Kochi: Following the massive popularity of the 'Husky dance' trend, a new viral sensation is capturing the hearts of Malayalis and cat lovers alike.
Dubbed 'Poochandi', the trend features a cute little cat dancing to Superstar Mohanlal's hit song 'Thakilu Pukilu', and Instagram users are going crazy over it.
Interestingly, the song itself has a renewed charm after the re-release of Ravanaprabhu on October 10, 2025. The 2001 Malayalam action film, directed by Ranjith in his directorial debut and a sequel to the 1993 classic Devaasuram, stars Mohanlal in dual roles as Mangalassery Neelakandan and M. N. Karthikeyan. Fans flocked to theatres to enjoy the re-release, grooving to the song, which might have inspired the viral AI creator to use it as the perfect soundtrack for the Poochandi dance.
Social media observers have noted that the trend is catching on fast.
Arjun, the Vaikom native behind the revived Husky dance trend on Instagram under 'husky dance daily', commented on the viral Poochandi post, calling his husky the OG in the game. While many debate whether Poochandi could surpass the Husky dance, the trend has undeniably captured the attention of cat lovers, AI-content enthusiasts, and social media trend-hoppers alike.