What is the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe that 'Thamma' is a part of?

The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe is an interconnected cinematic world that includes films like 'Stree', 'Bhediya', and 'Munjya', in addition to 'Thamma'.

How does 'Thamma' director Aditya Sarpotdar defend the use of item songs in the film?

Sarpotdar argues that the item songs in 'Thamma' are not just for glamour, but are woven into the narrative to enhance the film's rhythm and emotional beats. He sees them as "marketing assets" that lead audiences into the story.

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Filmmaker Defends Item Songs in Hit 'Thamma' as Narrative Devices

Q: How has audience perception towards item songs changed, according to Sarpotdar?

Sarpotdar points out that the same audience that loved similar songs in his previous hit 'Munjya' now seems to have a problem with the inclusion of such tracks in 'Thamma', suggesting a shift in audience perception.

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Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar responds to criticism over item songs in 'Thamma'
Sarpotdar says item songs are "marketing assets" that advance the film's story
Audience perception has shifted, with some now questioning item songs

Filmmaker Defends Item Songs in Hit 'Thamma' as Narrative Devices

In a recent interview, filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar, whose latest release 'Thamma' has been a box office success, addressed the ongoing criticism surrounding the film's inclusion of three item songs. Sarpotdar, who earlier delivered the horror-comedy hit 'Munjya', explained his creative reasoning, emphasizing that the tracks are not merely for glamour but are woven into the narrative to enhance its rhythm and emotional beats.

Responding to the backlash, Sarpotdar stated that these item songs are "marketing assets" that lead audiences into the film, and what truly matters is the story that unfolds through them. He pointed out that the same audience that loved similar songs in his previous hit 'Munjya' now seems to have a problem with the inclusion of such tracks in 'Thamma'.