Did The Lost Bus copy Prabhas' blockbuster movie Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire’s iconic background music? Fans think so

Prabhas’ Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, a 2023 release made waves at the box office then. But why is it now sparking a global conversation? Netizens are buzzing over a surprising similarity between the film’s iconic background music and the soundtrack of Hollywood’s new survival drama, The Lost Bus, now streaming on Apple TV+. The comparison has fans flipping through clips, timestamps, and BGM beats, claiming that Ravi Basrur’s epic compositions for Salaar might have inspired—or been mirrored in—this American thriller.

In September, The Lost Bus, directed by Paul Greengrass and co-written with Brad Ingelsby, hit theatres in the US. By October, it became available on Apple TV+, but online discussions quickly turned to the film’s music. Fans noticed eerie similarities to Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Prabhas’ 2023 Telugu-language blockbuster.

Netizens point out similarities

Under the promo of The Lost Bus, one user claimed that the background music is from Salaar. Another pointed out the 1:13 timestamp, insisting it matches Ravi Basrur’s composition. Yet another mentioned that the background music sounds like it was taken from Salaar: Casefire.


On X, a user pointed out that at the 1:34 mark, the background music resembles Salaar.



Adding to the chatter, another fan pointed out that the BGM at 1:22 seconds was from Salaar, composed by Ravi Basrur, and mentioned that he has received 2–3 calls from Hollywood to compose music, highlighting the global impact of Prabhas’ blockbuster.

About The Lost Bus

The Lost Bus, inspired by a gripping chapter from Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 non-fiction book Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, dives into a high-stakes rescue during the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. Packed with tension and heart-pounding moments, the film stars Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, and Ashlie Atkinson, bringing real-life heroism to the big screen in a dramatic survival saga.

About Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, a roaring action spectacle from director Prashanth Neel and producer Vijay Kiragandur’s Hombale Films, follows Deva (Prabhas), the exiled prince of Khansaar, and Varadha (Prithviraj Sukumaran), the ruling heir. When a treacherous coup threatens the kingdom, the duo’s electrifying alliance sets the stage for a high-octane battle for power. Released on 22 December 2023, Salaar was both a critical and commercial triumph, with Ravi Basrur’s pulsating background score adding sheer firepower to every scene.