Thaman Unveils How Butta Bomma Step Was Invented

Some songs become memories, and some become movements. Butta Bomma from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo turned into both. The smooth rhythm, Allu Arjun’s charm, and that playful wrist-twirl, it wasn’t just choreography, it was magic that spread across the country and beyond. Few knew how that single step, now a cultural symbol, was created, until music director Thaman revealed the story.

Music composer Thaman recently shared the secret on Telugu Indian Idol Season 4 on Aha. He revealed that the creative spark came straight from Allu Arjun himself. “Bunny wanted something fresh,” Thaman said. “He told us, ‘This song should have a moment no one forgets.’ That night, he didn’t even sleep. He, along with choreographer Jani Master, spent the entire night experimenting. By morning, they had that now-famous wrist-twirl-and-smile step, the Butta Bomma magic.” What began as an idea became one of Indian cinema’s most iconic dance moves, crossing borders and setting social media ablaze.

Allu Arjun’s songs have always carried that electric mix of style and rhythm, from Julayi and Son of Satyamurthy to Pushpa, each step adds to his legacy as India’s “Stylish Star.” Butta Bomma wasn’t just a song; it became a pop culture moment that turned Allu Arjun into a household name across the country, especially in the North. With nearly a billion views on YouTube, it still plays at parties, weddings, and reels, proving that timeless charm needs no language.

Now, as Allu Arjun prepares for AA22 x A6, fans are buzzing, expecting another trend-setting moment.