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All About Nani’s Debut Film That Never Got Released (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Actor Nani has proved himself to be one of the most versatile actors in Telugu cinema. He has done a great job choosing scripts that impress the audience. He has proved his mettle at the box office not just as an actor but also as a producer.

Nani debuted in Telugu cinema with Ashta Chamma (2008) and then made a great name with his critically acclaimed performances in films like Jersey and Shyam Singha Roy. He is called a Natural Star for a reason.

Not many know how his journey to stardom began. It all started with a film called Dhee Ante Dhee. But for unknown reasons, this film never saw light. The movie remains one of the least-known chapters in Nani’s career, as it was put on hold for several reasons.

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Mark your calendars – the first song from Varun Dhawan’s, Baby John, drops soon!

The buzz surrounding Baby John has been electrifying ever since the first announcement and teaser, and now the excitement is even higher because the first song, ‘Nain Matakka,’ sung by Diljit Dosanjh and Dhee, will be released on 25 November.

Produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande, ‘Nain Matakka’ promises to be the ultimate dance anthem. It’s the first time these two global sensations, Diljit Dosanjh and Dheekshitha Venkadeshan, aka Dhee, have collaborated on a song, and fans cannot wait to hear the track. The music is by S. Thaman, and the lyrics are by Irshad Kamil.

The ‘Nain Matakka’ track is a foot-tapping, peppy number that showcases the sizzling on-screen chemistry between Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh. The magic of Diljit’s voice combined with an electrifying beat is sure to elevate this song,...

When Is Nain Matakka From Varun Dhawan’s Baby John Releasing? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The first song from Varun Dhawan’s highly-anticipated movie, Baby John, is to be released soon! The buzz surrounding the film has been electrifying ever since the first announcement and teaser release. The excitement among fans has further intensified as the makers have revealed their plans to release the first song from the movie. Titled Nain Matakka, the track will be released on November 25, 2024.

Produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande, Nain Matakka from Baby John will be the ultimate dance anthem. The song also marks the first-ever collaboration between global sensations Diljit Dosanjh and Dheekshitha Venkadeshan, aka Dhee. Irshad Kamil penned the track, and S. Thaman provided the music.

Nain Matakka is a foot-tapping, peppy number that showcases the sizzling on-screen chemistry between Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh. The magic of Diljit’s voice,...

Sun Pictures, the production company behind the upcoming Tamil film Jailer, has announced that the third single from the film, “Jujubee,” will be released tomorrow, July 26, 2023, at 6 Pm Ist. The song is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, sung by Dhee, and written by Vivek.

The film stars Rajinikanth as a jailer, and also features Nayanthara, and Suniel Shetty in important roles. It is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, who previously directed the films Kolamaavu Kokila and Vijay’s Beast.

Hukum Song

The first two singles from the film, “Kaavalaa” and “Hukum,” were both well-received by the public. “Kaavalaa” is a peppy dance number, while “Hukum” is a romantic ballad. The third single, “Jujubee,” is expected to be a mass number.

Jailer is scheduled to release in theaters on August 10, 2023.

CinemaThe 67th Filmfare Awards South, which was held in Bengaluru on October 9, saw the attendance of stars from Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. Tnm StaffFacebookThe 67th Filmfare Awards South was held on Sunday, October 9, at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre. The awards ceremony was attended by stars from Tollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood and Sandalwood. The 2022 edition of the awards function was hosted by Kannada actors Diganth and Ramesh Aravind. It also featured dance performances by several popular actors including Pooja Hegde who was recently seen in Kollywood film Beast, Sitha Ramam fame Mrunal Thakur, Krithi Shetty, and Saniya Iyappan among others. First introduced in 1954, the Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest film events in India. The awards are presented annually to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry. Suriya and Aparna Balamurali starrer Soorarai Pottru (Tamil), Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s...

KollywoodThe song has been released days after a tussle broke out between singer Dhee, rapper Arivu and composer Santhosh Narayanan over Arivu’s erasure from the hit single ‘Enjoy Enjaami’. Tnm StaffFacebook, Twitter/ Santosh Narayanan, ArivuThe lyrical video of the song ‘Keechey Keechey,’ penned by Arivu and set to tune by Santhosh Narayanan, was unveiled on August 6. The song was sung by Santhosh Narayanan and Meenakshi Elayaraja. Anel Mele Pani Thuli is produced by Vetri Maaran's Grass Root Company and will be streaming on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Sony Liv. Recently, a controversy erupted between Arivu and Santhosh Narayanan over Arivu’s erasure from ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, and Santhosh Narayanan had issued a statement in response to Arivu’s post, saying that he thinks Arivu’s lyrics in the upcoming single ‘Keechey Keechey’ from Kaiser Anand directorial Anel Mele Panithuli, is his best work. “I have always felt that Arivu is an amazing artist.

