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Anirudh Draws Thousands of Fans to Local Arenas for his Debut US Tour

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 03/31/2023


(FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) -- Anirudh Ravichander, one of India's mega musical stars, is embarking on the US leg of his "Once Upon A Time" Worldwide Tour. Kicking off today, March 31st, 2023, in Washington DC at the EagleBank Arena, Anirudh and his unique 360 concert experience will then travel the country hitting six major U.S. cities before the final stop, at the Oakland Arena. Similar to the rest of the tour worldwide, these performances are selling out rapidly amid massive excitement among fans. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on April 1st.

Anirudh Ravichander, known in the industry and to fans as Anirudh, is inarguably one of the most sought-after music composers and directors in the Indian film industry. Having composed over 150 songs in various languages over the past 10 years, this tour is a grand celebration of his music, major motion pictures and dances that captivated the key moments in music and film that cultivated an entire generation.

“Thank you America for such a warm welcome!” says Anirudh. "We have brought the finest singers, dancers, and musicians to the stage, delivering an exceptional performance that we are immensely proud of. I am excited to be here and I’m ready to go crazy with all of you!”

Those attending the concert will be treated to the best of global entertainment.  Complete with another massive South Asian artist named Jonita Gandhi, massive LED screens, unique lighting systems, hydraulics and more the show is impressive to even the most seasoned concertgoers. The 360 concert experience is uniquely designed for those who love to dance along to the music and the innovative choreography that is seen in the film along with those who enjoy the VIP seated experience.

“I am blown away by the opportunity to be performing with Anirudh on his global arena tour,” says one of the leading dancers Huruvinth Kankesan. “I have been dancing my whole life and have been working with dancers on this team for many years. It is a big opportunity for us and we are thankful that the show included us and we can represent the US, Canada and my hometown of Toronto.”

“Once Upon A Time” Tour U.S. Tour Dates & Cities: 

March 31, 2023 - EagleBank Arena, Washington, DC 

April 1, 2023 - Prudential Center, Newark, NJ 

April 7, 2023 - Curtis Culwell Center, Dallas TX 

April 9, 2023 - Gas South Arena, Atlanta, GA 

April 14, 2023 - Angel of the Winds Arena, Seattle, WA 

April 15, 2023 - Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA 

Tickets for the “Once Upon A Time” World Tour including VIP and Meet & Greet are still on sale and can be purchased at AnirudhTourUSA.com

Jonita Gandhi is a talented singer, songwriter, and performer originally from New Delhi but now based in Mumbai. She has made a name for herself as a versatile and gifted Bollywood and Tollywood playback singer, lending her beautiful voice to hit movies like "2 States," "Kill Dil," and "Happy New Year." But her talent doesn't stop there. Jonita has also released her own independent singles and collaborated with renowned musicians like A.R. Rahman, Salim-Sulaiman, and Anirudh. She has performed at major music festivals and cultural events, including the IIFA Awards and the YouTube FanFest. With her melodious voice and broad range of musical abilities, Jonita Gandhi has gained a devoted global fanbase and continues to shine in the music industry.

With its operations in the USA, Canada, and India, Shri Balaji entertainment has been enthralling the South East Asian community by bringing live entertainment from the shining stars of the Bollywood fraternity. These sizzling concerts feature the biggest onstage Bollywood performers. 

Founded in 2016 and led by Kash Patel, Kash Patel Productions (KPP) has redefined the US Cultural concert industry with back-to-back sold-out events featuring A.R. Rahman, Mika Singh, Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, Neha Kakkar, Atif Aslam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Badshah, Aastha Gill, Sonu Nigam, Russell Peters, and Vir Das. 2023 shows no signs of slowing down with international mega stars Anirudh and SANAM both making their North American debuts with Kash Patel Productions!

This unrivaled accomplishment has earned Kash Patel Productions recognition throughout the Cultural Event community, both overseas and in the United States, for promoting an elevated experience. Over the last several years, KPP has produced events with the biggest acts in the world and has expanded to cover the entire North American continent.

Dakshin is a Sling TV international channel package that delivers a variety of South Asian channels from countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and others. It includes popular channels like Zee TV, Sony Entertainment Television Asia, Star Plus, and regional channels like Sun TV, Gemini TV, and ETV Telugu. Dakshin caters to South Asian viewers living in the US who want to stay connected to their culture and language, and it allows them to customize their viewing preferences based on their needs. Sling TV's Dakshin package is a reliable choice for South Asian viewers in the US who want to access their favorite shows and channels without a cable or satellite subscription.




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