2.0’s music is a predictable mix of electronic and techno that a script of this size and scope demands. Though one does hope that AR Rahman will mix it a bit and not stick to the party line so much.
Sid Sriram – Shashaa Tirupati’s Endhira Logathu Sundariye is catchy and easy on the ears – qualities that could very well make it the song of the year. Rahman is at the stage in his career when everything he does seems reminiscent of his earlier works. This song is no exception.
It’s a little entertaining to think of Rajinikanth dancing to this wholly upbeat theme. Till the film releases next year, it’s an image that will surely keep everyone amused.
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Rajaali, on the other hand, is not very impressive as a stand-alone track. It could work like Arima Arima from Enthiran – a song made better by impressive visuals. With Shankar at the helm, it’s entirely possible. Arjun Chandy of Azhagiye fame (Kaatru Veliyidai) teams up with Rahman regular Blaaze for this track. It takes some time getting used to, and is a little disappointing, actually.
Nothing about this album suggests a typical Rajini film. And, perhaps, that’s a good thing. A far cry from the massy, preachy numbers the star used to be a part of, the album is disappointingly short and certainly, a different effort from the composer.
As with all Rahman songs, these two tracks will get better with time. The question remains: Does one really want Rajaali as an earworm?