Tunes on Tuesday

This week's Tunes on Tuesday post comprises of random songs I've heard over this week, in no particular order.

• Titli, Movie: Chennai Express, Language: Hindi
• Kabeera, Movie: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Language: Hindi
• Lazy Lad, Movie: Ghanchakkar, Language: Hindi
• Ninu Chusina Kshanamlo, Movie: Balupu, Language: Telugu
• Nee Jathaga, Movie: Yevadu, Language: Telugu
• The Violin Song, Movie: Iddarammayilatho, Language: Telugu
• Poolu Gusa Gusa, Movie: Saleem, Language: Telugu
• Sumam Prathi Sumam, Movie: Maharshi, Language: Telugu
• Lonely No More, Album: Lonely No More , Artist: Rob Thomas
• Give it to You, Album: Jordan Knight, Artist: Jordan Knight

These are playing in my car this week! Happy Listening!

Tunes On Tuesday

If you've been following my twitter feed, you'll notice that lately I've been listening to a lot of English pop songs from the 90's. So I thought I'd mix it up this week with a few favorites from the 90's and early 2000's.

• If You Had My Love, Artist: Jennifer Lopez , Album: On the 6
• Genie in a Bottle, Artist: Christina Aguilera , Album: Christina Aguilera
• Hit me baby, Artist: Britney Spears, Album: Baby one more time
• When I dream, Artist: Marc Anthony, Album: Marc Anthony 
• Crush, Artist: Jennifer Paige, Album: Jennifer Paige
• Loaded, Artist: Ricky Martin,  Album: Sound Loaded 
• Am not in love, Artist: Enrique Iglesias, Album: Seven 
• Insatiable, Artist: Darren Hayes , Album: Spin (This is for my boo!)
• Smooth, Artist: Rob Thomas/Carlos Santana , Album: Supernatural
• Desert Rose, Artist: Sting/Cheb Mami , Album: Brand New Day

All videos courtesy: Youtube, Happy Listening :)

Tunes On Tuesday

Finally a Tunes on Tuesday post! The weather today is dark and gloomy just as my mood. I see the rain  falling from my windows, calling out for some soothing soul stirring music. Here is a list of songs old and new that suits my temperament tonight!

• Idedo Bagunde, Movie: Mirchi,  Language: Telugu
• The Violin Song, Movie: Iddarammayilatho, Language: Telugu
• Sambhala Hai Maine, Movie: Naaraaz, Language: Hindi
• Saans, Movie: Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Language: Hindi
• Dil Gira Dafatan, Movie: Dilli 6, Language: HIndi
• Humko Sirf Tumse, Movie: Barsaat, Language: Hindi
• Rehna Tu, Movie: Dilli 6,  Language: Hindi
• Ninnu Choostunte, Movie: Aata,  Language: Telugu
• Yela Yela, Movie: Panja,  Language: Telugu
• Mellaga Karagani, Movie: Varsham, Language: Telugu (How can you have a rain related post without a rain song :) )

These re playing right now. Until next week, Happy listening.

Iddarammayilatho

I've always personally enjoyed Puri Jagan's films; they are your typical masala movies, with some punchy dialogues, good comedy and generally very entertaining. I've been listening and loving the music of this film, especially the violin song. Here is the review:

Film: Iddarammayilatho
Cast: Allu Arjun, Amala Paul, Catherine Thresa, Bramhanandam, Ali, Subba Raju etc.
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Director: Puri Jagannadh
Producer: Bandla Ganesh
Release Date: May 31st, 2013
My Rating: 3.25/5

What's It About: 
Akansha (Catherine) is the daughter of a central minister who travels to Spain for her PG. She ends up staying in the same room as Komali (Amala), a bramhin girl from India. Akansha reads Komali's diary that she accidentally leaves behind, in which she talks about her love story with Sanju(Arjun) a guitarist. On a parallel thread, Shawar (Shawar Ali) is looking to deposit illegal mining scam money from India in Spain. Komali accidentally records Shawar killing a man in connection to this illegal money. What happens to Komali and her love story with Sanju? Will Shawar be successful in his attempts? These threads are tied up in the second half.

