What is the Salaar BGM controversy?

The background music (BGM) from Prabhas' 2023 blockbuster film Salaar has been allegedly copied in the Hollywood survival thriller The Lost Bus, sparking outrage among the actor's fans.

Who directed The Lost Bus?

The Lost Bus was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Greengrass and is based on the true story of a heroic bus driver who saved lives during the 2018 California wildfire.

What is the reaction from Prabhas fans?

Prabhas' loyal fanbase has flooded social media with accusations of plagiarism, demanding accountability from the Hollywood team for allegedly copying the iconic BGM from Salaar.

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Salaar BGM Controversy: Hollywood Film Accused of Copying Indian Blockbuster's Music

10 Oct

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Summary

Prabhas' 2023 blockbuster Salaar's BGM allegedly copied in Hollywood film The Lost Bus
Fans flood social media, accusing the Hollywood team of plagiarism
The Lost Bus based on true story of heroic bus driver during 2018 California wildfire

Salaar BGM Controversy: Hollywood Film Accused of Copying Indian Blockbuster's Music

In October 2025, a controversy has erupted around the Hollywood survival drama The Lost Bus, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. While the film is receiving positive reviews, Prabhas fans have accused the Hollywood team of copying the background score from the actor's 2023 blockbuster Salaar.

The recent "Inside Look" video for The Lost Bus featured a background track that social media users claim sounds nearly identical to the Ravi Basrur-composed BGM from Prashanth Neel's epic action drama Salaar. Fans flooded YouTube comment sections, expressing their outrage and demanding accountability for the alleged plagiarism.