Earlier, his string of back-to-back chartbusters used to make him a popular figure in the music scene. Even with producers offering him high-profile offers and adjusting to his busy schedule by granting him several extensions, his recent ventures have not worked as well as expected. Earlier, even if the movie fared badly at the box office, Anirudh’s songs—whether they were his catchy numbers or thematic background scores—still used to find an audience.
Although, his recent release, Madharaasi, has contributed to the list of disappointing releases in his career. Even though the Tamil version of the film has been able to sustain, its performance in other languages has been not so great. His music being criticized for not having the same unique flair that it used to possess, his background scores being repetitive and uninspiring. All but a few of the tracks from Madharaasi have not managed to leave a lasting impression.
Anirudh’s recent filmography—featuring Kingdom, Vidaamuyarchi, and Vettaiyan—has also received a lukewarm welcome. The music in all these films has begun to seem formulaic, and the predictability has taken a toll on concerns regarding his growth.
Despite these setbacks, Anirudh’s upcoming projects could provide him with the perfect opportunity to regain his former glory. With major films like Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Kompany, Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, Nani’s The Paradise, Gautham Tinnanuri’s Magic, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, and Shah Rukh Khan’s King on his plate, Anirudh has a chance to prove that he still has what it takes to create memorable music that resonates with audiences. These big-ticket projects, which will be out in the next year, might just be the game-changer in his life.
It is a turning point for Anirudh to rediscover himself and display his real potential. The next year will determine if he can regain his status as one of the best music directors in the field and establish that his best is yet to arrive.