KATHTHI - Ilayathalapathy VIJAY | ARM | SAMANTHA|ANIRUDH

[Shanker]

In my own humble opinion, the ranking are as follows...

1. Selfie Pulla - Honestly wasn't very impressed with Ani's rough track but Vijay elevated it to the next level with his delightful singing. He does it so effortlessly, in an offbeat way. Wonderful stuff.

2. Pakkam Vandhu - The beat get stuck in your head and the lyrics are noteworthy. Another hit by the Ani/Aadhi gang.

3. Aathi - Might tie with Pakkam Vandhu for no.2 after more listens/visuals. Interesting that Ani decides to use the Sword of Destiny theme in a duet. Impressive nonetheless.

4. Nee Yaaro - Jesudas and his evergreen voice. Magical.

5. Paalam - Nothing much to say about this. Average.

Themes - Sword of Destiny was already a hit. The end of the track seems a little awkward though for some reason. And Bad Eyes, although sounds mighty impressive with the flute and veena, doesn't sound like a villain track. Sorts of reminds me of Wiggle Wiggle strangely.

Overall - 4/5. Selfie Pulla will undoubtedly be the chartbuster. Pakkam Vandhu/Aathi - critics' choice? Definitely the best album of Vijay in recent times and multitudes better than HJ's Thuppakki (though have to credit him for that theme).

PS : Can't wait for the teaser. The songs give nothing much away regarding the story.