Deepavali sounds coarse and the lyrics reiterate that. Sonu’s pronunciation jars, though the Telugu and folk percussion adds something curiously attractive. Kaatril alternates between a melody and an unrelated Sahiba. Barring the oft-heard rhythm this one is reasonably listenable. Kamma is a raucous track that’s very unlike Rahman but catchy nonetheless. Rahman sings the brooding Theeyil and the unusual sound impresses. The abstract Ilamai is interesting with the remix being catchier. Innisai’s soaked-in-classical tune takes time getting used and the surprise dappangoothu peek in the remix takes one by surprise! Less of Rahman and more of KS Ravikumar’s attitude here!
Keywords: Ajith, Asin, Kaniha, Tamil film songs
