Updated on: 16 October, 2026 04:53 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
When Anirudh Ravichander takes charge of the soundtrack, the excitement often begins long before the film hits theatres. Some composers create melodies while others create moments that stay with generations. Anirudh Ravichander belongs to the latter league, without a single doubt! With his distinctive sound, memorable hooks and an instinct for what listeners love, the composer has built a catalogue packed with songs that dominate conversations, playlists and celebrations. Check out some of his record-breaking songs.
Why This Kolaveri Di
A song that needs no introduction, whatsoever! This was the original internet-breaking Indian track. In 2011, it became the first Indian video song to cross 100 million views on YouTube and trended globally, effectively launching his career.
A song that needs no introduction, whatsoever! This was the original internet-breaking Indian track. In 2011, it became the first Indian video song to cross 100 million views on YouTube and trended globally, effectively launching his career.
Vaathi Coming
"Vaathi Coming" became a massive structural dance phenomenon across the globe, crossing half a billion views and dominating social media reels for years.
"Vaathi Coming" became a massive structural dance phenomenon across the globe, crossing half a billion views and dominating social media reels for years.
Kaavaalaa
Kaavaalaa smashed quick-view milestones for lyrical/video song rollouts in 2023, turning into a multi-lingual viral sensation. A song that became a permanent part of our playlist, don't you think?
Kaavaalaa smashed quick-view milestones for lyrical/video song rollouts in 2023, turning into a multi-lingual viral sensation. A song that became a permanent part of our playlist, don't you think?
Hukum
This particular track set local records for the most-streamed Tamil song over a fixed weekly period, cementing the "hype track" formula for South Indian cinema.
This particular track set local records for the most-streamed Tamil song over a fixed weekly period, cementing the "hype track" formula for South Indian cinema.
Arabic Kuthu
Let's talk about some trend, shall we? Currently, this track stands as his most-viewed song on YouTube. Upon release, it shattered South Indian records by amassing over 25 million views in just 24 hours.
Let's talk about some trend, shall we? Currently, this track stands as his most-viewed song on YouTube. Upon release, it shattered South Indian records by amassing over 25 million views in just 24 hours.
