Neha Kakkar's latest single, 'Candy Shop,' has sparked an intense backlash. And now, the music composer and producer, Tony Kakkar, has reacted to the buzz.
Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar need no introduction. The brother-and-sister duo has created a massive wave among netizens with their songs over the years. From loud pop beats to lyrics that have often left listeners confused, the duo has made this signature style, and despite the backlash, these songs often work very well. And now, with Tony and Neha Kakkar's latest single, Candy Shop, once again leaving the fans shocked, the song's producer and composer, Tony Kakkar, has reacted to the backlash.
50 Cent's Candy Shop made headlines and remains one of the most-loved songs for creating transition videos. However, it seems Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar's version of Candy Shop has failed to create the same impact by a mile and a half. Since the song was released three days ago on December 15, 2025, critics have been criticizing the singers. Nonetheless, it seems like Tony is not having any of it and has now reacted to the backlash.
In a video circulating online, Tony Kakkar addresses the backlash. He starts the video by saying that he has been reading the comments and has been immensely enjoying them. He further explained the business angle of such songs and shared that, to produce songs with depth, he needs to produce them with the money earned from songs like Candy Shop. He was quoted as saying:
"One lollipop, two lollipops, three lollipops, ary ary ary mazza aa raha hai sab comments padhne mei. Pop music hai troll toh hoga ek certain level pe par bohot audience hai yaar, you cannot ignore the business. And 'koi apna hoga' aur 'ye zindagi bata de' jaise video ko produce karne ke liye uspe jo paisa lagta hai, vo inhi videos se aata hai. So thank you, kardo viral, aur kaafi ho bhi gaya hai. Baaki jitna aur bhi karna hai kardo, baat karna hai, gaali do, pyaar do, bas views do."
Netizens have been very candid about Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar's musical choices in recent years. While some trolls called the singer's reaction "bakwas", fans came forward to support the singer. A user penned, "Exactly...People want some meaningful songs by Tony bhai, and when Tony Bhai drops songs - Zindagi bata de, mai akela hoon..they don't even support or appreciate..., but when a party song or pop songs gets released, suddenly the trollers get active because they can get content...anyway we loved it Candy Shop." Another wrote, "Very true, Tony Bhai."
Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar seem to be obsessed with K-pop, which is why their latest song gives off a strong Korean vibe. While it initially looked like an interesting take, fans are shocked to see Neha in a bold avatar. The lyrics are catchy, but many are trolling the singer for the double-meaning, and the overall feel of the video is a bit too much for Neha's fans, who loved seeing her in romantic, peppy numbers. The song has been widely criticized since its release, with fans questioning the vibe the brother-sister duo was trying to convey.
Social media has been flooded with comments from listeners criticizing Tony and Neha Kakkar for their song "Candy Shop." A user penned, "Is lollipop se accha to mere Bihar ka lollipop hai by Pawan Singh." Another wrote, "I really miss dil ko karar aaya wali neha Kakkar." A comment read, "
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