Draft:Ratty Adhiththan


Ratty Adhiththan
Born
Kajith Sriskantharasa

Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • FL Studio
Years active2018–present
LabelsOru Nation Entertainment (former)

Kajith Sriskantharasa, known professionally as Ratty Adhiththan, is a Tamil rapper and lyricist from Jaffna, Sri Lanka.[1] He began his musical journey in 2015 with the release of his debut song, "Ooruku Pudhusu," which garnered attention for its lyrical depth.[1][2] His work often integrates elements of Tamil history and culture, resonating with a wide audience.[3] Among Ratty Adhiththan’s releases, “Naan Kudikka Poren” stands out as his most commercially successful track, amassing over 100 million views on YouTube by 19 October 2025.[4]

Early life

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Ratty Adhiththan moved to Malaysia in 2007 to pursue higher education, during which he was he was introduced to the local Tamil hip hop scene and began performing at cultural programs.[1][5] Building on this foundation, he relocated to Europe in 2013, where he started taking rap more seriously, writing original lyrics and participating in Tamil rap competitions.[1] He would go on to release his professional debut single, “Yaathri,” with Mc Sai on 29 April 2018, which marked the beginning of his recording career under the "Oru Nation" record label and entry into the Tamil independent music scene.[6]

Career

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2018 - 2022: Early success

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In 2019, Ratty Adhiththan gained significant popularity with the release of "Naan Kudikka Poren," a collaboration with a fellow record label artist Sahi Siva.[7][8] The song quickly went viral, amassing millions of views and establishing Ratty's presence. The track's success led to further collaborations and projects, including his 2022 album "Padaiyon," which showcased his versatility and collaborative nature as an artist.[9]

2023 - Present: Continued success

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In 2024, Ratty released a series of singles, including tracks like “Echcharikkai” and “Ohh Girl”[10] which received attention for their production quality and contributed to his growing international appeal amongst the Tamil diaspora.[11][12] In 2025, Ratty Adhiththan achieved a career milestone with his Kollywood debut with “Ace Anthem” for the film Ace, composed by Justin Prabhakaran.[13] This project under 7Cs Entertainment banner, helped Ratty reach a broader audience. Following this success, he released “Kosty” on 21 October 2025 to coincide with Diwali.[14] The collaboration with King Mohan for “Kosty,” came as a surprise, and played a notable role in drawing attention from fans and critics even before its release.[15][16]

Musical style

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His music is known for its fusion of traditional Tamil sounds with contemporary hip hop elements, creating a unique listening experience. His ability to blend cultural references with modern beats has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim within the Tamil independent music community.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Ref.
Padaiyon [9]

Singles

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Year Title Composer Co-Artist Ref.
2016 "Panda Reprise" Krish Music N/A [18]
2017 "Thillalangadi" Vernon G. Segaram Tha Mystro [19]
2017 "Pathalla" Krish Music Sugu,

Vino Selvakumaran & Tha Mystro

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2018 "Yaathri" M. Kowtham Mc Sai & Shangeethan [6]
2018 "Ennoda Saripathi" DEYO Mc Sai & DEYO [21]
2018 "Kadaisi Thotta" Krish Music N/A [22]
2019 "Marana Rap" DEYO Mc Sai & Sahi Siva [23]
2019 "Naan Kudikka Poren" Selojan Sahi Siva‬ [7]
2020 "Oru Kural" DEYO Morish [24]
2020 "Naan Kudikka Poren (Remix)" Britto Jude Sahi Siva‬ [25]
2022 "Maari Mazhaiyila Thavala" Selojan N/A [26]
2023 "Mila" Selojan N/A [27]
2023 "What a Vadivu" Selojan Sahi Siva‬ [28]
2024 "Echcharikkai" Princeten Charles N/A [11]
2024 "Ohh Girl" Selojan Boston & Suhaas from IFTProd [12]
2024 "Nethu Adicha Sarakku" Selojan Sathyan Ilanko [29]
2024 "Thalaivan Irukkiran" Princeten Charles N/A [30]
2025 "Kandangi (Remix)" Music Kitchen Amos Paul [31]
2025 "Kosty" Jonny Beats King Mohan [14]

