UU Kodathara...Ulikki Padathara (UKUP) Review

Manoj is one hero who travels in unbeaten path…He is now back with a super-natural thriller “UU Kodathaara-Ulikki padathaara”. Having Nandamuri Balakrishna playing a vital role in the film simply magnifies the movie to totally different level. Manchu Lakshmi produced this flick while debutant Shekhar Raja directed it.

Plot: Manoj comes to an old “Gandharva Mahal” where the soul of Narasimharayudu (Balakrishna) is residing. What is motto behind Manoj’s visit? What is the story behind the Gandharva Mahal and Narasimharayudu? “UU Kodathara-Ulikki padathara” takes us to the journey filled with untold love story, ever-lasting revenge, lust and greed.

Characters:

Balakrishna is no doubt USP of this flick. His stills in this movie already grabbed lot of attention. Truly Balayya looked very charming and royal throughout his presence. Playing a “Soul” is completely refreshing experience for him and his fans. Character is etched very well, balakrishna takes it to heights. Balayya infused life into the film in one word. Well all said, it still needs more power. It should have been fiercer than it was, it could have brought pace to the movie. Remember Rajnikanth's role in Pedarayudu..swift and powerful.

Manoj is usual self jumping all over …doing some naughty stuff all over with loads  of energy. He definitely thinks out of box. He shows his violent side in first bloodshed song…and his lust in (s)explosive second song. Those two songs are definitely not kid-friendly.

Sonu Sood is seen as powerful evil in the flashback. He does the role with such an ease as if he is a seasoned Telugu actor. Saikumar is not consistent, partial villain and partially dummy. Ajay is good as Tantric. Prabhu seems to have made Tollywood his home now. Dharmavarapu and team provide some comic relief in first half.

Manchu Lakshmi’s old get up is out of place. Expected more from her role, but it is given undue importance towards end for it being her own “MANCHU” film. Thank god, Deeksha Seth is slowly learning to talk.

UU kodadaamaa…

Manoj’s entry…his funny violent  flashback as told to Dharmavarapu’s team and “1,2,3,4,5” game is hilarious enough.  Flash back is divided into two parts, revealing a chunk before the interval, So that second half promises something more. Balakrishna simply steals the show during those 20 minutes. CG work for Balayya's entry in smoke..is very good.

And crux of the plot gets revealed later before the climax. It’s really good thing as it holds the audiences curiosity to know the facts behind the souls and Lakshmi Manchu.

Shekhar Raja’s story has some stuff in it and his direction is good at parts and he shows Balayya carefully. But the crisp and pace is missing.

Good things comprise lavish and colorful Gandarvamahal. Back ground score by Chinna is good. Two songs “Anuraagame haarathulayye” and “ Idi ani..adi ani” are good among Bobo Sasi’s compositions while other 3 crap songs dilute them. Cinematography by Rajasekhar and Art by Bupesh r bhupathi( for Gandharva Mahal) is appreciable. Surely should appreciate Manchu Lakshmi's production efforts.

Sare ippudu Ulikkipadadaam…

For Gandharva Mahal being constructed with around 6 crore, Mohan Babu might have asked the team to shoot entire film inside it, there is rarely an outdoor scene!! As we talked about two flashback episodes, the filling between these two episodes is utter slow, Have your mobiles charged to play some games. Look at family song that comes in between, tests our patience to the peaks. 2 songs should have been easily muted and audience should have given a fast-forward option for at least 30 minutes.

Finally…

Though “UU kodathara…ulikki padathara” could not deliver the complete thrill it promised in trailers, It definitely tries to be different. Balayya’s presence if more powerful should have been good…But he pulls the film to great extent. Had it been crispier with no much drag, Film would have scored more. But be aware, Film sure has some little chills and sufficient stuff that might entertain you…

Rating…

3 for its technical aspects and art work and positives

    

EEGA MOVIE REVIEW

There used to be a golden era’s of Telugu cinema, where people waited for the movies irrespective of who the hero of the film is. Thank God, we still have some directors who enjoy that status…and SS Rajamouli who made “Success” and “Standard” as his surnames, stands first among them in current times. And after churning out blockbusters, Rajamouli had decided to take a huge break from regular pot-boilers to give us an un-expected revenge saga of “EEGA”.

Let’s see till how far this EEGA…sorry our Rajamouli’s EEGA flies….