OpinionPeople ask why Arivu is not aggressive in sorting out his issues with Santosh and Dhee, while not taking into account his socio-political status – a Dalit artist in an industry dominated by upper castes where the show is theirs.Shalin Maria LawrenceInstagramIn Tamil, Arivu means intelligence. In the 1950s, a decent number of Dalit households in Tamil Nadu named their kids Arivu, Arizvazhagan, Arivumathi, Arivarasan, and more. As per the Varna or the Indian caste system, the Dalits were the outcastes who were known for physical labour; designated to do menial jobs. Dalits were made to do dehumanising work for centuries. Dalits – the indigenous people of this country – were made to live on the outskirts of villages, far from resources, and were denied education. On the other end of the caste spectrum, the Brahmins were considered intelligent, superior beings by the virtue of their birth. What does this have to...

ControversySinger Dhee has been criticised for stealing the spotlight from Arivu on multiple occasions with respect to the hit song Enjoy Enjaami. Tnm StaffCourtesy: Youtube/DheeIn a late-night Instagram post on August 1, singer Dhee put out a statement about the controversy around the song Enjoy Enjaami. The song, she said, “was created with the purest intention of bringing us closer to each other and the life around us." Dhee, who has been criticised for stealing the spotlight from Arivu on multiple occasions with respect to the hit song, said, "I have full control over what I say, do, and the things I share on my social media and I have always made sure I give credits to Arivu as the writer/singer and Santhosh Narayanan as the producer/composer at every point. I have proudly spoken about them, specifically Arivu, every chance I got. At no point have I diminished...

MusicThe composer's statement comes amid criticism that Arivu was not credited for the song when it was performed at the 44th Chess Olympiad.Tnm StaffFile image/Wikimedia.commons/PerumalismMusic composer Santhosh Narayanan put out a two-page statement on Monday, August 1, via his Twitter account, seemingly responding to a post made earlier today by Arivu regarding the credits for the hit song Enjoy Enjaami. “In December 2020, Dhee came up with an idea of a song that glorified our roots and celebrated nature. I then composed, arranged, programmed, recorded and co-sang Enjoy Enjaami,” he says in the statement. Earlier on Monday, singer-songwriter and rapper Arivu, who sang the song along with Dhee, had taken to social media to state that he “composed, wrote, and performed” Enjoy Enjaami. The statements come days after the hit song was performed by Dhee (who is also the stepdaughter of Santhosh Narayanan) along with Kidakuzhi Mariyammal at...

ControversyAt the inaugural ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad, singers Dhee and Kidakuzhi Mariyammal performed the song, and Santosh Narayanan was credited as the music composer, though Arivu has penned and composed the song. Tnm StaffInstagram/ ArivuAfter musician Santosh Narayanan was credited for composing the immensely popular ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, rapper Arivu took to social media to say that it was he who wrote, composed and performed the song. At the inaugural ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad, singers Dhee and Kidakuzhi Mariyammal performed the song, and Santosh Narayanan was credited as the music composer. Many social media users had expressed their disappointment that Arivu was not credited or even mentioned during the event. In a long Instagram post with a picture from the music video of the song, Arivu wrote that he spent over six months to compose, to write and then to perform the track. He also clarified claims...

NewsWunderbar Films announced on May 18 that its channel had been restored by YouTube India. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeFans of popular Kollywood actor Dhanush were shocked when they were unable to watch his and Sai Pallavi’s iconic dance number ‘Rowdy Baby’ on the YouTube page of Wunderbar Films, Dhanush’s production banner. On Tuesday, May 17, digital media and music distribution company Divo Movies — which has worked with Ar Rahman, Dhanush, Anirudh, and Yuvan Shankar Raja among others — revealed that the Wunderbar Films channel had been hacked. The incident had shocked many fans, as the channel’s most popular video — Sai Pallavi and Dhanush shaking a leg in ‘Rowdy Baby’ from Maari 2 — was temporarily unavailable to watch. Several people took to Twitter to express their disbelief, and appealed to YouTube India to recover the account. However, hours after their YouTube channel was hacked, Wunderbar Films announced that the channel was back online.

