Mano Murthy continues to cast spell on Kannada listeners

By R.G. Vijayasarathy Oct 3, 2007, 12:16 GMT

Bangalore, Oct 3 (IANS) Mano Murthy is the undisputed king of Kannada music with four of his albums, including 'Cheluvina Chiththara', on the top of the Kannada charts.

The top five Kannada albums are:

1. 'Cheluvina Chiththara': The sales of the album have been increasing steadily even after the film completed 100 days. Four songs have become major hits - 'Ullasada Hoo Male', 'Kanaso Idhu', 'Janumada Gelati', and 'Iralaaare Cheluve'.

2. 'Mungaru Male': The album is still doing fantastic business though the film has been lifted from all the main theatres. Mano Murthy has pulled it off again, and all the songs have become hits, particularly Sonu Nigam's 'Anisuthide Yaako Eno'.

3. 'Milana': Mano Murthy scores again. 'Ninnindhale, Ninnindhale' has become an extremely popular song.

4. 'Ee Bhandana': Yet another feather to Mano Murthy's cap. 'Idhe Bhoomi' is a highly emotional and melodious song which has all the makings of a chart-topper.

5. 'Krishna': The album has generated interest because of the appeal of the film's hero Ganesh. The film, awaiting release, has music by Hari Krishna who did good work in 'Jothe Jotheyalli' and 'Snehaanaa Preethinaa'.1

© 2007 Indo-Asian News Service