Plot: Naanee, the boy next door loves the girl next door Bindu (Samantha) for 2 years. And rightly at the moment when Bindu reciprocates his love, he is brutally killed by Sudeep. And Nani reborn as EEGA and now it is EEGA’s turn to take a revenge for his death and at same time protect his love.

EEGA…an SS Rajamouli’s child

   This tiny thought of EEGA taking a revenge on human being seems funny and simpler on paper. But it takes real guts for one to bring that one line idea to a 2 hour movie, that too for a movie bound to have expectations since it is Rajamouli’s film. So firstly Kudos to the Rajamouli’s team for that entirety and for that miniature perfection.  

Rajamouli lately has gained some ease in telling a love story as part of his revengeful plots. And the result is we have that initial cute love episode between Nani and Bindu. It’s a different one surely that has its share of humor and of course loads of love.

His real litmus test begins once EEGA comes on screen. Definitely it takes some time to register in our mind, a very unfamiliar and unsung hero. And so the director starts at reality showing the capabilities and traits of EEGA. EEGA soon becomes lovable and you start feeling for it, once you connect with its emotions.  It works harder on its revenge and cleverly safeguards her love….and all that is made in believable way…A big standing ovation to Rajamouli Sir….

VFX and Sudeep…

Hero here is EEGA… and not to forget, the hands behind it are VFX team for providing near to the real graphics work. They are really above the par for the audience easily connected with the EEGA on-screen. There is one-hour of Graphic work which comprises half the screen time. SenthilKumar cinematography is perfect. Keeravani’s back ground score infuses life into all the scenes. The Title song “EEGA...EEGA” and “Nene Naani ne” are good as back ground songs. Other melody…”Konchem konchem” is nicely pictured.

Then Kannada star Sudeep is such a brilliant actor…He is excellent as dreadful Villain. Then he superbly acts in all the scenes with EEGA, remember he should actually imagine and deliver on screen, as EEGA is later substituted at post-production time.

Samantha is cute…But should have been better if she get rids of same old chinmayi’s voice. Nani leaves real good mark in the time he has. Of course you will see his naughtiness in EEGA’s tantrums.

Tagubotu Ramesh scores small and good cameo. Rajamouli’s regular aide acts as Tantra.

So what to look for!!

One should look for …how the small EEGA could (un)control huge traffic. How it managed to warn Sudeep saying “I WILL KILL YOU”? How it re-expressed its love to Bindu? It’s home work to kill Sudeep. How it managed to win Tantric? And you should see all those “N” number of tricks it plays to torture Sudeep. Climax is really superb, where an equal tug war takes place. Don’t walk out till the end titles scroll completely as EEGA has surprises till then.

Finally…

EEGA’s verdict and outcome should not be compared with high voltage entertainers from Rajamouli. Being EEGA, it has its drawbacks in form of few dull moments here and there. So basically EEGA is targeted for kids…and they surely will enjoy the flick. So a decent run in multiple languages should return its revenues….

EEGA screen meeda sandadi chestunte…Booking counter lo “EEGA”lu tolukune avasaram raadu..!!

A Big bow Rajamouli sir for your deep passion for cinema...

Rating…

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE…….EEEEE…………..+0.5

Adhinayakudu Movie Review

Finally Nandamuri Balakrishna’s much touted political entertainer “Adhinayakudu” has come to the screens. With Political unrest prevailing in the state with Bi-elections on their way, Dialogues shown in the movie trailers certainly brought some interest. Let us check out the substance of the film beyond those trailers. Movie is directed by Paruchuri Murali

Plot: Story is about three generations…. Harishchandra Prasad who fights for the poor in the Rayalaseema region and tries to remove the factionism from that area. And then his son Rama Krishna Prasad who protects his father and follows his footsteps. And the current generation Krishna who was away from family grows up as contract Killer. Story has some twists that create the ridge between these 3 generations. Should watch the movie for it!!

Balayya…Balayya…Balayya…

Not 1…Not 2…But 3 this time…. Harish Chandra Prasad is get up that is made for Balakrishna. Reminds us of senior NTR’s Badi pantulu…His act in this is so dignified with Rayalaseema slang.  Some good dialogues about leadership etc were spelled by this character. A very good role that can be preserved forever in Balayya’s career. And look for that white safari get up in one crucial scene. (Get up stands beside that of Chennakesava reddy)

Second character Rama Krishna Prasad is filled with ever anger. He spills few political one-liners to entice one section of audiences. Action episodes designed for this character are superb. Scores next to Old character.

