The title song‘s rhythmic backdrop is neat, but the overdose of ‘u’ after almost every word is very annoying-u. Ditto with Most Wanted-u tu… sorry, too! Nemmadiga is a throwback...
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D For Dopidi (Music review), Telugu – Sachin Jigar & Mahesh Shankar
Sachin Jigar get the Telugu masala idiom mighty well in Rowdy fellows, but it is a bit too templatized, with a very familiar and predictable hook to make any difference....
Continue reading...Ramayya Vasthavayya (Music review), Telugu – Thaman
Jabili nuvve lives up to the heavy promo hype! Ranjith is superb in this breezy, rhythmic melody, with Thaman acing the chorus and lilting orchestration! Pandaga chesko sounds distinctly like...
Continue reading...Potugadu (Music review), Telugu – Achu & Gurukiran
Achu reuses two of Gurukiran’s original Kannada numbers, of which the funky Pyar mein is completely mauled by Manchu Manoj with his horrendous singing. Thankfully, Achu retains the essence of...
Continue reading...Atharintiki Dharedhi (Music review), Telugu – Devi Sri Prasad
Aaradugula bullet(u) goes through the motion in typical Telugu hero intro-style, but Devi manages to infuse a stylish sound. Ninnu chudugane is Devi’s show – oh-so-cool tune and his drawl’y...
Continue reading...Alias Janaki (Music review), Telugu – Shravan & Ram Narayan
Composer Shravan sings Kaadhal prema himself as if his life depended on it… and it works wonderfully well, for the catchy melody! Both Maarinade (the version by Haricharan being much...
Continue reading...Eyy (Music review), Telugu – Shravan
The title song is bombastic and raucous, in the time honored tradition of Hero-introduction title songs – foot-tapping, however! Nee venakale is the complete opposite – breezy and impressive melody...
Continue reading...Yevadu (Music review), Telugu – Devi Sri Prasad
If Freedom’s predictable rhythmic mash-up is catchy, Cheliya makes fantastic use of KK’s vocals for a rousing tune! Ayyo paapam and Pimple dimple, despite the cringe-worthy set-up, are at least...
Continue reading...Om 3D (Music review), Telugu – Achu
Baba Sehgal gets something different in Pada pada and he pulls it off rather well, though Sai Karthik’s tune is no great shakes, while his theme passes muster, in a...
Continue reading...Balupu (Music review), Telugu – Thaman
Kajalu chelliva has nothing new at all, but in true Thaman style, it doesn’t disappoint the feet! Yaevaindho ropes in veteran SPB for a lovely melody with a very, very...
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