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As the release of Mega Prince Varun Tej’s upcoming entertainer Korean Kanakaraju (KOKA) draws closer, the makers held a grand pre-release event in Bhimavaram, where the excitement among fans reached fever pitch. The event turned into a celebration with the cast and crew sharing their confidence about the film.

Music director S. Thaman made a bold statement that instantly grabbed attention. Addressing the crowd, he recalled his memorable association with Bhimavaram during the Tholi Prema promotions and thanked Varun Tej for trusting him with that film. Calling Korean Kanakaraju a unique entertainer, Thaman praised director Merlapaka Gandhi for his distinctive storytelling style, saying the film balances humour and emotions in a refreshing way. He also appreciated the producers for backing the project wholeheartedly and wished actress Ritika Nayak more success. Most importantly, Thaman revealed that he had already watched the film and confidently declared that KOKA will be a “sure shot blockbuster.”

Varun Tej, who returned to the same venue after nearly eight years since the Tholi Prema pre-release event, said it felt special to be back in Bhimavaram. He expressed gratitude to the producers for their unwavering support and lauded director Merlapaka Gandhi for presenting him in a completely new avatar. The actor also showered praise on Thaman, stating that the composer never compromises on quality and that his background score has significantly elevated the film. Varun described this as another memorable collaboration with Thaman.

Speaking about his co-stars, Varun appreciated Ritika Nayak for her performance and wished her continued success. He also revealed that bringing comedian Satya on board was challenging due to his packed schedule but believed he was the perfect choice for the role. Concluding his speech, Varun reflected on his family’s successful run over the past year and said that after seeing Ram Charan win hearts with Peddi, he hopes Korean Kanakaraju will continue that success story when it hits theatres.

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For a long time, Thaman has been considered one of director Trivikram Srinivas’ most trusted collaborators. Their successful association began with Aravinda Sametha and continued through several major films, making them one of the strongest director-composer combinations in Telugu cinema.

Speculation about a change first surfaced when Trivikram initially brought in Animal fame Harshavardhan Rameshwar to compose music for Aadarsha Kutumbam, starring Venkatesh. Although Thaman was left out in the beginning, he eventually replaced Harshavardhan and returned to the project.

Addressing the brief setback, Thaman had earlier stated in an interview that he would instead be teaming up with Trivikram for the director’s ambitious mythological film, God of War, starring NTR. His comments strengthened the belief that the successful duo would continue their partnership.

Adding to the speculation, producer Naga Vamsi recently teased the announcement of the much-awaited project on social media, and Thaman even reposted the update, leading fans to assume he was part of the film.

However, the official announcement surprised everyone. The makers confirmed that Tamil music sensation Anirudh Ravichander will compose the soundtrack for God of War, putting an end to months of speculation surrounding Thaman’s involvement.

Interestingly, while Thaman had shared Naga Vamsi’s teaser post earlier, he has remained completely silent after Anirudh’s official announcement. He neither reposted the update nor reacted publicly, sparking discussions among fans on social media.

Whether Thaman’s silence is simply a personal choice or reflects disappointment remains unknown. For now, God of War marks the first time in years that Trivikram has opted for a different composer on one of his biggest projects, with Anirudh taking charge of the music for the highly anticipated NTR starrer.

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