Name: Parugu (2008) Cast: Allu Arjun & Shiela
Director: Bhaskar
Music: Mani Sharma
Lyrics: Sirivennela, Chandrabose & Anant Sreeram
Producer: Dil Raju
Melody clicks in Parugu
Bommarillu Bhaskar is back with this second movie for astute producer Dil Raju. Together, they touched the hearts of many movie lovers with a poignant relationship drama in Bommarillu, so one almost unhesitatingly assumes that their second venture would be as entertaining as their first, if not more. Quite honestly, in Telugu film industry there is nothing more disappointing than a director, debuting with great promise and talent, falling with a thud in his/her second outing. Off the top of my head, I can come up with at least five examples but that’s not what you and I are here for.
If Bommarillu brought acclaim for Siddarth and Genelia, one wonders how Parugu can further cement the soaring popularity of Allu Arjun and establish a newbie like Sheila. Despite Bommarillu being a father-son saga, Genelia stole the show. Similarly, will Parugu, being touted as a father-daughter relationship drama, give Arjun ample scope for a rare display of histrionics?
Mani Sharma works for the first time with Bhaskar, Raju and Arjun in Parugu and his compositions primarily reek of melody here. Also, almost all the songs come across as situational, meaning, visuals could enhance the way the songs work on you. Unlike Jalsa’s music, that caught on instantly and didn’t need any backing from the movie, Parugu’s songs may take time to grow on and if the movie clicks, then there is no stopping this album.
1. Parugulu
If Bommarillu brought acclaim for Siddarth and Genelia, one wonders how Parugu can further cement the soaring popularity of Allu Arjun and establish a newbie like Sheila. Despite Bommarillu being a father-son saga, Genelia stole the show. Similarly, will Parugu, being touted as a father-daughter relationship drama, give Arjun ample scope for a rare display of histrionics?
Mani Sharma works for the first time with Bhaskar, Raju and Arjun in Parugu and his compositions primarily reek of melody here. Also, almost all the songs come across as situational, meaning, visuals could enhance the way the songs work on you. Unlike Jalsa’s music, that caught on instantly and didn’t need any backing from the movie, Parugu’s songs may take time to grow on and if the movie clicks, then there is no stopping this album.
1. Parugulu
This racy song with techno beats almost sounds as if the hero is stalking the heroine warning her that her running away from him, after enticing him, is of no use – vostunnaa nEnE vostunnaa, voddannaa vodilEstaanaa. Sirivennela’s words are mouthed in a zesty manner by Ranjith.
2. Nammavemo
2. Nammavemo
A few of the opening beats (not strings) of this melodious number sound very similar to those in Chiguraakuchaatu chilaka [Gudumba Shankar]. The music that comes during ‘nijamga kallatho’ part of it was inspired by ‘Hey Shona’ from Tara Rum Pum film. Saketh, who sounds so much like SP Charan, has a pleasant voice and sings Anantha Sriram’s poetic words with the flair of a veteran. Impressive!
3. Yelagelaga
3. Yelagelaga
Despite a folkish tune, Mani maintains a certain spunky flair in the orchestration, in an attempt to not make this number sound like just another rustic song. While Kailash Kher sounds nasal at places, its Saindhavi’s chirpy rendition that clicks the most. Anantha Sriram’s lyrics are simple and sensible, given the feeling one gets about the lack of a situational demand for this song.
4. Chal Chal Chalo
Chandrabose’s youthful lyrics for this hero introduction number set the mood of the film quite well talking about the restless nature of the hero- gira gira tirigE nyzam, nilabaDanika yE nimiSham, telling us that the hero is always on the run seeking fun and adventure like a typical youth. Ranjith’s spirited rendition suits the mood of the song.
5. Hrudayam
5. Hrudayam
A soulful number this one. It’s good to see Mani use Hemachandra for a variety of songs in his albums – bouncy Niluvave [Lakshyam], melodious Ararey [Ontari], foot-tapping Vayasunamy [Kantri] and a pathos song here. Needless to say, Hemachandra has been giving his best. Given the number of such songs Sirivennela has penned in the past, he never runs out of words that leave an impression on you. halaahalam naaku sontam, nuvvu teesuko amrutam anakunta aa premei prema kaagaladaa. Johaaru Sirivennela garu! Mani’s orchestration, being in tandem with the melancholic mood, makes this number instantly likeable.
6. Manakanna
6. Manakanna
Podiche A right mix of melody, teen maar beats and a tapping tempo thrown in. Rahul Nambiar’s lively vocals, with right amount of gamakaalu, add a lot of verve to this number. Anantha Sriram’s lyrics remind you of Sirivennela’s writing style. This promising lyricist gets to pen three songs with varying moods in this album and his work gets high marks everywhere. Good going sir.
Mani’s songs for Parugu are not the instantly chart topping kind. While Parugulu, Yelagelaga, and Chal Chal Chalo are racy, it’s the other songs soaked in melody that work their charm on you slowly. One appreciable aspect of this album is that it is totally devoid of crass and silly lyrics and that in itself is a big achievement for a Telugu cinema soundtrack
Mani’s songs for Parugu are not the instantly chart topping kind. While Parugulu, Yelagelaga, and Chal Chal Chalo are racy, it’s the other songs soaked in melody that work their charm on you slowly. One appreciable aspect of this album is that it is totally devoid of crass and silly lyrics and that in itself is a big achievement for a Telugu cinema soundtrack
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