Villu – Music Review

Directed by Prabhu Deva
Produced by Karunamoorthy, Arun Pandian
Written by Prabhu Deva
Starring
Vijay
Nayanthara
Vadivel
Biju Menon
Prakash Raj
Music by Devi Sri Prasad
Cinematography Ravi Varman

Devi Sri Prasad has already composed a music album for vijay and is well known for his peppy and energetic music. Sachin had really good music as the focus was on the story and not Vijay the actor. The script is different this time around as the music director has tried to score the music for a typical Vijay movie.If I were to rate the music director on that basis he has done a commendable job.

Dheemthanakka Thillana (Devi Sri Prasad , Divya)
Devi Sri Prasad is all about the energy he brings to the table and this song is a classic example. This is a fast paced song with a catchy tune. It is not electrifying by any means but the heavy voice of Divya and Devi Sri Prasad seems to fit the bill perfectly for this song.

Jalsa ( Baba Sehgal , Rita)
Baba Sehgal is an iconic Indian rapper who was famous in the mid 1990s. I think this is the first time he has sung a tamil song. He has done a decent job and the song is tailor made for his voice. The heavy beats in the middle are interesting. Baba gets to Rap a bit as well . Rita does not have a lot to do in this Sehgal dominated song.

Nee Kobapattal (Sagar)
The only slow song in the album. There is no dearth of orchestration even in this song . Sagar seems to be an exact replica of Devi Sri Prasad as his voice is very similar to that of the music director. The news is that Devi Sri Prasad has a twin named Sagar who is currently a playback singer.This is just an average song which passes muster.

Vada Maapilley (Tippu , Rita , Vadivel)
A rhythmic song with interesting tune and beats. The song seems to be inspired from the ganna songs from the 80’s. The song definitely reminded me of the yesteryear block buster Surangini. I was not all that impressed but this might really interest the front benches and folks who like the gana genre.

Daddy Mummy (Divya)
The song starts with a nice piano interlude and transforms into a nice rhtymic song. The tune is very catchy and Divya’s voice is unique. The lyrics are simply horrible and are a huge let down.

Hey Rama ( Amalraj , Kovai Sarala)
This fast Kuthu Song has a very catchy tune. Kovai Sarala , the famous comdian is the surprise package. This is most likely when Vijay is introduced in the movie.

Are You Krazy (Divya)
Obviously this song is supposed to be funny and nothing else. There is nothing to review other than the fact that this piece could have been avoided.

Overall the album is decent and is strictly aimed at the actors fans. A genuine music lover will find this album average at the most.

Devi Sri Prasad has the talent to compose a much better album. That said he has delivered on the commercial front and the fast numbers will be a huge hit with the actor’s fans.