October 3, 2025

Ace music composer Santhosh Narayanan surprised fans on Friday, October 3, by announcing a thrilling new adventure. He has started working on "an ultra-transparent, affordable music streaming platform" that will be "built, operated and served from India." Known for his magic in films like Kalki 2898AD, Santhosh calls this his dream project, aiming to shake up the music scene. What makes this platform special? It will host famous veterans alongside rising superstars from the music world. And guess what? Artist payouts and affordable subscription fees will be top priorities, promising fairness and fun for all. Santhosh also revealed exciting plans to hold hackathon events. These contests will hunt for deserving young talent, with hopes of seeing winners rise to the top of the platform’s management. "Thank you for the love all these years and this will be my little something to add some joy to your lives," Santhosh warmly told his fans on his X handle. While the music maestro seeks suggestions for the platform name from his social media followers, other juicy details remain under wraps. This isn't Santhosh's first leap into the music business. Last year, he launched Rakitaa Entertainment — a fresh music label supporting new singers and songwriters. The label's first tunes came from singer Dhee’s debut album, featuring songs like ‘Can’t You Stay a Little Longer’ and ‘I Wear My Roots Like A Medal.’ On the film front, Santhosh, who recently worked on Retro and Thalaivan Thalaivii, is all set with his next big project, Vaa Vaathiyaar. As the music icon takes on this thrilling challenge, fans can get ready for a revolutionary platform that celebrates music, artists, and fresh talent—all made proudly in India!

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