And Third one Kittu is good enough. The entry sequence as TV reporter in ministers home sets nice tone...and his comedy with brahmandam is superb. But Balakrishna is seen with loads of weight for this character. If little slimmer, it would have been better.

JayaSudha is seen in very good role. LakshmiRai takes the opportunity to heat up the screen for a while. Sukanya is fine.

Brahmanandam is well utilized by the director…The “MARS-ALIEN” concept is fantastic. Theatre jumped and laughed for those comedy bits.

Kota is subtle and good. Murali Sharma is ok. Pradeep Rawat enjoyed the full length role, more than he deserves.

Nice blend of dialogues, violence and drama

First thing you look in Balakrishna’s film are dialogues. And this time they being political, they gained more attention. Few related to his political entry and power and Father/family are seen all through. And there are few satires on opposition. But this kind of war of words seems to have no end.

Dialogue on s/w engineers : "veella vallane raa...ee bhoomi ki boom ochindi,  vaaru stalalu kona koodadaa"

Ram-Lakshman composed very good action sequences. Especially for the Bearded Balakrishna, The one at the mines protecting his father...one near foreign delegates where he drags a man with axe in his neck are simply great.

Then there is some story involved that is related to strained relations of three generations. One could say it’s not entirely logical, but film finally has some story to tell.

First and Second halves

Entry sequences related to Minister’s son sets the nice tone to the film. Lakshmi Rai’s skin show should entertain front benchers… And Brahmanandam-Balakrishna’s “MARS-ALIEN” concept filled the theatre with laughs and aptly supports first half.

Second half shifts to family part. Initial 20 minutes where we have back-ground song slightly confuses the audience. Not everything can be conveyed in song.  But the flashback episode sufficiently engages the audience till the climax. Fight sequences and dialogues never let the pace down.

Kalyani Malik gives nice background score, though he provides that 80’s kind of masala music.

Drawbacks….

Had it been better heroine and great songs, the first half should have been much better. Even overweight and old looks of Balakrishna could be noticed by many. Conveying key dramatic scenes (like where younger one breaks family photo) in a song is not a good idea. Where are the Villains??? For a powerful story like this, it needs couple of more…rather than carrying forward Pradeep Rawat forever. And Old style narration gives you 90's feel for a while.

Finally….

Yet one more director “Paruchuri Murali” knows how to handle Balakrishna. This guy earlier directed “Nee Sneham” and “Aandhrudu”. Balakrishna fans will have grand gala time for the three roles, especially first two for nice variation and portrayal of those powerful roles. Ample amount of Dialogues and violence. Others if you liked Simha, there are chances you might like this too. Will have a great run at B-C centers and release time and no other Mass film in near future will work for “Adhinayakudu”. 

My rating:

3 for all the positives and rightly executing Balakrishna’s film.

Gabbar Singh Movie Review

“Naaku konchem tikkundi…daaniko lekkundi” This summer, Gabbarsingh has come to Silver Screen to check out all “Lekkalu” with his version of Hindi blockbuster “Dabbangg”. Harishshanker who directed “Mirapakai” handles the ‘Mega’phone. Sruthi Hassan is our Sonakshi Sinha…!!

Plot: Story is all about a little “Tikka” Police officer Gabbarsingh in the village of Kondaveedu…It’s all about his rivalry with evil Gangster Sivappa (Abhimanyu singh) and his romance with his girl friend BhagyaLaxmi(Sruthi Hassan) and his bonding with his mother(Suhasini) and his step brother(Ajay) and Step dad(Nagineedu)…..So its story of GabbarSingh in one word….

Pawan Kalyan…Pawan Kalyan..Pawan Kalyan…

Only one name…that rings in mind….while watching the film…While laughing loud…while enjoying the scenes…and while finally walking out of theatre….It’s the movie that has Pawan in full swing after a lot while. Loads of One Liner’s …punches…”Nenu aakasam laantodini…not a passing cloud” ..”Naa fans chepithe…Nenu Cheppinatte” …”Nenu Trend Follow avvanu..Trend set chestaa”. Pawan shakes leg with full enthu to satisfy his fans….leaves his signature on each frame…Fans asked for rain, but since Gabbarsingh has got some tikka..he gave thunderstorm…

Sruthihasan is limited but is cute enough and makes nice pair to pawan. Her Dubbing should have been better…it takes some time to get to it. Suhasini and Nagineedu are great. Ajay is very limited than the hindi version. Sad to see happy days “Gayathri” as vamp.

