The video was shared by industrialist Anand Mahindra , who described it as the sound of an "unbreakable, united India."
The "full story" of (titled Kunkumamaake ) follows its journey from a Bollywood mega-hit to a viral sensation in South India, specifically within the Kerala music scene. 🌸 The Origin: "Kunkumamaake"
The song gained a second wave of massive popularity when a video of singer went viral on social media.
Malayali listeners were particularly impressed by his near-perfect Malayalam pronunciation, which is often difficult for non-native speakers. 🎞️ Popularity in Reels & Covers
When the film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva was released in 2022, the song "Kesariya" (originally in Hindi) was dubbed into four South Indian languages. The Malayalam version, , features: Singer: Sid Sriram (known for his soulful, emotive style).
Watch the viral multilingual rendition that brought national attention to the Malayalam version: Kesariya malayalam . .@shaamil_music Shamil Muhammed Instagram• Sep 19, 2022
He sang a mashup of "Kesariya" seamlessly transitioning between Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.