Artist Performances: 
Allu Arjun is top notch with his dialogue delivery and comedy timing. He is surprising very good in romantic scenes as well. Amala Paul has a shorter role compared to Catherine, she does her bit as required and did not impress me much. Catherine is good , however she hams and over acts in the beginning of the film and leaves a mark in the second half. Bramhi is excellent as fidel Bramha. Ali comes in the second half as Mental Krishna and provides some comic relief. Subba Raju and Shawar are adequate. Other supporting cast of Tulasi, Pragathi, Bharani and Nasser do their bit as required.

This & That: 
Puri is known for his punch dialogues and he is back with a bang in this flick. His dialogues are hilarious, hard hitting and thoroughly entertaining. My favorites have to be the tuppalo scenes, the climax  and the bapanese dialogues. Music by Devi is an asset. My personal favorite was the Violin song and I ended up liking top lesi poddi for its picturization and Arjun's dance moves. Cinematography is beautiful and I have to specially mention the fights by Kicha, I loved the interval bang and the action scenes associated with it. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half and I felt that the tempo was lacking a bit in the second half. The twist is interesting and it turns an ordinary story into something completely different. I also enjoyed Arjun's dance moves for the Gang Leader song.
Was Bramhi's dialogue of Pawan Kalyan's fan meant for Nithin? :-P I wonder!!

Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, I found myself laughing every time Bramhi came on screen and gushing at the romantic scenes.

The Final Word:
Iddaramayilatho, Puri and Arjun , top lepestaru :)

Gundejaari Gallanthayyinde

Nithin and Nithya Menen's last venture Ishq was a surprise hit last year. The pair is back with Gundejaari Gallanthaiyyinde. Most of the cast and crew of Ishq have been repeated, hoping for some luck. Will there sentiment work? Here goes the review:

Film: Gundejaari Gallanthayyinde
Cast: Nithin, Nitya Menon, Isha Talwar, Madhunandan, Ali, Tagubothu Ramesh, etc.
Music: Anoop Ruebens
Director: Vijay Konda
Producer: Sudhakar Reddy
Release Date: April 19th, 2013
My Rating: 3.25/5

What's It About: 
Karthik (Nithin) falls for Shruti(Isha Talwar) at his friend Pandu's(Ali) reception, whom he asks for her number. Pandu in a drunk stupor gives him Shravani's(Nitya) number. Karthik starts calling Shravani and simultaneously helps his friend Madhu (Madhunandan) to fall in love with his friend, who turns out to be Shruti. What happens next?  Will he realize that the girl he is talking to is not Shruti? What happens to Shravani? All these loose ends are tied up in the second half.

Artist Performances:
Nithin is looking dapper and fit. He performs well and is very funny, especially in the "gay comedy" scenes. He should do more romantic roles, it suits his personality. Nitya Menon gives  an effortless performace. However, she needs to pay some attention to her weight. Ali brings in laughs in a full length role. Isha Talwar is pretty. Tagubothu Ramesh, Madhunandan and the guy who plays the gay guy are up to mark. There aren't many characters in this movie. Everything revolves around the main actors.

This & That:
Production values are good. The film looks lavish. I liked Nithin's styling in the movie. Harshavadhan's story and dialogues are a plus. Music by Anoop Ruebens is average. However, my favorite has to be the remix of emaindo emo eevela, from Toliprema. It's not just the song that was remixed, the video of the original was too. Jwala Gutta's item song was boring. The director needs to be applauded for doing a fine job of holding the audience's attention throughout the film with a taut screenplay.

Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, the film is a breezy entertainer.

The Final Word:
Gunde jaarindi, pilla maarindi.

Tunes On Tuesday

I haven't been scheduling Tunes on Tuesday posts off late. Every Monday, I think of all the songs that have been playing on my YouTube and Ipod and try to come up with a theme that I can use for Tunes on Tuesday's blog. I am in a 90's phase for the last few weeks, listening to some of my old favorites. I tried to listen to all Abhijeet songs on my Ipod and here are a few good ones. Like usual, I resorted to my trustworthy Wikipedia to read about Abhijeet and I was shocked to know that he just got one Filmfare Award. Truly a case of talent not getting it's due.

