Actors like Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Ram Charan, and Vijay have firmly established themselves as star heroes, becoming pillars of the South Indian film industry. Their films generate an incredible buzz, with fans eagerly awaiting every release. However, this anticipation brings immense pressure, not only on the actors but also on every technician involved in their projects. The responsibility to deliver top-notch content weighs heavily on everyone, with music directors facing some of the most intense scrutiny.
Currently, the spotlight is on music directors like Devi Sri Prasad, who is composing for Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rule, Anirudh for Jr NTR’s Devara, SS Thaman for Ram Charan’s Game Changer, and Yuvan Shankar Raja for Vijay’s G.O.A.T. These composers are integral in setting the tone and building the right momentum for these films, as music is key to driving the audience’s excitement. Among them, Devi Sri Prasad has managed to maintain his reputation, facing little to no backlash so far for his work on Pushpa: The Rule. In contrast, the other music directors have not been so fortunate.
Yuvan Shankar Raja has been criticized for delivering a lackluster album for G.O.A.T., while SS Thaman, who is no stranger to trolling, is under fire for the Jaragandi song from Game Changer. Recently, Anirudh has also found himself in the crosshairs of fans, following the release of a song from Devara. Despite the appealing visuals, fans have compared the tune unfavorably to rumoured original compositions, resulting in a wave of online trolling. The pressure is indeed mounting, and these music directors must rise to the challenge to meet the sky-high expectations set by these star-driven projects.
