Aditya Sarpotdar defends 'Thamma's item songs amid fan backlash
Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar is standing by his decision to feature three item songs in the film, even as some fans push back against the glamorized dance numbers.
Despite criticism, Thamma—released October 21 and starring Rashmika Mandanna—has made over ₹125 crore worldwide.
Sarpotdar pointed out that audiences have enjoyed such songs before, noting, "Nobody had a problem there. It's just that now, because you see it happening a lot more, you feel it's a problem," and explained that these tracks are part of the movie's vampire storyline.
'Item Song Universe': Internet jokes about 'Thamma's item song overload
Longtime followers of Maddock Films's horror-comedy universe (like Stree and Bhediya) aren't thrilled with Thamma's shift toward flashy musical sequences.
Some now joke it's become the "Item Song Universe," worried this trend could overshadow the series' unique folklore-inspired humor and strong female leads going forward.