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Real Reason Why Thaman Will Replace Rockstar DSP For The Telugu Action Drama’s Background Score

Real Reason Why Thaman Will Replace Rockstar DSP For The Telugu Action Drama’s Background Score

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Thaman Will Replace Rockstar DSP In Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh (Photo Credit: Instagram) The news of Thaman replacing Rockstar DSP as the background composer for Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming action comedy film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, prompted some speculations in the Telugu entertainment industry. Many fans feared that an internal rift had led to the decision. However, the film’s makers recently clarified that the decision was not influenced by any such conflicts. They also revealed the real reason behind DSP’s departure from the movie. Real Reason Why Rockstar DSP Is Leaving Ustaad Bhagat Singh The makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Mythri Movie Makers, announced in a press release on Instagram that Devi Sri Prasad, aka DSP, is leaving the film early due to scheduling issues. The statement issued by Mythri confirmed that DSP would not be able to work on the background score because certain delays from management had exhausted the period during which he was under contract to work for Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Therefore, he wouldn’t be able to continue his work beyond that timeline …

Thaman replaces Devi Sri Prasad again for Ustaad Bhagat Singh background score; internet gets Pushpa 2 flashbacks

Thaman replaces Devi Sri Prasad again for Ustaad Bhagat Singh background score; internet gets Pushpa 2 flashbacks

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Even as Harish Shankar’s Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh moves up its release date by a week, producer Mythri Movie Makers announced that there has been a change in the film’s crew. Devi Sri Prasad, who composed the songs for the film, has been replaced by Thaman S for the film’s score. Even as the makers underline that this was a mutual decision, the internet can’t help but get flashbacks to when the same happened during Sukumar and Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule. (Also Read: Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh shifts release date to March 19 after Toxic moves to June, to clash with Dhurandhar 2) Devi Sri Prasad and Thaman S will compose the music for Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Thaman S replaces Devi Sri Prasad for Ustaad Bhagat Singh score On Wednesday, Mythri Movie Makers released a note on social media thanking the audience for their response to the Dekhlenge Saala and Aura of Ustaad songs from Ustaad Bhagat Singh. They then revealed that Thaman is taking over scoring the background …

DSP for songs, Thaman for BGM: Mythri Movie Makers splits music duties on Ustaad Bhagat Singh, cites scheduling conflict | Telugu News

DSP for songs, Thaman for BGM: Mythri Movie Makers splits music duties on Ustaad Bhagat Singh, cites scheduling conflict | Telugu News

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4 min readHyderabadMar 4, 2026 08:08 PM IST With Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh less than three weeks from release, producer Mythri Movie Makers made an unexpected announcement on Wednesday, confirming that composer Devi Sri Prasad and S.S. Thaman will divide musical responsibilities on the film, with DSP retaining the songs and Thaman stepping in to handle the background score. The announcement was notably candid. Rather than framing the change as a creative decision from the outset, the production house took responsibility for this decision. “Due to our delay in finalising and sending reels for background score to DSP, we are unable to match his timeline that he dedicated to this film,” the statement read. “Due to his prior commitments, DSP is unable to accommodate this in his schedule despite making every effort to do so.” They were quick to add that the decision was made under mutual consent and described the combination of the two composers as a powerful musical pairing. “DSP’s songs will make you dance, while Thaman will handle the background score,” …

Rana Daggubati, Nani, Ram Charan, Nagarjuna and others descend at Allu Sirish’s pre-wedding reception at Allu Studios | Telugu News

Rana Daggubati, Nani, Ram Charan, Nagarjuna and others descend at Allu Sirish’s pre-wedding reception at Allu Studios | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadMar 2, 2026 11:14 PM IST Actor Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy hosted a grand pre-wedding reception for the Telugu film industry at Allu Studios, Gandipet-Kokapet on March 2. The evening brought together some of the biggest names in Telugu and South Indian cinema under one roof, all gathered to celebrate Sirish and Reddy ahead of their wedding this Friday. The who’s who of Tollywood made their way to the studios through the evening. Actors Balakrishna, Nagarjuna, Mohan Babu, and Rajendra Prasad were among the senior industry figures who turned up. Nagarjuna came with wife Amala and son Naga Chaitanya. Rana Daggubati, one of Telugu cinema’s most recognizable faces in the pan-India space, was also present at the celebration. Ram Charan, who had also attended the Pelli Koduku ceremony a day earlier, was present at the reception as well. Ram Charan at Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy’s pre-wedding reception. The directors’ table had no shortage of talent. Atlee, Boyapati Srinu, Sukumar, VV Vinayak, Srinu Vaitla, Maruthi, Meher Ramesh, Anil Ravipudi, and Malayalam actor-director …

Tollywood Lacks Unity: Thaman at Akhanda 2 Success Meet

Tollywood Lacks Unity: Thaman at Akhanda 2 Success Meet

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At a time when the makers of Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 expected a lot of support from the industry when the film was suddenly postponed, they reportedly got very little backing, according to the film’s composer Thaman S. At the Akhanda 2 press conference held in Hyderabad on Sunday, the music director’s comments hogged the limelight more than anything else. He expressed concern over detractors for spreading negativity about Akhanda 2’s financial issues. We are not here as a strong unit: Thaman Akhanda 2 was supposed to release on December 5 but arrived a week later. Thaman questioned the timing of the court case (filed by Eros International), which could have been filed earlier too and why it was only done at the time of release. “This indicates how the world (Tollywood) lacks unity, and we are not here as a strong unit. Unity is strength, and we all should inculcate such thinking.” Thaman stated that after the film was postponed, many spoke about Akhanda 2 in the media but none came to the production and …

