The discussion around the viral song Enjoy Enjaami has resurfaced online as composer Santhosh Narayanan and rapper-singer Arivu exchanged statements about the song’s creation and ownership.
The debate emerged again as the song completed five years since its release, prompting renewed discussions among fans on social media.
Social Media Post Sparks New Controversy
The issue reportedly began when a user on the platform X (formerly Twitter) shared a clip from the track, describing it as a Tamil indie song that gained global recognition during the lockdown period.
Another user reposted the clip and claimed that the song had been taken from Arivu without proper credit. The comment quickly triggered a series of responses from the creators.
Santhosh Narayanan Explains the Song’s Origin
Responding to the discussion, Santhosh Narayanan stated that details about the creation of the song are already publicly available.
According to the composer, singer Dhee originally came up with the idea for the song and contributed some musical elements. He added that filmmaker M. Manikandan helped develop the storyline for the track during the period when they were working on the film Kadaisi Vivasayi.
Santhosh also explained that he composed and produced the music, while Arivu wrote most of the lyrics and performed parts of the song, incorporating traditional Oppari lines as well.
He further mentioned that he had suggested the word “Enjaami”, adding that creative contributions can be traced and verified in the digital era.
Arivu Responds With His Own Claims
Arivu also addressed the controversy, sharing his version of how the song came together.
The rapper said that he had received the instrumental beat and then wrote almost all the lyrics, composed the main vocal melody, and performed the track. According to him, the song was deeply rooted in his cultural background and personal experiences.
Arivu emphasized that while music creation is often collaborative, the credit and compensation for such work should be distributed fairly.
He also claimed that despite the song being filmed in his village and drawing heavily from his community’s stories, he was listed only as a “featuring artist.”
Artist Calls for Fair Credit and Compensation
The artist added that at the time of release he did not fully understand the implications of the credits and rights involved.
Five years later, he stated that other collaborators reportedly hold the ownership and receive royalties from the track, while he has not received similar financial benefits or rights.
Arivu concluded that the discussion is not about sympathy but about ensuring proper credit, fair rights, and respect for creative labor.
Ongoing Exchanges on Social Media
Following the initial statements, both artists continued to share their perspectives through multiple posts online, discussing the origins and ownership of the song.
The debate has once again brought attention to conversations around creative rights and recognition in independent music.
Santhosh Narayanan’s Upcoming Projects
Meanwhile, Santhosh Narayanan is currently working on several major projects, including the upcoming film Seyon, starring Sivakarthikeyan.
The film will be directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Kamal Haasan.
The composer is also expected to return for the sequel to the blockbuster sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD.
