Hope you have enjoyed the Part-1 series, if havent read, read in below link
In this blog, we are going to explore the signature steps and also some of the less remembered songs of Vijay and the aspects I liked in these songs.
(Again not in sequence)
Oodha Oodha Poo
A forgotten rendition in the recent times,
Before Vijay -Simran , Vijay -Trisha there was an OG pair called Vijay -Rambha.
The pair rocked the multiple albums and favorite includes - Vanna Nilave , Ennavale (Ninathen Vandhai), Jalakku Jalakku (Endrendrum Kadhal) & Sathi kadi (Sukran)
Set in dream sequence, Vaali has penned complex lines just like that with legendary
Hariharan and Bhavathrini providing the soul for the song & beautifully carried by the lead actors.
Anytime I happen to listen to this song , I would stop by to enjoy Vijay's dance in this entire song.
I loved the lines
"உன் மழை கூந்தல் மீது
என் மனப்பூவை வைத்தேன்
ஓர் உயிர் நூலை கொண்டு
இரு உடல் சேர தைத்தேன்"
- Kangala Minnala(Endredrum Kadhal) - This is also a dream sequence and kind of reminiscient of above song but nevertheless its also packed with enjoyable moments.
Lellalauku Lela -Aadhi
One of my comfort songs of all time. This is along the lines of the Ella Pugazhum, filled with positivity and fun.
When I even hear this song, I immediately get carried to Vijay's dance automatically like an unknown shoulder consoling next to us.This sequence is set like a drama with Manivannan's interruption and then moving onto next sequence.
when I hear the below lines, it reminds me how gracefully Vijay has carried the entire sequence.
"வெண்ணிலா ஒன்னே ஒன்னு சூரியன் ஒன்னே ஒன்னு
வாழ்கையும் ஒன்னே ஒன்னு வாழ்ந்து பாரம்மா
பூவென்றால் வாசம் எடு தீயென்றால் தீபம் எடு
எதிலுமே நன்மை உண்டு ஆழ்ந்து பாரம்மா"
Another notable song in this movie :
- Olli Olli Idupe - A bubbly song carried by Vijay -Trisha Pairing. Though Trisha isn't a trained dancer like Vijay, together they make a lot of cute expressions spread across the entire song. It doesn't stick out in any mood of the song be it melody like "Kannum Kannum than" or fun song like "Olli Olli" or "Kattu Kattu" or high intense number like "Appadi Podu" or "Matta" song.
20 Kodi Nilavugal koodi
This is the definition of how a love song album should be, In other movies, i like one or two songs but this is the only vijay movie where I love the entire album.
Legendary Vijay Simran in lead role. The song is set in breezy note with Simran enjoying the rendition.
Most of my favorite Vijay songs has Simran as the co-star -Althotta Bhoopathi or Enna Enna (Udhaya) or June July Madhathil and Ennavo Ennavo (Priyamanavale)
I enjoyed this particular song so much that below lines will almost melt you.
"மானிட பிறவி என்னடி மதிப்பு உன் கால் விரல் நகமாய் இருப்பதே சிறப்பு".
One more moment i loved watching in this song is Everytime when vijay sings
"நூறு கோடி பெண்கள் உண்டு உன் போல யாருமில்லையே ,ஆனால் கன்னி உந்தன் கண்கள் கண்கள் மட்டும் காணவில்லையே".
There'll be a rain only around Vijay while he's singing these lines.
Another notable song in this movie :
- Thodu Thodu enave - I equally love this song along with earlier song, especially when the Rickshaw transforms into the chariot or the moment when the below lines come over,
நீச்சல்குளம் இருக்கு
நீரும் இல்லை
இதில் எங்கு நீச்சல் அடிக்க.?
அத்தர் கொண்டு
அதை நிரப்ப வேண்டும்
இந்த அல்லிராணி குளிக்க.!
The scene then shows water from plastic pot transforming into shower. Watch in Youtube to experience this vintage song.
- Megamai Vandhu Pogiren and Innisai Paadivarum are other mandatory mentions here.
Oru Kadhitham Ezuthinen (Rasigan)
Vijay's earliest song often being forgotten with recent hits. I remember this being the first song to feature the iconic hand hook step of vijay.
This version of vijay is even prior to Poove Unakkaga or Kadhaluku Mariyadhai.
Combined with SPB's soulful singing that matches with the minimal sequence that would only be appropriate for that period Vijay is what makes this song so special especially when he sings "Kadhali ennai kadhali".
The Adolescent Vijay especially in Rx bike is the forgotten version of him which I would like to revisit, Wish they would've recreated this vijay in GOAT movie in flashback.
Akkuthe Akkuthe - Nilave Vaa
To be frank, I love the Nilavee Nilavee song to the core but this song I love to mention as this song explores the mischievous side of Vijay compared to other songs. When he sings "We are Bad, Bad ,Bad boys". There's no other song during that time that would've connected with youth than this.
Everytime i hear the lines - "லேடீஸ் கேரேஜில் டராவல் பண்ண வேனும்,
அதுக்காக டி டி ஆர் ட்ரைனிங் எடுக்க வேனும்".Or during the song closure, they are shown in professional tie but turns into a goof up moment
This is what i define as enjoying a Vijay song. Even a bad mood/day is lit up with this song.
Keelamal Kaiyile - Azhagiya Tamil Magan
When it comes to Azhagiya Tamil Magan (referred as ATM) , Rahman has setup a banger album along with extraordinary choreography by Prem Rakshith.
While everyone's favorite will be Ella Puzhagum, Pon magal vandhal and Valayapatti ,so instead am going to explain on other 2 favorite songs from the album that deserves equal love.
First is Melody song - Keelamal Kaiyile
Can a slow melody be this beautiful with cute dance steps and picturization ,especially the inital dance sequence and Vijay's expressions along the lines "En peyarai kuridum Un perum Kokilam"
As an audio song , it feels very slow but when it comes to video, its a 180° turn.
Dance and lead pairing compete with each other in this song that we don't even feel the slowness.
I love the lyrics everytime I listen along with the Vijay and Shreya's Choreography together
Next time when you hear, notice the dance and the lines during below sequence
"மேற்கு திசையை நோக்கி நடந்தால் இரவு
கொஞ்சம் சீக்கிரம் வருமா
தூங்கும் தேவை ஏதும் இன்றி
கனவுகளும் கைகளில் விழுமா"
தூங்கும் தேவை ஏதும் இன்றி
கனவுகளும் கைகளில் விழுமா"
Next in sequence is Nee Marlin Manroe song.
A special mention for this because If you wanna enjoy Vijay's Swag then this is the song you need to look for.This man changes into complete stylish ,an exact opposite from Keelamal Kaiyile or Ella pugazhum.
You ought to enjoy his dance during the lines , he has owned this song.
"குளிர் இரவினில் கேம்ப்பைப் போட்டு
சுடச் சுடவென காய்ச்சலே ஊட்டு
வானரங்கள் ஆடிடா போலாம் வர்றியா"
சுடச் சுடவென காய்ச்சலே ஊட்டு
வானரங்கள் ஆடிடா போலாம் வர்றியா"
This song is another dimension of Vijay being explored and if I recall, this song images were the wallpapers and posters of the movie as well.
...To be Continued in next blog
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