Set to hit theatres on July 11, Superman is already riding high on early buzz, with James Gunn’s reboot taking the Man of Steel and his loyal dog on a world-saving mission. Ahead of the release starring David Corenswet, Warner Bros dropped a surprise: the iconic Superman theme, reimagined with Indian classical instruments. Within hours, the track went viral. While Indian fans were stunned by the unexpected crossover, global Superman lovers were left mesmerised, flooding the comment sections with praise for how hauntingly beautiful the rendition sounds.
Superman’s iconic theme recreated with Indian classical instruments
The two-minute track features Indian artists on harmonium (Tushar Lall), sarangi (Sandeep Mishra), sitar (Prasad Rahane), flute (Hrishikesh Majumdar), and dhol (Pratik Kawale), and it sets the tone for the film on a strikingly emotional note. Superman’s theme colours light up the background, and David Corenswet’s character flashes across the screen mid-track. The rendition is arranged by Tushar Lall, and the band behind the project is The Indian Jam Project. Warner Bros.India brought it to life with mix, master, and orchestration by Abin Thomas. In just 10 hours, the video has already pulled in nearly 50K views. The music plays softly in your ears and sets the mood for James Gunn’s Superman in a way you haven’t quite heard before.
Fans reacts to Superman’s theme reimagined with Indian instruments
Reacting to the song, a fan from the Philippines wrote, “The flute created a different kind of gathering.” Charlie Victor from the US praised the theme, “Wow!! I have very few Indian friends here in the US!! But respect is the only thing I have for these people, rich in culture, traditions, and above all, humility! Super excited for the movie.” Another fan named James commented, “Okay, I was really not ready for this. This is just so calming. Like Superman himself, India is ready for Superman.” Someone else shared, “There’s something so magical in the composition of this theme—it always gives you a message of hope and humanity.” Another fan added, “Love Superman from India. This makes me emotional. Now India is giving him the tribute he always deserved. Seeing this version of the Superman theme done with Indian instruments, absolutely top-notch, pleasing, and energetic. Can’t wait to see the symbol of HOPE on the big screen.”
About Superman
Superman 2025 marks the first big Warner Bros production after its new partnership with DC Studios under the leadership of writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran. The trailer has already drawn positive reactions from fans. But this isn’t another origin rehash. Gunn’s not exploring where Superman came from or what he’s been up to, instead, he’s giving the whole thing a fresh spin. He knows the world’s burnt out on the same old comic-book film formula, and with this new Superman, he’s not just rebooting a studio’s future, he’s out to rewire the way we look at superhero movies altogether. The film will follow Clark Kent, played by David Corenswet, as he wrestles with his Kryptonian roots while trying to live a normal life in Smallville with his adoptive family. Rachel Brosnahan steps in as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult will take on the role of Lex Luthor.
