KV Anand, cinematographer-turned-director
seems to have a knack for churning out top
quality commercial cinema. The secret to his
success is not just the foot-tapping numbers
featured in his films but the exotic destinations
he shoots his songs in. These lush locales
are never the typical run-of-the-mill spots
but hitherto unseen lands that are captured
lovingly for posterity through his lens. The
audiences feel like they have been transported
to a dream land for the price of a movie ticket
and needless to say they keep coming back
for more. Here is a look at the best of his
songs shot in places that are tucked away
in remote corners of the globe and which are
jaw-droppingly gorgeous.
Kaalai Arumbi from Kana Kandaen:
This was the first song which showcased KV
Anand’s flair for capturing beauty and
music in a glorious blend. The song rendered
by Srinivas and Kalyani was mellifluous and
the superb spot where Srikanth and Gopika
danced around was an opiate for the senses.
Nenje Nenje from Ayan: This
song was a tribute to the lovely Suraj Hua
track from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham but done
in KV Anand’s impeccable style. Shot
somewhere in South Africa and Zanzibar, Harish
Raghavendra and Mahathi lent their voices
to Suriya and Tamannah who set the mercury
rising as they allowed the heat of their passion
to envelop them amidst the scorching sands
of the desert.
Ven Paniye from Ko: Ven Paniye
was shot in China and it captured the mystical
beauty to the Orient like never before and
was a big draw for the audience.
Amuli Thumali from Ko: There
were many factors that worked for Ko, but
this song shot in Norway, the land of the
rising sun was simply phenomenal. KV Anand
filmed this number in Trolltunga, Sognefjorden,
and Kjeragbolten capturing the dewy beauty
of the region.
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