Production: K T Kunjumon

Cast: Theja, Meera Nandan, Suhasini, Sarayu, Saranraj

Music:  Bharadwaj

Bhardwaj seems to on a roll after giving super-hit music of ‘Asal’. His latest offering is ‘Kadhalukku Maranamillai’ which is also the comeback vehicle of producer K T Kunjumon, renowned for making lavishly budgeted movies before. The lyrics have been written by two famous lyricists of Tamil cinema, Vaali and Vairamuthu. Movie has been directed by C Balaji and stars Theja, Meera Nandan, Suhasini, Sarayu, Saranraj etc. Album has been blessed by the quality voices of Chitra, Shankar Mahadevan, Benny Dayal and Karthik among others.

Album begins with ‘Ekkachakkam Ekkachakkam’ crooned by Suchitra. It is quite a different song with touch of seduction. Lyrics are fascinating and song has a rustic Arabic touch. Suchitra has done a great job here. Bhardwaj should be commended for using perfect instrumentation.

‘En Idhayam’ is the next song of the album. Sung by Bhardwaj himself and super talented Chitra, the track has a classical feel about it. Lyrics again is very impressive that makes this romantic number a good choice for this Valentine Day. Song has clear vocals and soft scale which feels very soothing.

Shankar Mahadevan and Janani have crooned ‘Ishq Ishq Kadhal’. A completely energetic song, it is more like a mix of many things. You will find fusion of east and west along with shades of Punjabi Qwwalli. Shankar, as usual, is in terrific form.

The next track is ‘Kadavule Un Kovilil’ rendered by Benny Dayal and Surmukhi. This is more like a Spanish salsa in Tamil format. A racy number with heavy instruments.

The album ends with ‘Ennalum Winner Thaan’ in the voice of Karthik. Perhaps the best song of the album backed up by Karthik’s amazing voice, wonderful lyrics and commendable music by Bhardwaj. All in all, album does offer you some noticeable variety.

Renigunta boasts of experienced singers like Harish Raghavendra, Bombay Jayashree, Vijay Yesudas and Shreya Ghosal etc. The album begins on a melodious note with ‘Mazhai Peyyum’. Well known singer Harish Raghavendra has lent his mellifluous voice to this soft song. A good beginning definitely augurs well for rest of the album.

The next song of the album is ‘Thallakulam’ sung by hugely talented Silambarasan. Surely this number is very likely to find its feet among youths because of its racy rhythms and appealing beats. A song for youths, essentially. ‘Kandaen Kanmaniyae’ crooned by Shreya Ghoshal is the next number. A very pleasant song that has simple but effective lyrics.

The famous carnatic singer Bombay Jayashri has rendered her voice to next song of the album, ‘Vizhigalilae’. It has got wonderful lyrics coupled with strong classical backing. Definitely a song worth listening to just because of Bombay Jayashri. ‘Gandharvanin Kottai’ is the next song and singer Ranjitha has sung this item song. Quite a fast and racy number.

The album finishes with ‘Vaazhkai Yaridam’ rendered by Vijay Yesudas. A touching song, this one is. All in all, album is filled with different genre of songs and it does announce the arrival of a talented music composer, Ganesh Raghavendra.