AbhimanyuSingh and Tanikella Bharani make good evil pair….Tanikella bharani’s villainous timing scores while Abhimanyu’s stature fits the bill. Rao Ramesh has good screen presence…

Kota has got Mandu baabulu song…While Ali aptly plays Gabbar Singh’s Samba…and Brahmanandam shines especially in a scene where he takes Pawan’s Cut-out.

And you should see…All rowdies are super cute….you should watch the movie..why I said “Cute”

Harish shanker re-colored Dabangg….

People might not like a “makki to makki” remake…And the director’s talent lies in cleverly using the original. Harish shanker does that fantastically and shows how good he is. He Utilized Pawan’s comic timing,penned excellent dialogues…And Watch that hilarious “Anthakshari” episode in police station… and nice “Kabaddi” fight…  And then superbly choreographed Action sequences and rightly executed sentiment scenes. All clicked well, Hats-Off Harish!!

Songs and Cinematography!!

Jayanan Vincent rocked the cinematography. Devi Sri Prasad’s songs are already chartbusters…and all songs are pleasant on screen…. “Pilla” song should have been pictured in village atmosphere…And coming to Kevvu Keka, More than Malaika Arora..Pawan’s entrance in that song was more “Kevvu Keka”…"Mandu Baabulu" should have been full length song.

Both the halves “Kevvu Keka”

Nice artistes are chosen for all the characters..and entertainment is never missed in both halves. While First half is more on fun side…blended with romance and rivalry…Second one plunges into slight sentiment while not missing the tempo…Climax is not dragged and ended in very pleasant note…Few scenes in second half are altered for good..(like the Marriage scene..and brother’s role is cut short to elevate more of Gabbarism)

Finally…

I call it “Film of Pawan”. A remake rightly molded….and you seriously feel the nativity…A multiple watch for fans..and a good watch for entertainment lovers….

Rating

3.5++ Hurry up… It’s time to book your tickets…

Dhammu Movie Review

It’s been long since young Tiger NTR held either sword or axe to slay the villain’s heads endlessly…Might be dating back to “Simhadri”. So Boyapati Seenu who gave “Simha” to Baabai approached “Abbai” with a power packed theme and thus we have “Dhammu” that released this week. Keeravani scored music for the movie.

Plot: It’s a story of two villages that fight and kill each other every moment. One Village is headed by Crooked Naazer and the other by Suman.  And the story is all about NTR’s connection and arrival to these villages and how he ends this rivalry.

Actors:

NTR has donned a similar terrific role in Simhadri before and “Aadi” in very beginning. So this is a cake walk for him. He looks charming in that wide moustache and his role is seen with more maturity. Though there are no much sparks in dances this time, He spills out good dialogues in regular intervals and overall he has much better amongst his recent films.

Trisha looked older than NTR and is a mismatch. Karteeka looks always cause damage though she did well. Abhinaya as NTR’s sister has no much role as anticipated.

Venu is seen in important role and he better continue in such roles. “Sitara” pair Suman and BhanuPriya are seen as NTR parents.

Naazer steals the show to an extent playing the main villain. He is kind of big support. Ali, Brahmanandam don’t offer much laughs, Kota plays regular grandfather.

Dhammu Ingredients

An interesting flashback in the beginning shown in black and white, (of course almost allow guessing the climax). Goose bumping action-packed interval…some slight dose of sentiment…add few twists before the pre-climax…appetizing action packed pre-climax…and almost ok climax makes the Dhammu movie. In between we have these love track comprising 2 heroines who don’t care about NTR unless there is song to be played.

Boyapati shines in quiet some scenes…”where NTR comes to villains home in chariot and warns...” Interval episode...Preclimax. Keeravani has given very good background score.

Highlights…

Trailers showing loads of action bits actually lured many to the theatres and they don’t disappoint. The interval block is one that surely gets some applause for the build-up and right execution. Pre-climax fight in the fields has almost similar good value. Dialogues penned to comment the “Ruling Party” clicked. Fans might be happy for NTR’s “Political entry” dialogues in opening fight. Among the songs, “Raaju Vachinaado” is very nicely shot.

