Abdi Abdi: Fans hail Krithi Shetty but ask if Kalyani Priyadarshan regrets it post Lokah's success
Abdi Abdi song is the first single to be released from upcoming movie Genie. Headlined by Ravi Mohan, it also stars Krithi Shetty and Kalyani Priyadarshan
Last Updated: 09.08 AM, Oct 08, 2025
The first single from the upcoming Tamil film Genie, Abdi Abdi, was released by the makers on social media on Tuesday. The song, which features the actor Ravi Mohan along with leading ladies Kalyani Priyadarshan and Krithi Shetty, is a dance number composed by AR Rahman. With the female leads performing belly dance, fans were truly impressed by their performance. Even as Krithi Shetty's performance, some were in for pleasant surprise of the Lokah actor Kalyani.
Abdi Abdi reactions: Netizens hail Kalyani Priyadarshan's dancing skills
Abdi Abdi is the first song to be released from the upcoming fantasy film Genie. Rav Mohan plays the protagonist, with Kalyani Priyadarshan, Krithi Shetty and Wamiqa Gabbi onboard as well. In the latest update, the makers of Genie released the first single Abdi Abdi. Scored by AR Rahman, with lyrics by Mashook Rahman, singers Mayssa Karaa, Deepthi Suresh crooned for the song and Freek performing rap portions.
However, what really resonated with fans is Kalyani and Krithi Shetty’s performance, especially belly dancing. Even as many appreciated Krithi’s performance, fans were truly taken aback by Kalyani’s impressive dancing skills. The actor, recently seen in blockbuster Lokah, had not only impressed audience with her powerful performance as Neeli, but also established her skills in the commercial venue in Tamil cinema with her dance in Abdi Abdi.
The comments on the song on YouTube have fans appreciating Krithi, but how it was unexpected from Kalyani. One took the reference of her Lokah character and commented, 'Neeli in an alternative universe', while the other said it is 'new age Mayya Mayya'.
On X, one user had an interesting question, "Would Kalyani Priyadarshan have agreed for Abdi Abdi if she would have known even the 20% success of Lokah?” The superhero Malayalam saga has been breaking records at the box office, and is highest Malayalam grosser this year. Here are more reactions:
All about Genie:
With a release date yet to be set, Genie is directed by Arjunan Jr, it stars Ravi Mohan, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Krithi Shetty, Devayani, Wamiqa Gabbi and others. It is shot by Mahesh Muthu Swami with Pradeep E. Ragav handling the edits. Genie is touted to be a fantasy entertainer, with Ravi Mohan playing the titular role. Not much have been unveiled by the makers beyond this.
FAQs
Q. Are Pranav and Kalyani getting married?
A. No, Kalyani and Pranav are not getting married.
Q. Is Kalyani Priyadarshan a Nepo kid?
A. Kalyani Priyadarshan is daughter of well-known filmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Lissy.
Q. Is Kalyani in Lokah: Chapter 2?
A. So far, Kalyani's involvement in Lokah Chapter 2 has not been informed.