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Kerala firefighters dance their way into netizen’s hearts with viral video: ‘Freakie Pookie Cops’
The dance video has been viewed more than five million times.
Firefighters in Kerala danced to the popular song 'Thinkale Poothinkale'
A team of firefighters from Kerala Fire and Rescue Service’s Kollengode division has become an unexpected Internet sensation after a video of their spirited dance performance went viral. Shot inside their official fire service vehicle, the clip captures the crew grooving to the popular song Thinkale Poothinkale from the hit movie Kalyanaraman, their energy and smiles lighting up the screen.
The heart-warming post, captioned “Relaxing moments after duty,” struck a chord with viewers, racking up nearly five million views in a couple of days. People couldn’t get enough of the firefighters’s cheerful vibe and the display of camaraderie, with many praising them for showing a lighter side to their demanding profession.
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Celebrities flocked to the comments section to share their excitement. Actor Antony Pepe commented “Awesome,” while Malavika Menon and Naila Usha reacted to show their appreciation.
Netizens, too, joined the fun, showering the video with love. One user called them, “Freakie pookie cops,” while another user wrote in Malayalam, “So what if we know not only to extinguish the fire but also to light the fire.”
Another user said, “If a complaint was given at this time, the matter would have been done by singing a song.”
The video was filmed by Rahul P P, @peee_peeey on Instagram. While he works as a Fire and Rescue Officer, he’s also a passionate video creator. With actress Akhila Bhargavan, he runs an Instagram page called “A R Reels,” where they regularly share content. The account’s name is a nod to both of them—”A” for Akhila and “R” for Rahul.
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