Kadaikutty Singam Music Review

Ramesh Kannan

Kadaikutty Singam is an upcoming rural dram film directed by Pandiraj with Karthi and Sayyeshaa in the lead roles. Imman scores music for the film and the composer has scored multiple number of rural themed movies. Let’s check out whether Imman has been able to make this one different from his other rural albums or not.

Sandakkari✔️

Sandakkari has Imman's stamp all over it, starting from the punctuating percussion rhythms and the sweeping string section in the interludes. Yugabharathi continues to pen easily accessible lyrics and the hackneyed tune which has been tried and tested umpteen number of times by the composer itself. Vandana Srinivasan's singing and the mesmerising charanam portions by the singer makes this one passable listen.

Kaalai Theme

Imman ensures that Kaalai theme is filled with stupendous energy propped up by punchy percussion and energetic chorus. Composer infused few engaging Nathaswaram solos amidst the celebratory brass sections and the theme track is sure to enrich the mass moments on screen.

Thandora Kannaala

Thandora Kannaala starts off with an exotic flute and Santoor solos but nose-dives into composer's famous territory which relies on the trite rhythm sections. V VPrasanna salvages the languishing tune with his involved singing. The highlight of the song is an undeniably interesting twist in the second interlude with the soft rock sound accompanied by wonderful chorus and Yugabharathi's relatable lyrics invoking 'wire koodai', Thandora etc.

VaaJikki

VaaJikki has an uncanny resemblance to SoiSoi and the composer didn't give enough time for the listeners to comprehend about the similarities because of the raw energy the track infuses. However, the track is pretty average and appears to be the hodgepodge of random tunes. Imman has sung with enough verve.

Sengathire✔️

Sengathire gains a lot from the Pradeep Kumar's nuanced singing of the classical-tinged tune and the singer's improvisations works like charm, especially in the charanam portions. Imman sets the gloomy tone with the reverberating flute solos and brilliant veena sections in the interludes.

Verdict: Imman's confined soundscape for the rural flicks turns out to be exhausting listen and it's high time for the composer to revamp his style.

Rating: 2.75/5

Pick of the Album: Sengathire, Sandakkari