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I too didn't like the songs of Mazhai. They were too telugu-ish, at least, the lyrics fit the music and mood. Remaking same tunes for another language doesn't always work. Even if the lyrics are good, the flow of the language matters. That is the problem when we try to stick to the same tunes. I heard only "Un Paarvayil" from Something. It sounds alright, but still...he could have done better were he allowed to compose new tunes. See how much the brain the producer/director is using, the title itself is derived from a song in the telugu version.

As far as I can remember, IR had some good movies in Tamil and Telugu(dubbed films) that had awesome songs in both versions. They are Idayathai Thirudathey, Udhayam, and Kadhal Devathai. I bet there are some other films.

I sincerely wish that producers will let DSP come up with original tracks and give him the time and freedom to come up with good albums. It's not that he is incapable. I feel that among the younger lot of musicians, he offers lots of freshness and a touch of nativity. I will say somethings about his telugu hits to show just how good his work CAN be...I forgot to mention Arya film songs earlier. Basically, the songs boosted the film to become such a big hit. Anandam songs were big hits. Even Varsham, it was songs that gave film repeat value. Sontham's saving grace were the songs.