Peelings
| "Peelings" | |
|---|---|
 Official song cover | |
| Single by Devi Sri Prasad and Chandrabose featuring Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa | |
| from the album Pushpa 2: The Rule | |
| Language | Telugu |
| Released | 1 December 2024 |
| Recorded | 2023–2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:07 |
| Label | T-Series |
| Composer(s) | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Lyricist(s) | Chandrabose |
| Producer(s) | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Pushpa 2: The Rule track listing | |
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| Music video | |
| "Peelings" on YouTube | |
"Peelings" (transl. Feelings) is an Indian Telugu-language song, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics written by Chandrabose, and recorded by Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa for the soundtrack album of the 2021 Indian film Pushpa 2: The Rule.[1] It was released on 1 December 2024 (released on YouTube as a lyrical video song) as the fourth single from the album, through T-Series.[2] The full video song, featuring visuals directly from the film, was released on 16 December 2024 on YouTube.[3]
The song was also released in other languages through the same name. Upon the release, the song was subjected to criticism owing to its lyrics and dance choreography,[4][5] but after the film's release, it peaked at number one on the Billboard India Songs in the third week and had a significant commercial success.[6][7]
Background and composition
[edit]Devi Sri Prasad has chosen folk singers Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa to record the song. Speaking to Telangana Today, Laxmi Dasa told, "I am overjoyed by the overwhelming response to the song from various sections of the society".[8] The song begins with Malayalam lyrics interlude, written by Siju Thuravoor.[9] It is sung by Aparna Harikumar, Indu Sanath and Gayathry Rajiv in all six languages.[10]
The Hindi version has lyrics written by Raqueeb Alam, and sung by Javed Ali, Madhubanti Bagchi. The Tamil version has lyrics written by Viveka, and sung by Senthil Ganesh and Rajalakshmi. The Malayalam version has lyrics written by Siju Thuravoor, and sung by Pranavam Sasi and Sithara. The Kannada version has lyrics written by Varadaraj Chikkaballapura, and sung by Santhosh Venky and Amala Chebolu. The Bengali version has lyrics written by Srijato Bandopadhyay, and sung by Timir Biswas and Arpita Chakraborty.
Music video
[edit]Background and production
[edit]As part of the film's production, the scenes involved in the music video of the song were shot at a specially constructed set from 23 November 2024 to 26 November 2024.[11] Sekhar has choreographed the dance sequences.[12] During an interview, Rashmika Mandanna revealed that her phobia to being lifted made her uncomfortable and further stated, "I am someone who has a phobia of being lifted, I wasn’t very comfortable with people lifting me and here is the song where I am only being lifted. I had this thing of ‘how am I going to do this? I recently realised that if I make up my mind, I fully go and surrender to my director and co-actor. I was like, Let’s just do it. If this is what the film needs, let’s do it. Once you trust the man, it becomes fun".[13]
Synopsis
[edit]The music video is a direct clip from the scenes in Pushpa 2: The Rule. The scenes feature Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna dancing together.[14]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from YouTube.[15]
- Devi Sri Prasad – Composer
- Chandrabose – Lyricist
- Shankarr Babu Kandukoori – Vocals
- Laxmi Dasa – Vocals
- Siju Thuravoor – Malayalam lyrics
- Sekhar – Choreographer
- Chaitanya Ravi Krishnan – Keyboards
- Vikas Badisa – Keyboards
- Kalyan – rhythm
- A Jayakumar – Clarinet
- S. P. Abhishek – Backing vocals, vocal supervision
- Aparna Harikumar – Malayalam vocals
- Indu Santh – Malayalam vocals
- Gayathry Rajiv – Malayalam vocals
- A. Uday Kumar – Mix engineer, mastering engineer, record engineer
- T. Uday Kumar – record engineer
- Suresh Kumar Taddi – record engineer
- Raam Gandikota – record engineer
- Murugan – orchestra in-charge
- Pugalendhi – studio assistant
- Bharat – studio assistant
- B. Manikandan – Album Co-ordinator
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| India (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| UK Asian Music Chart (OCC)[16] (Telugu) |
21 |
| UK Asian Music Chart (OCC)[17] (Bengali) |
21 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pushpa 2 song Peelings OUT: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna turn up the heat with their dance moves; Fans compare it with Saami". PINKVILLA. 1 December 2024. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Peelings: Allu Arjun, Rashmika set the stage on fire in Pushpa 2 song". India Today. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Velugu, V6 (16 December 2024). "PEELINGS Video Song Out: పుష్ప-2 పీలింగ్స్ వీడియో సాంగ్ కోసం వెయిటింగా.. వచ్చేసింది." V6 Velugu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "'This Is Making Me Uncomfortable' Pushpa 2's Latest Song Bashed for 'Vulgar Steps'". MensXP. 2 December 2024. Archived from the original on 12 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Gulati, Triya (7 December 2024). "Pushpa 2 choreography is a tragic mashup of yoga and intimate poses. No Antava". ThePrint. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b "India Songs: Week of December 28, 2024". Billboard. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Grandma's Dance Reel On 'Peelings' Song From Pushpa 2 Goes Viral; Internet Falls In Love With Her 'Superb' Performance". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Today, Telangana (6 December 2024). "Pushpa 2 song 'Peelings' brings Nirmal's folk singer Laxmi Dasa into limelight". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "'Pushpa 2' latest song 'Peelings' starts with this Malayalam hook line. Know what it means". 'Pushpa 2' latest song 'Peelings' starts with this Malayalam hook line. Know what it means. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Malayalam hook in Pushpa 2's 'Peelings', Allu Arjun says it's for Malayali fans | WATCH". Mathrubhumi English. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna wrap Pushpa 2 with last-minute song shoot in Hyderabad". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "'Peelings' from 'Pushpa 2': A colorful mass duet". Telugu Cinema. 1 December 2024. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Pushpa 2's Rashmika Mandanna On Controversial Peelings Dance Song: 'I Wasn't Comfortable Initially'". News18. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Peelings Song from Pushpa 2: The Rule Out Now, Set To Energize Your Playlist". Zee News. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "PEELINGS (Telugu Lyrical Video)", YouTube, 1 December 2024, retrieved 24 December 2024
- ^ "PEELINGS". Official Charts. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "PEELINGS". Official Charts. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
