Quality is paramount, especially for top-tier heroes who understand that poor technical performance can jeopardize their careers.
For instance, Mahesh Babu reportedly hesitated to work with Thaman again after their collaboration on Sarkaru Vaari Paata.
However, director Trivikram convinced him to accept Thaman for Guntur Kaaram. With the song Kurchi Madatha Petti... becoming a hit, Thaman’s career remained unaffected.
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is even more quality-conscious, closely overseeing every aspect of his projects. He’s said to have challenged director Boyapati during Sarrainodu to bring out the best from the script stage itself.
The results speak for themselves, though the same Boyapati later delivered flops to Ram Charan and Ram with Vinaya Vidheya Rama and Skanda respectively.
When it comes to music directors, many are increasingly focused on live events and tours. Thaman and Devi Sri Prasad, for example, often prioritize shows over studio work, affecting project timelines.
Recently, Bunny (Allu Arjun) expressed frustration over DSP’s delays on Pushpa 2, despite DSP's essential role in the success of Pushpa.
Reports suggest that parts of the Pushpa 2 background score had to be reassigned to Thaman and another composer due to DSP’s scheduling conflicts.
This issue isn’t exclusive to DSP; other music directors, like Anirudh, also face similar challenges, often causing last-minute stress for directors and producers.
Despite his popularity, DSP’s recent Hyderabad show was a disappointment, coinciding with delays in his ongoing projects.
According to sources, with a heavy workload from films to stage shows, star music directors are struggling to fully commit to their primary projects.
