The triumph of a film is often attributed to its narrative, the lead actor’s fame, and its soundtrack, yet the significance of background music (BGM) cannot be understated. A beautifully filmed scene can only reach its full emotional and dramatic potential with the appropriate BGM to enhance it. Directors, recognizing this, allocate as much attention to perfecting the film’s background score as they do to its songs, often through meticulous selection and multiple revisions. Despite the vast number of Telugu movies produced, only a select few have left a lasting impression primarily due to their exceptional BGM. Let’s explore some of these standout films.
Salaar
The latest film ‘Salaar‘ directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel starring Prabhas, owes its success significantly to its background music. The BGM provided by Ravi Basrur has greatly elevated the action scenes in the movie.
Pushpa
In ‘Pushpa‘, a combination of Sukumar and Allu Arjun, the background music also stands out as a highlight. Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad has provided exceptional BGM that matches the scenes perfectly, especially before the interval, which can be considered a highlight of the film.
RRR
The film ‘RRR‘ directed by the legendary director Rajamouli and starring Tarak and Ram Charan has achieved global success. The songs and background music by Keeravani have been the backbone of the film, especially the BGM that highlights the characters of Tarak and Ram Charan, giving the audience goosebumps.
Rangasthalam
‘Rangasthalam‘ is one of the most memorable films in Ram Charan’s career. Directed by Sukumar and music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, the film’s BGM, along with its songs, has been a major strength.
Arjun Reddy
‘Arjun Reddy‘, starring Vijay Deverakonda, is one of the biggest hits of his career. The aggressive nature of Vijay’s character was complemented by the BGM, elevating the scenes beautifully.
Baahubali
The ‘Baahubali’ series, ‘Baahubali‘ and ‘Baahubali-2’, are known for their magnificent background music in Telugu cinema. Directed by Rajamouli and starring Prabhas, the music by Keeravani has breathed life into every scene of the film.
Indra
‘Indra‘ is one of the unforgettable films of Megastar Chiranjeevi. The BGM by Mani Sharma added a lot to the film’s success. The background music in scenes, especially Chiru’s dialogues and confrontations with Prakash Raj, was captivating.
Mirchi
The film ‘Mirchi‘, a combination of Prabhas and director Koratala Siva, also attracted the audience with its background music. Particularly, the BGM in the rain fight scene is noteworthy.
Vikramarkudu
‘Vikramarkudu‘, a combination of Rajamouli and Ravi Teja, is another Telugu film known for its exceptional BGM. The background music during the scenes where Prakash Raj views Ravi Teja’s profile is impressive. The BGM during the dialogues adds to the audience’s excitement.
Chatrapathi
The first film from the Rajamouli – Prabhas combo, “Chatrapathi,” achieved blockbuster success upon its release. In this movie, the background music during the moments when Prabhas warns his enemies is captivating.
Stalin
Directed by Tamil director Murugadoss and starring Chiru (Chiranjeevi), “Stalin” had its music composed by Mani Sharma. The BGM of this film thrilled the fans, especially during the scenes where Chiru gives a warning to the villain Pradeep Rawat.
Tulasi
“Tulasi,” a blockbuster film directed by Boyapati Srinu starring Venkatesh, made audiences unable to sit still with its title BGM. Similarly, the emotional scenes with the heroine Nayanthara are heart-touching due to the background music.
Simhadri
“Simhadri,” one of the blockbuster films starring Tarak (N.T. Rama Rao Jr.), was directed by the legendary director Rajamouli. The BGM during the scenes where Tarak hunts down the villains who killed his sister is mesmerizing.
Rakshakudu
Directed by Praveen Gandhi and starring Nagarjuna, “Rakshakudu” had its music composed by A.R. Rahman. At the time, the film’s songs significantly attracted the youth. A.R. Rahman provided a distinctive background score that set this film apart from others at the time.
OG
The film “OG,” directed by Sujeeth and starring Pawan Kalyan, is known as “Hungry Cheetah.” The BGM in this song has specially captivated the fans, who are enjoying it immensely. They are setting it as their mobile ringtones and caller tunes.
Animal
Recently popular for its background music is the film “Animal.” The mass action scenes of Ranbir were excellently elevated by the BGM provided by Harshavardhan Rameshwar. The BGM that plays when Ranbir learns about his brother-in-law’s plan to kill his father is a highlight of the movie.
