Butta Bomma Explained

Butta Bomma
Cover:Butta Bomma.jpg
Caption:Butta Bomma song cover featuring actors Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde
Type:single
Artist:Armaan Malik
Album:Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
Language:Telugu
English Title:Basket doll
Released:
  • (lyrical)
  • 21 February 2020 (full video)
Recorded:2019
Studio:
  • YRF, Mumbai
  • V, Chennai
  • Prasad Labs, Hyderabad
Genre:
Length:3:17
Label:Aditya Music
Composer:S. Thaman
Lyricist:Ramajogayya Sastry
Producer:S. Thaman
Prev Title:Koyilamma
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Ninne Ninne
Next Year:2020

"Butta Bomma" is an Indian Telugu-language song by singer Armaan Malik and composed by S. Thaman from the 2020 soundtrack album Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo of the film of the same name. The lyrics are written by Ramajogayya Sastry. The song's lyrical version was released on 23 December 2019, while the full video song was released on 21 February 2020 under the music label Aditya Music. The music video accompanying the single was filmed at Annapurna Studios.

Release

The teaser of the song was scheduled to release on 18 December 2019,[1] but due to technical difficulties, it was released on 22 December.[2] The song was released on 24 December 2019 (released on YouTube as a lyrical video song) as the fourth single from the album, through Aditya Music.[3] The full video was released on 21 February 2020.

Music video

The music video features Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde dancing for the single. The music is choreographed by Jani Master, a well-known choreographer from Tollywood.[4] The full video song was officially released on 21 February 2020 by the Aditya Music label.[5]

In July 2020, "Butta Bomma" became the most-viewed Telugu song on YouTube of all time with 262 million views,[6] and video crossed 700 million views in November 2021.[7]

Reception

Audience response

Upon the release of the full video version of the song, its music and the choreography by Jani Master, as well as the performance by singer Armaan Malik received positive reviews.[8] [9] [10]

The song became a viral hit across the Indian subcontinent and other parts of the world. Allu Arjun's rolling step in the music video featured in short videos created by fans and uploaded to TikTok, ShareChat, and other social media platforms.[11] Several Indian actors and singers uploaded videos where they recreated the step, as did Australian cricketer David Warner and South African-British cricketer Kevin Pietersen.[12]

Reviews

123Telugu on reviewing the music of the soundtrack called it "an instant charmer",[13] and a reviewer for IndiaGlitz.com praised its lyrics.[14]

Other versions

The song was later released as a single in Malayalam as "Kutti Bomma" on 6 January 2020, for the film's Malayalam version,[15] with lyrics written by B. K. Harinarayanan, and Srikrishna Vishnubhotla singing the song. On 16 November 2020, a Kannada version of the song with lyrics by V. Manohar was released as "Putta Bombe", sung by Deepak Subrahmanyam. A reprise version featuring Anudeep Dev was released on 25 June 2020. Benny Dayal sang the Hindi version with lyrics written by Rajesh Manthan.

Live performances

Armaan Malik and S. Thaman performed "Butta Bomma" live together for the first time at a special music concert for the film's promotion. It was held on 6 January 2020, at Yousufguda Police Grounds in Hyderabad.[16] On 19 January 2020, singer Raghu Ram and S. Thaman performed "Butta Bomma" live together at the film's success meet held at Visakhapatnam.[17] [18] In March 2020, Malik performed the song at the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology's college fest Anaadyanta.

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Mirchi Music Awards South5 March 2021Viral Song of the Decade – Telugu"Butta Bomma" by S. Thaman, Ramajogayya Sastry & Armaan Malik[19]
[20]
South Indian International Movie Awards19 September 2021Best Lyricist – Telugu[21]
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu
Cinegoers Association Awards9 October 2021Best Male Playback Singer[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo: Butta Bomma song teaser to release on December 18. 2020-11-18. The Times of India. en.
  2. Web site: Butta Bomma from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo postponed. 2020-11-18. The Times of India. en.
  3. News: 2019-12-24 . Butta Bomma from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo released . 2024-03-05 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. Web site: Butta Bomma Video Promo: Allu Arjun's signature dance moves will keep you hooked. 2020-10-04. The Times of India. en.
  5. Web site: Butta Bomma full video song: Fans go gaga over Allu Arjun's unmatchable steps and Pooja Hegde's glamour. 2020-11-18. The Times of India. en.
  6. Web site: Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde's Butta Bomma becomes the most viewed video song in Tollywood. Actress is elated. 2022-01-05. India Today. en.
  7. Web site: Allu Arjun's 'Sensational' song crosses 700 Million Views!. 2021-11-17. The Times of India. en.
  8. Web site: Jani Master dance for Allu Arjun's 'Butta Bomma' Song - Behind the shoot... 2020-10-04. ap7am.com.
  9. Web site: Armaan Malik talks about the viral hit Butta Bomma and his new music . 2020-10-04. The Times of India. en.
  10. Web site: 2020-02-20. VIDEOS: Allu Arjun's 'Butta Bomma' Is A TikTok Blockbuster; Fans Groove On 'Ala Vaikunthapurramloo' Song. 2020-10-04. news.abplive.com. en.
  11. Web site: Allu Arjun applauds airline crew's dance to ButtaBomma. 2020-10-04. The Times of India. en.
  12. News: 17 May 2020 . Adivi . Sashidhar . Grooving to the doll song . 12 June 2022 . The Asian Age. en.
  13. Web site: 2020-01-07. Music Review :Ala Vaikunthapuramlo- Best in recent times. 2020-11-17. 123telugu.com. en.
  14. Web site: Ala Vaikuntapuramlo Music review songs lyrics. 2020-11-17. IndiaGlitz.com.
  15. Web site: Kutti Bomma ... (Angu Vaikuntapurathu - 2020). 2020-10-04. www.malayalachalachithram.com.
  16. Web site: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo: special musical night planned by makers of Allu Arjun-starrer on January 6. 2020-11-18. The Times of India. en.
  17. Web site: Vyas. 2020-01-17. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo's grand success celebrations in Vizag on January 19th. 2021-06-23. www.thehansindia.com. en.
  18. Web site: 2020-01-20. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo success bash: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde and Trivikram celebrate. 2021-06-23. The Indian Express. en.
  19. Web site: 2021-03-18. ఈ ద‌శాబ్ధ‌పు వైర‌ల్ సాంగ్ ఏదో తెలుసా?. 2021-03-26. Namasthe Telangana. en-US.
  20. Web site: 2021-03-18. ఈ దశాబ్దపు మోస్ట్ వైరల్ సాంగ్ "బుట్టబొమ్మ ". 2021-03-26. Thetelugufilmnagar. en-US.
  21. Web site: 2021-09-20. SIIMA: Soorarai Pottru, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo win big, K Viswanath honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award. 2021-09-20. The Indian Express. en.
  22. Web site: Cinegoers' Association's 52nd Golden Jubilee Film Awards Nominations. 2021-11-15. Cinegoers' Association. en-US.