Vanthaan Ventraan Music Review

A former associate to Mani Ratnam, Kannan should obviously have an ear for music. And it was visible (or should we say audible) in his first two ventures- 'Jayamkondan' and 'Kanden Kadhalai'.

The director does a hat-trick in 'Vanthaan Ventraan', this time in the company of young music composer Thaman. Produced by K S Srinivasan of Vasan Visual Ventures, the film has Jiiva and Taapsee essaying lead roles.

There are six songs in this album and Thaman has presented what youngsters would like. As a result, the songs started to conquer our hearts the moment they arrived, aptly resembling the title 'Vanthaan Ventraan'.

1. Anjana Anjana - Listen here

Singer: Alap Raju

We already have an 'Anjana Anjana...' in 'Aadhavan'. But this one is different, thanks to Thaman's composition and Alap Raju's rendering. A romantic number with a mesmerizing voice and chorus, 'Anjana Anjana...' does leave an impact in the very first listen itself.

2. Kanchana Mala - Listen here

Singers: Karthik, Priya Hemesh

The first two words remind us some old classics. And the remaining was a perfect mix of modernity with tradition. Thaman's work comes with a Keralite touch and it takes us straight to the 'God's own country'. Kudos to Karthik and Priya Hemesh for a wonderful job.

3. Anjo - Listen here

Singer: Devan

Devan is back with a cheerful number, lyrics for which have been penned by 'Kaviperarasu' Vairamuthu's son Karky. A refreshing number, it raises an expectation as to how it would be shot by Kannan on the lead pair- Jiiva and Taapsee.

4. Thirandhen Thirandhen - Listen here

Singers: Alap Raju, Shreya Ghoshal

Thaman takes a melodious route to go into the hearts of the listeners. Alap Raju is here again to make an impact and giving him good company is Shreya Ghoshal. Some good music awaits you in 'Thirandhen Thirandhen...'

5. Nagarudhe Nagarudhe - Listen here

Singer: Thaman

There is an allegation that music composers would reserve the best tunes for themselves to sing. Thaman proves this in 'Nagarudhe...Nagarudhe...', which moves on a mild note, in a soft and suave manner. Thumbs up to Thaman and lyricist Na Muthukumar.

6. Mudivilla Mazhaiodu - Listen here

Singer: Hariharan

A complex tune, 'Mudivilla Mazhaiodu...' has Hariharan at work. The master-singer makes us realize why he is called so, as he croons for this number with utmost ease and energy. Thaman does justice for Hariharan for giving him a number like this.

To sum it up, 'Vandhaan Vendraan' is an album which has got all the ingredients to attract the young.

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Rowthiram Preview

'Rowthiram Pazhagu' is a popular line from Mahakavi Bharathi, who urged youngsters of those days to practice anger. And revolutionists say anger not just stops bad things, but also make good things to happen.

Apparently inspired by these thoughts, debutant director Gokul has made 'Rowthiram', with Jiiva and Shriya Saran playing the lead roles. After a long gap, this Jiiva-starrer is produced by his home banner Super Good Films, led by his father and ace producer R B Choudary.

If sources are to be believed, 'Rowthiram' features Jiiva in the role of an angry youngster, who questions the system and the uncovered holes in it. Shriya is his supportive lover who also happens to be a law student.

Says Jiiva, whose career graph has touched new heights post the success of 'Ko', "The important reason behind many atrocities in the society is lack of anger among public. People become mute spectators for violent incidents. The film tries to find a solution to it."

'Rowthiram' will be Shriya's Tamil release after a long gap. Sources say her role in the film is so crucial that it comes with suspense. "It will be an important movie in Shriya's career. She is eagerly looking forward for the release," they say.

Cinematography for 'Rowthiram' is by Shanmugasundaram and music is by newcomer Prakash Nikki. Prakashraj and Jayaprakash are playing pivotal roles in this film, which is to be released worldwide by Telesat Media Matrix Pvt Ltd.

"It is has been interesting shooting for the movie. I won't call it a different movie, but it is indeed interesting. It is being made by our home banner and I am happy the way it has shaped up," Jiiva says further. Popular Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Acharya plays an important role in 'Rowthiram'.

Super Good Films has introduced more than 50 filmmakers to Tamil cinema and Gokul is the latest addition. The young director says, "As the title suggests, the movie is about an angry youth, who fights evils in the society."

"Jiiva is a great performer and he is a director's actor. He was ready to go to any extent to get his act right. I am very happy to make my debut with Super Good Films that too with Jiiva in the lead role," concludes Gokul.

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