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{{Short description|2024 song by Devi Sri Prasad, Chandrabose, Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Peelings
| type = single
| cover = Peelings song.jpg
| caption = Official song cover
| artist = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] and [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] featuring Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa
| album = [[Pushpa 2: The Rule (soundtrack)|Pushpa 2: The Rule]]
| language = Telugu
| released = 1 December 2024
| recorded = 2023–2024
| studio =
| genre = {{hlist|[[Dance music|Dance]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]}}
| length = 4:07
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| writer =
| composer = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| lyricist = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| producer = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| tracks = # "Pushpa Pushpa"
# "Sooseki"
# "[[Kissik]]"
# '''"Peelings'''"
# "Gango Renuka Thalli"
| misc = {{External music video|type=single|{{YouTube|id=3FaYm8Us42k|title="Peelings"}}
}}
}}

"'''Peelings'''" is an Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language song, composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]], with lyrics written by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]], and recorded by Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa for the [[Pushpa 2: The Rule (soundtrack)|soundtrack album]] of the 2024 Indian film ''[[Pushpa 2: The Rule]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-01 |title=Pushpa 2 song Peelings OUT: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna turn up the heat with their dance moves; Fans compare it with Saami |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pushpa-2-song-peelings-out-allu-arjun-rashmika-mandanna-turn-up-the-heat-with-their-dance-moves-fans-compare-it-with-saami-1360752 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=3 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203085417/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pushpa-2-song-peelings-out-allu-arjun-rashmika-mandanna-turn-up-the-heat-with-their-dance-moves-fans-compare-it-with-saami-1360752 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 (company)|T-Series]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-01 |title=Peelings: Allu Arjun, Rashmika set the stage on fire in Pushpa 2 song |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/peelings-allu-arjun-rashmika-set-the-stage-on-fire-in-pushpa-2-song-2643194-2024-12-01 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The full video song, featuring visuals directly from the film, was released on 16 December 2024 on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Velugu |first=V6 |date=2024-12-16 |title=PEELINGS Video Song Out: పుష్ప-2 పీలింగ్స్ వీడియో సాంగ్ కోసం వెయిటింగా.. వచ్చేసింది.. |url=https://www.v6velugu.com/peelings-telugu-video-song-out-from-pushpa-2-the-rule |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=V6 Velugu |language=te |archive-date=16 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216120541/https://www.v6velugu.com/peelings-telugu-video-song-out-from-pushpa-2-the-rule |url-status=live }}</ref>

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,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-02 |title='This Is Making Me Uncomfortable' Pushpa 2's Latest Song Bashed for 'Vulgar Steps' |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/regional/172945-pushpa-the-rule-peelings-song-fan-reactions.html |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=MensXP |language=en-IN |archive-date=12 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212033538/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/regional/172945-pushpa-the-rule-peelings-song-fan-reactions.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gulati |first=Triya |date=2024-12-07 |title=Pushpa 2 choreography is a tragic mashup of yoga and intimate poses. No Antava |url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/pushpa-2-choreography-is-a-tragic-mashup-of-yoga-and-intimate-poses-no-antava/2392337/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> but after the film's release, it peaked at number one on the [[Billboard India Songs|''Billboard'' India Songs]] in the third week and had a significant commercial success.<ref name="indiasongs2">{{cite magazine |date=24 December 2024 |title=India Songs: Week of December 28, 2024 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/india-songs-hotw/2024-12-28 |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=24 December 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Grandma's Dance Reel On 'Peelings' Song From Pushpa 2 Goes Viral; Internet Falls In Love With Her 'Superb' Performance |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/grandmas-dance-reel-on-peelings-song-from-pushpa-2-goes-viral-internet-falls-in-love-with-her-superb-performance |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

== Background and composition ==
[[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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2024-12-06 |title=Pushpa 2 song 'Peelings' brings Nirmal's folk singer Laxmi Dasa into limelight |url=https://telanganatoday.com/pushpa-2-song-peelings-brings-nirmals-folk-singer-laxmi-dasa-into-limelight |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Telangana Today |language=en |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207071704/https://telanganatoday.com/pushpa-2-song-peelings-brings-nirmals-folk-singer-laxmi-dasa-into-limelight |url-status=live }}</ref> The song begins with [[Malayalam]] lyrics interlude, written by Siju Thuravoor.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Pushpa 2' latest song 'Peelings' starts with this Malayalam hook line. Know what it means |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2024/12/02/pushpa-2-peelings-song-malayalam-hook-line.html |access-date=2024-12-24 |website='Pushpa 2' latest song 'Peelings' starts with this Malayalam hook line. Know what it means |language=en}}</ref> It is sung by Aparna Harikumar, Indu Sanath and Gayathry Rajiv in all six languages.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malayalam hook in Pushpa 2's 'Peelings', Allu Arjun says it's for Malayali fans {{!}} WATCH |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pushpa-2-the-rule-peelings-song-1.10120010 |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=Mathrubhumi English |date=29 November 2024 |archive-date=4 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204154242/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pushpa-2-the-rule-peelings-song-1.10120010 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Hindi version has lyrics written by Raqueeb Alam, and sung by [[Javed Ali]], [[Madhubanti Bagchi]]. The Tamil version has lyrics written by [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]], and sung by [[Senthil Ganesh]] and Rajalakshmi. The Malayalam version has lyrics written by Siju Thuravoor, and sung by Pranavam Sasi and [[Sithara (singer)|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|Srijato Bandopadhyay]], and sung by [[Timir Biswas]] and [[Arpita Chakraborty]].{{fact|date=February 2026}}

