Devi Sri Prasad delivered massive chartbuster albums for Pawan Kalyan in the past. Films like Jalsa, Gabbar Singh, and Attarintiki Daredi had sensational music that played a huge role in their success. Those albums are still remembered as some of the best in Pawan Kalyan’s career.
However, that successful streak saw a break with Sardaar Gabbar Singh, where the songs failed to create the same impact.
High Expectations from the Blockbuster Combo
When the blockbuster combination of Harish Shankar, Pawan Kalyan, and Devi Sri Prasad reunited for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, expectations were naturally sky-high. Harish Shankar is known for extracting strong musical albums. Even when some of his films underperform, his songs usually become popular. With that track record, everyone expected Ustaad Bhagat Singh to deliver a chartbuster album.
Songs Not Meeting Expectations
The first single “Dekhlenge Saala” released last December and received a decent response. It performed steadily but did not reach chartbuster levels.
The bigger shock came with the second release, “Aura of Ustaad.” The song has been receiving mixed to negative reactions. Though it was clearly designed as a fan-targeted elevation number, even sections of fans are not fully satisfied. Social media criticism has been directed at both DSP and Harish Shankar for delivering a song that many feel does not match the expectations of this combination.
Pressure Mounts on the Team
With two songs failing to create massive buzz, pressure is now building on the team. The expectations from this combo are enormous because of their past success.
At this stage, the next content release becomes very crucial. The team needs to be extremely careful about what they release next. A strong, genuinely powerful song from the album could immediately change the narrative and answer the ongoing criticism.