Films

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Year Album Track(s) Composer Lyricist Co-Artist Ref.
2025 Ace "Ace Anthem" Justin Prabhakaran Ratty Adhiththan MC Vickey [13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Ratty Adhiththan - Oru Nation Entertainment". Oru Nation Entertainment. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  2. ^ Ratty Adhiththan Vlogs (27 March 2015). Ooruku Pudhusu - Ratty Adhiththan[Official Music Video]. Retrieved 26 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Spotify Web Player – Ratty Adhiththan Artist Page". Spotify. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  4. ^ Ratty Adhiththan (30 October 2019). Comment from @RattyAdhiththan. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Ethachum Kettu Tholaiyum (11 November 2024). RATTY ADHITHTHAN – Learning Hip Hop in Kajang, Padaiyon, Views on Love & Relationships | EKT 009. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ a b Ratty Adhiththan (29 April 2018). Yaathri - Ratty Adhiththan Ft. @MCSAI & Shangeethan | M.Kowtham| Tamil Rap. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ a b Ratty Adhiththan (30 October 2019). Naan Kudikka Poren - Ratty Adhiththan feat.@SahiSiva | Official Music Video | TamilRap. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "We write lyrics that resonate with the current generation: Ratty Adhiththa". The Times of India. 4 January 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  9. ^ a b Padaiyon by Ratty Adhiththan on Apple Music, 1 January 2022, retrieved 24 October 2025
  10. ^ "OHH GIRL". AMZ. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  11. ^ a b Ratty Adhiththan (14 March 2024). ECHCHARIKKAI | Ratty Adhiththan | Official Music Video | Princeten| @DDesignOfficial | @vithurs. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ a b IFT PROD (19 April 2024). OHH GIRL MUSIC VIDEO| @vithurs |BOSTON X SUHAAS FT @RattyAdhiththan| @SelojanOfficial | @Saanmuu. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ a b Think Music India (20 May 2025). Ace Anthem - Lyric Video | Ace | Vijay Sethupathi,Rukmini Vasanth | Justin Prabhakaran| Arumugakumar. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ a b Ratty Adhiththan (20 October 2025). Ratty Adhiththan - KOSTY (Music Video ) Ft.King Mohan & Anjali Kanthan | ThemLott | Saho Drinks. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "Kosty Promo – Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  16. ^ KOSTY Teaser Ratty Adhiththan Ft. King Mohan & Anjali Kanthan. Retrieved 26 October 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
  17. ^ "One more day to go for Padaiyon".
  18. ^ Panda Reprise - Single by Ratty Adhiththan on Apple Music, 30 October 2016, retrieved 24 October 2025
  19. ^ Tha Mystro Music (13 January 2017). Thillalangadi | Tha Mystro ft. Ratty Adhiththan | Official Music Video. Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ Vino Selvakumaran (11 August 2017). Pathalla | Official Music Video | ft. SUGU, Ratty Adhiththan, Vino S. & Tha Mystro | Krish Music. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ Deluxshion (22 June 2018). Ennoda Saripathi - MC SAI & DEYO Feat. Ratty Adhiththan (Official Lyrical Video ). Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ Ratty Adhiththan (13 October 2018). Kadaisi Thotta - Ratty Adhiththan | KrishMusic (Official Music Video) | Tamil Rap. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ Oru Nation (5 January 2019). MARANA RAP | @MCSAI ft. @SahiSiva & @RattyAdhiththan. Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ Ratty Adhiththan (4 March 2020). Oru Kural - Ratty Adhiththan ft. Morish | Official Music Video | Emboss CS | Tamil Rap| @deluxshion. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ Naan Kudikka Poren (Remix) by Britto Jude, Ratty Adhiththan & Sahi Siva on Apple Music, 22 May 2020, retrieved 24 October 2025
  26. ^ Ratty Adhiththan (17 August 2022). Maari Mazhaiyila Thavala | Ratty Adhiththan | Official Music Video | Selojan | DDesign. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  27. ^ Ratty Adhiththan (12 July 2023). Mila | Ratty Adhiththan | Official Music Video | Selojan | DDesign | Tamil Rap Song 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ Sahi Siva (31 October 2023). Sahi Siva | What A Vadivu (feat. @RattyAdhiththan ) | Selojan | Official Music Video (2023). Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  29. ^ Ratty Adhiththan (25 July 2024). Nethu Adicha Sarakku | Ratty Adhiththan | Official Music Video | Sathyan | Selojan |DDesign |Vithurs. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ Vithurs (1 September 2024). THALAIVAN IRUKKIRAN | The Greatest Of All Time Promo Track | Thalapathy Vijay | Ratty Adhiththan. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ Amos Paul (30 January 2025). KANDANGI REMIX - AMOS PAUL X RATTY ADHITHTHAN | Prod. Music Kitchen | BWHPK (Performance Video). Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via YouTube.