Dhanush Lights Up AR Rahman’s Mumbai Concert In Front Of 40,000 Fans

Actor-singer Dhanush stunned a packed crowd at A.R. Rahman’s ‘The Wonderment Tour’ concert in Mumbai with a surprise performance that sent fans into a frenzy. Held at the iconic DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the show drew over 40,000 attendees, transforming the venue into a pulsating celebration of music, unity, and emotion.

The concert, presented as a headline event at WAVES Summit 2025, was a genre-blending spectacle that fans are calling a "once-in-a-lifetime experience."

The evening opened with high-energy performances by The Yellow Diary, Anubha Bajaj, and Ridáy, who brought a fresh wave of indie sound to the stage. They were followed by a stellar lineup of playback stars including Sukhwinder Singh, Jonita Gandhi, AR Ameen, and Zanai Bhosle, all of whom joined Rahman to deliver a powerful, emotionally resonant musical journey.

Speaking on the significance of the evening, Ashwwin Mukundan, Project Director of WAVES Summit, said, “This was more than just a concert — it was a celebration of creativity and the transformative power of music. Seeing over 40,000 fans come together in joy and wonder is exactly what we envisioned when we began planning this experience with AR Rahman, Shiamak Davar, and our partners.”

Classic hits like ‘Jai Ho’, ‘Aaye Re Toofan’, ‘Jinguchaa’, and ‘Vande Mataram’ lit up the night, with the audience singing in unison. But it was the unexpected arrival of Mohit Chauhan and Dhanush, performing live alongside Rahman, that became the evening’s biggest highlight. The crowd erupted in applause as Dhanush took the stage, further elevating the emotional and musical intensity of the night.

The event was brought to life through a creative collaboration between AR Rahman and Percept Live, with dazzling choreography by dance icon Shiamak Davar, adding visual flair to the sonic brilliance.

From chart-topping hits to surprise appearances and spectacular staging, The Wonderment Tour in Mumbai was a testament to AR Rahman’s enduring genius and the unifying power of music across cultures and generations.