The maestro crafts peppy tunes with star voices for the actioner

Few composers can turn an energetic film into a blisteringly high-octane one quite like Anirudh Ravichander. The composer has become a go-to for creating powerful, stirring soundtracks that take films to spirited new heights. He proves how he’s earned his “maestro” stripes with Devara Part 1, a Telugu-language action extravaganza. Joined by lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry and some of the country’s most exciting singers, he crafts tracks that evoke drama and passion in spades. Thrilling opener “Fear Song” has to be the highlight, with its heavy rock and electronic music influences.