Kidd Santhe continues to push boundaries of Tamil Hip-Hope with his latest single “Naa Vera Level”, a cross-border collaboration with internationally recognized Chennai artist, Raavanaa Ram. Released as the second single from Kidd Santhe’s upcoming studio album “Mr. Crorepati”, which is releasing later this year.
“Naa Vera Level”, which translates to “I’m on another level”, is more than just a title, it’s a declaration of confidence, ambition and identity, reflecting Kidd Santhe’s evolution a artist while showcasing his willingness to break beyond the creative boundaries that have shaped his musical journey till date.
Released under Kidd Next Door Productions in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia, the project’s international distribution support is from Sony Music Entertainment India South for this release. Backed by 21.4 million YouTube subscribers, Kidd Santhe becomes one of the few Malaysian artist and only the second after Balan Kash who received distribution support on this scale.
A Collision of Tow Worlds: Malaysia x Chennai
“Naa Vera Level” brings two voices from across borders, Kidd Santhe from Malaysia and Raavanaa Ram from Chennai. Formerly known as motivational speaker, Raavanaa Ram gained popularity after becoming the runner-up at Zee Tamil’s reality show “Single Pasanga” (India’s version of The Bachelor), where his rap talent gained attention.
More than a collaboration, the track is a combination of cultures and street influences of Malaysia’s Tamil Hip-Hop and Chennai’s street rap-into one musical experience.
Kidd Santhe: “This Isn’t Just A Song, This Is Who I Really Am”
Through “Naa Vera Level”, Kidd Santhe embraces this new chapter in his career.
“I didn’t create this song to follow trends. I wanted to prove that we are capable of bringing our identity to the global stage without changing who we are. This isn’t just a song, this is who I really am, in the most honest version of myself”, he said.
He said that the collaboration also carries a meaning beyond music.
“When Malaysia and Chennai come together in one record, it becomes more than just a collaboration. It is a meeting of culture, history, and true street spirit. I’m proud to carry this energy beyond our borders”.
Kidd Santhe’s First Step into Tamil Kuthu
“Naa Vera Level” also marks Kidd Santhe’s first step into “Tamil Kuthu” genre, with him fully producing and composing the track himself. The track creates a feel like a street celebration exploding into a cinematic experience.
At the heart of the production is the strong cultural foundation, elevated through the use of traditional Indian instruments including the udukai, thavil, jaldra, tuttari, salangai, tabla, urumi, and tappu. This blends heritage-driven sound with a modern musical approach.
A Large-Scale Production with Global Ambitions
With production, music video and marking costs exceeding RM100,000, “Naa Vera Level” is one of the biggest and most ambitious projects of Kidd Santhe. It also marks his first international released with the support of Sony Music Entertainment India South.
A Cinematic MV Shot In Chennai
Directed by Parthiban Ravi and produced by Studio Shades in collaboration with Aiiagi Studios, the music video was filmed fully in Chennai, India.
Built around the underground world of auto rickshaw racing, the MV is specially designed as a cinematic action narrative which blends street culture with modern visuals. The production involves more than 250 crew members and utilized the advanced Sony Venice camera system, followed with extensive post-production work. The MV involves VFX, color grading and AI integration as well.
In the MV customized auto rickshaw is seen, which is specially engineered using components from cars, motorcycles and tractors, transforming them into unique racing machines.
The production also featured high-risk stunt performance, explosions and strict safety measures throughout filming. Even though there were many technical and logistic challenges, the shoot was completed within 28 hours non-stop.
“Auto Rickshaws” As a Symbol of Life
The auto rickshaw is portrayed as a powerful symbol of everyday life, and represents more than five million drivers and families in India while contributing 1.5 trillion Indian Rupees (USD18 Billion) annually to the country’s transportation economy.
More than just a mode of transport, auto rickshaw represents the populated cities while reflecting the realities, struggles and stories of working-class communities and migrant workers.
Kidd Santhe will be holding a exclusive media session in Chennai on 20th and 21st May 2026 including a special screening session with Indian media at Dolby Atmos cinema. “Naa Vera Level” is now available on all major digital platforms worldwide.
