It’s DSP Vs Anirudh Vs Thaman!

After a disappointing summer, things are going to get spicier in the latter half of 2024. Especially, a lot of big flicks are arriving from August to October. We will see the likes of star heroes like Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, NTR and Pawan Kalyan attacking the Indian box office. While it is not a competition among them for now, the real competition is going to be between the music composers.

Anirudh Ravichander has been releasing one blockbuster album after another in recent years. He is the top composer in Kollywood without a doubt and he has all the big star hero films. But he is yet to make a strong impact in Tollywood. His soulful music in ‘Jersey’ and ‘Gang Leader’ were major strengths for those movies but he needed a big hero project to prove to everyone.

Though the music of ‘Agnyathavaasi’ was good, it ended up being a disaster. He has ‘Devara’ in his hands right now. The BGM hyped up the fans already and heroes like Vishwak Sen and Siddu Jonnalagadda have sung laurels about ‘Devara’ music recently. There are high expectations on Anirudh and he will become the first choice if he delivers big time for NTR’s flick.

After being out of form for the past year or two, Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad is getting back to his best. He has accepted a couple of projects in Telugu as well as Tamil. He is giving music for Suriya’s ‘Kanguva’ and Naga Chaitanya’s ‘Thandel’ as well. On top of everything, everyone are waiting for his music in ‘Pushpa 2 – The Rule’.

He received a National Award for his songs in the first part and his background score for the recently released Glimpse gave goosebumps to the audience. If ‘Pushpa 2’ album becomes a chartbuster as everyone expects it to be, there is no stopping DSP in the South again. He is also giving music for Dhanush’s ‘Kubera’ and Pawan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’.

If there is one composer who is facing a lot of criticism in recent times it is Thaman. The star composer has some big films in his bag but he needs to deliver bangers in order to satisfy the fans. His music in recent times turned out to be a disappointment.

His ‘Jaragandi’ song from ‘Game Changer’ was subjected to a lot of trolls. Many are worried that Shankar taking Thaman instead of his trusted composer AR Rahman might be a mistake. He needs to prove them wrong with the rest of the songs in ‘Game Changer’.

Also, he is the composer for Pawan’s most-awaited flick ‘OG’. He impressed everyone with his background score in the teaser but the songs need to be equally good as his work in ‘Bro’ was not up to the mark. It will be interesting to see which of these three turns out to be the winner by the end of October.

Sandeep Vanga Hints at Cinematic Universe With Vijay-Shahid-Ranbir-Prabhas Project?

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, renowned for his blockbuster hits like ‘Arjun Reddy’ and ‘Kabir Singh’, recently added another feather to his cap with the success of ‘Animal’. Attending an award ceremony in Chennai, the filmmaker hinted at the possibility of a ‘Cinematic Universe’ centered around his films. This ambitious idea has caught the attention of fans and the industry alike.

When asked about the potential of creating a cinematic universe with leading actors like Vijay Deverakonda, Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, and Prabhas, Sandeep remained elusive. He mentioned that while he currently doesn’t have plans for such a universe, he’s open to the idea if a compelling concept strikes him. This vague response has sparked speculations and discussions among cinephiles about what could be in store from this talented director.

Interestingly, Sandeep has already collaborated with three out of the four mentioned actors in his previous projects. ‘Arjun Reddy’ featured Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role, ‘Kabir Singh’ saw Shahid Kapoor stepping into the protagonist’s shoes, and ‘Animal’ starred Ranbir Kapoor. Moreover, Sandeep is gearing up to work with Prabhas in his upcoming film ‘Spirit’. This track record of successful collaborations further fuels the curiosity about a potential cinematic universe.

The concept of a cinematic universe, where stories and characters interconnect across multiple films, isn’t new to Indian cinema. Kollywood director Lokesh Kanagaraj has been credited with pioneering this trend in the industry. With Tollywood also embracing this approach, it wouldn’t be surprising if Sandeep Reddy Vanga decides to venture into this exciting territory, creating an interconnected world that fans would eagerly anticipate. As the sequel to ‘Animal’ is set to release in 2026, fans will be watching closely for any hints or developments regarding this intriguing cinematic universe.