My Favorite Albums and Songs - 2020

For previous years, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013.

Unlike my previous year's list, this is going to be short since the movies released were very little. And, moreover, most of my favorites aren't on the list since the movie was not released yet, like Nira from Takkar, which is easily my most heard song and my ringtone since I heard it. 

So, among the released, Veyyon Silli is my favorite Tamil song and Soorarai Pottru is my favorite album as well. After Asuran last year, GVP is in fine form as a composer, and hope he continues to do more music than acting. In Telugu, my favorite album is Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Samajavaragamana is my favorite song. 

Uyire from Gauthamante Radham is my favorite Malayalam song and Khulke Jeene Ka from Dil Bechara, my favorite song and also the album from Hindi.

After seeing the Spotify wrap up, I am also switching to Spotify :)

Tamil - Spotify My Favorites Tamil 2020

Top Albums - Extended Gaana Playlist Tamil 2020

• Soorarai Pottru - GV Prakash Kumar
• Gypsy - Santhosh Narayanan
• Psycho - Ilaiyaraja

Top Songs

1. Veyyon Silli - Soorarai Pottru
2. Unna Nenachu - Psycho
3. Manamengum Maaya Oonjal - Gypsy
4. Kannula Thimiru - Darbar
5. Adhuva Adhuva - Nadodigal 2
6. Kadhaippoma - Oh My Kadavule
7. Breakup Song - Naan Sirithal
8. Naalu Nimisham - Soorari Pottru
9. Kannu Thangam - Vaanam Kottatum
10. Rani Theni - Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban

Other Favorites

• Tharam Maara, Chumma Kizhi, Thani Vazhi - Darbar
• Chill Bro - Pattas
• Neenga Mudiyuma - Psycho
• Haiyo Haiyo, Kadhal Kozhappudhey - Oh My Kadavule
• En Uyir Katre,  Easy Come Easy Go, Thinam Thinam - Vaanam Kottatum
• Neeye Neeye - Nishabdham
• Paaren Paaren, Koththaa Koththudhu - Dagaalty
• Adhuvaa Adhuvaa (Rain Version) - Nadodigal 2
• Kaathellam, Desaandhiri, Venpura - Gypsy
• Ennil Nee , Sirikalam Parakkalam - Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithal
• Title Track - Dharala Prabhu
• Vaa Vasuki - Seeru
• Alagia Sirukki - Ka Pae Ranasingam
• Kanna Thoodhu Po Da, Oho Endhan Baby - Putham Puthu Kaalai
• Maara Theme, Mannurunda, Kattu Payale, Aagasam, Usirey, Sooravali, Kayile Aagasam - Soorarai Pottru 
• Aatha Solra, Paarthene, Saami Kulasaami - Mookuthi Amman
• Thaanaai - Oru Pakka Kathai

Malayalam - Spotify My Favorites Malayalam 2020

Top Albums - Extended Gaana Playlist Malayalam 2020

• Varane Avashyamund - Alphons Joseph
• Maniyarayile Ashokan - Sreehari K Nair
• Kilometers and Kilometers - Sooraj S Kurup

Top Songs

1. Uyire - Gauthamante Radham
2. Raat - Trance
3. Muthunne Kannukalil Duet - Varane Avashyamund
4. Kannil - Kappela
5. Kando Kando - Big Brother
6. Vathikkalu Vellaripravu - Sufiyum Sujatayum
7. Engo Ninnu - Maniyarayile Ashokan
8. Thenezhuthave Mazhamukil - Varky
9. Penne - 2 States
10. Paaraake - Kilometers & Kilometers

Other Favorites

• Kanne Kanne Veesathe - Shylock
• Oru Dinam, Digi Rigi Dum Dum - Big Brother
• Jaalame - Trance
• Theera Katha, Ud Chala - Gauthamante Radham
• Adakachakko (Promo Song), Kalakkatha Sandana Meram - Ayyappanum Koshiyum
• Kannaram Pothi - Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam 
• Mullapoove, Unnikrishnan, Navarathri, Kuttikkurumba, Aadyamorilam - Varane Avashyamund
• Kadukumanikkoru Kannundu - Kappela
• Diname Diname, Thelinjee Vaanaake, Thaane Mounam, You And Me - Kilometers & Kilometers
• Ee Vazhiye - The Kung Fu Master
• Alhamdulillah - Sufiyum Sujatayum
• Peyyum Nilaavu, Olu, Thornidathe, Vidacholi, Unnimaya - Maniyarayile Ashokan
  

Hindi - Spotify My Favorites Hindi 2020

Top Albums - Extended Gaana Playlist Hindi 2020

• Love Aaj Kal - Pritam
• Dil Bechara - A R Rahman
• Ludo - Pritam

Top Songs

1. Khulke Jeene Ka - Dil Bechara
2. Dhak Dhak - Love Aaj Kal
3. Meri Tum Ho - Ludo
4. Pass Nahi Toh Fail Nahi - Shakuntala Devi
5. Title Track - Panga
6. Nok Jhok - Chhapaak
7. Teri Choriyaan - Chhalaang
8. Title Track - Khuda Haafiz
9. Ghar Bhara Sa Lage - Shikara
10. Dus Bahane 2.0 - Baagi 3