Drawbacks…

Heroines though don’t have importance, they don’t even help to add the charm in their limited presence.  Thus songs became a drawback also due to wrong placements. “Ruler” song should have been shot in much much better way.  Some screenplay jerks and twists that are revealed actually don’t surprise the audience. Showing a huge violent movie and singing “Mustafa Mustafa” in climaxes don’t suit especially the high voltage action movies.

Finally

Action episodes and NTR are the major attraction and a decent story(not fresh one though) pulling the film to certain extent. Huge cast and lavish outlook is also a plus.  Movie with strong climax and improved screenplay would have been better. As Trailers already reveals 50% of good, do expect low and you might like it more. Surely a good one for B,C centers if not for A

Rating

3/5

Dhammu Music Review

Right now eagerly waiting for one of the most awaiting movies of the summer…Dhammu…starring NTR in a massy role so long after simhadri. Simha’s director Boyapati seenu directing this flick is like adding  fuel to the fire…and Maverick music director Keeravani garu scoring the music triples the celebrations…So just like an appetizer before the main course, Let me share some thoughts about the music of Dhammu which is already an instantaneous hit….

ఓ లిల్లి...బూర బుగ్గల బుల్లి....( O lilli...boora buggala bulli....)

Album starts with this simple but energetic number….. sung by Baba Seghal. His voice is so clear in Telugu this time, you might think one of our Telugu singer has sung it. Chandrabose lyrics are most simple ones with no much sparks…Heard that this is teasing song pictured on NTR and Trisha…But  who knows, with few listens’ you might go “crazy..crazy …crazy..crazy” about this number

రూలర్.....!! (Ruler)

And now let’s tune into the best of best song of the album…High voltage with high octane….and sure this one will raise your hairs very first time you go with this song. And believably, song is sung by 4 singers. It starts with a Stanza(sung by Prithvichandra) praising NTR. “anga vanga ..Kerala ..kalinga.. gowda..kuntala.. vidarba..magadha ..simhala..” and so on and finally claiming the hero as greatest ruler among all the kings..”prachanda chanda maartaanda teja”..”Akanda mandalananda boja”

But the real sweetness of the song is seen, when Geeta Madhuri hums..”Raajadi Raajadi Raaja”. From there Singer Revanth and Sahithi picks up the song with some epic lyrics….”Keratamai urukutunna churuku neede..” “kadanamai dumukutunna duduku neede” “Sikharame sirasu vanchu Keerthi neede” “Gaganame melika tirugu merupu neede” …This song tells the theme of the movie and has set the right expectations on the movie…Rumours are on about Ruler song, that NTR will don different attires in the song and Alexander is one of them!!

రాజు వచ్చినాడో....చిన రాజు వచ్చినాడో(raaju vacchinaaDO....china raaju vacchinaaDO)

Another beautiful situational song…Villagers sings this song welcoming their prince…And now this song is sung by MMKeeravani garu himself…and we know he picks the very right one to sing. Chandrabose pen “chamaks” while writing these lines… “Mee hrudayalalo Simhasanamu..Mee abhimaaname mani Kiritamu…Mee aasisule naa aishwaryamu…” ..”Meerantha naa balamai ..naa balagamai undaga, Santoshamaney saamraajyaaniki Raajadi raaju nenegaa”…And this song sings huge list of royal ancestors of that family!!...Chandrabose pulls in the lines from Simhadri ..”Sree Sree Raja Vasireddy..nuvvu whistlestey Andhra soda buddy”….He claims that these lines actually depict the energy of NTR….

వాస్తు బాగుందే..బేబి వాస్తు బాగుందే..కాస్తకాస్తకాస్తకాస్త దోస్తు కమ్మందే(vaastu baagundE..bEbi vaastu baagundE..kaastakaastakaastakaasta dOstu kammandE)

And now time for the item Song…so we have not 1, not 2, not 3..but shockingly 4 beauties dancing with NTR…In addition to Trisha and Kartheeka, the 2 bombshells Rachana Mourya and Mariyam Zakaria(diyyalo diyyalo fame) shake legs with NTR. So Chandrabose has written song comparing 4 babies with 4 directions “uttaram oopu meedunde..Dakshinam danchi kottinde..Toorupu tukku repined..padamara pakka vesi paiki paiki rammande”. Had sufficient energy to be a good item and picturization should be interesting…with high dose of glamour…By the way Keeravani tweets..Vaastu baagunde is his personal favorite in this album..!!

