Top 10 Trending Songs in India July 2025: Hits You Can't Miss
Jul, 11 2025
Can you imagine a day in India without music? It's everywhere—on the radio while you're stuck in Mumbai traffic, on speakers at a chai stall in Kolkata, blasting from phones in Delhi's metro. It doesn't matter if it's a film song or an indie banger, people find a way to turn anything into a reason to sing along. But out of thousands of new tracks dropping every month, which ones are resonating the most right now? July 2025 has seen an explosion of new sounds: classic Bollywood melodies, indie pop, regional crossovers, and beats with Latin or African swagger. Let’s get right into what’s making everyone’s playlists in India this summer.
Why Indian Music Charts Matter More Than Ever
Even if you’re not in the habit of checking music charts, India’s top 10 lists have become a sort of pop culture compass for millions. They’re not just about which singer has a hit; these charts are a snapshot of the nation’s mood. The Indian music market, now the world’s third-largest according to IFPI, is exploding in both scale and diversity. Domestic music streams have jumped by 24% compared to last year. Regional genres are crossing over like never before, with Telugu, Tamil, and Punjabi artists regularly trumping even the biggest Bollywood stars. Global giants are taking notes—Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, and YouTube Music each craft their own weekly and monthly charts, tracking not just total streams, but also how many times users have added tracks to their own playlists or shared them.
It’s not just about big-budget music videos, either. TikTok and Instagram Reels in India now pump indie artists onto the national stage—and sometimes all it takes is a 30-second clip of someone dancing in Jaipur to make a song go viral. Marketing geniuses at record labels are quick to jump on any trend, turning even ordinary hooks into the next massive earworm through social challenges or micro-videos. It’s a wild musical ecosystem. Keeping your finger on the pulse of these top 10 means you catch tomorrow’s classic before your uncle tries to sing it at the next family function.
This Month's Top 10 Songs in India (July 2025)
You want the goods, right? Here are the ten tracks you can’t escape right now in India—be it on radio, OTT platforms, or blaring car speakers during a wedding baraat on any street in Lucknow. This list is a blend of hard numbers from Apple Music and YouTube, plus a good look at TikTok/Reels trends and airplay. Notice how some of these aren’t even in Hindi. That’s the magic of Indian music today:
| Rank | Song | Artist(s) | Language | First Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chal Mere Bhaiya | Arijit Singh, Sachet–Parampara | Hindi | June 16, 2025 |
| 2 | Ooru Ooru Poochey | Anirudh Ravichander | Tamil | June 10, 2025 |
| 3 | Mitti Di Khushboo 2.0 | Jassie Gill feat. Neha Kakkar | Punjabi-Hindi | May 29, 2025 |
| 4 | Dil Se Dhol | Amit Trivedi | Hindi | June 28, 2025 |
| 5 | Kaanunna Kadha | Sid Sriram | Telugu | July 1, 2025 |
| 6 | Disco 2025 | DIVINE, Tesher | Hindi-English | June 14, 2025 |
| 7 | Laal Chunari | Jonita Gandhi, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Hindi | June 5, 2025 |
| 8 | Rabba Ve (Remix) | Badshah x Zara Khan | Hindi | June 30, 2025 |
| 9 | Bhangra Royale | Diljit Dosanjh | Punjabi | June 22, 2025 |
| 10 | Safar | Prateek Kuhad | Hindi-English | June 12, 2025 |
Notice something? Bollywood might still be king, but look at how regional languages and independent acts are stealing the spotlight. Arijit Singh’s “Chal Mere Bhaiya” is the obvious blockbuster, being both a film song and a meme sensation. “Ooru Ooru Poochey” turned into a dance challenge overnight thanks to Instagram influencers. Jassie Gill and Neha Kakkar’s duet is blending nostalgia with the new, and the same holds for “Rabba Ve (Remix),” which is a throwback for 2010s TV soap fans—remixed for the TikTok generation. Even “Disco 2025” mashes up hip-hop, English, and desi beats, showing that rules just don’t exist anymore.
Spotlight: Who’s Behind These Massive Chart Hits?