KollywoodMusic composer Yuvan Shankar Raja celebrated his 42nd birthday on August 31 with a party, with many pictures from the bash going viral. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Twitter- ArivuOn the occasion of popular music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja’s 42nd birthday on Tuesday, August 31, several fans and members of the film fraternity conveyed their wishes to him on social media. Rapper Arivu too paid a musical tribute to Ysr on his birthday. Dedicating a song to Yuvan, Arivu wrote: “Happy birthday King #HBDBelovedYUVAN @thisisysr (sic).” In the video, Arivu performs a rendition of Yuvan’s track ‘I’ll Be There For You’. Towards the end of the video, the ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ singer also posted an image where he is seen along with Yuvan. Yuvan Shankar Raja hosted a party on the occasion of his birthday on August 31, which was attended by several members of the film fraternity. Multiple photos and videos from...

EntertainmentRe-sharing the tweet, composer Santhosh Narayanan wrote that the photo was clicked by him.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Dhanush Actor Dhanush took to social media on Tuesday, August 31 to share a photo of him along with rapper Arivu and playback singer Dhee. Sharing the photo which was taken at popular music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja’s birthday bash on Tuesday, Dhanush addressed Dhee and Arivu as ‘Enjaamis’, referring to the duo’s hit independent single ‘Enjoy Enjaami’. “With Enjaami’s .. A billion and a half picture!!(sic),” Dhanush’s caption reads. In addition, the photo was re-tweeted by music composer Santhosh Narayanan, who noted that the photo was clicked by him. Dhanush’s latest photo comes days after the controversy around Rolling Stone India's August 2021 cover featuring ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ singer Dhee and ‘Neeye Oli’ singer Shan Vincent de Paul. Although speculations and discussions about Arivu’s exclusion from Rolling Stone India’s...

ControversyMeanwhile, in the aftermath of the severe backlash, Rolling Stone India released a digital cover featuring Arivu for August 2021.Tnm StaffAdding to the controversy around Rolling Stone India's August 2021 cover that features artists Dhee and Shan Vincent de Paul, the latter has released a track that addresses the social media abuse that he received over the past few days. After director Pa Ranjith tweeted about Arivu's exclusion from the cover, many social media users questioned Dhee and Shan Vincent de Paul about it. A section of users also abused the artists although Ranjith did not mention them in his tweet. Responding to this, Shan's track talks about his identity as an Eelam Tamil. However, he has also dubbed Ranjith as a "snakey director” and alleged that the latter didn't want him to be part of his film Sarpatta Parambarai, and that it was composer Santhosh Narayanan who had insisted on in.

ControversyThe rapper addressed several aspects of the recent controversy, providing his justification for the Rolling Stone India front cover and article, a note to Arivu and his views on Pa Ranjith’s tweet in support of Arivu.Tnm StaffResponding to the controversy regarding the erasure of Arivu from the representation of the hit songs 'Neeye Oli' and 'Enjoy Enjaami', Shan Vincent de Paul, the co-artist of 'Neeye Oli', released a statement on his Instagram and Twitter handles. The Jaffna-born rapper-songwriter addressed the first section of his statement to Arivu where he said he understands his “quest for representation” and “how difficult it is to come up in this industry”. He further added that both he and Arivu “are defying odds for representation for both our communities”. In his statement, he has promised to support Arivu and said that he hopes they could continue their discussion regarding this issue. The recent...

CasteWere the publications uncomfortable with the caste realities the song speaks of or deliberately ignorant of them?Bharathy SingaravelFacebook“Enna kora, enna kora, yein chella peraandikku enna kora?”— this line supposed to be as sung by Valiammal, Arivu’s grandmother in Enjoy Enjaami, already asks the question that Maajja, Rolling Stone India and everyone involved in the erasure of Arivu from his own songs need to answer: “in what way is my darling grandson any less?” It was Arivu who also sang the parts of Valliammal in the song, as he told her story of forced migration to Sri Lanka, indentured labour on the tea plantations, her return to India to be faced only with landlessness, and their close relationship. This is the record of entire communities robbed off land and rights, of the original inhabitants of a place being removed, their labour exploited, and given little returns. At the...