నీలో ఉంది దమ్ము...నాలో ఉంది సొమ్ము...( neelO undi dammu...naalO undi sommu...)

Finally time for Title song…surprisingly NTR has to show his “Dhammu” not with the villains..but he shows his Dhammu in romance with our hot trisha…and sexy Radha’s daughter Kartheeka (Sorry I can’t add adjective “sexy” before Kartheeka..). Chandrabose sir has gone overboard with high dose of massy lyrics..so beware of listening this song at your home…He uses this words..”Use chesuko..Vaadesuko” from Dhookudu..Elders at home might even stop you to go the film..But in other way funny lyrics…can be enjoyed at dance floor…Rahul, Shivani and Sravana Baargavi have sung this song in equally enthusiastic style…

 రూలర్.....!! (Ruler)…CD Version and Romantic Version

Wait..Wait…somehow we miss that melody, the core ingredient of Keeravani’s work..and he offers that in this romantic CD version of Ruler song ..

”Gulaabi pooladanda dandayaatra chesukona..chalaki paduchu kotaa paina…., Phirangi prema taaki pongi poi longi lonaa..varinchi khaidu nenu kaana..” Romance overflows from Chandrabose’s pen and the sweetness is “honey”fied by the voices of MM Keeravani and Geetha Madhuri.. I wish they don’t leave this song but they picture it onto the screen…at least at rolling titles…I will just stand there till the end of titles to witness this beautiful version of ruler..!!

So that’s the music of Dhammu…A story of Ruler. Keeravani garu a true legend ..who still could make such a massy album liked by the music lovers, beating the tough competition of young musicians…..

MM Keeravani and NTR’s combo always paid at box-office. And Lets wish Dhammu from the Simha director will yet again enthrall the masses…

  

Gabbar Singh Music review

Ladies and Gentlemen..Boys and girls and All the fans…here comes the “Power King” and we call him Gabbar Singh…. J These are the beginning lines of Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s GabbarSingh title track…Devi Sri Prasad scores the music for the GabbarSingh. Pawan Kalyan and Devi were together before for one of biggest musical hit “Jalsa”. And here’s complete gist of the electrifying tunes of Gabbar singh…

దెఖో దెఖో గబ్బర్ సింగ్...( deKO deKO gabbar sing...)

As we know Gabbar Singh is remake of Bollywood superhit “Dabbang”. It should be tough to match the title song in local flavor. Devi chooses easy way of scoring title tune reminding his “King” style and you should definitely listen to the beats that come in middle after 1^st stanza..

Lyrics written by Ram Jogayya Sastri garu…“By Birthe pudingu..Power ke branding..high endu styling…veedi following mindblowingu…” tells PowerStars unbeaten craze. “manchonni gilla galaru..cheddonni gichagalaru…Ye lekkakandani naa laantodini kelikedevaru…” tells the Gabbar Singh’s character….This highly electrifying song is sung by Baba Seghal …Just spare the identity of "Singh is King" when we hear "Gabbar Singh..Gabbar Singh"..The title song is apt and sets the mood.

ఆకాశం అమ్మాయైతే నీలా వుంటుందే...ఆనందం అల్లరి చేస్తే నాలా వుంటుందే...( aakaaSam ammaayaitE neelaa vunTundE...aanandam allari chEstE naalaa vunTundE...)

A Romantic melody that starts in qawwali style..Music in the  beginning is slightly inspired from Fanaa-Chand Sifaarish..but there ends the similarity. More than the song the initial lines will grab your attention… “Yem chakkani mandaaram…idi yenimidi dikkula sindhuram..yem methani mandaaram..idi manasuna nerpenu kangaaram..yem kammani karpooram..idi kannega maarina kaashmiram..yem vannela vayyaram..ika tiyyani premaku tayyaram..” Sung beautifully by Shankar Mahadevan and hummed by Gopika Poornima. Lyrics are by Chandrabose.

