‘Enjoy Enjaami’ row: Santhosh Narayanan backtracks after Arivu issues fresh instructions on social media |

Controversy has erupted over the hit song ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, with Arivu claiming that he was not properly credited and received no rights despite having played an important role in its creation. Composer Santhosh Narayanan has refuted these claims by proving Arivu to a public debate. The controversy has ignited debates about artist recognition and fair compensation in the music industry.

A new controversy has arisen over the popular independent song ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ after the singer-lyricist Arrivu has shared a new clarification regarding the song’s credits and rights. He did the song himself Santhosh NarayananWith Arivu and the singer Dheeand was released in 2021 and was praised for its folk feel and wonderful lyrics. It became my favorite Indie Tamil song of recent years.

Five years later, the credit problem resurfaces

Credits and attributions are still an issue even after the popularity of the song. Ever since Arivu recently tweeted that due to legal reasons of not receiving the music royalties plus certifications earned five years after the song was launched, this trend has been a heated debate with mixed reactions from people. In the past, a filmmaker Pa. Ranjith and several others spoke in favor of Arivu, while others came out in favor of Santhosh Narayanan.

Arivu explains his role in creating the song

In his new clarification, Arivu explained how the song came about from his perspective. He wrote that he was sent the music beat first, then he wrote the lyrics, created the main vocal melody and performed the song. According to him, the words were inspired by his cultural background, personal history and the stories of the people in his village. Although he played a major role in the song’s creation, he said he was only credited as a “featuring artist” when the song was released. Arivu added that he has not received any rights or royalties of the song even after five years. He also said that his intention in speaking about the issue is not to gain sympathy, but to highlight the importance of fair recognition for artists.

Santhosh Narayanan questions Arivu’s claims

Santhosh Narayanan responded to Arivu’s statement on social media and strongly disagreed with his claims. The composer said Arivu is free to have its own opinions, but said many of the technical, proprietary and legal claims are incorrect. Santhosh Narayanan resorted to public debate in any forum, anywhere, with proofs of their claims instantly going viral online, sparking a new debate among fans and observers about the true creator of the most famous song.