The first glimpse of Ramayana was released yesterday, and the audience has lost its mind over how exciting and stunning it looks.
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With its beautiful visuals and regal text, the cosmic-themed teaser also featured a goosebumps-inducing score.
Many are expecting this film to be something truly special. However, not everyone shares the same sentiment.
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The teaser is also receiving its fair share of criticism for multiple reasons. One interesting, and controversial, reason is tied to A.R. Rahman.
A small section of the audience is questioning whether Rahman is the right choice for the film because of his religion. While most agree that this line of thinking is ignorant and baseless, others have raised a different concern, one that has nothing to do with religion.
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People on social media are discussing whether A.R. Rahman is the right musical fit for a monumental project like Ramayana, simply because many feel he sounds outdated today.
Rahman has composed some of the most iconic music of our time, tracks that have become an integral part of our playlists and memories.
However, in recent years, his output hasn’t exactly lived up to that legacy.
Citing examples like Chhaava and Thug Life, fans feel the music in his latest projects has been mediocre, lacking the power or emotion expected from a composer of his stature.
To many, Rahman now feels like a brand name rather than a musical force driving innovation in the industry.
Given that Ramayana is such a grand epic, the score needs to match its scale and emotional depth, otherwise, the film could fall flat, no matter how visually stunning it is.
Even with the inclusion of the legendary Hans Zimmer, the real challenge lies in making him understand the cultural and emotional scale of the project. For that, the director and Rahman must collaborate closely and brief him properly to ensure the impact is brought out effectively.
While it’s absolutely ridiculous to question Rahman’s capabilities based on his religion, second-guessing him based on recent performances is more understandable.
He now needs to deliver truly memorable music in collaboration with Hans Zimmer to prove that he’s still relevant and can break out of the creative slump many believe he’s in.