Other Favorites

• Ghamand Kar - Tanha Ji
• Khulne Do - Chhapaak
• Dil Ne Kaha - Panga
• Mar Jaayein Hum,  Chattar Pattar - Shikara
• Pyaar Tenu Karda Gabru, Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho, Arey Pyaar Kar Le - Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
• Channa Ve - Bhoot : Part One
• Shayad, Haan Main Galat, Mehrama, Rahogi Meri, Aur Tanha - Love Aaj Kal
• Ek Tukda Dhoop - Thappad
• Kudi Nu Nachne De - Angrezi Medium
• Jiya Nahin Lagta, Tum Ho - Babloo Bachelor
• Do Ka Chaar, Dhun Dhun, Gupchup - Chaman Bahaar
• Rani Hindustani, Paheli, Jhilmil Piya - Shakuntala Devi
• Mera Naam Kizie, Dil Bechara, Taare Ginn, Main Tumhara, Maskhari - Dil Bechara
• Jaan Ban Gaye, Khuda Haafiz - Title Track, Mera Intezaar Karna, Aakhri Kadam Tak - Khuda Haafiz
• Asmaan Di Pari, Dhoom Dhadaka, Mann Ki Dori - Gunjan Saxena
• Ishq Kamaal, Chal Tera Shukriya - Sadak 2
• Aadhe Aadhe Se, Ghoom Charkhya - Raat Akeli Hai
• BurjKhalifa, BamBholle - Laxmii
• Waareya (Duet Version) - Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
• Aabaad Barbaad, Hardum Humdum, Dil Julaha - Ludo
• Care Ni Karda - Chhalaang

Telugu- Spotify My Favorites Telugu 2020

Top Albums - Extended Gaana Playlist Telugu 2020

• Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo - Thaman

Top Songs

1. Samajavaragamana - Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2. Buttabomma - Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
3. Mind Block - Sarileru Neekevvaru
4. Nuvvu Naatha Emannavo - Disco Raja
5. My Love - World Famous Lover
6. Vastunna Vachestunna - V
7. Swami Natha - Bombhaat
8. Nee Parichayamutho - Choosi Choodangaane
9. Allade Allade - Collge Kumar
10. Amrutha - Solo Brathuke So Better

Other Favorites

• Ramuloo Ramulaa, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Samajavaragamana - Female - Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
• Rum Pum Bum, Dilli Wala - Disco Raja
• Emo Emo Ye Gundello, Avuno Teliyadu - Entha Manchivaadavuraa
• Raletti - World Famous Lover
• Whattey Beauty, Sara Sari - Bheeshma
• Pranam, Life Of Ram - Jaanu
• Venakane Unna - Choosi Choodangaane
• Kotthaga Kotthaga - Miss India
• Manasu Maree - V
• Entha Chuda Chakande, Kshanama, Emo Emo - Raahu
• Nee Roopam Edurugaa - Johaar
• Ningi Chutte - Uma Maheshwara Ugra Roopasaya
• Ee Maya Peremito, Kurisena Kurisena - Orey Bujjiga
• No Pelli, Hey Idi Nenena - Solo Brathuke So Better

My Awards - 2019

Welcome to 7th Annual MyAwards based on the movies I've seen this year in 2019 :)

Best Film Tamil -  Asuran

Best Film English - Avengers: Endgame

Best Film Hindi - Gully Boy

Best Film Malayalam - Kumbalangi Nights

Best Film Telugu - Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya

Best Director - Vetrimaran (Asuran)

Best Dialogues - Halitha Shameem (Sillu Karupatti)

Best Screenplay - Maghizh Thirumeni (Thadam)

Best Cinematographer - Thiru (Petta)

Best Editor - N.P Srikanth (Thadam)

Best Stunt Director - Anbariv (Kaithi)

Best Art Direction - T. Ramalingam (Gundu)

Best Choreography - Bigilu Bigiluma (Bigil)

Best Actor Male - Mamooty (Peranbu) & Dhanush (Asuran)

Best Actor Female - Sadhana (Peranbu) & Manju Warrier (Asuran)

Best Comedian - The Whole Team in Santhanam's A1 & Dheena (Kaithi)

Best Villain - Bucks (Super Deluxe)

Best Supporting Actor Male - Mariam George (Kaithi) & Ashwanth (Rasukutty - Super Deluxe) 

Best Supporting Actor Female - Ramya Krishnan (Super Deluxe) & Vinothini (Game Over)


Best Album - Enai Noki Payum Thota (Darbuka Siva)

Best BGM - G V Prakash (Asuran)

Best Music Director -  G V Prakash (Asuran)

Best Male Playback Singer - Anirudh (Kannamma -IRIR)

Best Female Playback Singer - Saindhavi (Ellu Vaya - Asuran)