== Music video ==

=== Background and production ===
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna wrap Pushpa 2 with last-minute song shoot in Hyderabad |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/allu-arjun-rashmika-mandanna-wrap-pushpa-2-with-last-minute-song-shoot/5f82159d21572 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=1 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201222426/https://www.ottplay.com/news/allu-arjun-rashmika-mandanna-wrap-pushpa-2-with-last-minute-song-shoot/5f82159d21572 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sekhar (choreographer)|Sekhar]] has choreographed the dance sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-01 |title='Peelings' from 'Pushpa 2': A colorful mass duet |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/peelings-from-pushpa-2-a-colorful-mass-duet |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Telugu Cinema |language=en-US |archive-date=4 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204013116/https://telugucinema.com/news/peelings-from-pushpa-2-a-colorful-mass-duet |url-status=live }}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pushpa 2's Rashmika Mandanna On Controversial Peelings Dance Song: 'I Wasn't Comfortable Initially' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/pushpa-2s-rashmika-mandanna-on-controversial-peelings-dance-song-i-wasnt-comfortable-initially-9164558.html |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Synopsis ===
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Peelings Song from Pushpa 2: The Rule Out Now, Set To Energize Your Playlist |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/peelings-song-from-pushpa-2-the-rule-out-now-set-to-energize-your-playlist-2826711.html |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Zee News |language=en |archive-date=2 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202015954/https://zeenews.india.com/regional/peelings-song-from-pushpa-2-the-rule-out-now-set-to-energize-your-playlist-2826711.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Credits and personnel ==
Credits adapted from [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Citation |title=PEELINGS (Telugu Lyrical Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAd-_Qj_ac |work=[[YouTube]] | date=1 December 2024|access-date=24 December 2024 |language=en }}</ref>
{{div col}}
* [[Devi Sri Prasad]] {{spaced ndash}} Composer
* [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] {{spaced ndash}} Lyricist
* Shankarr Babu Kandukoori {{spaced ndash}} Vocals
* Laxmi Dasa {{spaced ndash}} Vocals
* Siju Thuravoor {{spaced ndash}} Malayalam lyrics
* [[Sekhar (choreographer)|Sekhar]] {{spaced ndash}} Choreographer
* Chaitanya Ravi Krishnan {{spaced ndash}} Keyboards
* Vikas Badisa {{spaced ndash}} Keyboards
* Kalyan {{spaced ndash}} rhythm
* A Jayakumar {{spaced ndash}} Clarinet
* S. P. Abhishek {{spaced ndash}} Backing vocals, vocal supervision
* Aparna Harikumar {{spaced ndash}} Malayalam vocals
* Indu Santh {{spaced ndash}} Malayalam vocals
* Gayathry Rajiv {{spaced ndash}} Malayalam vocals
* A. Uday Kumar {{spaced ndash}} Mix engineer, mastering engineer, record engineer
* T. Uday Kumar {{spaced ndash}} record engineer
* Suresh Kumar Taddi {{spaced ndash}} record engineer
* Raam Gandikota {{spaced ndash}} record engineer
* Murugan {{spaced ndash}} orchestra in-charge
* Pugalendhi {{spaced ndash}} studio assistant
* Bharat {{spaced ndash}} studio assistant
* B. Manikandan {{spaced ndash}} Album Co-ordinator
{{div col end}}

==Charts==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for "Peelings"
! scope="col" | Chart (2024{{Ndash}}2025)
! scope="col" | Peak<br />position
|-
! scope="row" | [[Billboard India Songs|India]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="indiasongs2" />
| 1
|-
! scope="row" | [[Asian Music Chart|UK Asian Music Chart]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=PEELINGS |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/kandukooridasa-peelings/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref><br>{{small|(Telugu)}}
| 13
|-
! scope="row" | [[Asian Music Chart|UK Asian Music Chart]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-12 |title=PEELINGS |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/biswaschakraborty-peelings/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref><br>{{small|(Bengali)}}
|21
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{YouTube|id=3FaYm8Us42k|title=''Peelings'' (full video version)}}
* {{YouTube|id=8RAd-_Qj_ac|title=''Peelings'' (lyrical)}}
{{Pushpa (film series)}}{{Devi Sri Prasad}}
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[[Category:2024 songs]]
[[Category:Songs in Telugu]]
[[Category:Songs with music by Devi Sri Prasad]]
[[Category:Songs with lyrics by Chandrabose (lyricist)]]
[[Category:Songs written for films]]
[[Category:Songs written for Telugu films]]
[[Category:T-Series (company) singles]]
[[Category:Songs from Pushpa (film series)]]
[[Category:Number-one singles in India]]

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