Mon Feb 10 07:29:25 UTC 2025: ## Ed Sheeran and Shilpa Rao Surprise Bengaluru with Telugu Collaboration
**Bengaluru, India** – Global superstar Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics tour made a memorable stop in Bengaluru on February 9th, featuring a surprise collaboration with Indian singer Shilpa Rao. The pair performed a cover of “Chuttamalle,” a popular Telugu song from the 2024 film *Devara*, leaving audiences and social media buzzing.
Sheeran, who expressed his long-time admiration for Rao’s voice, learned the Telugu lyrics with Rao’s guidance, a process documented in behind-the-scenes videos shared online. Janhvi Kapoor, an actress in *Devara*, reacted to the unexpected collaboration on Instagram, calling it “a crossover to wake up to.”
This collaboration follows Sheeran’s recent performance with A.R. Rahman in Chennai, showcasing his ongoing interest in collaborating with Indian musicians.
However, Sheeran’s Bengaluru visit wasn’t without incident. A planned impromptu busking performance on Church Street was cut short by police, who cited a lack of permission. Sheeran, however, countered this claim on Instagram, stating that proper arrangements had been made. The incident, alongside the “Chuttamalle” performance, has generated significant headlines surrounding Sheeran’s India tour.
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