Ananth Sriram, the ace Tollywood lyricist, gave an exclusive interview to GreatAndhra.
In a candid conversation with fellow lyricist and anchor Sira Sri, he shared insights into his songwriting process and discussed what constitutes vulgarity and what does not.
During the interaction, the lyricists also spoke about the line between romanticism and vulgarity in film lyrics, including the work of other lyricists.
In the course of the discussion, Ananth Sriram addressed the controversy surrounding the 'Peddi' lyric and responded to whether the criticism directed at him stemmed from a speech he had delivered at a religious gathering.
The conversation also touched upon the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, Kavyas and Prabandhas, offering a broader perspective on literature and culture.
The talk is frank and engaging, and also explores the growing role of AI in lyric writing. Ananth further opened up about his latest remuneration, speaking without any filters.
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