Thuppakki music review: FIRST ON THE NET

3 / 5

Cast: Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal

Music: Harris Jayaraj

Director: A.R.Murugadoss

Audio launched on 10th October. 

7 songs in all, including a theme. Now, onto the review. 

Kutti Puli Koottam … CHEERS

Hariharan, Tippu

Lyrics: Viveka

This is a foot-tapping number rendered by the evergreen Hariharan and the energetic Tippu. Provides ample scope for Vijay to indulge in some good dance moves and entertain his fans. The instrumentals also compliment the fact that it is a dance number. This ‘bhangra’ type song with steady ‘dholak’, ‘tabla’ beats is apparently set in the midst of an army regiment given the fact that Vijay plays a military man in the movie.  

Antarctica

Vijay Prakash, Krish, Rap – Rajeev

Lyrics: Karky

This is a typical Harris Jayaraj peppy number with good beats and sung by his regulars like Vijay Prakash and Krish. We come to know that Kajal’s name in the movie is Nisha (her real sister’s name). Karky’s lyrics are bound to interest the discerning minds. Might depend on the visuals for that extra push!   

Poi Varavaa

Karthik

Lyrics: Pa. Vijay

This track is mellow and the lyrics have patriotic traces pointing to the military. The supporting instruments like guitar and piano are also very subtle. Well sung by Karthik but this is again a familiar genre for Harris. The nice trumpets portion in the second interlude stands out in this soft number.  

Google Google … CHEERS

Vijay, Andrea, Rap – Joe, Krishna Iyer

Lyrics: Karky

This is the much hyped hip hop party track rendered by Vijay himself along with Andrea. The song will catch on with the young minded. Vijay’s voice is soft and smooth as always and his vocals live up to the pace of the song along with the stylish Andrea. The rap portions are really groovy and lift the song. The small veena and violin touches are cool too.  

Vennilave

Hariharan, Bombay Jayashri

Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

The song begins with Hindi lyrics and then we get a slow paced melody. Bombay Jayashri is back to sing for her favorite composer. The sarangi and the ghatam have been used prominently along with a nice flute portion in the second interlude. Reminds you of Ragasiya Kanavugal from Bheema but the Hindi portions are impressive.    

Alaikaa Laikaa

Javed Ali, Sayonara Philip

Lyrics: Pa.Vijay 

The song has some retro style instrumentations, thumping beats and turns out to be a typically fast Vijay number. You might be reminded of ‘Thanjavoor Bommakari’ from Sura. The small flute bit after the second interlude and the electric guitar portions are the ‘piece de resistance’ of the song. The lyrics are run-of-the-mill, one feels.

Jagdish on Mission (Theme)

This theme has been intended to sound inspirational and heroic. It has been auto-tuned well. The theme shifts to becoming more action packed and faster with rocking guitars, after a point of time before ending again on a softer note. Good one on the whole with the softer part of the theme being particularly better. 

FINAL WORD:

Nice entertaining album from Harris Jayaraj, designed to please Vijay fans.