MusicThe hit independent single ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ is originally sung by rapper Arivu and playback singer Dhee.Tnm StaffTwitterMarking the occasion of World Music Day on June 21, Spotify has collaborated with popular French record producer DJ Snake and Tamil singer Dhee to launch the ‘Spotify Singles’ program in India. DJ snake remixed the Dhee and rapper Arivu’s recently-released hit independent album Enjoy Enjaami. Adding an Edm twist to ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, DJ Snake and Dhee have attempted to combine native tunes and electronic dance beats. Spotify Singles is an initiative that aims to provide a platform for artists to record and re-record their originals. It also allows them to pick other artists’ songs for remixing or recording. Several have welcomed it as an opportunity for musicians to explore global music cultures and work with their counterparts. Other global collaborations that have been part of Spotify Singles include R3HAB and Gattuso, Celine Dion and Chris Isaak,...

KollywoodHosted by Kiki and Rj Vijay, the event saw the attendance of the ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ team, fans from across the globe and celebrities such as Niharika Nm and Ravichandran Ashwin.Tnm StaffActor Dhanush’s upcoming gangster drama Jagame Thandhiram is all set to premiere on over-the-top (Ott) platform Netflix from June 18. The Karthik Subbaraj directorial stars Dhanush, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Kalaiyarasan, Sharath Ravi and James Cosmo. Ahead of the premiere, a fan event titled ‘Kongas Kondatham’ was organized by the makers on Thursday, June 17. The event, which started at 4 pm and went on for over two hours, was hosted by television host Keerthi Shanthanu aka Kiki and Rj Vijay. ‘Kongas Kondatham’ was organized to provide fans an opportunity to meet team Jagame Thandhiram and celebrate the film. The event saw the attendance of fans from across the globe via Zoom. Select fans were given the opportunity to share their...

coronavirusThe Malayalam lyrics of the police’s version talk about social distancing, wearing masks and the importance of vaccination.Tnm StaffScreengrab/FacebookIn order to create awareness about social distancing norms and other precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Kerala Police recently released a video where they are seen grooving to a parody version of the hit indie song ‘Enjoy Enjaami’. The Malayalam lyrics of the song focus on the need for social distancing, wearing masks and other precautionary measures that should be followed by people. The video also talks about the need to get vaccinated. Sung by playback singer Dhee and rapper Arivu, ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ has gained more than 3 million likes and 100 million views, becoming the first Tamil independent single to do so. The video was directed by Kerala Police VP Pramod Kumar, who is the deputy director and Public Relations Officer at the state Police Media Centre.

MusicReleased by Rahman on Tamil New Year, the song celebrates the glory and heritage of the Tamil language.Tnm StaffScreengrabAfter the humongous success of ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, Ar Rahman’s Maaja is back with a new song titled ‘Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye’. Marking the occasion of Tamil New Year, the composer released the promo of the upcoming song on YouTube on April 14. The close to one minute video opens with the lines “Puyal thandiya vidiyal, Pudhu vaanil vidiyal”, which corresponds to visuals that show a spotlight being turned on gradually amid clouds, sending across the message that a shimmer of hope awaits at the end of the tunnel with each new daybreak. We then see glimpses of the ocean as well as visuals of Ar Rahman standing on a boat in the ocean, praising Tamil as he sings the lines “Poobalame vaa, Thamizhe vaa, Dharani aana Thamizhe vaa.” Rahman’s breezy voice...

EntertainmentFrom Dulquer Salmaan to Suriya, various celebrities have praised ‘Enjoy Enjaami’. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Diljit DosanjhPopular actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh, who predominantly works in Punjabi and Bollywood movies, took fans by surprise when he posted a video dancing to the Tamil song, ‘Enjoy Enjaami’. From Diljit doing bhangra to performing while seated inside a car, the short video features various visuals of Diljit Dosanjh dancing. Towards the end of the video, he is seen alongside some girls who are also dancing to the song. #EnjoyEnjaami #diljitdosanjh pic.twitter.com/kHp2JxLtPe — Diljit Dosanjh (@diljitdosanjh) April 9, 2021 ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ has garnered a huge response from fans across the country and even has a global fan following. From Suriya to Dulquer, Sai Pallavi to Dhanush and Siddharth among others, various celebrities have praised the track. Some of them have also uploaded videos dancing or lip-syncing to the song. The song has racked over...

