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How many of us were counting our time towards the release of this much anticipated audio where the two titans of the film industry were coming together after a very long time? Quite confident that many would be a part of this huge list. The audio of the film, which has been released today amidst huge celebrations has been keeping people off their regular routinue work and it certainly merits all the attention that it has been getting so far. Down to the Offical review...

1. Ella Pughazum - AR Rahman

How many times have we swooned to Rahman's voice? Starting from 'Humma Humma', 'Sandosha Kannire', 'Columbus Columbus', 'New York Nagaram', 'Athiradee', and other songs. He just does not cease to amaze us with his music but his singing has been highly under-rated (could be because he might be trying to underplay it). But his singing equally matches his skills as a music composer, and he has truly come out with a blazing number that should set the stands on fire when it hits the screen. Sounding like an intro song for the hero, the song has hard hitting lyrics written by the evergreen Vaali and coupled with Rahman's instruments which have always been world class, this song is the ROCKER that the fans have been craving for!

Verdict: Take some ear buds with you to the theatres if you dont like heavy noise!

Rating : 10/10

2. Ponmagal Vandhal - MD Aslam, Ember Rap

For Vijay's fans, this will certainly be a new experience listening to a lot of English words in a single song. Being the remix of a super hit old song 'Ponmagal Vandhal' from the movie Sorgam, this song doesnt disappoint and it is very attractive on the ear with the rap and the beats. For the regular Vijay fan, this song might take some time getting used to, but once you are used to it, there is no stopping you raving about this song. A very different approach for a Vijay song.

Verdict: Slow poison

Rating : 8.5/10

3. Nee Marlyn Manroe - Benny Dayal, Ujjayinee

Another song with heavy Western influence from AR Rahman. This song moves at a faster pace and keeps at that pace consistently unlike Rahman's previous Western type song 'Oru Koodai Sunlight' which was fast and slow in places. This song should be a big hit with the discos, DJ's and the night clubs where people hit the dance floors. The male singer stands out throughout the song and the lyrics are sure to make the youngsters sing them out to their never ending pleasure. Trust Rahman to come up with a Western song which will be liked by anyone and everyone

Verdict: All about Style....

Rating : 9.5/10

4. Valayapatti Thavile - Madhumita, Naresh Iyer, Ujjayinee

Time for some classy commercial songs. This is the song that is expected of Vijay from his fans, and Rahman delivers in this song big time despite not being well known more for his soothing, romantic and melody numbers. The song, sung by the latest sensation Naresh Iyer really packs a big punch. The song starts off with the female singer Madhumita crooning and then Naresh Iyer takes over. Rahman lifts this song exceedingly well with his instrumentation and beats. A song that is sure to make Vijay fans dance to their heart's content

Verdict: Indha Aatam Podhuma... Innum Konjam Venuma...

Rating : 10/10

5. Kelamaal Kaiyile - Sriram Parthasarathy, Saindhavi

This is Rahman's forte. The melody that makes you feel beautiful. These type of songs also take some time to get used to, but in the long run these are the songs that will remain with the listeners for a long long time. Saindhavi (The Randaka girl) just shows what a promising talent she is to the music industry. Sriram (Suttum Vizhi Sudare) is quite adept but is quite clearly overshadowed by Saindhavi. The song at places reminds us of a hit tune of the 80's but it is to Rahman's brilliance that he keeps that similarity at a very minimum level.

Verdict: Romantic Best...

Rating : 8/10 (Spend time with it, and you will rate it 10/10)

6. Maduraikki Pogadhadee - Benny, Archith, Dharshana

Another folk type song to round up the album! Certainly lovers of commercial music have heard of a lot of folk type songs, but this song is of very high quality which only Rahman could possibly give. This is the type of song that Vijay lives on, and with the picturisation this song has all the possibilities to become a big hit with the fans especially the children. The singer Benny Dayal is a good find (heard he had sung in Sivaji too!) while the other singers give good suppport.

Verdict: Children's delight

Rating : 8/10

Overall Verdict: 100% super duper hit for Vijay and his fans. One of Rahman's best commercial albums in his illustrous career. The songs should reach an entirely different level if the picturisation live up to the expectations. A strong candidate for 'The Album of the Year'

Disclaimer: Ratings are given based on what a fan would rate as far as the album goes. The review is based on the opinion of a single fan, and might not necessarily reflect the overall opinion of Vijay's fans.