Tollywood music director Thaman clarified recent remarks on Game Changer songs, stating he never criticized Ram Charan but only highlighted missing hook steps by choreographers. Praising Charan as a brilliant dancer, Thaman stressed how hook steps drive songs to popularity, citing examples like Butta Bomma and Kalavathi.
Introduction to Thaman Clarification on Game Changer Songs
Tollywood’s renowned music composer S Thaman has responded to the controversy surrounding his remarks on Game Changer songs. In a recent interview, Thaman gave a detailed explanation, emphasizing that his comments were not directed at Ram Charan but at the lack of impactful hook steps provided by the choreographers.
Thaman Clarifies His Remarks
Thaman explained that his observations about the Game Changer songs were misunderstood. “Ram Charan is an extraordinary dancer. From his debut films to Naayak and Bruce Lee, his dance moves have always been remarkable. My concern was that the choreographers failed to design strong hook steps for such a brilliant dancer in Game Changer,” he said.
Importance of Hook Steps in Telugu Songs
According to Thaman, hook steps play a vital role in making songs memorable and widely popular. He cited hit examples such as Allu Arjun’s “Butta Bomma” and Mahesh Babu’s “Kalavathi”, where simple yet catchy hook steps drove massive engagement, especially on social media platforms like Instagram Reels.
He noted that similar engaging choreography was missing in Game Changer, which limited its viral potential despite strong music and visuals.
Thaman’s Respect for Actors
Addressing the controversy further, Thaman made it clear that he never disrespects lead actors. “I have always respected heroes. My criticism was solely about choreography, not the actor. Unfortunately, it was portrayed as if I criticized Ram Charan, which is untrue,” he clarified.
Thaman expressed hope that his explanation would put an end to the misinterpretation and false narratives circulating in media discussions.
FAQs on Thaman’s Clarification
Q1. Did Thaman criticize Ram Charan over Game Changer songs?
No. Thaman clarified that his comments were only about choreographers and not about Ram Charan, whom he praised as an exceptional dancer.
Q2. Why are hook steps important in Telugu songs?
Hook steps make songs instantly recognizable, helping them trend on social media and reach wider audiences, as seen with Butta Bomma and Kalavathi.
Q3. What exactly did Thaman say about Game Changer?
He stated that while the music was strong, the choreographers missed creating catchy hook steps, which limited the songs’ viral appeal.
Conclusion
With his clarification on Game Changer songs, Thaman put an end to the controversy, reaffirming his admiration for Ram Charan’s dance skills. He stressed that catchy choreography is as crucial as strong music for songs to connect with audiences and achieve long-lasting popularity.
