Renowned Tollywood music composer S. Thaman is currently at the peak of his career, delivering back-to-back projects. His chartbuster songs from ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’, starring Allu Arjun and directed by Trivikram, captivated audiences nationwide, earning him the prestigious National Award for Best Music Director. While Thaman remains busy with multiple projects, his recent comments have stirred controversy on social media.

This Sankranti, Thaman composed music for two major releases—Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’ and Balakrishna’s ‘Daaku Maharaj’. While ‘Game Changer’ turned out to be a massive disaster, ‘Daaku Maharaj’ received a relatively better response. However, neither film’s audio managed to make a lasting impact, with ‘Game Changer’ in particular receiving heavy criticism.
In a recent interview, Thaman claimed that the entire ‘Game Changer’ team was responsible for the album’s failure. He also pointed out that even ‘Daaku Maharaj’s’ soundtrack did not significantly elevate the film’s success. His remark that Sankranthi releases became hits without a single hook step in the songs was perceived as sarcasm.

Netizens quickly reacted, questioning why DJs and social media influencers could create viral dance numbers while high-budget compositions failed. Critics argued that if success relied solely on steps, producers wouldn’t invest crores in music directors. Thaman’s comments have sparked debate, putting him at the center of yet another controversy.