Direction: Karunakaran
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Shriya, Gulshan Grover, Milind Gunaji, Neha Oberoi, Saurabh Shukla
Music: Mani Sharma
Singers: Mahalakshmi, Ranjith, Kunal, KK, Udit Narayan, Sujatha, Chitra, Hariharan

High expectations can at times lead to disappointment. However, there are exceptions to the rule like in the case of Balu ABCDEFG. The album has 6 tracks in all, with soulful and varied composition.  This album includes a wide spectrum of musical talent as well as musical scores; there is something for every kind of music lover. Mani Sharma has done a good piece of work for Pawan Kalyan, who is not ready to take any chances.

The first song ‘Athi Methani’ is sung by Mahalakshmi and Ranjith. Their youthful vocals are the higher points of the song, which bring up the mood of the song. Though the vocals are enhancing but petty music quality though strikes a blow at the first instance. Overall, the song is melodious but will find it difficult to listen to it more than once.

Next song ‘Hut Hutja’ is surprisingly a Hindi track. Kunal sings for this upbeat number. This number has a decent and catchy rhythm to it. North Indian flavour and style in the film must have invigorated the need of the number.

Once the album reaches a high point, most would try and keep it there. This is the case with ‘Inthe Inthinte’. KK all in his element deliver the necessary. The song has a country-style feel to it, with a trumpet and bagpiper, among other instruments.

‘Kannu Kottina’ is enjoyable and brings an edge to the high point of the album. The song brings together the classic duo of Udit Narayan and Sujatha. Thanks to the fine efforts by the artists because other than that nothing is interesting and aspiring. This one can be passed over!

Chitra is supported well by the tried, tested and true Mani Sharma orchestra, as she dwells in ‘Lokale Gelavaga’. But it’s hard to her recognize for the tonal effect of her voice. It’s a different treat altogether!

The last number ‘Neelo Jarige’ has a western influence with stylized diction and a part of rap. Though Hariharan’s style does not fit the bill, Shreya Ghosal is good and modest with her vocals. The song with a diverted touch and feel is worth listening to.
 
The tracks are up to the expectation but it seems Mani Sharma has lost his magical touch of coming with anything innovative and worthy. He has not been able to make a soundtrack that breaks away from the mold at all. Hopefully, the numbers will surely grow with appreciation once the film releases.