The 2024 Khaleeji-rap track FA9LA by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has gone viral after being featured in the Bollywood film Dhurandhar. In the movie, the song underscores the dramatic on-screen entrance of villain Akshaye Khanna as his character steps out in full swagger a moment that quickly captured social-media attention.
Following the film’s release on 5 December 2025, “FA9LA” surged in popularity on streaming platforms, topping Indian charts and becoming a go-to track for reels and social-media videos. Flipperachi, originally known in the Gulf region, acknowledged the newfound fame and thanked Indian fans for embracing the track.
The track’s success signals a growing trend of cross-cultural music influence, showing that Arabic-language hip-hop can resonate strongly with mainstream Bollywood audiences when matched with high-impact visuals.