Onnu rendu, with a languorous Chandrababu-twang and perfunctory singing by S.J.Surya, has intoxication written all over it, including that morning-indication ending. Kadhal kappal gets its mojo in its alluring anupallavi that Santhosh carries with panache. The wedding-reception-style Ilayaraja ode, Solla thudikkuthu, made of Tamil film titles is utterly awkward. Anthony Daasan handles Othayilla with his anguish-laden vocals, amidst ultra-minimal sound. Dhushta‘s sound is mesmerizing; Meenakshi and Dhee deliver it with an other-worldly feel. Manidhi, with Vivek’s impactful lyrics is a rousing wake-up call to subjugated women, though the tune is very Rahman. Less album-friendly (perhaps more situational) soundtrack from Santhosh.
PS: The other morning-indication (ending with morning) song—though the morning signified the total lack of awareness of time while speaking to the loved one, unlike Onnu Rendu’s too-drunk-to-care-it-is-already-morning, is Azhagan’s lovely, ! K.Balachander, working for the first time with Maragadhamani, had employed the Doordarshan opening theme to indicate morning, unlike the random Bhoopaalam raaga tune with bird sounds in Onnu rendu!
Keywords: Iraivi, Santhosh Narayanan
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