Pookkal pookkum uses the oft-used period film fusion format – the melody seems hurried even beyond its sweetness. Vaama duraiyamma introduces Tamil Nadu to the uninitiated foreigner in an unsurprising tune, while Meghame‘s choice of singers – Vikram, Nasser and MSV – is its sole selling point. Aaruyire is where the composer unleashes his creativity [...]

Rojappoovin has a rather attention-grabbing, free-flowing structure interspersed with catchy English chorus, but Thodathey, both versions, tread an annoyingly jaded 90s style, quite sadly. Neeya yennai too sounds like Rahman’s leftovers from a decade ago, despite a heartwarming effort by Hariharan on the vocals. Yenna kanduttai has a tune that sounds like Karthikraja’s trademark and [...]