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Monica (Coolie)
Pooja Hegde sways her way in a classic red dress along with Soubin Shahir and Rishikanth in a dance number that has vocals by Anirudh. Now, here is an interesting fact: the song is named after iconic Italian actor Monica Bellucci. What's more? Bellucci has a daughter, Deva Cassel, whose first name is the same as Rajinikanth's character in the film.
Kanimaa (Retro)
Pooja Hegde's dance numbers has always been popular, but she took it one step further to give weddings a much-needed peppy number. Sporting a classic Kanjivaram Saree and a vintage attigai, Rukmini establishes herself as the calm to Paari's (Suriya) storm in Retro. But in this song, she is the storm that takes over the dance floor.
Butta Bomma (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo)
The song that took internet by a surprise first and a raging storm next. Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde shake their legs in Thaman's music. Before listeners knew it, it became a global sensation, particularly due to its catchy tune and impressive choreography, catapulting the popularity of Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde.
Arabic Kuthu (Beast)
Two things about 'Arabic Kuthu' from Vijay's Beast are still memorable: The repetition of 'Halamithi Habibo' and Vijay-Pooja Hegde's vibrant dance moves. Composed by Anirudh, the song stood out for its unique blend of Arabic and kuthu beats. It broke several records, crossing millions of views on social media. And just like 'Kanimaa' and 'Butta Bomma', this too has been recreated by millions of fans.
Life Ante Itta Vundaala (F3: Fun and Frustration)
In another special appearance by Pooja Hegde, 'Life Ante Itta Vundaala' from F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) was also popular for her electrifying screen presence opposite Venkatesh and Varun Tej. Devi Sri Prasad's composition ensures there's no dull moment in the song. Apart from its social media popularity, it also became a staple at parties and weddings.
Paala Pitta (Maharshi)
A widely loved number in the Telugu film industry and among South Indian audiences, 'Paala Pitta' from Maharshi (2019) struck all the right chords with its catchy folk-inspired melody and vibrant visuals. Composed by Devi Sri Prasad, the song seamlessly blends traditional Telugu folk rhythms with modern musical arrangements, while Pooja Hegde’s captivating screen presence and energetic dance moves alongside Mahesh Babu added charm and elevated the entire song to another level.