Famous English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been joining the Indian entertainment industry with his melodious soul with mystifying collaborations for fans all over the world. With the music industry still buzzing with the electrifying performance of ‘Chuttamalle’, it recalls when this man left all fans speechless with his cool vibes executing the iconic hook step from Allu Arjun’s chartbuster-Butta Bomma.
A cinematic powerhouse, Allu Arjun’s charisma knows no boundaries. He is a superstar with fans spanning continents. One such purest moment of fandom was when Ed Sheeran, an artist who is synonymous with musical prowess across the globe, entered the dynamic world of Telugu cinema. The viral moment features Ed Sheeran as he perfectly replicates Arjun’s signature move in an unvoiced homage to the stylish star’s enthralling presence on screen.
Butta Bomma derives its infectious beats from the huge hit Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and has mesmerized people since its release. A rhythmic orchestra crafted for the genius S Thaman, this exciting number bonded the on-screen chemistry of the great Allu Arjun and the striking Pooja Hegde, while this melody blew life into its chemistry with mellifluous voice by none other than Armaan Malik himself.
Rewind to the year 2024. The internet exploded when a clip showing Sheeran vibing to Butta Bomma along with Armaan Malik went online. But what awed audiences more was the way he did the hook step even matching Allu Arjun’s fluid moves that scaled the song to another level of a cultural phenomenon.
Fast forward to the present, and Ed Sheeran once again finds himself entwined with the vibrant hues of South Indian cinema. His recent stage spectacle in Bengaluru had audiences spellbound as he crooned the beloved Chuttamalle in Telugu, sharing the spotlight with the ethereal Shilpa Rao. This enchanting track hails from Devara, a cinematic spectacle featuring powerhouse performers Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor.
Returning to Butta Bomma, its meteoric rise in the musical sphere was fueled by its irresistibly catchy choreography and the electric chemistry of its lead stars. The very title, Butta Bomma, translates poetically to “Basket Doll,” encapsulating the song’s enchanting essence. Released in December 2019, the track swiftly ascended the popularity charts, etching its name in history.
S Thaman’s masterful composition didn’t just set the airwaves ablaze—it shattered digital records. By mid-2020, Butta Bomma had etched an indelible mark on YouTube, securing its place as the most-watched Telugu song with an astonishing 262 million views, an achievement that resonated across the global music landscape.
Ed Sheeran’s spontaneous embrace of Telugu cinema’s rhythmic brilliance reaffirms the universal power of music—where cultures intertwine, and melodies transcend barriers, forging moments that linger long in the hearts of fans.
