The awards, held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City on September 5–6, marked a rare achievement in film music: DSP has now won for both Pushpa and its sequel, cementing his reputation for consistency, brilliance, and cultural impact.
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Indian cinema witnessed a landmark moment at the 13th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025, as Rockstar DSP was honoured with Best Music Director (Telugu) for Pushpa 2: The Rule. The awards, held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City on September 5–6, marked a rare achievement in film music: DSP has now won for both Pushpa and its sequel, cementing his reputation for consistency, brilliance, and cultural impact.
Composing for a sequel often comes with towering expectations, but DSP surpassed them with a powerful multilingual soundtrack across six languages,Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali. This feat reinforces his standing as one of India’s most versatile and culturally attuned music directors.
What makes this win significant is not a single viral hit, but the strength of the album as a whole. In an era dominated by singles, the Pushpa 2 soundtrack became a cultural phenomenon,balancing mass appeal with musical depth. From soulful ballads to adrenaline-pumping anthems, the album created rare cross-genre, cross-language resonance. SIIMA’s official Instagram post captured the sentiment, writing: “He delivered chartbusters and viral songs that were worth so many peelings and now he wins the Best Music Director award for Pushpa 2. Congratulations, @thisisdsp.”
On stage in Dubai, DSP delivered a humble yet moving acceptance speech. He dedicated the award to music lovers across the world and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to craft songs that transcend cultures and languages. His words reflected the same passion and dedication that define his music.
With this win,his eighth SIIMA trophy,DSP has once again proved that while hit singles may capture moments, a cohesive album can define an era. His work on Pushpa 2 not only raised the benchmark for sequel soundtracks but also showcased how Indian film music can resonate globally.