Onnu rendu moonu from Pudhiya Mannargal (1994) Song review & Analysis by Rithika Prabakar | AR Rahman
Pudhiya Mannargal released in 1994, has this catchy song 'Onnu rendu moonu' sung by Mano and KS Chitra. Most songs in Pudhiya Mannargal aren’t widely known, despite it being one of A.R. Rahman’s early scores. However, "Onnu Rendu Moonu" is the type of song that can instantly become a favorite on first listen. Interestingly, this song was never picturized or included in the film. Its lyrics suggest a lighthearted boy-girl debate, giving it a playful, harmless charm. A.R. Rahman was relatively new to the Tamil film industry at the time of composing Pudhiya Mannargal. His unique style combined traditional Indian music with contemporary elements, which was groundbreaking. This fusion is evident in "Onnu Rendu Moonu," where he utilized a mix of electronic sounds and classical instrumentation like Strings, mridangam and morsings with interesting melody and rhythm pattern. Here Rahman makes remarkable use of synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled effe...