Best Lyricist - Yuga Bharathi (Ellu Vaya -  Asuran) & Thamarai (Maruvarthai - Enai Noki Payum Thotta)

Song of the Year: Uyiril Thodum (Kumbalangi Nights)

Best Posters Design - Game Over

Best Opening Title Credits - Kaalidas

Best Debut Actor Male - Santhosh (To Let)

Best Debut Actor Female - Lijomol Jose (Sivappu Manjal Pachai)

Best Debut Directors - Sri Senthil (Kaalidas) & V J Gopinath (Jiivi) 

Best Debut Composer - Tenma (Gundu)


Best Teaser - Aadai

Best Trailer - Petta & Comali

Worst Trailer - Kaappaan


Underrated Movie  - Jiivi

Overrated Movie  - Comali

Disappointed Movie - NGK

Disappointed Music Album  - Kaappan

Worst Movie - Vantha Raajavathan Varuven

Do Check MyAwards - 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013

Top Movies - 2019 (Tamil / English / Hindi / Malayalam / Telugu)

Do Checkout the Best and Worst of 2013 ~ 2014 ~ 2015 ~ 2016 ~ 2017 ~ 2018

So, this year I've seen 231 movies and in that 67 in theaters, which includes Avengers: Endgame four times. And, that's my best English movie of the year.

And, in Tamil, it is Asuran, which was outstanding from the combo which never disappoints.

Kumbalangi Nights was the best Malayalam movie for me which was so beautiful with some amazing songs and fantastic performances by Soubin and Fahad. 

And, Gully Boy was terrific, with Ranveer and Alia in top form and the underdog rising to success was very well made.

Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya was unexpectedly funny and also turns into an excellent thriller with another Indianized version of Sherlock and it's my Telugu movie of the year.

Saw a handful of foreign movies (mostly Korean) and Parasite was outstanding and the only Kannada movie Kavaludaari was an excellent thriller too.

Tamil

Impressive

1. Asuran - Vetri Maran and Dhanush give us another fantastic raw revenge drama which was more than revenge and talks about the caste system is my movie of the year.
2. Thadam - This double action thriller kept me guessing till the end which void of all the cliches associated with double action movies once again proves Maghizh Thirumeni was an excellent director.
3. Sillu Karupatti - The four heartwarming tales about love were cute and sweet just like the title.
4. Super Deluxe - TKR returns with another wacky movie that had some terrific moments and Rasukutty.
5. Kaithi - True to its genre without any unnecessary songs or flashback with Karthi in brilliant form. 
6. Game Over - Another movie which never lets you predict anything and also let you take away with whatever you 
7. Oththa Seruppu - Parthpan who tries something different which sometimes clicks and this movie took me some time to get used to its style and kept me interesting even though we get to see the only character.
8. Kaalidas - Another one of my favorite genre which actually didn't give a clue till the very ending and I was really frustrated.
9. Monster - Just a house and a rat, but the movie was fun and interesting.
10. Jiivi - The concept was really interesting and with some known faces it could have got more recognition it deserved.
11. Sivappu Manjal Pachai - Story about 'brother-sister', 'maman-machan' but without too much drama, but it could have had some better climax.
12. Irandam Ulaga Porin Kadaisi Gundu - Actually got to know some shocking facts and the movie delivers some message without preaching and in an interesting way.
13. Peranbu - The most difficult movie to watch which was depressing and ends with some hope. But, I will never revisit.
14. Vellai Pookal - My favorite genre and it was interesting till the end though it was little amateur at some places. 
15. Bigil - Entertaining!! Yes, with all those copied from many movies it was still fun :D

Good to Average (In Release Order)

1. Petta
2. Viswasam
3. Sarvam Thaala Mayam
4. To Let
5. Kanne Kalaimane
6. LKG
7. Sathru
8. Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
9. Nedunalvaadai
10. Natpe Thunai
11. Uriyadi 2
12. Gangs of Madras
13. Mehandi Circus
14. K13
15. 100
16. Kolaigaran
17. Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Oodu Raja
18. Suttu Pidikka Utharavu
19. House Owner
20. Aadai
21. Kadaram Kondan
22. A1
23. Nerkonda Paarvai
24. Comali
25. Sixer
26. Magamuni
27. Kaappaan
28. Namma Vettu Pillai
29. Action
30. Hero
31. Thambi

Worst

1. Vantha Rajavaathan Varuven
2. Mr Local
3. Dev
4. NGK
5. Airaa
6. Dhilukku Dhuttu 2

English

The top 3 are the ones I enjoyed watching on the big screen

Impressive 

1. Avengers: Endgame: The perfect end to the ten years of buildup which was as good as I expected with a lot of unexpected things.
2. Ford v Ferrari
3. Spider-Man: Far From Home
4. Knives Out
5. Booksmart
6. Marriage Story
7. Dolemite is my Name
8. US
9. The Report
10. Uncut Gems
11. Official Secrets
12. Joker
13. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
14. Shazam
15. Detective Pikachu

Good to Average (In Release/Watched Order)

