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25 Best Item Songs from Bollywood, Telugu and Tamil Films!

One the topic of the Best Item Songs in Bollywood, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, right from the rise of commercial films, dance numbers often coined as “item numbers” had become a must. They not only provided some distraction to the audience while watching an emotionally heavy drama, but they also helped in ticket sales for a wide variety of reasons. From the 2010 Katrina Kaif sensual number- Chikni Chameli to the 90s blockbuster- Chaiyya Chaiyya feat. Malaika Arora and the all-time classic- Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai, there are quite a few songs that made us all groove day in and day out. So here are our favorites, the Best Item Songs from Bollywood, Tollywood, and Kollywood cinema.

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1. Chikni Chameli – Agneepath

A total package from Ajay-Atul’s music, dance moves, and, of course, Katrina Kaif’s sensual glamor.


2. Pakka Local – Janatha Garage

Kajal Aggarwal’s moves and Geeta Madhuri’s vocals – An Instant Hit!


3. Munni Badnaam – Dabangg

Malaika Arora’s return back to form with a banger.



4. Jigelu Rani – Rangasthalam

The song which skyrocketed Pooja Hegde’s stock in Tollywood!


5. Chaiyya Chaiyya – Dil Se

An evergreen classic by AR Rahman.


6. Ringa Ringa – Arya 2

Allu Arjun’s fantastic dance skills and DSP’s energetic music registered one of the biggest hits of the early 2010s.



7. Fevicol Se – Dabangg 2

From Kareena’s expressions to Salman’s dance moves, an entertainer.


8. Ippatikinka Naa Vayasu – Pokiri

The song which started the trend of placing an item song in every commercial film of the mid-2000s. 


9. Dilbar – Satyameva Jayate

Nora Fatehi, now an internet sensation, all thanks to this perfect rendition of a classic song.



10. Aakalesthe Annam Pedatha – Shankar Dada Zindabad

One of the two appearances Yana Gupta made in Tollywood. A memorable one!


11. Sheila Ki Jawani – Tees Maar Khan

The song that introduced us to the terrific dancer in Katrina Kaif. A trendsetter.


12. Mississippi – Biriyani

The elaichi we’d like to bite

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