An Instagram reel posted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Aug 8 has taken social media by storm, racking up more than 4.3 million views in just over 20 hours.
The reel shows police officers from various units, including uniformed officers, Traffic Police, Public Transport Security Command and an armour unit, filmed from the back.
The clip is captioned “Reporting for NDP 2025 duties” and ends with an officer in uniform and vest standing against a backdrop of fireworks.
As at 2pm on Aug 9, the clip, shared on SPF’s official account, has racked up more than 390,000 likes, 4,106 reposts, and has been sent via direct message over 138,000 times.
It is the most viewed reel on the SPF’s account since a May 16 post.
The reel features a catchy Tamil track titled Powerhouse, composed by music director Anirudh Ravichander from India’s Tamil film industry, popularly known as Kollywood. The song is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Coolie, with lyrics penned by Indian rapper and lyricist Arivu.
While the lyrics are in Tamil, the part of the song selected for the reel translates to a relatable message: “Let the theatre shake, let the whistles and cheers come in, let us totally take over this moment, our clout will never diminish.”
Coolie stars superstar Rajinikanth, an icon in Indian cinema known for his charismatic screen presence and devoted fanbase. The action thriller film is expected to hit Singapore cinemas soon.
The reel has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Tamil-speaking community here, with many users flooding the comments section with the fire emoji, a common symbol of power and coolness.
The Straits Times