The singers and producers behind these hits aren’t just voices, they’re brands. Take Arijit Singh. If you chart the most streamed male vocalist in India, Arijit’s name pops up so often, you wonder if the man ever stops recording. He’s racked up six billion streams globally. Meanwhile, Anirudh Ravichander, the young Tamil composer-singer, isn’t just ruling South India; he’s now producing for Bollywood and international artists. Sid Sriram crosses between Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi without breaking a sweat, and his “Kaanunna Kadha” is actually the first Telugu track to reach 50 million YouTube views in under 40 hours.
Behind the scenes, there’s a tornado of creativity and hustle. Producers like Amit Trivedi bring indie flair to film tracks; DIVINE and Tesher are pushing Indian hip-hop into global DJ sets. Jonita Gandhi is the rare voice who can handle both intricate classical riffs and club-ready hooks. On the business side, T-Series (still the world’s most subscribed YouTube music label) churns out soundtracks at breakneck speed, while smaller indie labels are picking up new stars from TikTok before the majors can call.
What really stands out? Artists now court their audience directly. Sid Sriram regularly livestreams songwriting sessions. Badshah isn’t just rapping, he’s collaborating with brands and gaming streamers to push new tracks. Even the shy Prateek Kuhad has his own Discord channel spilling over with fan theories about his lyrics.
How Social Media is Changing What Hits the Top 10
Something wild happened in the last few years—music fans in India stopped waiting for radio or TV to say a song’s a hit. TikTok, Instagram Reels, and even WhatsApp status videos are now the biggest powerhouses for building a song’s momentum. The speed at which something like “Ooru Ooru Poochey” became unavoidable in Chennai and Hyderabad wasn’t thanks to hours of FM play, but a viral dance challenge started by a group of college students. In a single week, the hashtag #PoocheyStep hit 95 million views.
And there’s the Reels challenge effect. “Laal Chunari” was hardly noticed at first, but one clever makeup creator turned its chorus into a 30-second dramatic reveal, and suddenly the song got 15 million fresh Spotify streams in two days. Even streaming platforms pay close attention—Spotify reportedly updates its trending charts every four hours, just to keep up with what’s starting to spike on social media. Record labels now pay influencers to tease out snippets of new tracks, sometimes weeks before the official release.
Artists themselves get in on the fun. Diljit Dosanjh posts goofy videos of himself dancing to “Bhangra Royale,” and fans create entire playlists dedicated to one meme-worthy lyric. Some producers write TikTok-friendly versions of songs before recording the full version, just so it’s guaranteed to go viral. If you want to know what will be the top 10 next month? Keep an eye on what’s got a catchy hook and a simple, loopable chorus that can work as a three-second ringer.
Tips to Customize Your Indian Music Playlist
Alright, so maybe you’re feeling a little left out with all this talk of chart-toppers and viral hits. Where do you even start with so much new music? Here’s what I do (and yes, my wife Eleanor loves this): use streaming platforms to build a smart, surprising playlist that actually feels fresh. Here are some tips that work:
- Check multiple platforms: Don’t just rely on one—YouTube Music can sometimes highlight indie tracks that don’t make it to Spotify’s main India charts.
- Mix languages: Even if you don’t know Telugu or Punjabi, add a couple of tracks—sometimes the pure groove is enough to pull you in.
- Follow official playlists: Spotify, Apple Music, and JioSaavn all have "Trending India" playlists, updated daily.
- Follow your favorite artists on Instagram: You catch teasers for upcoming tracks before they go mainstream.
- Look for live performance clips: Indie artists performing acoustic versions usually post raw, moving covers before a studio edit drops.
- Add a throwback: One 90s or 2000s classic never hurts (try a Shan, Sunidhi Chauhan, or Lucky Ali track for instant nostalgia).
- Don’t be scared of remixes: Indian DJs are obsessed with mashups, and sometimes a remix is hotter than the original (the case with “Rabba Ve”).
- Regional YouTube channels are a goldmine: Search for top Tamil, Telugu, or Bengali hits and you’ll discover incredible talent not on TV yet.
Got kids? Let them pick a song or two. They almost always spot the next big hit from some gaming streamer or dancing puppet. Trust me, it works.