Akhanda 2 Collections: Balakrishna’s Film Registers Promising Box Office Haul of Rs 61 Crore

Akhanda 2 Collections: Balakrishna’s Film Registers Promising Box Office Haul of Rs 61 Crore

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The box office collections of Balakrishna’s latest film Akhanda 2 continue to surprise trade pundits. According to Tollywood box office sources, the Boyapati Srinu directorial reportedly collected around Rs 61 crore during the first weekend and is sitting pretty so far. Akhanda 2 shines at box office Although Akhanda 2 opened to mixed reviews, trade wise, the Balakrishna-starrer did throw a few surprises. After the film registered Rs 22.5 crore collections on the first day (Friday), Rs 15.5 crore on Saturday, the expectations were high on Sunday too, and according to estimates, Akhanda 2 raked in Rs 15 crore. The film’s overall collections stand at Rs 61 crore (net) in India (including Rs 8 crore from premieres). These box office numbers are promising for a film that received negative reviews from critics and trade. Fans attribute the collections to Balakrishna’s star power and his commanding screen presence. In North America too, the devotional action drama registered $750K at the box office making it a successful weekend. According to industry analysts, the litmus test for the …

Thaman opens up on struggles to get Tamil projects as he compares to Anirudh: ‘Tamil industry has stronger unity’

Thaman opens up on struggles to get Tamil projects as he compares to Anirudh: ‘Tamil industry has stronger unity’

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Musician Thaman S is currently basking in the success of Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, with his compositions receiving widespread praise. The star composer has now made headlines following his comments comparing himself to Anirudh Ravichander and revealing how difficult he finds it to land projects in Tamil cinema. Thaman S reveals about struggling to find Tamil projects, comparing himself to Anirudh Ravichander Speaking to Suman TV News, Thaman S said, “Anirudh (Ravichander) gets films easily in Telugu, but it is hard for me to get opportunities in Tamil films. The Tamil industry has stronger unity, which I feel is missing in the Telugu film industry.” However, Thaman clarified that he does not mind the high level of competition he faces from other composers in Telugu cinema. He also argued that there are composers who earn far more in Telugu cinema compared to their home industries and that some work primarily for financial gain rather than out of admiration for Telugu films. Thaman’s work front Thaman S was recently seen helming the music for …

Did Ram Charan unfollow Thaman S on social media over Game Changer jibe? Actor’s team clarifies

Did Ram Charan unfollow Thaman S on social media over Game Changer jibe? Actor’s team clarifies

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Shankar’s maiden Telugu film, Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, was disappointing in more ways than one. Despite the lavish budget, everything from the film’s music by Thaman S to the story was critiqued for being subpar. (Also Read: ₹400 crore budget, ₹75 crore spent on songs, box office haul just ₹131 crore: How Game Changer became 2025’s first flop) Ram Charan in a still from Shankar’s Game Changer, which Thaman S composed music for. After the music composer blamed the choreographer and hero for the songs’ failure in a recent interview, rumours have been rife that Ram unfollowed Thaman on social media. Did Ram Charan unfollow Thaman S? After snippets from Thaman’s interview began doing rounds on X (formerly Twitter), one person attached a screenshot and claimed that Ram had unfollowed the music composer since. While some questioned the veracity, others believed that the actor did unfollow him after the interview came out. However, a source from the actor’s team told Hindustan Times, “It’s not true that Ram Charan unfollowed Thaman S …

When Samantha Ruth Prabhu trusted S Thaman to create magic with Majili: ‘This is my first film with Naga Chaitanya after marriage…’ | Telugu News

When Samantha Ruth Prabhu trusted S Thaman to create magic with Majili: ‘This is my first film with Naga Chaitanya after marriage…’ | Telugu News

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It was Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), which marked the maiden collaboration between actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. After dating for a few years, they got married in 2017, and then just before their fifth year anniversary, they decided to get a divorce and move on with their lives. Just like how Ye Maaya Chesave was an important film in both their lives for a variety of reasons, there was another film that gained immense importance. It was the 2019 film, Majili, directed by Shiva Nirvana. Music director S Thaman, who composed the background score of the film, opened up about the circumstances under which he came on board the Samantha-Chay starrer. Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Thaman said that he only had two weeks to compose the entire score. “On March 22, Shiva Nirvana spoke to me about working on the score of the film. Samantha called me up that night, and said, ‘This is our first film as a married couple, and we want it to be successful. Chay and I will …

Thaman S called a ‘Boomer’ for saying marriages are hard now because ‘independent women don’t want to be under anyone’

Thaman S called a ‘Boomer’ for saying marriages are hard now because ‘independent women don’t want to be under anyone’

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Music composer Thaman S, who recently worked on Baby John, Game Changer and Daaku Maharaaj, made comments about marriage that did not sit well with the internet. On Nikhil Vijayendra Simha’s podcast, Thaman was asked when the right time for marriage is, and he said something not very nice. (Also Read: ₹400 crore budget, ₹75 crore spent on songs, box office haul just ₹131 crore: How Game Changer became 2025’s first flop) Music composer Thaman S’ comments on marriage have received flak on social media. Thaman S’ stance on marriage Thaman stated that he would not suggest anyone to get married ‘right now’ because it has become ‘difficult’ than ever to sustain them. But his reasons for the same were, “Right now, I don’t want anyone to get married. It’s become tough because the girls also, they want to be independent in life. They don’t want to be under (any) one. So, I think we lost kind of that…one kind of girl society.” He then said that people are so used to seeing perfection on …