Veteran composer Gangai Amaran slams Anirudh Ravichander’s music for language disconnect

Veteran Tamil film composer Gangai Amaran has openly criticised the recent work of younger music director Anirudh Ravichander. In a statement to The Times of India, Amaran suggested that many of Anirudh’s songs appear to be crafted without a solid understanding of the language they are sung in.

Amaran’s remarks highlight a growing debate within the South Indian film industry about linguistic authenticity in music production. He argued that a composer’s connection to the language is essential for delivering lyrics that resonate with native speakers.

The comments have ignited discussion across social media platforms, with fans and fellow artists weighing in on the importance of cultural and linguistic sensitivity in contemporary film music.