TOP TEN SONGS

Wah, Wah! This is an interesting list, in the sense that no matter how many punchy numbers catch your fancy on and off, the true listener always returns to melody and more of it! As exemplified by this list.
Rankings based on :
• Audio sales at music outlets in Chennai.
• Radio and Television ratings.
• Number of online Downloads.
• Ring tones downloads
• General Public reactions to the songs.
Album: Vaaranam Aayiram
Song: Nenjukkul…
Music director: Harris Jayaraj
Singer(s): Hariharan, Devan, V.Prasanna
Such a lovely melody, this! Appeals to the 18 year old as well as to the 60 year old! The guitar simply melts your heart. Something new to our films, truly! A song that richly deserves its place on the top of the list. Album: Aegan
Song: Hey Saala...
Music director: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Singer(s): BlaaZe, Naresh Iyer, Mohd. Aslam
Well, Yuvan again, and look at this song! Does’nt grip you when you listen to it first, but after a few times, you start whistling it. Could stay on the charts for awhile. Album: Silambattam
Song: Where is the Party...
Music director: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Singer(s): Mukesh, Priyadarshini
This song is such a rollicking number that you dissolve into giggles after you listen to it. A very varied rhythm and a dash of impishness categorize it. Could climb higher.

Album: Seval
Song: Kannamma…
Music director: G V Prakash Kumar
Singer(s): Vijay Yaesudas, Gayatri
The flute bits along with the violin and keys really add depth to this sad, pensive number. Built on an interesting rhythm, it holds your attention after you hear it a few times. Album: Abhiyum Naanum
Song: Pachai Kaatre...
Music director: Vidyasagar
Singer(s): Sadhana Sargam
The lady has a sizable fan following here. In this song too she does not disappoint. A sweetly rendered number albeit with a hindi-song feel to it. The shehnai and bhangra sounds only add to the effect. Album: Sakkarakatti
Song: Marudaani…
Music director: A.R.Rahman
Singer(s): Madhusree, Henry,A.R.Rahman
It is not easy for any song to hold its own against ‘ Taxi ‘ but this song has! Primarily because it has such a nice, different melody. Madhusree’s voice is so soothing. Both the opening and closing bars spell class.

Album: Saroja
Song: Dosth Bada...
Music director: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Singer(s): Haricharan, Naveen, Rahul Nambiar
This song wins because of its near perfect rhythms. A nice swinging beat that reflects the easy, smooth friendship that the song itself portrays. Well sung too.

Album: Naan Aval Adhu
Song: Kadhal oru Kaatru...
Music director: R P Patnaik
Singer(s): Shreya Ghosal, Nihal
The song seems to follow closely ‘Naan Aval Adhu’ in tempo and structure. A sweet love duet with violins adding to the charm. Just the kind that would suit Madhavan! Album: Dhaam Dhoom
Song: Anbe en Anbe...
Music director: Harris Jayaraj
Singer(s): Harish Raghavendra
A very well put together song, which is why it has been such a mass favourite! Some fine restrained singing by Harish. The more you listen to the spiffing music interludes, the more you like this song. Album: Vennila Kabadi kuzhu
Song: Pada Pada...
Music director: V.Selvaganesh
Singer(s): Karthik
This film is a memorable debut for Selvaganesh, a pedigreed percussionist. The soft music and the easy lyrics are so suited to the expressive voice of Karthik and the song gets to you without much fuss.