• Ole Ole Ole, Movie: Yeh Dillagi, Language: Hindi
• Aankhon Mein Base Ho Tum., Movie: Takkar,  Language: Hindi
• Shehar Ki Ladki, Movie: Rakshak,  Language: Hindi
• Tan Tana Tan, Movie: Judwaa,  Language: Hindi
• Main Koi Aisa Geet, Movie: Yes Boss,  Language: Hindi (His only Filmfare)
• Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan, Movie: Dhadkan,  Language: Hindi
• Woh ladki Jo, Movie: Badshah,  Language: Hindi
• Maine To Khai, Movie: Awara Pagal Deewana,  Language: Hindi
• Tauba, Movie: Chalte Chalte,  Language: Hindi
• Lamha Lamha, Movie: Gangster,  Language: Hindi

I've noticed that he usually sings for Suniel Shetty, Shahrukh Khan and Akshay Kumar :) Until next week, Happy Listening!

Badshah

No beating around the bush, I am super duper excited about Badshah... as evidenced by my tweet earlier today. I've been watching the trailers and listening to the songs frequently.(How can you miss the buzz with the sheer amount of publicity going around this flick?). Kajal, NTR, Srinu Vytla all "big" cast and crew, hoping for a super success with this movie. Did they succeed? Review below:

Film: Badshah
Cast: N.T.R, Kajal, Nasser, Bramhi, M.S. Narayana, Navadeep, Vennala Kishore, Mukesh Rishi etc.
Music: S.S. Thaman
Director: Sreenu Vytla
Producer: Bandla Ganesh
Release Date: 4th April, 2013
My Rating: 3.75/5

What's It About: 
Rama Rao (N.T.R) alias badshah is the son of Dhanraj (Mukesh Rishi), a don in Hong Kong. Dhanraj works for Sadhu Bhai (Kelly Dorjee) who owns casinos in Macau. Badshah cons Sadhu Bhai into thinking that he helped him and wins over his trust. However, this is Badshah's plan to elimate Sadhu Bhai. As a part of his plan, he meets "Banti" Janaki(Kajal), a wannabe social reformer. Why does Badshah want to kill Sadhu Bhai and why does he need Janaki's help with this? What happens next is all tied up with the climax.

Artist Performances: 
N.T.R performs excellently in a role which has multiple shades. If he plays an innocent guy while trying to woo Janaki in the first half, he plays a cunning guy with a fun side in the second half. After a very successful outing with Bramhi in Adurs, he pairs up with him once again to create peals of laughter in the second half of the movie. Bramhi is so hilarious in the movie with his funny one liners and expressions that every time he appears on screen you end up laughing out loud. Kajal plays Janaki who uses banti (ball) as an example for her philosophical thoughts. Her role is laced with humor and she performs well. Navdeep is good as a bad cop. M.S. Narayana steals the show once again as director Revenge Nageswara Rao. His role subtlety based on RGV brings a lot of laughs. Nasser does another full fledged comedy role after Dookudu, which he does full justice to. Lots of actors appear in bit size roles like Suhasini, Chandramohan, Naga Babu, Rajeev Kanakala and Suma and all of them add to the storyline in their own way.

This & That: 
The Inception based dream concept and the china dream machine used for Bramhis thread is personally my favorite. There are a lot of scenes with Bramhi where he imitates NBK and also Jr.N.T.R, these scenes brought the roof down. Jr NTR's get up as Justice chowdary brought a lot of whistles. As usual, Sreenu Vytla movies are famous for their drunk scenes. In this movie too, there is a hilarious drunk scene but this time with a twist. The ladies are drunk and dance for NTR songs which was nicely done.Thaman does a good job with music. My favorites are Diamond Girl and Sairo Sairo. Production values are excellent and the locales are beautiful. Special appearence by Siddharth and the voice over by Mahesh Babu in crucial scenes all add to the film in a positive way. Only thing that I felt was a feeling of deja-vu as most of the scenes and the concept of the hero using a bakra (mostly bramhi) to win over the girl's family and bash up the goons are similar to Sreenu Vytla's previous movies. However, the entertainement factor is high, which works in the film's favor.

Did I Enjoy It?
Absolutely, My stomach hurt with laughing too hard.

The Final Word:
Badshah will definitely rule the box office :)