Biddu, known for blending traditional Carnatic melodies with contemporary pop, reportedly faced skepticism from producers. “They said my voice was too ‘city boy’ for the film’s rural setting,” Biddu later recalled in an interview. Yet, his rendition of “Boom Boom” —a high-energy, percussion-driven track with a catchy chorus—proved a game-changer. The song featured a fusion of mridangam (a traditional Indian drum) and electronic beats, a bold move for a mainstream film at the time.