2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly ElectionArivu has said in interviews that the song was inspired by conversations he had with his grandmother.Tnm StaffArivu and Dhee's 'Enjoy Enjaami' is a massive hit and has spawned several versions and reaction videos, with even celebs mouthing the lines. However, the best one has just landed on our screens. Arivu himself singing and lip syncing to the song with his grandmother Valliammal in the video. If you've followed Arivu's work, you would know that his music is never without political context. In the latest clip, too, Arivu can be seen holding up his finger and displaying the ink mark to show that he has voted. The grandmother seated on a chair also shows up her finger to display that she has voted. The Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are underway and like many others from the entertainment industry, Arivu too has put out a...

Kollywood'Uttradheenga Yeppov' features singer Dhee of ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ fame.Tnm StaffThe makers of upcoming Kollywood film Karnan on Wednesday released the fourth song from the film, ‘Uttradheenga Yeppov’ or ‘Karnan’s Battle’ (Karnanin Yuttham) as described in the song. The song, featuring Dhee of ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ fame, has been written by director Mari Selvaraj. The song, which is a promotional video song, begins with the lines: “The very next moment after noticing a person without any guilt feeling piercing the earworms through the fish hook, Karnan gave a cry to the battle.” In the recently released teaser, lead actor Dhanush has been shown as a sword-wielding warrior who comes to the rescue of his people. The song begins as a fast peppy dance number, in complete contrast to the tone set by Karnan’s other songs, but is mixed with Parai beats like the other songs from the film. The...

MollywoodJust days ago, actor Dulquer had heaped praises on the Tamil indie song released by Ar Rahman’s Maajja earlier this month.Tnm StaffInstagramThe steady stream of fans for Arivu and Dhee’s ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ indie single is only growing by the minute. The latest to groove to this song is actor Nazriya Nazim Fahadh. In a short clip posted on her Instagram page, the actor is seen grooving to ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ along with her brother actor Naveen Nazim. From her post, it’s understood that the two were heading to a wedding. Just days ago, actor Dulquer had heaped praises on the Tamil independent song released by Ar Rahman’s Maajja earlier this month. "The most epic track and an equally awesome video! Listening on loop the past few days and I’m still discovering new sounds and feels!!” Dulquer wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared...

MsuicThough these artists have lent their voices to film songs, they are equally popular for their renditions of folk and original music.Sanjana DeshpandeAfter the hit Tamil song ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, sung by Arivu and Dhee, came out early in March, independent music in south India has been put under the spotlight. The Kannada music industry too has seen the emergence of independent artists who put out a diverse range of music. From SaRa to Vasu Dixit, these five Kannada artists should definitely be on your playlist. Ananya Bhat Ananya Bhat (Instagram) Ever since her Sandalwood debut, Ananya Bhat has been praised for her voice and versatility. Ananya, who sings in most south Indian languages and Hindi, was heard singing in Kannada for the film Kgf. Hailing from Mysuru, the singer is trained in Carnatic music but performs folk songs as well. The singer also started her own collective, called Ananya Bhat Concerts,...

MusicThe Tamil indie scene has been the talk of the town after the release of the single 'Enjoy Enjaami', and it has a diverse range of music to offer.Akchayaa RajkumarScreengrab/ Casteless CollectiveThe Tamil independent single 'Enjoy Enjaami' has taken the internet by storm and has become an instant hit because of its catchy tune and video. Produced by music composer Santhosh Narayanan, this song is a collaboration between singer Dhee and rapper Arivu. The song was released on the YouTube channel Maajja, which was created by Ar Rahman to launch and give a platform to independent musicians. The song not only received praise from actors and celebrities but also turned people’s attention to the growing presence of the Tamil indie music scene. Here are a few Tamil indie music band suggestions if you jammed to 'Enjoy Enjaami': 1. Therukural The album of seven songs from Arivu and OfRo was...

KollywoodThe awards, distributed by the Just for Women magazine, aim to give recognition to women working in the Tamil film industry.Tnm StaffGraced with the presence of many celebrities from the Tamil film industry, the third edition of the Jfw Movie Awards took place on March 13 this year, to celebrate the success of women on-screen and behind the lens in the Tamil film industry. The award show was held by Just for Women (Jfw) magazine and presented by Twin birds and took place at the Itc Grand Chola Hotel in Chennai this year. Touted to be an award show with the highest number of awards for women under various categories, the awards were presented to the awardees by eminent personalities from Kollywood. The long list of celebrities who attended the event includes actors such as Gouri Kishan, Ashok Selvan, Arun Vijay, Bhagyaraj and Shantanu Bhagyaraj among others. Other experts from...