1. Bumblebee
2. Alita: Battle Angel
3. Captain Marvel
4. How To Train Your Dragon 3
5. X Men
6. The Lion King
7. Hobbs and Shaw
8. Jumanji 2
9. Fyre
10. The Boy Who Harnessed Wind
11. Triple Frontier
12. Escape Room
13. Lego Movie 2
14. Cold Pursuit
15. Fighting with my family
16. Glass
17. The Kid Who Would Be King
18. Avengement
19. The Perfection
20. Always be my maybe
21. The Beach Bum
22. I am Mother
23. Murder Mystery
24. Long Shot
25. Aladdin
26. Driven
27. Godzilla
28. MiB International
29. Rocketman
30. Yesterday
31. Toy Story 4
32. Between Two Ferns: The Movie
33. Midsommar
34. Crawl
35. El Camino
36. The Farewell
37. Good Boys
38. Late Night
39. Angel Has Fallen
40. Little Monsters
41. Hustlers
42. Ready or Not
43. Spies in Disguise
44. The Irishman

Foreign 

1. Parasite (Korean)
2. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (French)
3. The Gangster The Cop The Devil  (Korean)
4. Pain and Glory (Spanish)
5. The Extreme Job (Korean)
6. The Wandering Earth (Chinese)

Malayalam

Impressive

1. Kumbalangi Nights
2. Virus
3. Jallikattu
4. June
5. Thanner Mathan Dhinangal
6. Unda
7. Moothon
8. Helen
9. Android Kunjappan 
10. Lucifer

Good to Average (In Release/Watched Order)

1. Vijay Superum Pournamiyum
2. 9
3. Kodathi Samakshan Balan Vakkil
4. Varikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
5. Athiran
6. Uyare
7. Ishq
8. Janamaithri
9. Luca
10. Kakashi Ammini Pilla
11. Love Action Drama

Worst

1. Mikhael
2. Oru Adaar Love

Hindi

Impressive

1. Gully Boy
2. Article 15
3. Chichchore
4. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Kota
5. Sonchiriya
6. Soni
7. Super 30
8. Section 375
9. The Sky is Pink
10. War

Good to Average (In Release/Watched Order)

1. Uri
2. Manikarnika
3. Photograph
4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha to Aisa Laga
5. Badla
6. Kesari
7. De De Pyaar De
8. Bharat
9. Judgemental Hai Kya
10. Batla House
11. Mission Mangal
12. Dream Girl
13. Saand ki Aankh

Telugu

Impressive

1. Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya
2. Brochevarevaru Ra 
3. Jersey
4. Mallesham
5. Gang Leader

Good to Average (In Release/Watched Order)

1. NTR Kathanayakudu
2. F2
3. 118
4. Majili
5. Chitralahari
6. Maharshi
7. Oh Baby
8. Dear Comrade
9. Manmadhudu 2
10. Evaru
11. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
12. Meekku Matharam Chepptha

Worst

1. Yatra
2. NTR Mahanayakudu
3. Saaho

Top Albums and Songs - 2019

For previous years, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013.

Yessss, finally, GVM's Enai Noki Payum Thota got released and Maruvaarthai is easily my most heard song to date and the whole album was fantastic. Mr X didn't disappoint. And, it is Uyiril Thodum from Kumbalangi Nights and its video must be my most-watched on YouTube this year since it was a ritual to watch it every weekend during my lunch.

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, the remix which was still fresh just like its original and in Telugu it was Justin's Kadallale which was catchy from the instant I saw its teaser. And, the best album of this year across languages easily.

And, this year completely moved onto online streaming and to Gaana from Saavn since it has more albums. So, I've given my playlists which has the Top 20 followed by my other favorites as well.

Tamil - Gaana My Favorites Tamil 2019

Top Albums

• Mehandi Circus - Sean Roldan
• House Owner - Ghibran
• Peranbu - Yuvan Shankar Raja
• Asuran - G V Prakash
• Enai Noki Payum Thotta - Mr X
• Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu - Tenma

Top 20 Songs

1. Maruvaarthai - Enai Noki Paayum Thotta
2. Kannamma - Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
3. Neethane En Thoovanam - Lisaa
4. Ullaallaa - Petta
5. Irul Vaanam - Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu
6. Anbe Anbin - Peranbu
7. Ellu Vaya Pookalaye - Asuran
8. Vellattu Kannazhagi - Mehandi Circus
9. Theera Kadhal - Monster
10. Mazhai - Kaalidas
11. Nayaname Nayaname - House Owner
12. Inaye - Thadam
13. Sandakari Neethan - Sanga Thamizhan
14. Kulirudha Pulla - Oththa Seruppu
15. Vaa Vaa Penne - Uriyadi 2
16. Varalama - Sarvam Thaala Mayam
17. Visiri - Enai Noki Paayum Thotta
18. The Blood Bath - Asuran
19. Verithanam - Bigil
20. Paisa Note - Comali

