Sardaar Gabbar Singh Songs - Music Review

Ramesh Kannan

Sardaar Gabbar Singh is one of the much expected movies of 2016 due to PawanKalyan and blockbuster hit of Gabbar Singh. Though the prequel album composed by DSP is average one, the songs become chart busters after the movie release. Let's check out whether DSP managed to deliver in this sequel also or not.

Sardaar

Devi Sri prasad reworked on the Gabbar Singh's title track tune for the Sardaar Gabbar Singh and the result is equally engaging. However, this one lacks the energy and punch both in terms of vocals and orchestration. Benny Dayal did a neat and commendable job but when compared to Baba Sehgal's original version this one falls behind a tad.

O Pilla

O Pilla, though nothing much refreshing about this song, the tune flows without much hindrance mainly due to pleasant violin solos and typical Devi Sri Prasad tune. Shreya Goshal's euphonious vocals and Vijay Prakash’s fine rendition makes this standard fare from DSP works to some extent.

Tauba Tauba

Tauba Tauba rides on the conventional percussion rhythms with occasional qawwali touches with harmonium, tabla being the only takeaway in this passable song. Anant Sriram's funny lyrics justifying the drinking and Nakash Aziz’s vocals deserve special mention. The song is adequately engaging and foot tapping one although borders on the familiarity zone.

Nee Cheppakallu

Nee Cheppakallu, another melody in the album crooned by Sagar and ever reliable Chinmayi and both singers aces the simple tune. Though the tune sounds dated and the DSP's orchestration seems to be dredged from his own stock templates, singers rule this track because of their involved rendition. 

Aadevadanna Eedevadanna

Aadevadanna Eedevadanna is incredibly punchy enough to make fans crazy and RamajogayyaSastry's mass lyrics praising the protagonist will blend well with the visuals rather than as a standalone track. DSP kept the orchestration generic and formulaic which confines well within the standard mass track.

Khakee Chokka

Khakee Chokka, another mass song in the album and Devi Sri Prasad seems to regurgitate his own stock sounds and templates. The song falls far behind in terms of energy as well as instant catchy factor when compared to Kevu Kekka. Mamta Sharma and Simha's rendition are also unable to salvage this highly predictable mass song.

Verdict: DSP's Sardaar Gabbar Singh has nothing extraordinary to offer and the tunes are largely tepid and run of the mill one. Sardaar Gabbar Singh album is strictly targeted for Pawan Kalyan fans.

Rating: 2.75/5

Picks of the Album: Nee Cheppakallu, O Pilla, TaubaTauba