Anirudh's fifth album is here. With the bubbly pairing of Sivakartikeyan and Hansika, Maan Karate is an upcoming light hearted entertainer which boasts of its story written by AR. Murugadoss. Does Anirudh have another winner for us?
Darling Dambakku : Singers - Benny Dayal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nivas, Kalpana, Lyrics - Yughabarathi
The album begins with a kuthu track. Surprisingly, it is Benny Dayal and Sunidhi Chauhan jumping out of their comfort zone to croon this one. The 'Darling Dambakku' bits are the high points in an otherwise light-folk number. The reprise by Nivas and Kalpana, is half as impressive.
Maanja : Singers - Anirudh Ravichander, Lyrics - Madhan Karky
Looks like an Anirudh album can never close it's doors without him singing at least two songs. Maanja is the first of them, which has a James Bond-ish tune to it. Madhan Karky's lyrics are the kingpin, where he puts in his quirky mind to bring out some real whacky lines. The English rap bits are the blips here, yet Anirudh's voice helps us overlook the negatives.
Un Vizhigalil : Singers - Anirudh, Shruti Hassan, Lyrics - RD Raja
Anirudh again. This time with Shruti Hassan, he takes it to another level. Aided by some wonderful work on the violin, this song is an absolutely beauty, albeit being a slow go.
Royapuram Peter : Singers - Sivakarthikeyan, Paravai Muniamma, Lyrics - RD Raja
Time for Sivakartikeyan to grab the mic for a kuthu song once again. Having Paravai Muniamma alongside, SK brings this number to life. RD.Raja's lyrics are witty, but it is the music here which crosses the noise bar, allowing itself to dominate over the vocals. Just an average intro number.
Open the Tasmac : Singers - Deva, Anirudh Ravichander, Lyrics - Gaana Bala
Anirudh brings in Thenisai Thendral Deva to sing this anthem, which talks about booze. Deva gets into his famed form, halfway through the song as this instantly becomes a must-play at the bars. The Goundamani dialogues at the end are well etched, providing a fine finish to the song and the album as well. A definite cling on for lovers of the genre.
Unlike his previous album, Anirudh has opted for a good ring of singers in Maan Karate. However, he seems to have created a zone for himself and has striked a jackpot within. Time is here where he should begin experimenting new genres, which will express musical diversity, rather than sticking to a stereotype. Maan Karate is an enjoyable album, just.
Pick : Darling Dambakku
Verdict : Another fireball from Anirudh, within his boundaries.
3 / 5
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