Other Favorites

• Marana Mass, Petta Paraak - Petta
• Kannaana Kanney - Viswasam
• Love Polladhadhu, Siragi Un Sirippaala, Kodi Aruvi, Veyil Mazhayae - Mehandi Circus
• Maya Maya, Sarvam Thaala Mayam - Sarvam Thaala Mayam
• Red Cardu, Modern Muniyamma, Vanga Machan Vanga - Vantha Rajavathan Varuven
• Anangae Sinungalama, She Is My Girl, Oru Nooru Murai - Dev
• Yendi Raasathi, Sandaali - Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
• Raaja Paatu, Kaadhoram - Kee
• Dhooramaai, Setthu Pocchu Manasu, Vaanthooral - Peranbu
• Mughaiyazhi - Boomerang 
• Kaariga, Megathoodham - Airaa
• Thamizh Anthem, Thimiru Kaattaadha Di, Ethanai Kaalam Than - LKG
• Kerala Song, Aathadi - Natpe Thunai
• Thooya - Rajabheema
• Kollathey Kollathey, Idhamaai Idhamaai - Kolaikaran
• Kadhal Oru Vizhiyil - Kanchana 3
• Merkilae Merkilae, Kaatre Kaatre, Vaa Alaipol -July Katril
• Lesa Valichudha - Jasmine
• Anbae Peranbae - NGK
• Anthimaalai Neram, Ennai Theadi -Monster
• Neeyagave, Saayamal Saaigindra - House Owner
• Kanne Kanne - Ayogya
• Kadaram Kondan, Thaarame Thaarame - Kadaram Kondan
• Takkunu Takkunu, Menaminiki, Nee Nenacha - Mr Local
• Aalankuruvigalaa, Karadu Moradu Poove Joyful - Bakrid
• Oru Naal - Angelina
• Usure, Idhu Dhaan, Aazhi Soozhndha - Sivappu Manjal Pachai
• Nenja Unakaga, Unaalathaan - Sindhubaath
• Thanimai Siraiyinil - Siragu
• Rasaathi Nenja -  Madras Gig Season 2
• Uthira Uthira - Pon Manickavel
• Yen Minukki, Kathari Poovazhagi - Asuran
• Malarudhu Pudhu Naale - Petromax
• Nee Sirichalum, Azhage - Action
• Kamala, Azhagu Azhagu - Sanga Thamizan
• Naan Pizhaippeno, Adadaa Naana, Hey Nijame - ENPT
• Kannale Kannale - Market Raja MBBS
• Murada Murada, Neethan Venumadi - Dhanusu Rasi Neyargale
• Nilamellam, Maavuliyo Maavuli, Iruchi, Thalaimurai - Gundu
• Santiago Saaral - Kaalidas
• Nee Vaanavilla, Oru Naal - Aadai
• Naanum Neeyum, Enda Poovum - Unarvu
• Chittuku Chittuku, Maalai Nera, Priya Priya -  A1
• Agalaathey, Vaanil Irul - Nerkonda Parvai
• Oliyum Oliyum, Hi Sonna Pothum - Comali
• Malto Kithapuleh - Hero
• Thaalelo - Thambi
• Aagayam, Veesiya Visiri - Aruvam
• Singappenney, Unakaga - Bigil

Malayalam - Gaana My Favorites Malayalam 2019

Top Albums

• Kumbalangi Nights - Sushin Shyam
• Oru Adaar Love - Shaan Rahman
• June - Ifthi
• Manoharam - Sanjeev Thomas
• LUCA - Sooraj S Kurup

Top 20 Songs

1. Uyiril Thodum - Kumbalangi Nights
2. Vanil Chandrika - LUCA
3. Manikya Malaraya Poovi - Oru Adaar Love
4. Athippoovin - Oronnonnara Pranayakadha
5. Kavarathi - Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal
6. Pavizha Mazha - Athiran
7. Parayuvan - Ishq
8. Jaathikkathottam - Thanneer Mathan Dinangal
9. Minni Minni - June
10. Aval - OP 160/18 Kakshi : Amminippilla
11. Nee Mukilo - Uyare
12. Kinavo - Manoharam
13. Kaanaatheeram - Helen
14. Sakhiyeee - Thrissur Pooram
15. Aarum Kaanaathe - Allu Ramendran
16. Onnum Mindathe - Kodathil Samaksham Balan Vakkeel
17. Kunkumanira Sooryan - Neeyum Naanum
18. Kudukku - Love Action Drama
19. Njan Jackson Allada - Ambili
20. Hey Song - Valiaperunnal

