Cochin professor’s Pushpa 2 dance moves light up the internet

The craze for Pushpa 2, which hit theaters earlier this month, is undeniably real. Amid the buzz and controversy surrounding the movie, it has not only captured massive attention but also shattered several box office records. The film’s chart-topping songs are being streamed by millions, giving fuel to the already-lit frenzy of the Pushpa franchise. In this context, a video is going viral on the internet where a Head of Department can be seen grooving to the famous song- Peelings.
The video came with an overhead sentence that read, “When your HOD ma’am is more Viber than you”, and has since received 9.2 million views. In the video, Parvathi Venu, the Head of the Department (HOD) of Microbiology at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) can be seen wearing an elegant green saree and carrying a handbag.

The video starts with her joining a group of girls already dancing to the song. After dancing for a while, the HOD leaves the dance floor to keep her bag nearby and comes back to the area to dance. Seeing their HOD freely enjoying the party, a few more people join them.

The video has gained a lot of traction on the internet with more than 2000 people commenting on it. One user expressed regret at why they didn’t have such cool hods” in their college. Another user said, “I can’t imagine how was she in her golden college times”. "HOD for a reason," commented a third user, capturing the overall sentiment perfectly.
The hit song "Peelings" from Pushpa 2 was composed by Devi Sri Prasad and features Rashmika Mandanna and Allu Arjun. The track is sung by Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa.

Pushpa 2, which is the sequel to Pushpa, has been loved by the audiences. As per recent estimates, the film has already entered the Rs 1500 crore club at the box office. The film also became embroiled in controversy following a stampede outside the Sandhya Theatre, which tragically resulted in the death of a woman. Despite the controversy, the film continues to thrive, bolstered by standout performances from Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil.
The viral video of a dancing HOD and the massive success of Pushpa 2 highlight the film's incredible cultural impact. Despite controversies, the movie’s blockbuster performances, chart-topping music, and fan enthusiasm continue to captivate audiences worldwide.