Suriya praises 'Retro' actress Pooja Hegde as her song 'Kanimaa' reaches 100 million views on his birthday

On 23rd July, Pooja Hegde starrer ‘Kanimaa’ lyrical song from ‘Retro’ achieved a significant milestone! Also starring co-star Suriya, the infectious track crossed an impressive 100 million views on YouTube within no time! As the song captivated the audience with its peppy tunes and foot-tapping rhythms, Pooja’s catchy dance moves and candid energy took the song to a global level.

Earlier, during the film’s promotional event, Pooja Hegde’s co-star Suriya had heaped praise on the actress for making the song viral. “Pooja Hegde has made the song viral, a lot of sincere effort from her. I think she has promoted the film a little more than me,” he had said.

Casting a massive spell around them, it got the users recreating their own versions and starting a chain of reels and dance videos on social media, creating a storm all over the digital platform. As Pooja is widely celebrated for her energetic hook-steps and the drive to make every song viral, her infectious aura in Kanimaa song reaffirmed her stance as the hook-step queen.

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While Pooja Hegde basks in this massive feat, she is gearing up for her upcoming Bollywood release, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Touted to be a lighthearted rom-com, Pooja will be seen sharing the screen space with Varun Dhawan, taking the audience on a rollercoaster of love, laughter, and entertainment. Directed by David Dhawan, the film is expected to be released soon.