Other Favorites

• Etho Mazhayil, Enthanee Mounam, Pakalaay, Pournami Superalleda - Vijay Superum Pournamiyum
• Novinte - Mikhael
• Mele Kaavil - Allu Ramendran
• Cherathukal, Ezhutha Kadha, Thillele (Irular Tribe Festival Song) - Kumbalangi Nights
• Akale - 9
• Kaattil Poomkattil - Sachin
• Ishq Kond, Aalam, Thedunna Theeram Nee, Koottilai - Neeyum Naanum
• Freak Penne, Munnale Ponaale, Thanananana, Aarum Kaanaathinnen, Maahiya - Oru Adaar Love
• Babuvetta - Kodathil Samaksham Balan Vakkeel
• Hey Madhuchandrike, Kaathu Kaathe, Eenthola - Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu
• Uyarum, Koodu Vittu, Maane Penmaane, Melle Melle - June
• Manasukkulla, Marhaba - Mera Naam Shaji
• Kadavule Pole, Varika Varika, Empurane - Lucifer
• Aattuthottil, Ee Thazhvara - Athiran
• Kaattil Veezha, Pathinettu Vayassila - Uyare
• Kanno Nilakayal, Muttathe Kombile - Oru Yamandan Premakadha 
• Malabari Penne, Athippoovin - Oronnonnara Pranayakadha
• Neeyilla Neram, Ore Kannal, Kaatum - LUCA
• Undh Undh Undh - Ganagandharvan
• Illikoodinullil, Ambaram - Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo
• Deivame - Thanneer Mathan Dinangal
• Aaraadhike - Ambili
• Manamariyunnolu - Porinju Mariyam Jose
• Aalolam, Raathein, Ponvilakkaay - Love Action Drama
• Vennilavu Peythalinja - Ittymaani Made In China
• Njanennum Kinavu - Aadya Rathri
• Kaamukan, Neelime - Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal
• Akale, Thaaro, Munnotithaa - Manoharam
• Tu Hi Rani  - OP 160/18 Kakshi : Amminippilla
• Njanakum Poovin  - Happy Sardar
• Thoomanju, Aganaga - 18am Padi
• Chillayile, Kaanumbol, Mathiyolam, Vidarum - VIkruthi
• Pularaan Neram, Shilayude - Android Kunjappan Version 5.25
• Pon Thaarame - Helen
• Mukkuthi - Mamangam
• Thazhvarangal - Valiaperunnal

Hindi -  Gaana My Favorites Hindi 2019

Top Albums

• Gully Boy
• Manikarnika - Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
• Bharat - Vishal Shekar
• Kabir Singh - Mithoon, Amaal Mallik, Vishal Mishra, Sachet–Parampara, Akhil Sachdeva
• Malaal - Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shreyas Puranik, Shail Hada
• Dream Girl - Meet Bros

Top 20 Songs

1. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga - Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
2. Apna Time Aayega - Gully Boy
3. Ik Mulaqaat Unplugged - Dream Girl
4. Bekhayali - Kabir Singh
5. Ghar More Paradesiya - Kalank
6. Nakhrewaali - Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota
7. Odhani - Made in China
8. Chashni - Bharat
9. Jugraafiya - Super 30
10. Naah Goriye - Bala
11. Rajaji - Manikarnika
12. Ghungroo - War
13. Dil Uda Patanga - Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
14. Dil Hi Toh Hai - The Sky is Pink
15. Aai Shappat - Malaal 
16. O Saki Saki - Batla House
17. Kyun Rabba - Badla 
18. Ruan Ruan - Sonchiriya
19. Teri Mitti - Kesari
20. Rezgaariyan - Mere Pyare Prime Minister

Other Favorites

• Gud Naal Ishq Mitha, Good Morning - Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
• Vijayi Bhava, Bharat, Dankila, Tak Taki - Manikarnika
• Mere Gully Mein, Asli Hip Hop, Azadi, Doori, Sher Aaya Sher, Goriye, Kab Se Kab Tak, Doori Poem, Train Song, Kaam Bhaari, Jeene Mein Aye Maza, Jahaan Tu Chala, Ek Hee Raasta, Har Gham Mein Khushi Hai, India 91 - Gully Boy
• Baaghi Re, Ruan Ruan - Sonchiriya
• Tum Na Aaye, Badla - Badla
• Kanna Re Kanna - Mere Pyare Prime Minister
• Beh Chala - URI
• Sanu Kehndi, Ve Maahi - Kesari
• Nai Lagda, Bhumro - Notebook
• Title Track, First Class, Tabaah Ho Gaye - Kalank
• Rappan Rappi Rap, Tere Liye, Dreamtime, Kitthon Da Tu Superstar - Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota
• The Jawaani Song - Student Of The Year 2
• Slow Motion, Aithey Aa, Zinda, Turpeya - Bharat
• Chale Aana, Vaddi Sharaban - De De Pyaar De
• Heeriye, Looteri - Happy Hardy And Heer
• Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage, Tera Ban Jaunga, Kaise Hua, Mere Sohneya, Yeh Aaina, Pehla Pyaar - Kabir Singh
• Intezari, Naina Yeh - Article 15
• Aila Re, Katthai Katthai, Zara Suno, Naad Khula - Malaal
• Kis Raste Hai Jana, The Wakhra Song - Judgementall Hai Kya
• Dhoonde Akhiyaan, Ki Honda Pyaar (Arijit Singh), Macchardani - Jabariya Jodi
• Jako Rakhe Saiyan, Rula Diya - Batla House
• Khairiyat, Fikar Not, Woh Din - Chhichhore
• Radhe Radhe, Dil Ka Telephone, Ik Mulaqaat, Gat Gat - Dream Girl
• Kaash, Pepsi Ki Kasam, Maheroo - The Zoya Factor
• Ho Jaa Awara, Maa Ka Mann, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas - Celebration - Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
• Pink Gulaabi Sky, Zindagi, Nadaaniyaan - The Sky is Pink
• Shaitan Ka Saala, Ek Chumma - Housefull 4
• Udta Teetar, Aasmaa - Saand Ki Aankh
• Valam, Sanedo - Made in China
• Prem Pujari, Makhna - Drive
• Pyaar Toh Tha, Zindagi - Bala
• Sapna Hai Sach Hai, Mann Mein Shiva - Panipat
• Dheeme Dheeme, Tu Hi Yaar Mera - Pati Patni Aur Woh
• Naina Lade, Awara, Habibi Ke Nain - Dabangg 3

