Ed Sheeran Creates History in Chennai: AR Rahman Duet & Jonita Gandhi Collab Electrify 50,000 Fans

British superstar Ed Sheeran delivered a career-defining performance at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on February 5, 2025, blending Tamil rhythms with global pop hits. The historic 3-hour concert featured surprise collaborations with Oscar winner AR Rahman on a fusion version of "Shape of You" and playback singer Jonita Gandhi for "Perfect Symphony". Over 50,000 fans witnessed the artist’s first Indian stadium show, which included a 360-degree rotating stage inspired by Tamil Nadu’s temple architecture. The event, part of Sheeran’s "Mathematics Tour", reportedly generated ₹65 crore in tourism revenue for the city.

Source: The Times of India