Evo kon chhe khalasi mane kaidone, Ena tham ne thekana mane daidone, Gotilo tame gotilo gotilo gotilo… Caught you singing.
Yep, that catchy tune had us all grooving together. It made its mark in posts, videos and ads all around. The voice behind it? None other than Aditya Gadhvi, dropping it with Coke Studio on July 5th, 2023. You couldn’t escape it during Navratri – it played everywhere! So, why was this song the talk of the town for a solid four months, from July to October? We were curious too, and did some digging into viral marketing and here’s the answer to end your curiosity.
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All About the Song Khalasi
The hashtag has more than 84,000 posts
Fans are cheering to the upbeat song “Khalasi,” the latest release from Coke Studio India, which has become the talk of the town after “Passoori.” Social media users have posted videos of themselves dancing and singing along to the song.
“Khalasi” tells the tale of the limitless sailor who has set out to explore the shores of Gujarat. It describes the thrilling journey, his enjoyable encounters and the boundless energy of the sailor. The song is composed by Achint Thakkar of Scam 1992 and sung by Aditya Gadhvi.
Why Is the Gotilo Song So Famous?
The audio has 1.8 million reels
The Gotilo song became famous with a clever viral marketing strategy. With Coca-Cola as one of its partners, Coke Studio collaborated with the dancer Shakti Mohan, who has a massive 17.8 million followers. That’s some serious influencer power! Shakti danced to the infectious beat of the viral song and encouraged everyone to create their dance routines. The deal was, to share your moves and tag @cokestudiobharat. And just like that, through smart influencer marketing, Gotilo started making waves.
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Soon enough, more dancers and influencers hopped on the Gotilo trend, creating their routines. The song found its way into Navratri videos, becoming the go-to track for the festival. Here’s a peek at some influencers who grooved to this viral sensation:
1. Alexander noel janam
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2. Sparsha Ravindranath
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3. Thriteya
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4. I dance vibe
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5. Kristu jayanti dance academy
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The song has taken the internet by storm with 80 million views on YouTube because it vibes with people’s moods. It proves that music is a universal language – even though it’s in Gujarati, it’s become a global sensation. See what people comment on YouTube about the song.
Music has no language
The Song Got Famous Only Because of Marketing?
We can’t say it’s a sure shot, but viral marketing played a significant role in getting attention, and then the song just took off. Collaborating with Shakti was a game-changer; without that, the song might not have gone as viral. Sure, the lyrics and the music played a massive part, and credit where it’s due. Coke Studio pulled off a low-cost, smart guerrilla marketing move here. It’s the kind of savvy idea you would expect from a digital marketing agency.
They teamed up with one influencer on a paid partnership basis, and boom, the virality kicked in. The rest is history. To help your brand ride the viral wave, we have listed some pointers for viral Marketing.
How to Do Viral Marketing?
Most viral marketing campaigns follow strategies that will be used in the majority of effective viral campaigns:
- The writing is original and creative.
- The content is linked to well-known musicians and celebrities.
- Users can create, share and do things with the content.
- Making something worthwhile to share is the first step in viral marketing. People must be engaged by viral content. It will ultimately end up in social media if it doesn’t.
However, creating something valuable alone is insufficient. Getting the content in front of as many people as possible is the next stage after it has been developed. Here’s where viral marketing can help.
Viral marketing generally falls into two categories: intentional and accidental.
- Strategic viral marketing occurs when a well-thought-out and methodical plan is in place to generate viral content.
- Accidental viral marketing is when a piece of content goes viral on its own without the original creator’s intention or effort.
Stay tuned for more on viral marketing in our upcoming blogs!
In Conclusion
Missing out on viral marketing is like skipping a boat ride you want to take advantage of! Your brand can be the next one to be the talk of Instagram. If you are looking to boost your brand’s virality, shoot us a message at hello@florafountain.com. We are an experienced and viral social media marketing company so let’s set sail on the sea of digital marketing together.
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Vasim Samadji is a partner at Flora Fountain, where he leads the Business and Marketing Strategy divisions. In a world where everyone is used to sugarcoating, his directness is often considered rude. But that shouldn't be a problem if you like the no-nonsense approach. Because he is a seasoned professional...
