Yuvan Shakar Raja quits Instagram amid Whistle Podu controversy
Composer Yuvan Shakar Raja has deactivated his Instagram account after coming under a lot of fire following the release of the Whistle Podu song from the upcoming movie The Greatest of All Time.
Apr 18, 2024
Yuvan Shakar Raja deactivates Instagram.
Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja has deactivated his Instagram account without any explanation. Fans were surprised to discover that his Instagram page, with more than two million followers, had vanished. The composer has not yet made a statement on the matter.
It's noteworthy that Yuvan had come under a lot of fire following the release of the first single song, Whistle Podu, from the upcoming movie The Greatest of All Time . It's believed that he faced intense online trolling from the fans of Thalapathy Vijay, who is playing the lead role in the movie.
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The Whistle Podu song was released last week amid a lot of hype. However, the dance number failed to meet the expectations of fans, sparking a massive debate on social media. Many were quick to express disappointment with Yuvan's composition for the movie.
The filmmakers tried to change the narrative around the song, with songwriter Madhan Karky giving a series of interviews explaining the nuances of the song. However, that was not enough to pacify the dissatisfied fans, who were hoping for an instant sensation from Yuvan.
The Yuvan Shankar Raja debate
Yuvan Shankar Raja is a polarizing figure in the Tamil film industry. While there are loyal fans who vehemently defend Yuvan's musical genius, a section of the audience believes that the composer's best days are behind him.
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The mixed reviews for Whistle Podu revived the debate about Yuvan's talents. Perhaps, the composer wanted to insulate himself from the unending cycle of social media debates to focus on his work, instead of defending his creations.
Recently, when Yuvan was asked to talk about his work in The Greatest of All Time, he refused to do so. "I will not say (anything). I have decided that I will let my work speak for itself," he had said.
Director Venkat Prabhu is helming The Greatest of All Time. The last stretch of the production is going on in Russia. The film is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on September 5.
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