Never before has a special dance track in a film created such hysteria, the way Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Ooo Antava’ did.
Birthday girl Samantha Ruth Prabhu quickly became one of the biggest icons, shook streaming apps and the digital platform post the blockbuster track ‘Oo Antava’ that played in almost every corner of the country. Such was the impact of cult song that it continues to trend and make it to every dance list even two years after its release.
While the song had a lot going for it and its success can be attributed to several factors, one of the key reasons that stood out was Samantha Prabhu’s contribution in making it the historic song that it is today. With her smouldering desi look and sensual moves, the superstar had everyone glued to their screens, completely captivating audiences with her presence and charisma.
Never before has a special dance track in a film created such hysteria to the extent that it overshadowed other highlights in the blockbuster film. Such was the success of the track that audiences anticipated the film’s release even more and was unquestionably one of the biggest pulls for ‘Pushpa’ as just about everyone was emulating the choreography on reels, playing it at weddings and parties and even at festivities – It became part of videos that trended, and lapped up by audiences like never before!
‘Ooo Antava’ gave Samantha pure, unadulterated stardom and the superstar topped Ormax’s Stars India Loves for most months in 2022, speaking volumes for her unparalleled popularity.
The song made Samantha a household name and left an incredible mark on the minds and hearts of people. Talking about what convinced her to do the song, Samantha said, “I loved the lyrics of the song and I loved how it was positioned. I had not done an item song, and I love exploring different characters. I looked at the song just as another character and not as an item number. It just came from a place of me doing something new and nothing else.”
We wish her a very Happy Birthday!