Kissik

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"Kissik"
Kissik album cover.jpg
Official song cover
Single by Devi Sri Prasad and Chandrabose featuring Sublahshini
from the album Pushpa 2: The Rule
LanguageTelugu
Released24 November 2024
Recorded2023–2024
Genre
Length4:08
Label T-Series
Composer(s) Devi Sri Prasad
Lyricist(s) Chandrabose
Producer(s) Devi Sri Prasad
Pushpa 2: The Rule track listing
  1. "Pushpa Pushpa"
  2. "Sooseki"
  3. "Kissik"
  4. "Peelings"
  5. "Gango Renuka Thalli"
Music video
"Kissik" on YouTube

"Kissik" is an Indian Telugu-language song, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics written by Chandrabose, and recorded by Sublahshini for the soundtrack album of the 2024 Indian film Pushpa 2: The Rule . [1] It was released on 24 November 2024 (released on YouTube as a lyrical video song) as the third single from the album, through T-Series. [1] The full video song, featuring visuals directly from the film, was released on 19 December 2024 on YouTube.

Contents

The song was also released in other languages through the same name. Upon the release, it was compared to "Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava" from Pushpa: The Rise (2021), and was subjected to criticism owing to its lyrics and dance choreography. [2] [3] Sreeleela's dance was also criticized while comparing with her performance in "Kurchi Madathapetti" from Guntur Kaaram (2024). [4] In contrast, following the film's release, it peaked at number one on the Billboard India Songs in the third week and had a significant commercial success. [5]

Background and composition

Owing to the success of "Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava" from Pushpa: The Rise (2021), the production team insisted Devi Sri Prasad to include a similar item number in the sequel. By March 2023, the song was finalized. [6] Tamil singer Sublahshini was chosen to record the song. [7]

Sublashini had recorded the song in Telugu,Tamil, and Kannada versions.Lothika had recorded the song in Hindi along with Sublashini.Ujjaini Mukherjee was hired to sing the Bengali version of the song. [8] Priya Jerson recorded the Malayalam version of the song. [9]

Music video

Background and production

There were speculations about various actresses including Triptii Dimri, Janhvi Kapoor, Disha Patani and Shraddha Kapoor, being considered for the item song. [10] [11] [12] However, these speculations turned out to be false as Sreeleela was later finalised for the song. [13] [14] Jani Master was hired to choreograph the song, but was eventually replaced by Ganesh Acharya, due to sexual assault allegations. [15] The latter had also choreographed the song "Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava". [16] The song was filmed in November 2024 in Hyderabad. [17]

Synopsis

The music video is a direct clip from the scenes in Pushpa 2: The Rule . The scenes primarily featured Sreeleela and Allu Arjun dancing together. [18] It also featured Rashmika Mandanna, Rao Ramesh and others. [19]

Release

The song was launched at a promotional event in Chennai on 24 November 2024. [20] [21] The full video song was later released on YouTube on 19 December 2024.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube. [22]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Peelings"
Chart (2024–2025)Peak
position
India ( Billboard ) [5] 1
UK Asian Music Chart (OCC) [23] 4

References

  1. 1 2 "Kissik from Pushpa 2 out: Sreeleela and Allu Arjun deliver new dance anthem". India Today. 24 November 2024. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Devi Shri Prasad: I was prepared for Pushpa 2's Kissik's comparison with Pushpa's Oo Antava". Hindustan Times. 6 January 2025. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Pushpa 2's 'Kissik' leaves fans disappointed, struggles to match 'Oo Antava' magic | WATCH". English.Mathrubhumi. 26 November 2024. Archived from the original on 26 November 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "'Pushpa 2' 'Kissik' song leaves netizens divided: Some call it 'Vibes forever,' others unimpressed". The Times of India. 5 December 2024. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  5. 1 2 Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "India Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: Sukumar and Devi Sri Prasad lock two new songs". ottplay.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Meet Sublahshini: Singer of Sreeleela and Allu Arjun starrer 'Kissik' from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'". The Times of India. 28 November 2024. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  8. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (23 November 2024). "How Ujjayini Mukhopadhyay Was Chosen to Sing Kissik for Pushpa 2's Bengali Version - Interview". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  9. ↑ vipinvk. "'സാമന്തയെ വെല്ലുമോ ശ്രീലീല': ഞായറാഴ്ച അറിയാം 'പുഷ്പ 2' വന്‍ അപ്ഡേറ്റ്". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "Disha Patani Set to Replace Samantha in Pushpa 2 Item Song After Rejecting Oo Antava?". News18. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  11. ↑ "Janhvi Kapoor Or Tripti Dimri Likely To Feature in Special Song Of Pushpa 2 The Rule". Times Now. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "Shraddha Kapoor to join Allu Arjun in special dance number in Pushpa 2: Report". India Today. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  13. ↑ "Guntur Kaaram actor Sreeleela, Allu Arjun to dance in a Pushpa 2 song: Report". India Today. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Sreeleela to groove with Allu Arjun in a peppy dance number in Pushpa 2: The Rule: Report". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  15. ↑ "Rape-accused choreographer Jani Master dropped from Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2? Producer reveals THIS". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  16. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (28 November 2024). "Ganesh Acharya Interview: 'Sreeleela Is Kamaal Dancer, Allu Arjun's Style and Swag Add a Lot to Song'". ETV Bharat News. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  17. ↑ "Sreeleela Begins Shooting Special Song With Allu Arjun For Pushpa 2: The Rule". Times Now. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  18. ↑ "'Dancing Queen' Sreeleela Sets The Stage On Fire With 'Kissik' Song From 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'". Zee News. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  19. ↑ Adnal, Madhuri (25 November 2024). "Pushpa 2's 'Kissik' Song Released: Allu Arjun Brings The Heat With Sreeleela". Oneindia . Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  20. ↑ "Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun and Sreeleela's steamy track 'Kissik' to be launched at Chennai event. Watch promo". The Indian Express. 24 November 2024. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  21. ↑ "Allu Arjun, Sreeleela's 'Kissik' Song In Pushpa 2 The Rule To Release In Chennai". Times Now. 22 November 2024. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  22. ↑ "KISSIK Lyrical Video", YouTube , 24 November 2024, archived from the original on 8 January 2025, retrieved 27 January 2025
  23. ↑ "Official Asian Music Chart | Official Charts". www.officialcharts.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
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