Devi Sri Prasad alleges Oo Antava was copied, fans point to Turkish singer Atiye

The song 'Oo Antava', composed by Devi Sri Prasad, is from Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa: The Rise' and featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a special appearance. Reportedly, the viral track has been copied by a Turkish artiste.

In Short

• DSP alleges his song ‘Oo Antava’ was copied by a Hollywood singer
• Fans link the plagiarism to Turkish singer Atiye’s 2024 track ‘Anlayana’
• DSP says he's considering legal action but feels proud of the song’s global reach

Music composer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, has alleged that his chartbuster track ‘Oo Antava’ from the Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ has been copied in “Hollywood”. At a recent event, DSP stated that the song has been plagiarised, directing the accusation towards a singer in Hollywood. However, Turkish pop star Atiye, through one of her recent releases, ‘Anlayana’, seems to have caught the eye of Indian audiences for copying ‘Oo Antava’.

Speaking to the media, DSP said, “You’ve all enjoyed the ‘Oo Antava’ song from Pushpa. I created that song in five minutes while working in my studio. There is no place on this Earth where that song hasn’t been played, and now an English singer has copied the song.”

The composer also added that while the incident highlights the global impact of Telugu music, he is seriously considering taking legal action against the artiste for the unauthorised adaptation.

The song ‘Oo Antava’, which originally featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a bold new avatar, was a runaway hit when it was released as part of the ‘Pushpa’ franchise. Its catchy beats, composed by DSP, and mass appeal made it a chart-topper not only in India but also in international circles.

DSP further remarked, "I am thinking about filing a case against them and what to do. But I am proud that our Telugu song has been copied."

The development has stirred a debate on creative ownership and cross-border plagiarism in the global music industry. While DSP, during his speech, mentioned that it was an English singer who copied the song, Indian audiences have reacted to a song by Turkish singer Atiye.

Atiye, a prominent figure in the Turkish pop scene, has previously released songs in both Turkish and English. Her recent track, ‘Anlayana’, released in 2024, has now come under scrutiny for bearing a striking resemblance to ‘Oo Antava’. Fans and listeners online have pointed out melodic similarities between the two tracks, fuelling the controversy further.

It remains to be seen what actions DSP will take in this matter.

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