Adhu Oru Kanaa Kaalam – Audio Review

Hot on the heels of the Mumbai Xpress debacle comes the Audio of Adhu Oru Kanaa Kaalam. Ilayaraja loyalist Balu Mahendra prefers to stick to his old friend irrespective of the nature of the movie. For a Dhanush starrer it would have been more apt if directors chose somebody from the young brigade (maybe Yuvan Shankar Raja).

In recent times, Ilayaraja has been very selective in the kind of films he signs up. He has been obliging the requests of friends like Kamal, Balu Mahendra, Bala etc.

Antha Naal Nyabagam by Vijay Yesudas and Shreya Ghosal
A very nice melody, where the accompaniments are kept to the bare minimum. In terms of the track itself the mood and the tempo can be compared to that of Ilankaatru Veesuthey (Pithamagan). Shreya Ghosal is simply outstanding.


Ennada Ninaicha by Vijay Yesudas and Ranjith
Dappankuthu song to go with Dhanush’s image. Deva might have done a better job. Pretty average number.


Kaattu Vazhi Nadaiyya by Ilayaraja
Typical Ilayaraja sad song like the ones we have heard in Nayagan. Nothing great about it (except for IR’s voice).


Killi Thattu Killi by Bhavatharini and Jyothi
The pallavi of this song resembles “Aanenna Pennenna” from Dharmadurai. Bhavatharini’s voice is good. Unlikely to make any impact.


Unnalae Thookkam by Ranjith, Malathi
Malathi is becoming a permanent fixture in all the recent movies. This item number is sure to delight the audience. After listening to this I was reminded of “Ithu Saathu” from Sethupathi IPS. Malathi has delivered what was expected of her.


Verdict
Dhanush has 3 ducks in his bag and he badly needs a hit this time. The songs are not “out of the world”, to give Dhanush an early lead in this race. Ilayaraja impresses with his selection of singers. It is a pleasure to listen to Shreya Ghosal, Vijay Yesudas, Bhavatharini in the same album.