Thaman Faces Sankranti Heat: Can He Deliver?

Sankranti 2025 is shaping up to be a musical battlefield, with three major films featuring big heroes vying for audience attention. At the center of this melodic maze stands Thaman, the music director for Game Changer and Daku Maharaj. While the initial songs from these films have garnered positive responses, they haven’t yet reached the iconic status that creates a lasting impact. Surprisingly, the songs from Venkatesh’s movie, composed by Bheems, have gained immense traction, especially the chart-topping Godari Ghat, which has crossed 50 million views. This unexpected rise has shifted the spotlight, challenging Thaman to deliver above expectations.

The stakes are high for Thaman. For Game Changer, he must match the legendary background scores Shankar’s past films have had, particularly those crafted by AR Rahman. The interval block of Daku Maharaj is already being hyped as a spectacle, with fans expecting fireworks both visually and aurally. Thaman’s previous work in Akhanda and Veerasimha Reddy set a benchmark for mass appeal, and now, he needs to elevate his craft to meet Sankranti’s heightened expectations. The comparisons with Bheems, who has managed to seize his moment in the spotlight, add further pressure.

As Sankranti approaches, the competition between these three films is intensifying. The next few weeks will be crucial, with promotional efforts ramping up. If Thaman can hit the right notes with his background scores and new songs, he could reaffirm his top spot in the industry. However, with Pushpa 2: The Hangover setting the standard for high-octane promotions, all eyes will be on whether Thaman’s music can dominate Sankranti 2025 and leave a lasting impression in the musical annals of Telugu cinema.