Tamil cinema’s music scene seems to be facing a rough phase. The recently released Thalapathy Kacheri from Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan is trending online, but fans say that its popularity is more about Vijay’s name than the song’s quality. Many listeners feel that the composition is just average and does not match the energy and magic usually expected from a Vijay film.
The disappointment does not stop there. The first singles from Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi and Suriya’s Karuppu were also highly anticipated but failed to make a strong impact. Listeners feel that Tamil music composers like Anirudh Ravichander, A R Rahman, G V Prakash Kumar, and Sean Roldan are not delivering the kind of memorable hits they were once known for.
A few years ago, Tamil film songs regularly topped charts across India, becoming viral sensations on social media. But now, fans say that only a handful of songs are truly standing out while the rest go unnoticed. They are beginning to wonder whether composers are struggling with creative fatigue or if the industry’s current trend toward loud, repetitive beats is to blame.
Interestingly, fans point out Coolie as an example of how powerful music can drive pre-release hype. Even though its trailer was considered average, the film created buzz mainly because of its viral soundtrack. That kind of musical magic seems to be missing lately.
Among the recent releases, Abdi Abdi from Genie starring Jayam Ravi has received a better response. Composed by A R Rahman, the track stood out for its freshness and catchy rhythm, amplified by the vibrant dance performances of Kalyani Priyadarshan and Krithi Shetty in the video.
Many fans are now waiting to see which composer will bring back that golden spark and deliver a true chartbuster that reignites the Tamil music wave. For an industry once known for producing timeless melodies, it’s clear that expectations are sky-high, and audiences are eager for something that truly moves them again.
