Super Star RAJINIKANTH IN AS Kochadaiyaan || ARR|| Directed by Soundarya Rajnikanth

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Kochadaiyaan (aka) Kochadaiiyaan music review

Superstar Rajini’s Kochadaiyaan features the best possible music ensemble in Rahman, Vairamuthu and the late Vaalee. Has the group delivered the expected magic?

Chinmayee sounds enchanting in Idhayam, which is a tantalizing melody with divine instrumentation. Her voice modulation is brilliant when she sings ‘Idhayam Nazhuvi Nazhuvi Pogudhe’ as her expressions gel with the meaning of the lyrics. Her classical base has been fully put to use by Rahman. We also get to hear melody specialist Srinivas after quite a while in a high-profile album such as this.

Karma Veeran as the name says is a heroic, uplifting number rendered by the brother - sister pair of Rahman and Raihanah. Both the singers sound typical and show their prowess at traversing the higher pitches. The chorus sections and the majestic orchestration are a delight to listen to, in this Tamil song with international sensibilities.

Maatram Ondrudhaan features the booming, inimitable voice of the Superstar rendering beautifully written, thought provoking lines. The chorus and orchestration work well here too and Haricharan is earnest as ever. Though the processed beats stick out a bit, the ‘jathi’ rendition towards the end is an innovative addition.

Manamaganin Sathiyam flows with melody and Haricharan is at his pleasing best. The nadaswaram sounds apt in this marital song from the groom’s perspective. Manappennin Sathiyam is a related number from the bride’s perspective and Latha Rajini sounds so young and sweet. In both the songs, the percussions are unassuming and the focus is on the heavenly melody and the lyrics which brim with love and respect.

Medhuvaagathaan features two melody legends – the ever delightful SPB and the silky Sadhana Sargam. Rahman resorts to the ‘mridangam’ to provide a beautiful rhythm to the number while the fleeting sounds of the sitar are hard to miss. The chorus group does their bit for the track while the soaring orchestration around the halfway point is magnificent.

The quintessential Rajini opening track featuring the commanding vocals of SPB is here. Enge Pogudho Vaanam features memorable, gooseflesh inducing orchestration and a spirited chorus section. The Celtic touches in the second interlude fit well into the track. Most of the lines are really topical to Rajini’s life. A fan favorite, this sure will be.

Rana’s Dream is the instrumental version of Enge Pogudho Vaanam and has been performed by the London Sessions Orchestra. The track takes a pensive, subtle approach and is truly international in its sound. The ensemble of strings, the flute, and clarinet create a really soulful mood. CLASS!

Engal Kochadaiyaan is performed by a group of singers and the track carries a good amount of drive. We get to hear digital sounds as well as traditional percussion instruments in the background. On screen, Rajini’s ‘Rudra Thandavam’ is expected to take this track to the finish line.

Verdict: A grand effort by Rahman which befits the movie’s chivalrous theme. The melodies are topnotch too.

Personal Picks - Rana's Dream, Enge Pogudho Vaanam, Karma Veeram, Maatram Ondrudhaan, Manamaganin Sathiyam and Manappennin Sathiyam.

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