- Sreya Sunil

Srinu Vytla and Devi Sri Prasad (DsriP) after spreading a euphoric anandam last year are now ready to conquer our hearts and make them their sontham. DsriP's foot tapping music undoubtedly has contributed a great deal towards the huge success of Anandam, which has prompted Srinu Vytla to rope in DsriP again for his latest directorial venture Sontham. Sirivennela, who penned beautiful lyrics for the songs of Anandam, again dishes out delightful delicacies for Sontham that will leave us asking for more.

However, one cannot help but etch out the similarities between the songs of Sontham and Anandam. Sontham has - a typical youth song (ala 'Chiki Chiki cham .. prati nimusham anandam'), two versions of same bit song (like ' Evaraina'), a soft melodious number about love (like 'Kanulu Terichina') and a seductive number (like 'Monalisa'). But thankfully, the similarities just end there and don't intrude into the musical compositions. DsriP, aided effectively by Sirivennela, has yet another winner up his sleeve in this album after his recent successful musical scores for Kalusukovalani and Anandam.

1. Sontham (Listen)
Sirivennela's cheerful lyrics talking about many cool things in life that are our sontham save this song from being branded as yet another youth song we get to witness in the umpteen youth films that are churned out these days. Tippu's voice, after being heard in many such songs, reminds us of his previous songs from Anandam and Aadi.

2. Telusunaa (Listen)
A slow and soothing song sung splendidly by Chitra, who yet again proves why she is considered the best in the field. Sirivennela brings out the feelings of a girl, who can neither hide nor express her love for her friend-turned-lover, brilliantly. DsriP soaks this song in an enchanting melody that is sure to strike the right chord with each and every listener.

3. Eenati Varaku (Listen)
Unable to find out what exactly is love? Not able to decide if you are in love or not? Come on folks; take some cues from our movies and the songs in our present day movies, which act as crystal clear guides to make you clairvoyant. If you see new rangulu, oohalu, parugulu, talapulu, kalalu, vintalu then as per our Telugu lyricists you definitely are neck deep in love. This song has all that and much more. Sirivennela is one lyricist who comes out with simple and subtle lyrics even for the most clichéd situations. Shaan croons this song decently and Sumangali gives him good company in whatever little she has.

4. Yepudoo (Listen to male version, female version )
DsriP, with these marvelous melodies, enunciates that he excels exuberantly when it comes to short songs. Sirivennela's delectable words add life to these songs and Mallikarjun and Sumangali bring out the pathos filled emotions beautifully. The male version (with a good humming by Sumangali in the short interlude) scores over the female version as the latter is sung in a more subdued manner. The beauty of these two songs is best heard than read.

5. Akkado Ikkado (Listen)
A fast paced song sung seductively by Malgadi Subha. Its been a while we heard her voice and after a long time she gets to sing an entire song all by herself. She delivers what's expected out of her. Lyrics by Pothula Ravi Kiran are nothing to rave about.

6. Nayudo Nayudo (Listen)
Supposed to be an enthusiastic song with some naughty lyrics by Kula Sekhar. It might make you tap your feet and also rise and rinse in sweat. DsriP, in a bid to add the required 'kick' to this song, ends up going overboard with his singing. Comparatively speaking, this is lot better than the other folk songs (that is, if you may call them so) heard in the recent times with nice beats.

Sreya's Picks: Telusuna, Yepudoo, Eenati Varaku

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