Aafreen and Sanu guzara zamana sound absolutely stunning…till Himesh starts singing – these could have been truly mesmerizing songs, but for his vocals, straight from the nose. Teriyan meriyan too...
Continue reading...Pappu (Music review), Telugu – Phani Kalyan
Pappu Hippo has an unusual charm to it; Radhika’s rendition is beautiful while Yash Golcha enthusiastic portions are lively. Maya Ledi Pilla opens exactly like Pritam’s Tu hi haqeeqat, but...
Continue reading...Maasi (Music review), Tamil – Dheena
NW1W. Dheena using his long-forgotten stock music.
Continue reading...Vilai (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman
Vilaye un vilayenna sounds incongruous to start with, but the brooding lyrics gel gradually with the club’by backgrounds; Haricharan’s vocals are an asset, while the composers go all out in...
Continue reading...Magadheera (Movie review), Telugu – SS Rajamouli
I have this terrible habit of postponing to watch certain films…for no apparent reason. Magadheera was one of them and I saw it just last night, almost after an year...
Continue reading...Nalla Pattukaare (Music review), Malayalam – Sharreth
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...
Continue reading...I Hate Luv Storys (Music review), Hindi – Vishal-Shekhar
Jab mila tu is delightfully bouncy; tremendous vocals by Vishal, and sparkling interludes! Bin tere has everything going for it, barring that ennui of offering yet-another track to Shafqat that...
Continue reading...Malarvaadi Arts Club (Music review), Malayalam – Shaan Rahman
Maanyamaha janagale, with its pumping music and rousing pop tune is appropriately zingy, with excellent vocals by Vineeth and Sachin Warrier, while Shaan excels with his tipsy vocals in the...
Continue reading...Andari Banduvaya (Music review), Telugu – Anoop Rubens
Jigi bigi is entirely predictable, but sounds sweet enough, with catchy phrases, while the conversational Jaama chettuki is meant for the screen. Nandaamaya is a curious combination of a likeable...
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