Telugu - Gaana My Favorites Telugu 2019

Top Albums

• Mr Majnu -  S. Thaman
• Prema Katha Chitiram 2 - JB
• Jersey - Anirudh Ravichandar
• Dear Comrade - Justin Prabhakaran 
• Oh Baby - Mickey J Meyer
• Ranarangam - Prashant Pillai

Top 20 Songs

1. Kadalalle - Dear Comrade
2. Mouna Hrudaya Raagame - Thipparaa Meesam
3. Priyathama Priyathama - Majili
4. Naa Kallu Chusedhi - Prema Katha Chitram 2
5. Yemainado - Mr Majnu
6. Koyilamma - Sita
7. Oh Baby -  Oh Baby
8. Naaku Nuvvani - Mallesham
9. Talapu Talapu - Brochevarevarura
10. Po Pove - Suryakantam
11. Prema Vennela - Chitralahari
12. Paadhalu Nee Dhari - 118
13. Tholi Parichayama Idhi - Guna 369
14. Gagana Veedhilo - Valmiki
15. Evaro Evaro - Ranarangam
16. Cheliya Maate Chandanam - Jodi
17. Hoyna Hoyna - Gang Leader
18. Gira Gira Gira - Dear Comrade
19. Naa Lonaa - Manmadhudu 2
20. Adhento Gaani Vunnapaatuga - Jersey

Other Favorites

• Entho Fun, Girra Girra, Dhan Dhan - F2
• Mr. Majnu, Koppamga Koppamga, Hey Nenila, Naalo Neeku - Mr. Majnu
• Merupula Merisina, Aakashamantha, First Time Heart Beat - Prema Katha Chithiram 2
• Chandamame, Padhalu Bee Dhari - 118
• Yedetthu Mallele, Naa Gundello - Majili
• Inthena Inthena, Breaking My Heart, Nenena Nenena - Sutyakantam
• Padhe Padhe, Spirit Of Jersey, Prapanchame Alaa - Jersey
• Parugu Parugu - Chitralahari
• Bulreddy - Sita
• Vagalaadi, Doragari - Brochevarevarura
• Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene - Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene
• Sampaddhoy Nanne, Idhivarakepudu, Varshinchana - 7
• Bujji Bangaram, Manasukidi Garalam, Dheveri - Guna 369
• Dasu Bindasu, Paye Paye, Arerey Manasa - Falakunama Das
• Yevathive, Hey Yela, Hey Yela (Sad Version), Nee Naa - Hippi
• Naalo Maimarapu, Changu Bhala, Maha Adhbhutham - Oh Baby
• Kanne Kanne - Arjun Suravaram
• Ningilona Paalapuntha, Kallallo Kala Varamai - Dorasaani
• Nee Neeli Kannullona, The Canteen Song, Comrade Anthem, Maama Choodaro, Yetu Pone, O Kalala Kathala - Dear Comrade
• Hey Menina, Kanule - Manmadhudu 2
• Pilla Picture Perfect, Kannu Kotti, Seetha Kalyanam, Kummeyra - Ranarangam
• Baby Won't You Tell Me - Saaho
• Idi Nijamena, Deniko Emito, Nuvvu Levanna - Jodi
• Roar of the Revengers - Gang Leader
• Sye Raa, Andam Ankitam - Sye Raa
• Reppalu Chate, Chinuke, Em Jarigindemo - Malli Malli Chusa
• Chaalu Chaalu - Meeku Maathrame Cheptha 
• Bullet, Nalage Anni Nalage - George Reddy
• Title Song, Chinnataname - Prati Roju Pandaage
• You Are My Heart Beat, La La La La - Iddari Lokam Okate
• Radha Ramanam - Thipparaa Meesam

Bigil - Yes, it looks like there's still a Vijay fan inside me.

I was a Vijay fan, the kinda fan who had his posters pasted on a random window, tried copying his hairstyle, dressings, etc. But, everything changed after Kuruvi, Villu and after college, I stopped caring about his movies at all. And, then came Sura and the rest is history. After many years and some good, bad and ugly movies here we are at Bigil.