EntertainmentThe song has also made its way into Spotify’s Top 50 - India and the Top 50 - Malaysia charts.Tnm StaffSinger Dhee and rapper Arivu’s latest blockbuster song Enjoy Enjaami has crossed over 2 million streams on music streaming platform Spotify. The song has also made its way into Spotify’s Top 50 - India and the Top 50 - Malaysia charts, Spotify said. “In less than two weeks, the track is already somewhat of a phenomenon on audio streaming platform Spotify. It has been curated in 11 Spotify playlists, including 2 international ones, and already been added to over 20,000 user playlists on the platform,” Spotify said in a statement. Enjoy Enjaami was first released on the streaming platform on March 5. Two days later, the video was released officially on YouTube. So far, the video has clocked more than 30 million views. Several actors like Dulquer Salmaan, Dhanush, Siddharth, Prasanna and director Selva Raghavan have...

EntertainmentMany other celebrities including Sai Pallavi, Dhanush, Pa Ranjith and Selvaraghavan had earlier praised the independent single. Tnm StaffFacebookMalayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan took to Instagram on Tuesday to shower praises on Santhosh Narayan, Arivu and Dhee for their latest single ‘Enjoy Enjaami’. The 34-year-old actor wrote, “The most epic track and an equally awesome video! Listening on loop the past few days and I’m still discovering new sounds and feels!!” The song had earlier garnered praise from other celebrities such as actors Dhanush, Sai Pallavi and Siddharth; music composer Ar Rahman; singer Shweta Mohan; directors Vignesh Shivan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Pa Ranjith, and Selvaraghavan, among others. Here are the tweets posted by them. Super glad to share the first independent single music video of my super fav dhee , arivu and my brother santosh :) song on loop already https://t.co/SZokvNSst7 @talktodhee @therukuralarivu @joinmaajja — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) March 7, 2021 I’ve...

Interview‘Enjoy Enjaami’ has clocked almost 19 million views in just over a week on YouTube.Balakrishna GaneshanTherukural/InstagramChennai-based singer-rapper-lyricist Arivu is thrilled with the immense appreciation coming his way for his latest song — Enjoy Enjaami, a collaboration with singer Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan. But he’s also mildly worried, he says, about the responsibility that follows with the popularity. He’s humbly basking in the success of the song which has clocked 19 million views on YouTube in just over a week — a major achievement for independent Tamil music. Enjoy Enjaami is produced by Santosh Narayanan under the label of Ar Rahman’s Maajja, which was formed to promote independent musicians. Besides singing, Arivu has written the lyrics for the song which has turned out to be a major earworm. “My conversations with my grandmother Valliamma formed the basis of the song,” Arivu says, attributing his success to Valliamma, in an interview to Tnm.

Music'Enjoy Enjaami’ is an indie single that is out on Spotify.Tnm StaffSingers Dhee, Arivu and musician Santhosh Narayanan have teamed up to make a foot-tapping number called ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, an indie single that is out on Spotify. According to the composer, the music video is expected to be released soon. “Very proud and happy to share my independent single #EnjoyEnjaami featuring my favourites @talktodhee and @TherukuralArivu. I am very honoured. Song video will be out soon! I dedicate this to all independent musicians and to our roots!,” Santhosh tweeted. Very proud and happy to share my independent single #EnjoyEnjaami featuring my favourites @talktodhee and @TherukuralArivu. I am very honoured. Song video will be out soon ! I dedicate this to all independent musicians and to our roots!https://t.co/cOPkg4RUwy #NowPlaying pic.twitter.com/tyORkvvQLv — Santhosh Narayanan (@Music_Santhosh) March 4, 2021 Singer, songwriter and rapper Arivu called the single...

KollywoodThe song now shares a milestone with another one of Dhanush's viral hits, 'Kolaveri Di'.Tnm StaffYouTube ScreengrabIf actors Dhanush and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Rowdy Baby’ set many records in 2018, when the film Maari 2 released, the peppy song continues to do so two years later, in 2020, as well. The song’s YouTube video has crossed one billion views as of November 16, 2020; this news was shared by Dhanush from his official handle. Interestingly, this happens to be the anniversary of another of his viral hits, ‘Kolaveri Di’. “Rowdy baby hits 1 billion views on the same day of the 9th anniversary of Kolaveri di,” Dhanush tweeted. What a sweet coincidence this is Rowdy baby hits 1 billion views on same day of the 9th anniversary of Kolaveri di. We are honoured that this is the first South Indian song to reach 1 billion views. Our whole team thanks you from the heart — Dhanush...