Rockstar DSP to headline South Indian Music Festival in Dubai

The composer behind viral song 'Srivalli' and seven other acts will perform

Rockstar DSP is one of the highest-paid music composers in India. Photo: XPRNC

Producer and singer Devi Sri Prasad, known popularly as Rockstar DSP, will headline the South Indian Music Festival in Dubai.

DSP, who's been working in the South Indian film and music industry since 1999, will perform at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on October 22.

He has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity across India after he composed the soundtrack for the Telugu film Pushpa: The Rise. The action flick, starring Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil, was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021, helped in a large part by its musical score. It has also been dubbed in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi.

On YouTube, the Hindi version of the song Srivalli alone has so far received more than 494 million views.

Today, DSP is one of the highest-paid and busiest music composers in India.

He also recently composed Har Ghar Tiranga, the theme song for the 75th Independence Day in India, which was celebrated on Monday. The song features DSP as well as veteran singer Asha Bhosle, singer Sonu Nigam and actor Amitabh Bachchan.

DSP was also one of the headliners at IIFA Rocks, the musical night preceding the main International Indian Film Academy Awards 2022 ceremony at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, in June.

Scroll through the gallery for pictures from IIFA Rocks in Abu Dhabi:

South Indian composer and singer Devi Sri Prasad performs at IIFA Rocks at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on June 3. All photos: IIFA 2022

Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, created a special mix for his Abu Dhabi performance — blending one of his hits 'OO Antava Mava' with Arabic beats and the Punjabi dhol.

The IIFA Rocks show was hosted by director Farah Khan Kunder and actor Aparshakti Khurana.

Dancers performing at IIFA Rocks.

Composer A R Rahman being honoured by host Farah Khan Kunder.

Singer Neha Kakkar on stage.

Neha Kakkar also performed with her husband, singer Rohanpreet Singh.

Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh on the IIFA Rocks stage.

The couple performed their hits together.

Hosts Farah Khan Kunder and Aparshakti Khurana share a light moment with actor Chunky Panday.

Singer and actor Zahrah S Khan performs.

Zahra S Khan shares the stage with singer and composer Tanisk Bagchi.

Neha Kakkar belted out her hits.

Singers Asees Kaur and Zahrah S Khan on stage.

Singer Asees Kaur performs.

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez was one of the models for the fashion show.

Actress Ananya Panday walks the catwalk for designers Falguni and Shane Peacock.

Bollywood actors Ananya Panday and Jacqueline Fernandez helped showcase the latest collection by celebrity favourite designers Shane and Falguni Peacock.

The South Indian Music Festival in Dubai will also feature seven musicians from DSP's entourage, cutting across languages and genres, organisers said.

”The UAE has been home to many South Asians and we are glad to introduce this music festival where we have a strong fan base. Fans can expect a top-notch musical experience from DSP and his entourage," said Deepak Choudhary, the co-founder of XPRNC, organisers of the event.

DSP also promised fans "an unforgettable live music performance by me and my team".

Tickets, starting at Dh100 are available at platinumlist.net. Gates open at 7pm.

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