Thaman, who has emerged as one of the most sought-after music directors in Tollywood, has been facing some recent criticism. Despite his popularity, there are claims that his recent work hasn’t been up to par for several films.
Critics argue that Thaman has been using copied tunes, taking shortcuts to complete his work, and not putting in sufficient effort. There are rumors circulating within the industry that he spends too much time on other activities and treats his work as a pastime. It is said that Thaman has a deep passion for cricket and manages to find time every day to indulge in the sport. Sometimes, he even practices bowling with his staff in the corridor on the top floor of the hotel where he stays.
Apart from cricket, Thaman has developed a keen interest in the AHA Indian Ideal program, leading him to spend more time trying on various outfits and selecting the perfect ones.
In this context, a young director has been taking Thaman to pubs and parties whenever possible, hoping that he will compose tunes for his film soon. However, it is rumored that not a single tune has been created yet.
Even films featuring big heroes like Mahesh, Prabhas, and Balayya allegedly haven’t received any tunes from Thaman, according to insiders in the Tollywood industry. Some team members close to him claim that he prioritizes money over respecting the heroes and directors he works with, resulting in delays in his work.
During a private meeting with industry bigwigs, a senior director seemingly expressed concern, suggesting that Thaman is overwhelmed with work from all the heroes and isn’t giving it the value it deserves. The director reportedly stated, “It is time for top heroes to search for alternatives and relieve Thaman of his overload of work. A film or two in a couple of years should be enough for this guy.” Such comments could potentially be a danger sign for Thaman’s career.
Thaman appears to have taken for granted the fact that the industry has no choice but to work with him. However, if he continues with this attitude, he may face being replaced and forgotten.
In the industry, reputation and word-of-mouth hold significant importance. Hopefully, Thaman will learn from this situation and make improvements to his approach.
Thaman has been dominating the Tollywood music scene, surpassing Devi Sri Prasad as the leading music director in recent years. He is the one who is currently in high demand.