Oh neelambale is brilliantly sung by Najim, Durga and Sannidanandan, even as it’s only a mishmash tune. Chambakka and Laayi laayi, despite wonderful arrangements, degenerate into lame tunes, while Munch Star singer, Swetha, uses her opportunity really well in the mellow Amme Mookambike. Muthukuli‘s qawali’ish sound is predictable, but Aalapam and Nilave are the breath-taking compositions – gorgeous melodies, fabulously orchestrated. Sharaab too has an infectious tune; very well sung by Pramod. Even if some of the tunes don’t work entirely, the overall sound by composer Sharreth is fabulously expansive; Nalla Pattukaare’s soundtrack is worth a recommendation just for that!
Keywords: Sharreth Vasudevan
