Year Ender 2025: From FA9LA To Sahiba, 10 Viral Songs That Ruled The Indian Internet

If 2024 was about catchy hooks, 2025 was the year the Indian internet fully embraced sonic chaos. From the raw energy of Haryanvi rap to the acoustic soul of Indie pop, this year’s playlist was as diverse

as the country itself. Language barriers dissolved completely on Reels, with Marathi, Tamil, and Haryanvi tracks dominating national feeds just as much as Bollywood blockbusters. Here are the 10 songs that provided the soundtrack to our scrolls this year. 1. Saiyaara (Title Track) The heartbreak anthem of the year didn’t come from a massive blockbuster, but from the hauntingly beautiful world of Saiyaara. Sung by Faheem Abdullah, who has become the unofficial voice of modern longing, this track topped YouTube India’s trending lists for weeks. It wasn’t just a song; it was a mood that permeated the internet. The melancholic melody became the default background score for millions of “sad aesthetic” Reels, where users captured rainy cityscapes, lonely train journeys, or pensive moments. Its slow-burn intensity resonated deeply with a generation that loves to romanticize its solitude.

Ghafoor (The Ba***ds Of Bollywood)

When Aryan Khan announced his directorial debut series, expectations were high, but no one predicted that the breakout star would be a quirky musical track. Composed by Shashwat Sachdev with vocals by Shilpa Rao, Ghafoor was an eccentric, stylish earworm that refused to leave people’s heads. The track’s unusual beat and the distinctively elongated “Ghafoooooor” hook sparked a massive lip-sync phenomenon. It wasn’t a standard dance number; it was a vibe check. The internet obsessed over the unique pronunciation, leading to thousands of comedy videos and memes that cemented it as the year’s most unconventional hit.

3. Shaky

Just when we thought the regional pop wave had peaked with Gulabi Sadi, Sanju Rathod returned to prove he is no one-hit wonder. Shaky exploded out of the Marathi pop scene to become a pan-India dance phenomenon. The track bridged the gap between local folk beats and electric party energy, making it irresistible to content creators. It took over YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels with the “Shaky” hook step challenge, a high-energy routine that everyone from top influencers to toddlers attempted to master. It was the ultimate example of how regional music is driving India’s viral culture.

4. FA9LA (Dhurandhar)

Bollywood is often accused of playing it safe, but Dhurandhar flipped the script by featuring Bahraini rapper Flipperachi on a mainstream track. FA9LA brought a gritty, Middle-Eastern rap swag that was entirely fresh for Indian ears. The heavy bass drop and international texture fit perfectly with the year’s appetite for “sigma” energy. It quickly became the go-to audio for the “walk challenge,” where users strutted in slow motion, mimicking the film’s swagger. It was loud, aggressive, and perfectly tailored for 15-second visual flexes.

5. Uyi Amma (Azaad)

This track marked the musical arrival of the next generation of Bollywood stars, Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan. Sung by the powerhouse Madhubanti Bagchi, Uyi Amma was playful, peppy, and undeniably catchy. While the melody was a hit, the song went viral largely because the internet loved dissecting the debutants. It became the “Bestie Anthem” for Gen Z, used in countless dance covers and friendship montages. The video was analyzed frame-by-frame, sparking endless debates and edits comparing the new actors to their famous parents, keeping the song in the spotlight for months.

6. Laal Pari (Housefull 5)

Sometimes, you just need noise, and Housefull 5 delivered the loudest track of the year. With Akshay Kumar returning to his comedy roots, Laal Pari served as the quintessential “massy” number. It wasn’t sophisticated, but it was incredibly effective. The high-energy dhol beats made it the anthem for Ganpati visarjans, wedding baraats, and gym playlists across the country. The “Group Dance” challenge saw large groups of friends attempting the chaotic choreography in public spaces, proving that the appetite for unapologetic Bollywood masala is still very much alive.

7. Kanimaa

Composed by the genius Santhosh Narayanan, Kanimaa was the Tamil track that conquered the North. Much like Illuminati did the previous year, this song proved that a sick beat needs no translation. Its infectious rhythm and inherent “swag” made it a favorite for fashion influencers. The song was synonymous with the “transition” trend, where creators used the beat drop to switch from casual streetwear to stunning traditional ethnic attire. It was stylish, smooth, and ubiquitous on fashion feeds.

8. Name Chale

If you scrolled through Reels in 2025, you definitely heard the heavy bass of Haryanvi hip-hop. Name Chale was the flagbearer of this movement, bringing Haryanvi grit into mainstream pop culture. It became the background track for every “success story,” “glow-up,” or “attitude status” video on the internet. The trend usually involved users showing a “before and after” transformation synced to the song’s powerful drop, celebrating personal victories with a heavy dose of desi swagger.

9. Sahiba (Aditya Rikhari)

In a sea of over-produced remixes, Aditya Rikhari’s Sahiba was a breath of fresh air. This indie track went viral purely on the strength of its raw, rustic storytelling. Rikhari’s signature vocal texture—which feels like a friend singing in a living room—struck a chord with millions. It became the “Travel Therapy” song of 2025. The audio was almost exclusively paired with scenic visuals of mountains, solo trips to Himachal, and “slow living” vlogs. It was the sound of peace for a generation burnt out by the digital hustle.

10. Arz Kiya Hai (Coke Studio Bharat)

Anuv Jain’s debut on Coke Studio Bharat was one of the most anticipated indie moments of the year, and he delivered with Arz Kiya Hai. Collaborating with Lost Stories, the track stripped away the noise, using just a harmonium and guitar to create a warm, acoustic hug. It fueled the “Open Letter” trend, where users used the instrumental sections to type out heartfelt digital letters to their crushes, exes, or even their future selves. It was a cultural moment that turned the comments sections into a collective diary of love and loss.