మందు బాబులం మేము మందు బాబులం...మందు కొడితే మాకు మేమే మహారాజులం (mandu baabulam mEmu mandu baabulam...mandu koDitE maaku mEmE mahaaraajulam)

Here comes the anthem for mandu baabulu….And surprisingly Kota Srinivasa Rao sings it, how come we missed out such a talented singer…and I am sure he “naturally” sang it. Excellent drums to amplify the feel.  Sahithi wrote this bit song.  “Taagubothante endukantha Chulakana…taagi vaagedi pachi nijam ganukanaa..” hmmm is it true…? Whatever really good one but most disappointing thing is, it lasts less than 2 minutes..DeviSri should have composed a full length song.

గన్నులాంటి కన్నులున్న..జున్నులాంటి పిల్లా...నవ్వుతోటి నన్ను పేల్చి పారిపొతే యెల్లా...!!( gannulaanTi kannulunna..junnulaanTi pillaa...navvutOTi nannu pElchi paaripotE yellaa...!!)

This is no doubt the Best Song of the Album. Starts with Pawan humming …”Ye Pillaa..attaa navvesesi paari pomaake baabu”..Later picked by folk singer Vaddepalli Srinivas in his awesome folk style…And you should listen to this simple, yet catchy and “fun”tastic lyrics… suberbly written by our music director DeviSriPrasad himself!!   He compares “Pillaa nuvvu leni jeevitham” with “nalla rangu anTukunna tella kaagitham” “aavakaya badda leni mandu kanna daarunam..!” “Break leni bikune rayyamamantu toladam” , “Tracku leni Train meeda kuyyumantu Velladam..” and highlight…”Pilla nuvvu leni jeevitham..noone lonchi..vaana loki jaaripadda appadam…”  and he also says..”okka jaanedantha cup kosam pedda World kappu jarugutaade..nee navulluna Lippu kosam chinna World war jarigina tappu lede..” and finally thats how Devi raasindu “navvu pai evvaru raayani mastu mastu paatani”…

And just googled and came to know Vaddepalli  Srinivas who sung this “Pillaa” is famous folk singer and he has his album “Kaliki chilukalu” in market. He might not look back now

దిల్ సే...దిల్ సే..నీ ఊహల్లో ..( dil sE...dil sE..nee oohallO ..)

My favorite song in this album…Super song..a blend of melody and fast beats…And who else can sweeten this ..none other than melody master Karthik…he is very aptly supported by Swetha Mohan..especially when she hums..”toli toli choopula maaya…tolakari lo kurisina haayaa…” we just fell in love with her voice…Do you know that swetha sung “kuchi kuchi koonammaa” in childhood  and now there are lot of songs to her credit. Coming back to song, Bhaskarabatla garu gave exceptional lyrics…

“PaiTa paala piTTa gumpulaaga egurutunnade…lona paanipaTTu yuddamedo jarugutunnade..”     

 “Bugga postcard muddu muddareyyamannade..lekapothe Siggu ooru daati vellanannade..”  lovely lines right…!! Tune in between reminds me “Manmadhudu” and that’s why I love it more..:)

కెవ్వు కేక..... kevvu kEka

And Finally we are here for the raunchy item song…and we have DeviSriPrasad the specialist in churning out some best of chartbusters for item songs…right from “Aaa ante Amalapuram..” to “Diyaalo Diyaala..”. And no doubt this “Kevvu Kekaa” soon will have place beside them… Mamta Sharma who sung famous “Munni badnaam Hui”  from Dabangg came down south to sing this telugu version…Her latest in hindi was “Anaarkali Disco chali” from Housefull2. In addition to famous words “Kevvu Keka” , there is some attracting huskiness in her voice that stands out and makes “Kevvu Keka” more endearing.

Sahithi took care that lyrics are catchy and massy and at same time not so vulgar…like "naa eedu kothimeera..naa soku kodi koora" And as you know that Hero enters the scene in later part of song…Murali lends for male voice tries to match energetic Mamta Sharma…Totally a Kevvu Keka Item number.

And that comes to end of Gabbar singh’s music…Good album with something for everyone…there’s melody, there’s fast beat..there’s an exotic item…and above all Lyrics take the front seat…That’s Devi for us.  Fans are thrilled with the album and Let’s wish Pawan gets another “Kushi” or “Jalsa” with his Gabbar Singh!!


Mirapakai fame Harish shanker directed this massy entertainer while beautiful Sruthi hassan plays the female lead. Movie is coming soon to us in mid may and trailers released have set the right expectations...!!