Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar defends use of item songs: “They’re marketing assets, but my story unfolds through them”

**Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar Defends Inclusion of Item Songs in ‘Thamma’**

Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar, currently enjoying the success of his latest release *Thamma*, has addressed the ongoing criticism surrounding the film’s use of three item songs: “Poison Baby,” “Tum Mere Na Huye,” and “Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka.”

Known for his earlier horror-comedy hit *Munjya* within the same universe, Sarpotdar spoke about the debate in an interview with SCREEN. He shared his creative reasoning behind incorporating the songs and explained how such numbers serve a functional role in modern storytelling and marketing.

Reacting to the backlash, Sarpotdar stated,
> “All these things are marketing assets that lead you into a film. What counts is what the film gives you in the end. For me, when these songs appear, they’re there because my story unfolds through them.”

The director emphasized that the tracks are not inserted merely for glamour but are woven into the narrative to enhance its rhythm and emotional beats.

The discussion around *Thamma*’s music gained traction after audiences questioned the necessity of including three distinct item songs in a horror-comedy. Addressing this criticism head-on, Sarpotdar pointed out a shift in audience perception over time.

> “This is the same audience that loved ‘Taras’ in *Munjya* and ‘Aaj Ki Raat’. Nobody had a problem then. But now, suddenly, it’s an issue. Maybe it’s just happening more often, so people are reacting differently,” he remarked.

*Thamma*, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, marks the first love story set within the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe — an interconnected cinematic world that includes *Stree*, *Bhediya*, and *Munjya*.

Despite receiving mixed critical reviews, the film continues to perform steadily at the box office, attracting audiences with its blend of romance, supernatural intrigue, and quirky humour.

Aditya Sarpotdar’s response reflects a broader conversation in contemporary cinema about how item songs are evolving — from standalone entertainment numbers to narrative devices and powerful promotional tools.

As he puts it, what truly matters is the story that remains long after the music fades. With *Thamma*, Sarpotdar once again proves that commercial appeal and storytelling can coexist, even if it means defending a few catchy beats along the way.

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