Some songs strike a chord the moment you hear regardless of whether they are soulful melodies or fast-paced numbers. With the boost of social media, such tracks spread quickly and reach wider audiences in no time. One such number that has recently turned into a viral trend is “Daripontothundu Telugu folk DJ song composed by Madeen SK and written and sung by Mamidi Mounika.

Following the same path of earlier viral Telugu folk remixes on YouTube and social media reels, “Daripondothundhi” has captured attention nationwide. The song was released three months ago on the Free Music YouTube channel, and since then, its popularity has steadily surged. The colourful costumes worn by the heroine in the video, along with its catchy hook steps, quickly took over Instagram reels. Curious listeners flocked to YouTube to hear the full track.

In just three months, the song has crossed over 70 million views on YouTube alone. The comment section has turned into a truly pan-Indian space, with Malayali audiences too joining to express their reactions. “Didn’t understand a word, but the vibe is amazing,” wrote one user. Other comments from Malayalee fans include: “Instantly energising,” “Such a vibe!” and “Malayalis will always find their way to good songs, even if a little late.”

The video song was shot by cinematographer Shiva Velupula, while Shekar Virus handled cinematography and Ling DJ took to mixing. This isn’t the first time Telugu folk songs have captured Malayali hearts, tracks like “O Pilaga Venkatesh” and “Ranu Bombay Ki Ranu” had earlier enjoyed a similar wave of popularity among Malayalee audience.