Bathukamma Mania Sweeps the Nation: Salman Khan Brings Telangana’s Vibrant Festival to Bollywood

The Bathukammafestival holds a special place in the hearts of people in Telangana. This vibrant celebration lasts for nine days, with women arranging flowers in a unique pattern and playing traditional games. Once limited to Telangana and Telugu people, the festival has now gained nationwide recognition. The craze for Bathukammahas spread on a pan-India level, thanks to Salman Khan showcasing its splendor on the big screen.

Salman stars in the upcoming movie ‘Kisi Ka Bhai.. Kisi Ka Jaan,’ directed by Farhad Samji. The film also features Venkatesh, Jagapati Babu, Pooja Hegde, Bhumika, and Shehnaz Gill in pivotal roles. The recently released song from the movie has caught everyone’s attention as it portrays the symbolic Bathukammafrom Telangana culture.

The Bathukammasong perfectly captures the essence of Telangana’s culture, with Pooja Hegde seen carrying Bathukammaon her head. Alongside Hegde, Venkatesh and Bhumika are also seen carrying Batukamma. Bhumika and Pooja Hegde mesmerize with their dance steps, and Salman makes a shocking appearance in the end, donning a traditional outfit and footwear, fully embracing the Telugu vibe. Currently, the song is making waves on YouTube.

The celebration of Bathukamma, a Telangana festival, has now gained widespread praise as it makes its way into Bollywood. By showcasing Bathukamma in a Salman Khan film, more people will have the opportunity to learn about the unique festival. Telangana MLA Kavitha has expressed her delight at this development, stating that Bathukamma’s popularity has now reached an all-India level. Kavitha retweeted Salman Khan’s tweet about the Bathukamma song in the film.

Netizens are welcoming the inclusion of the Bathukamma song in the film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai, Kisi Ka Jaan.’ They are expressing their love for Salman Khan, posting comments like “Love you Bhai” and sharing posts saying “Jai Telangana, Jai Bathukamma.” They are also praising Salman for his stunning appearance in traditional Telugu attire. Many netizens are hoping that the blessings of Bathukamma will bring a super hit for Salman, who has been facing a series of flops.

The film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai, Kisi Ka Jaan’ is a remake of the Tamil super hit ‘Veeram.’ The Telugu version is also dubbed with the same name. Salman himself is producing the film, which features music by Devi Sri Prasad, Ravi Basrur, and Himesh Reshammiya. The film is set to release on April 4th, and promotional materials such as teasers and songs have already raised expectations for the film. Furthermore, the presence of Venkatesh in the movie has generated high anticipation among the Telugu audience.