Ravi Basrur has worn many hats all through his profession within the movie business, together with music composer, lyricist, and director. After changing into a family identify because of his scores for movies like KGF, Salaar, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Marco, the Kundapura native is happy concerning the launch of his first unique rating album, titled Titan.
“That is one thing I’ve wished to do for a very long time – to step away from the movie construction and inform a narrative purely by means of sound,” Ravi tells Hindustan Instances in an interview. He additionally will get candid about what makes his work for the upcoming NTR-Neel movie, rumoured to be named Dragon, completely different from his earlier work. Excerpts.
Titan is born from energy and silence
One would suppose that silence is the antithesis of something music-related, however Ravi says Titan discovered its roots in simply that. “The thought got here from my fascination with energy and silence, the steadiness between energy and peace, like the parable of the Titans themselves. Each observe is constructed round that concept, larger-than-life vitality however rooted in emotion,” explains the musician.
The album has now been two and a half years within the making, with a few of its compositions delivered to life a lot sooner than that. “I saved refining them till I felt that they had their very own id. I experimented with new textures, orchestral layers blended with conventional coastal rhythms and trendy sound design. I additionally labored with a couple of worldwide musicians, which helped me develop my sonic palette,” provides Ravi.
Songs like Each Finish Is A Starting and Roar Of Twister have already been launched from Titan, and Ravi calls the response to them ‘overwhelming.’ “Folks have linked deeply with the vitality of the tracks, they are saying it motivates them, makes them really feel highly effective. That’s the very best praise for a composer. It’s encouraging to see audiences accepting one thing outdoors of mainstream cinema soundtracks,” says Ravi.
Happy with Kannada cinema’s rise
Ravi had a busy 2025, what with directing Veera Chandrahasa, which was launched in April, composing scores for varied movie initiatives and now, releasing Titan. “I’ve barely stopped to breathe. Nonetheless, creatively, it has been one of the rewarding occasions of my life. Each mission pushed me differently,” he says.
Speaking about his directorial, which he additionally co-produced, Ravi provides, “Veera Chandrahasa is extraordinarily particular as a result of it explores the years-old artwork type Yakshagana. It has been a 12-year dream to carry this magnificent custom, which is a dwelling expression of music, dance, rhythm, and storytelling, to the cinema. The music you hear within the movie can be not like something in mainstream cinema.”
The Kannada movie business additionally had a superb yr, what with movies like Kantara Chapter 1 and Su From So making waves. “The popularity is completely deserved,” says the music composer, including, “Kannada cinema has at all times had wealthy tales and proficient individuals; it simply wanted the precise second and the precise publicity. I’m proud to see our artists, technicians, and composers being recognised nationwide. As for me, I wasn’t ready for this time; I’ve simply been doing my work sincerely. And it feels good to see our business shine.”
Ravi Basrur calls NTR-Neel movie ‘epic however emotionally rooted’
Ravi has a busy slate forward with movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada additionally lined up. And a type of is Prashanth Neel’s extremely anticipated movie with Jr NTR. The music composer calls working with Prashanth once more after Salaar ‘like returning house.’ “We perceive one another with out many phrases,” explains the musician.
When requested to explain the movie, Ravi will get candid, “The NTR–Neel movie goes to be large, musically and visually. The enter from Prashanth sir and the crew has been to create one thing epic but emotionally rooted. The soundscape will likely be very completely different from KGF or Salaar. Anticipate new devices, new vitality, and a variety of coronary heart.”
Coming from a small coastal city to now composing for such large initiatives in varied languages, Ravi says that staying true to his roots all through has made it a particular expertise. “I’m grateful to the viewers, to my collaborators, and to my roots. Each notice I compose comes from my village, my individuals, and the silence of the ocean I grew up close to. Titan is a tribute to that journey, and I hope listeners really feel that spirit in each observe,” he rounds off.