Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman on Tuesday unveiled his latest track, Thoothukudi Chinnaponnu, an energetic folk-inspired piece that fuses traditional Tamil sounds with his signature contemporary flair.

The song draws on the raw, playful charm of folk storytelling while infusing it with modern production and youthful energy. Lyrics by Vivek enhance the song’s vibrant character, while the soundscape reflects the design-led, progressive identity of NEXA, the brand behind the NEXA Music platform.

Speaking about the release, Rahman said: “We’ve always seen folk music carry a teasing, raw charm. With this track, we wanted to keep that authenticity, but bring it to life with a young voice and fresh production. It’s a song that celebrates Tamil Nadu’s soul with a sound that belongs to today.”

“Season 3 has outperformed every benchmark we set from reach to relevance,” said Partho San, Executive Director – Marketing, MSIL. “This finale with Rahman sir is more than a song. It’s a celebration of where we’ve come and a signal of what’s next. NEXA stands for sophistication with soul and that’s exactly what this track represents.” A Season of Firsts and Milestones - Executed by Qyuki Digital Media, Season 3 saw a dramatic scale-up: 12,500+ participants, 6x more than Season 2, Headliner-led tracks like Till the End and Unspoken broke viewership and streaming records. The platform introduced vernacular diversity, while retaining its indie DNA.

Thoothukudi Chinnaponnu  is available on YouTube, which captures the song’s celebratory and youthful essence.

Click on the link below to watch the music video of Thoothukudi Chinnaponnu:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INLEbiX7XN0