2024 song by Devi Sri Prasad, Chandrabose, Sublahshini featuring Sreeleela
"Kissik " is an IndianTelugu -language song, composed byDevi Sri Prasad , with lyrics written byChandrabose , and recorded bySublahshini for thesoundtrack album of the 2024 Indian filmPushpa 2: The Rule , featuring withSreeleela andAllu Arjun .[ 1] It was released on 24 November 2024 (released onYouTube as a lyrical video song) as the third single from the album, throughT-Series .[ 1] The full video song, featuring visuals directly from the film, was released on 19 December 2024 onYouTube .
The song was also released in other languages through the same name. Upon the release, it was compared to "Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava " fromPushpa: 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 " fromGuntur Kaaram (2024).[ 4] In contrast, following the film's release, it peaked at number one on theBillboard India Songs in the third week and had a significant commercial success.[ 5]
Background and composition [ edit ] Owing to the success of "Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava " fromPushpa: 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 finalised.[ 6] Tamil singerSublahshini 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]
Background and production [ edit ] There were speculations about various actresses includingTriptii Dimri ,Janhvi Kapoor ,Disha Patani andShraddha Kapoor , being considered for the item song.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] However, these speculations turned out to be false asSreeleela was later finalised for the song.[ 13] [ 14] Jani Master was hired to choreograph the song, but was eventually replaced byGanesh 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]
The music video is a direct clip from the scenes inPushpa 2: The Rule . The scenes primarily featuredSreeleela andAllu Arjun dancing together.[ 18] It also featuredRashmika Mandanna ,Rao Ramesh and others.[ 19]
The song was launched at a promotional event inChennai on 24 November 2024.[ 20] [ 21] The full video song was later released on YouTube on 19 December 2024.
Credits and personnel [ edit ] Credits adapted fromYouTube .[ 22]
Devi Sri Prasad – ComposerChandrabose – LyricistSublahshini – VocalsGanesh Acharya – ChoreographerManasi DSP – Backing vocals S. P. Abhishek – Backing vocals, vocal supervision A. Uday Kumar – Mix engineer, mastering engineer, record engineer T. Uday Kumar – record engineer Suresh Kumar Taddi – record engineer Murugan – orchestra in-charge Pugalendhi – studio assistant Bharat – studio assistant B. Manikandan – Album Co-ordinator ^a b "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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^ "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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^ "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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^ " '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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^a b Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022)."India Songs" .Billboard .Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved27 January 2025 . ^ "Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: Sukumar and Devi Sri Prasad lock two new songs" .ottplay.com .Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved20 March 2023 .^ "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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^ 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 . Retrieved27 January 2025 . ^ vipinvk." 'സാമന്തയെ വെല്ലുമോ ശ്രീലീല': ഞായറാഴ്ച അറിയാം 'പുഷ്പ 2' വന് അപ്ഡേറ്റ്" .Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam).Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved27 January 2025 . ^ "Disha Patani Set to Replace Samantha in Pushpa 2 Item Song After Rejecting Oo Antava?" .News18 . 22 March 2022. Retrieved22 March 2022 .^ "Janhvi Kapoor Or Tripti Dimri Likely To Feature in Special Song Of Pushpa 2 The Rule" .Times Now . 27 May 2024.Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved27 May 2024 .^ "Shraddha Kapoor to join Allu Arjun in special dance number in Pushpa 2: Report" .India Today . 21 October 2024. Retrieved21 October 2024 .^ "Guntur Kaaram actor Sreeleela, Allu Arjun to dance in a Pushpa 2 song: Report" .India Today . 3 November 2024. Retrieved3 November 2024 .^ "Sreeleela to groove with Allu Arjun in a peppy dance number in Pushpa 2: The Rule: Report" .Bollywood Hungama . 4 November 2024.Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved4 November 2024 .^ "Rape-accused choreographer Jani Master dropped from Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2? Producer reveals THIS" .Pinkvilla . 26 October 2024.Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved26 October 2024 .^ 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. Retrieved27 January 2025 . ^ "Sreeleela Begins Shooting Special Song With Allu Arjun For Pushpa 2: The Rule" .Times Now . 7 November 2024.Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved7 November 2024 .^ " '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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^ 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. Retrieved27 January 2025 . ^ "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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^ "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. Retrieved27 January 2025 .^ "KISSIK Lyrical Video" ,YouTube , 24 November 2024,archived from the original on 8 January 2025, retrieved27 January 2025 ^ "Official Asian Music Chart | Official Charts" .www.officialcharts.com .Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved27 January 2025 .
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