Director Sekhar Kammula meets singer Komali and promises her an opportunity

After a few weeks of the controversy surrounding the

song Saranga Dariya

from

Love Story

, director Sekhar Kammula met singer

Komali

in person on Wednesday, promising to give her an opportunity to sing in his next film.

He also stated that it is miscommunication between Komali and his team that led to the whole issue. Komali had said, “I have reached out to various sections of the media as I was unable to contact Sekhar Kammula sir. I was on-board to sing Saranga Dariya but it’s unfortunate that I could not. He has now met me and promised me an opportunity in his next film. I have also been assured I’ll sing the song at the audio launch or pre-release event of Love Story. I thank Sekhar Kammula for keeping the rural folk voices alive and bringing such art to the forefront in mainstream cinema.”

Saranga Dariya, which features Sai Pallavi in the video, was popularised by Komali on a reality show. Lyric writer Suddala Ashoka Teja penned additional lyrics for his number that sees vocals by

Mangli

. Komali earlier alleged that the film’s team had promised her credit and turned a blind eye. However, the director clarified that they only found an alternate singer as Komali was suffering from a cold when they needed to record. “We promised Komali credits in the movie and the audio launch, if it happens. She will also be paid,” he had written on social media.