Thaman has earned a reputation for delivering powerful background scores and elevating films with his music.
Over the years, he has delivered some of his best work for stars like Nandamuri Balakrishna and Pawan Kalyan.
However, when it comes to promoting films featuring Pawan Kalyan, Thaman often takes his enthusiasm to another level.
Movie lovers have already seen how aggressively he built excitement around “OG” through a series of social media posts and updates.
Now, even before “OG 2” gathers full momentum, Thaman appears to have started doing the same.
His recent social media activity has prompted fans to joke, “Anna already duty ekkesadu,” implying that Thaman’s promotional campaign for the film has begun well in advance.
Interestingly, the music director is now operating in a far more competitive environment than before.
While Devi Sri Prasad was once considered his primary rival in Telugu cinema, the landscape has changed significantly.
A. R. Rahman has recently bagged Peddi starring Ram Charan, while Anirudh Ravichander continues to dominate several big-ticket projects across South India.
G. V. Prakash Kumar is also securing notable assignments, and Bheems Ceciroleo has emerged as one of the busiest composers in Telugu cinema.
With competition intensifying from multiple directions, visibility and branding have become just as important as the music itself.
Thaman clearly understands the value of staying connected with fan bases and generating excitement around the projects he is associated with.
Whether one calls it promotion or passion, fans are convinced that Thaman has already begun his “duty” for “OG 2.”