Another Deepavali, another Vijay release, another Atlee film and another usual mass masala film disguised as women-empowerment-sports-drama. But, I must confess I thoroughly enjoyed the show with fans dancing for the Verithanam song which was shown once-more for the fans.

I have my expectations right when Atlee joined Vijay for a sports film. And, right after the FL and trailer I know we are not in for a Chak De and I was right. It's about a footballer who couldn't make it big at the national level get a chance to coach a women's team at the national level and take it to glory. And, we don't have to mind about the opponent team's strategy or the players to win the cup, all he has to do is to handle the villain like any other Vijay film to win the cup.

The first half was everywhere, we get a college student protests, a minister, Vijay, referred to as CM (Captain Michael), thrashing the goons, etc which has zero connection to the story just for the sake of a hero intro. Then the love angle, before we get to know about this guy, we get to know about the football team, then a flashback about the footballer Bigil. Even before I could register himself as a player we get another Vijay as a don Rayappan. And, everything ends with a tragedy just to know the reason for how Bigil couldn't make it big at the national level.

And, the second half at least was focussed on the mission or on that football team and the players. It still got some fights, some "mass" scenes, etc. But, football matches weren't as interesting as it should be, we all know they are going to win. And, the pep-talk from the coach was the worst I've seen in any sports-based movies :D. But, at least after he was done with the villains, he gives some motivational speech to him as well, he let the girls play and win the cup though.

And, it's high time cinema stops showing those who are fat will be always eating something at any given time. And, some thousand other cliches were present as well. And, Atlee tries to make it as interesting as possible and few things work.

But, in spite of all these and despite the three hours running length, the movie works for me thanks to Vijay. He was so good as Michael @ Bigil. And, also good to see him show a little variety with the characters like Jeevanandham in Kaththi and Rayappan here with grey hair and stutters in this movie. But, it was hard to make him look old though. And, definitely, he is my inspiration to look fit.

As usual, Atlee's film was colorful and GK Vishnu's camera makes everything look rich. But, most of the dialogues were just too old, we can actually find the movies in which those dialogues were present. And, the songs work well on screen than as an album. Especially the prelude scene to Singapenney was nicely staged. And, Atlee somehow found a way to keep the heroine involved by giving her the role of the team's physio. All other actors like Jackie Shroff, Daniel Balaji, etc were just there. None of them make any impact though.

I think we have had enough of Atlee-Vijay combo. It's time for Atlee to do something more original with some other actors and I am already excited to see what kinda movie will be Vijay's next with Lokesh.

Overall, I had a fun time at the theatre, the kinda movie I would like to watch on a festival day.

Yes, it looks like there's still a Vijay fan inside me.

Movies 2019 - Best and Worst so far

Have seen 35 films in theatres so far this year which includes four times of Avengers: End Game. The best of this year easily which satisfied and surpassed all my expectations.

Really liked Thadam in Tamil and blown away by Kumbalangi Nights in Malayalam. Gully Boy in Hindi was lit and a special mention to the only Kannada movie I saw, Kavuladari, it's worth a watch.

Tamil

1. Thadam
2. Super Deluxe
3. Game Over
4. Vellai Pookal
5. Monster

Not Bad:

• Peranbu
• 100
• Petta
• Viswasam
• LKG
• Uriyadi 2
• Sarvam Thaala Mayam
• Mehandi Circus
• To Let
• Suttu Pidikka Utharavu
• Sathru
• Nedunalvaadai
• Natpe Thunai
• Gangs of Madras
• K13
• Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
• Airaa

Worst

• Vantha Rajavaathan Varuven
• Mr Local
• Dev
• NGK
• Dhilukku Dhuttu 2

English

1. Avengers: End Game
2. Shazam
3. Us
4. Booksmart
5. Detective Pikachu

Not Bad:

• The Boy who Harnessed Wind
• How To Train Your Dragon 3
• Always be my maybe
• The Perfection
• John Wick 3
• Fighting with my family
• The Wandering Earth
• Fyre
• Alita: Battle Angel
• I am Mother
• Avengement
• Glass
• Murder Mystery
• Cold Pursuit
• Captain Marvel
• Triple Frontier
• Bumblebee
• Escape Room
• Lego Movie 2
• X Men
• The Beach Bum

Malayalam

1. Kumbalangi Nights
2. June

Not Bad:

• Ishq
• Lucifer
• 9
• Vijay Superum Pournamiyum
• Kodathi Samakshan Balan Vakkil
• Varikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam

Worst:

• Mikhael
• Oru Adaar Love

Hindi

1. Gully Boy
2. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Kota
3. Sonchiriya

Not Bad:

• Soni
• Uri
• Ek Ladki Ko Dekha to Aisa Laga
• Badla
• Photograph
• Kesari
• Manikarnika

Telugu

1. Jersey

Not Bad:

• F2
• Majili
• Chitralahari
• NTR Kathanayakudu
• Maharshi

Worst:

• Yatra
• NTR Mahanayakudu