Shruti's ‘Vinveli Nayaga’ stuns AR Rahman

During the ‘Thug Life’ audio launch in Chennai, Shruti Haasan delivered a powerhouse live performance of “Vinveli Nayaga,” the AR Rahman-composed track that has already been making waves online.

Dressed in a striking ensemble and exuding commanding stage presence, Shruti’s fierce and emotive vocals brought the house down.

The audience erupted in thunderous applause, while social media exploded with praise.AR Rahman’s candid reaction goes viralWhile Shruti owned the stage, one of the most talked-about moments came from the audience — specifically, AR Rahman himself. The legendary composer, visibly moved by Shruti’s live vocals, nearly jumped out of his seat in excitement, his reaction now making the rounds in viral video clips. Netizens are loving the songFans couldn’t help but gush over Shruti Haasan’s raw energy on the stage. One Twitter user commented, “@shrutihaasan owned the stage! Her performance of #VinveliNaayaga at the #ThugLife audio launch was all power, passion, and presence!.” Another commented, “Shruti Haasan, once again impressed with her vocals in the song “Vinveli Nayaga”.” A third one commented, “Vinveli Nayagan" packs style, power, and attitude in every frame.

” Fans online have described the act as a heartfelt tribute, noting how Shruti has truly made the song her own.

A personal and historic collaboration of the legendsWhat makes this performance even more special is its emotional undertone — Shruti sang a track tied directly to her father, Kamal Haasan, who plays the lead in ‘Thug Life’.

Adding to the excitement, the film ‘Thug Life’ marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after nearly 38 years since ‘Nayagan’. With a star-studded cast featuring Silambarasan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Sanya Malhotra, and more, Thug Life will hit the big screens on June 5. Overall the expectation levels are high.