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song, originally sung by

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folk artistes. The song was sung by various artistes with slight changes in the lyrics. It is featured in the 2021

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''Love Story'' starring

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. It is composed by Pawan CH., sung by

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and with lyrics written by Suddala Ashok Teja. The song became popular, when singer Komali Tatte sang it in the reality TV series ''Relare Rela'' in 2010. The film's lyrical version was released on 28 February 2021 through

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Music video

The theatrical version of the song featured

dancing with choreography by Sekhar. Suddala Ashok Teja wrote the lyrics for the theatrical version.

Reception

The song is popular among the Telangana folk songs. The theatrical version of the song became popular due to which it is spotted in top positions in the national music charts. Singer

got wider appreciation for her vocals. The lyrical song received praise for Sai Pallavi's dance, choreography and the vocals by Mangli adding a "perfect Telangana nativity to the folk number".

Controversy

In March 2021, singer Komali Tatte, who gathered and performed the

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"Saranga Dariya" on a television show years before the release of its theatrical version, stated that she wasn't credited in the lyrical video as promised. Director Kammula responded that Komali will be credited and compensated for the song.

References

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