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Year Ender 2025: Viral reel sounds that ruled the year
If 2024 was all about instantly catchy openings, 2025 pushed Indian music into louder, bolder and more emotional territory. Language barriers faded as Marathi, Tamil, Haryanvi and indie Hindi tracks ruled Reels and Shorts just as strongly as mainstream Bollywood hits.
1/11
If 2024 revolved around catchy intros, then 2025 was one step ahead- louder, bolder and a lot more emotional. Indian music was pretty much unstoppable when it comes to language barriers this year. Marathi, Tamil, Haryanvi, and indie Hindi tracks were as popular and as much loved as the latest Bollywood releases by the followers of our feeds. Let's take a look at the most listened songs which went viral on reels and shorts as well.
2/11
Saiyaara (Title Track)
Saiyaara quietly became the heartbreak anthem of the year. Faheem Abdullah's voice felt so raw and personal, and the song was just the perfect background music for lonely nights and rainy windows. It really wasn't just a song it became a feeling that people kept coming back to.
Saiyaara quietly became the heartbreak anthem of the year. Faheem Abdullah's voice felt so raw and personal, and the song was just the perfect background music for lonely nights and rainy windows. It really wasn't just a song it became a feeling that people kept coming back to.
3/11
Ghafoor – The Bads of Bollywood
Nobody saw Ghafoor coming. Its unusual sound and stretched “Ghafoooooor” hook took over the internet. People laughed, lip-synced and memed it endlessly, proving that sometimes vibes matter more than structure.
Nobody saw Ghafoor coming. Its unusual sound and stretched “Ghafoooooor” hook took over the internet. People laughed, lip-synced and memed it endlessly, proving that sometimes vibes matter more than structure.
4/11
Shaky – Sanju Rathod
Shaky brought Marathi pop into every corner of the country. The folk-meets-party energy made it impossible to sit still. From influencers to families dancing at home, everyone joined in, showing how regional music now leads trends.
Shaky brought Marathi pop into every corner of the country. The folk-meets-party energy made it impossible to sit still. From influencers to families dancing at home, everyone joined in, showing how regional music now leads trends.
5/11
FA9LA – Dhurandhar
Bold, loud and full of attitude, FA9LA felt fresh from the first beat. Featuring Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, the song powered slow-motion walk videos and confidence edits. It matched the internet’s love for fearless energy perfectly.
Bold, loud and full of attitude, FA9LA felt fresh from the first beat. Featuring Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, the song powered slow-motion walk videos and confidence edits. It matched the internet’s love for fearless energy perfectly.
6/11
Uyi Amma – Azaad
Uyi Amma, with its mischievous vibe, was the perfect friendship anthem for Gen Z. The very idea of friendship being fun was made possible by Madhubanti Bagchi's voice, which was very catchy and fun, and Reels, which turned it into a best, friend and inside, joke kind of a soundtrack.
Uyi Amma, with its mischievous vibe, was the perfect friendship anthem for Gen Z. The very idea of friendship being fun was made possible by Madhubanti Bagchi's voice, which was very catchy and fun, and Reels, which turned it into a best, friend and inside, joke kind of a soundtrack.
7/11
Laal Pari – Housefull 5
Laal Pari reminded everyone why loud Bollywood tracks still work. The dhol beats, group energy and Akshay Kumar’s comic vibe made it unavoidable. Weddings, gyms and parties all played it on repeat.
Laal Pari reminded everyone why loud Bollywood tracks still work. The dhol beats, group energy and Akshay Kumar’s comic vibe made it unavoidable. Weddings, gyms and parties all played it on repeat.
8/11
Kanimaa - Retro
This Tamil track didn’t need translation. Its beat alone spoke. Fashion creators loved using it for outfit transitions, turning Kanimaa into one of the most stylish sounds of the year.
This Tamil track didn’t need translation. Its beat alone spoke. Fashion creators loved using it for outfit transitions, turning Kanimaa into one of the most stylish sounds of the year.
9/11
Name Chale – Haryanvi Hip-Hop
Haryanvi music truly arrived in 2025. Name Chale became the sound of confidence, glow-ups and success stories. It showed how powerful regional hip-hop has become online.
Haryanvi music truly arrived in 2025. Name Chale became the sound of confidence, glow-ups and success stories. It showed how powerful regional hip-hop has become online.
10/11
Sahiba – Aditya Rikhari
In a loud internet world, Sahiba felt like a deep breath. People paired it with mountains, solo trips and quiet moments. It became a comfort song for tired minds.
In a loud internet world, Sahiba felt like a deep breath. People paired it with mountains, solo trips and quiet moments. It became a comfort song for tired minds.
11/11
Arz Kiya Hai – Coke Studio Bharat
Soft, honest and intimate, Arz Kiya Hai felt like a letter written from the heart. The “open letter” trend turned comment sections into shared diaries of love, loss and longing.
Soft, honest and intimate, Arz Kiya Hai felt like a letter written from the heart. The “open letter” trend turned comment sections into shared diaries of love, loss and longing.
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