when movie releases.  

Sher Audio Review

Movie: Sher ( షేర్  )

Producer(s): Komara Venkatesh

Cast: Kalyan Ram, Sonal Chauhan

Direction: Mallikarjuna

Music: SS Thaman

Nandamuri Kalyanram after huge success of life time in the name of Pataas should be riding high. His next movie automatically sets high expectations. Known as perfect gentleman for his sincere and down to earth attitude the success in terms of Pataas was welcomed by everyone since it took so long for him to get success. The trailers, teasers looked good so far and the audio too set some expectations as Thaman got huge success for Brucelee. Both combining together after success by default the expectation is the music has to be success.

Sher, directed by Mallikarjuna and produced by Komara Venkatesh. The female lead for this movie is Sonal Chauhan supported by Brahmanandam and Nora Fatehi.The music department as said, Thaman working with Kalyan ram. He is supported by Srimani (3 songs), Kandikonda and Varikuppala for lyrics. Singers are fine not having surprises or new names.

Lets see whether the songs were pataas or tapaas.

1. Hare Rama

Singer(s): Deepak

Lyrics: Srimani

Thaman starts the album with his typical high pitch auto tuner voice with echoing effect for the Hare Rama, Hare Krishna.. This sounds really good. Then he shifts gear and now sound as if this song was for Ravi Teja. The song has simple beats, nice lyrics and well sung by Deepak. However the words didn't fit the tune so singer had to hurry saying them like some one pressing ffwd button for that word.Thaman himself said his tunes are difficult for lyricists. It appears that the second interlude is repeated from "Darlinge" song. There is slang here and there for the words that didn't appear good. The beauty of the song is Thaman being unusual kept it simple without being lound. Simple beats, simple tune, with no side effects will makes this song instantly likable. 

2. Surangani

Singer(s): Deepak, Malavika

Lyrics: Srimani

Deepak sounds a lot like Karthik in this song. This song even though doesn't appear fresh, its highly fast and energetic. The rhythm seems to be borrowed from yesteryear hindi songs. The song being, Slow, silence and then picking up energy is very well done by Thaman. This song gets a big boost from the programming skills of Thaman. Once again Thaman made it very simple and yet powerful. Singers did good job. Srimani was fine within his limits. Overall a good package from Thaman. 

3. Chal Chalona

Singer(s): Suchith Suresan, Sameera Bhardwaj, Sanjana Kalmanje

Lyrics: Srimani 

Thaman comes up with a catchy tune that will get addicted. His techno interludes added a lot of strength to the song. This song will be embraced by youth. Female singers added a lot of weight to the song. Nuvvante Ishtam sundara was done and sung very well. The non-stop words before that phrase is also done well. This song stands as very decent composition from Thaman in recent times. The guitar is perfect to the mood of the song. Simple rhythm added to interludes are good to listen. Male singer was a little out of sync in terms of tune with female singers at elevated singing. Thaman scores yet another decent song. So far so good. Touch wood.

4. Naina Naina

Singer(s): Anudeep Dev, Sanjana Kalmanje

Lyrics: Kandikonda

The start of the song is fantastic, Thaman should have used a different beats so that song appears fresh and Anudeep's start too might have be done slightly different to avoid being redundant. Having said that these issues doesn't create problems to the song at all. Once again Thaman stressed on being simple. A melody added with nice flavors makes this song a very pleasant song. Its ఉగాది not  ఉగాధి . Thaman should avoid such simple mistakes while recording the songs if he needs to be professionally perfect. Non Telugu singers write it as Ugadi, they wouldnt know the difference. Anyways thats a minor issue these days. But Thaman scored yet another decent song, nice catchy, haunting melody keeping everything simple and sweet. 

5. Naa Pere Pinky

Singer(s): Simha, MM Manasi

Lyrics: Varikuppala yadagiri

A routine item song. If a little bit freshness added to the song in tuning, this album would have been perfect score in terms of hits. Some how this song remains as a routine item song. Simha and Manasi should have been let them sing by themselves. Felt Manasi was ok, but she could have added more energy to the song. The beats and instruments were successful but not singers. Varikkuppala got a chance to write perfect mass song and he was fine. No complaints on this song other than appearing as routing composition from Thaman. Somehow this doesnt meet the standards of the other songs in this album. Thats the only limitation, other wise song is fine as such. Its fine on screen as the visuals show. 

Pick(s) of the album: Songs 1-4. Would have been entire album if not for Naa pere pinky. 

I would say after Jabardast, this is album that meets similar standards of Thaman's work. At that time I said that Thaman was still raw talent and need right people to squeeze good work of him. His recent interview before Brucelee audio release confirms that all the issues in music was caused by the movie makers. Hope he comes out of that shakles, be independent and his music command the movie makers instead of others commanding him. Not sure trolling on social media by lot of people helped too, but this album should be the starting point of Thaman's music career to go on a positive side. Kalyanram gets a very decent album The music is Pataas and its now in his hands to make the movie Pataas too. Wish the team a huge success.