How Gautham Vasudev Menon’s soundtracks give away the plot

As filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon celebrates his 53rd birthday today, it’s the perfect time to look at his approach to musical storytelling. A prominent figure in modern romance, Menon has spent over 25 years in the industry, often using song sequences to narrate the story rather than just for entertainment. In a GVM film, the music often gives away the story’s emotional arc before dialogue is spoken.

Here are some of his songs that remain in the audience’s memory, acting as the script core:

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