2.5 / 5
Settai is the Tamil remake of the cult Hindi comedy Delhi Belly. S S Thaman delivers the music for Settai, which features a lot of stars like Arya, Hansika, Anjali, Neetu Chandra and Santhanam ...
"Agalathey Agalathey"
The song has a bass groove which recurs all through the song as the base layer. There is another recurring harmonica-like instrumental interlude which is the highlight of the number. The other instrumentals are all synthesized like general Thaman numbers. On the whole, it is a pretty ear-pleasing tune with Vijay Prakash and the sweet Megha sharing vocal duties.
"Arjuna Arjuna"
The sensual Suchitra and the bankable Karthik are in charge of this number which travels at a leisurely pace. The shehnai finds a place in the song prominently. In all, Thaman makes this one a passable song which might be lifted by some sexy visuals on screen.
"Edhathaan Kanduttey Nee Pudhusa"
The ‘Kalasala’ kuthu template has been replicated exactly here, inclusive of the thumping beats and the trumpet, nadaswaram instrumentals. Gaana Bala lends the song his earthy vocals and makes it enjoyable. Hope Premgi makes the song a memorable laugh riot on screen.
"Laila Laila"
Guess Andrea was really ‘turned on’ while singing this number for she sounds really orgasmic and seductive. The song has a Middle-Eastern template and has a lot of electronic sounds. We have to see how the song turns out on screen, hoping for some cleavage fest from Neetu Chandra. This one seems to be the Tamil answer to the Aamir Khan guest song 'I hate you like I love you'
"Poyum Poyum Indha Kadhalukkulle"
This ‘Harris Jayaraj’esque number will probably be a winner. The song is breezy thanks to the guitar base and its safe treatment akin to other peppy romantic duets. The little sax interlude is neatly done.
"Theme music of Settai"
The original Bhaag DK Bose tune has been cleanly lifted and re-positioned for the Tamil version. The little guitar embellishment stands out but it’s the sheer spunky tune of the original which helps this theme to deliver as well.
FINAL WORD: The album has a limited shelf-life but nevertheless it offers some enjoyable numbers in typical Thaman template. Expect it to visit the charts just as long as the movie is in public memory.
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