Dazzle queen) is an Indian Telugu-language song composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics by Chandrabose and recorded by Rela Kumar and Ganta Venkata Lakshmi for the soundtrack album of the 2018 film Rangasthalam.
After the frequent request of fans, the makers released the promo of music video on 27 March, coinciding Charan's birthday.
[2][3] It was reported that the song was part of the narrative and was composed with the film's tune,[4] and features Pooja Hegde in a rural avatar.
[8] To sound authentic, Prasad roped in foll singers Rela Kumar and Ganta Venkata Lakshmi to sing the track.
Venkata Lakshmi, who had a small retail shop at Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam district went Prasad's studio in Chennai and stayed there two days to sing the song.
[15] In late-September 2017, it was reported that Kareena Kapoor Khan or Priyanka Chopra would appear in an item number for the film.
[18][19] After seeing Hegde's performance, expressions and dance moves, Sukumar, the director of Rangasthalam decided to bring her for the special number.
[27] The song shooting was happened at a specially erected set in Hyderabad[28] in early-February 2018,[29][30] as part of the film's last schedule.
[34] The music video is a direct clip from a scene in Rangasthalam, which features Jigelu Rani and Chitti Babu singing the lyrics.
[47] A critic of India.com wrote "The song Jigelu Rani is full of energy and even though it is massy and aimed at sounding raunchy, the elegance and grace that both the star’s bring in to their performance saves the day.
"[39] Jeevi of Idlebrain.com noted "Pooja Hegde provides the much needed entertainment relief towards climax with her dance in Jigelu Rani song.
"[48] A critic of Samayam wrote Ram Charan's and Pooja Hegde's dance moves are the highlight of the song.
[57] Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed that she done an item number in Pushpa: The Rise seeing the Hegde's dance in this song.
[62] Priyanka Sundar of Hindustan Times stated that the success of "Jigelu Rani" increased the expectations for the film.
[68][69][70] The song was also frequently played in Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) season 4 for games and guest intros.
[71][72] After Maneesha singing this track with Anudeep Dev at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2018, judge Karthik revealed that he will definitely tell Devi Sri Prasad to see the performance.
[76] position Singers of the track, Rela Kumar and Ganta Venkata Lakshmi performed the song at the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2018 in June 2018.
[78] On 18 March 2018, Pooja Hegde performed the song with Jani at pre-release event for the film's promotion held at RK Beach, Vizag in Visakhapatnam.
[81][82] Venkata Lakshmi revealed that she went to Chennai on her own expenses to record the song, but a mediator cheated her by not giving her remuneration.
Although she tried to approach the makers of the film and music director Prasad, meditators didn't give her a chance to meet them.