Director Gopichand Malineni has confirmed that the first song from Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming film Dada will be released over the coming weekend, giving fans a date to circle on their calendars.

The announcement came as the film’s makers continue to build anticipation for Dada, which stars Balakrishna in the lead and Kajal Aggarwal as the heroine. Malineni is directing the project, and fans have been watching closely for updates on the film’s music and promotional rollout.

Expectations were already high. Balakrishna and Malineni have worked together before, and audiences have strong memories of those earlier collaborations. That history has kept the film in the spotlight, and the first song is now the next big moment for the people who have been waiting the longest.

The first song is almost here

When asked when the first song would arrive, Malineni gave a clear answer. The track is set to drop in the coming weekend, and the news has already energised Balakrishna’s supporters.

The song carries another hook. Renowned choreographer Shekar Master has created the choreography, a pairing that has fans imagining how the star’s trademark energy will look on screen with a master of movement guiding the steps.

The director said the song will be a special treat for Balakrishna’s fans.

That line, which the director shared while discussing the release, has become the centrepiece of the buzz. Fans read it as a promise that the film’s first musical offering will be built specifically around the star’s appeal.

The item number question

Not everything is settled yet. Reports circulating about Dada suggest the first song could be an item number. The makers have not confirmed this, and official clarity on the matter has yet to come from the film’s team.

The question also raises another one that fans are asking loudly: who will be the special attraction alongside Balakrishna in the number? No name has been officially confirmed in the material available, so the speculation remains just that for now.

The team is expected to settle the question once the song is out. Full clarity on whether it is an item song is likely to come after the release, when audiences can actually hear and watch the track.

Music, production and the road to December 24

S.S. Thaman is composing the music for Dada, a credit that adds weight to the film’s musical expectations. Vriddhi Cinemas is producing the project, which is being positioned as a major theatrical event.

The film is scheduled for a grand worldwide release on December 24. That date gives the makers a clear runway, and the coming weekend’s song release is the first real step on the way there.

For a film built around a star known for high-voltage performances, music plays a central role. A first single that lands well can set the tone for the entire campaign, which is why the team’s choice to bring the song out this soon has drawn attention across fan circles.

A stylish gangster role for Balakrishna

Dada also marks a return to a particular kind of character. Balakrishna is being shown in the role of a stylish gangster, a part that fans have been eager to see after a long gap. The promise of a new look and a sharper persona has added to the excitement around the film.

Upcoming songs and promotional material are expected to build on that image. Each new release gives audiences a closer look at the character and at the mood the film is aiming for, and the team’s rollout has so far kept that momentum alive.

What comes next

The next few days will decide how the first song is received. If the track delivers on the choreography, the music and the star’s presence, it will likely push the film’s buzz even higher ahead of December 24.

For now, the message to fans is simple. The first song is coming this weekend, the film is heading to theatres worldwide on December 24, and the answers about the item number and the special guest will arrive once the music is out. Balakrishna’s supporters have waited for this moment, and the countdown has officially begun.