Devi Sri Prasad Accuses Turkish Singer Of Copying Oo Antava, Says He Might Take Legal Action
Years after Oo Antava became a cultural phenomenon with the release of Pushpa: The Rise, the song has now stirred up an unexpected international controversy. Composer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, has accused Turkish pop singer Atiye of copying the chart-topping track in her single Anlayana, released seven months ago. The Allu Arjun–Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer continues to make waves—but this time, for alleged plagiarism.
Speaking at a recent event, DSP expressed both disappointment and reluctant pride. 'Many people enjoyed Oo Antava in various ways, but now I've come to know that it has been copied into Turkish. There are many similarities in singer Atiye's version. One has to call it a plain copy," he stated in Telugu. He went on to say, 'I'm thinking about filing a case against them. But I'm also proud—this just shows the international appeal of our music."
Turkish singers have a history of rehashing songs from India. This one, released in 2024, rehashed Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava from Pushpa (2021) by our own @ThisIsDSP. By the way, this is not sampling. Turkish song details: Singer: Atiye Song: Anlayana. pic.twitter.com/XcTl0bmS0N — Sylvian (@Sylvianism) June 29, 2025
The song, known for its seductive beats and Samantha's sizzling screen presence, had taken social media by storm upon release in 2021. Interestingly, even Samantha herself was initially hesitant about the bold number. Reflecting on the experience in an earlier interview with Galatta Plus, she revealed that the role pushed her far outside her comfort zone. 'Who thinks of me for a special song, and that too, one in which I had to look really hot? I was always playing the cute, bubbly, girl-next-door."
She added that it wasn't just about dance steps. 'It was about the attitude—the fierce, confident woman who's always comfortable in her sexuality—all of which I am not," she admitted candidly. Recalling her first day on set, she said, 'I was shaking in front of 500 junior artists before the first shot. I was so nervous."
With Oo Antava continuing to leave an impact years later—both creatively and legally—it seems the song's journey is far from over. Whether DSP proceeds with legal action remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the reach of Telugu music now extends well beyond borders.
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