Why Chinmayi Is Banned? Netizens Ask As Her Version Of Muththa Mazhai Song From Thug Life Winning Hearts

After over six years, singer Chinmayi is in the spotlight over her song. Her version of Muththa Mazhai song in upcoming Tamil movie Thug Life is winning the hearts of the listeners.

In fact, filmmaker Venkat Prabhu has heaped praises on the singer. In a post on X, he said, "Hey @Chinmayi ur version of #Muthamazhai from #ThuglifeAudioLaunch was just out of the world!!! Completely Addicted❤️❤️ also loved ur Hindi and Telugu versions!!! Pah no words!!"

Surprised by unexpected praise, the singer responded, "Whatttttaaaay VP saaar! Edhirpaakkave illa!" He then said, "Naanum... it just swept me off my feet!!! Keep rocking❤️❤️ this song just became one of my all time favs..."

It has been sung by singer Dhee in the Tamil movie and AR Rahman has scored the music.

Netizens Reaction

Many are expressing why a singer with such beautiful voice is banned from Kollywood. One user said, "It's actually truly remarkable how ARR drew a "#MuththaMazhai" out of Dhee's voice- like prolly made her realise her own versatility. But once, I heard a hint of Chinmayi's rendition... I just couldn't settle for anything else. Chinmayi is, quite simply Since the ban, Chinmayi has sung in Tamil films such as Bigil, LKG, Rangi, Por and Garudan. Her songs in AR Rahman's Thug Life are Ang Ang Morey in Hindi and Muddu Vaana in Telugu."

The second user commented, "Heard this version many times, Since it got released. One thing is clear, you can ban one 'voice' that sings but not the lakhs of 'ears', heard the same ♥️ @Chinmayi more power to you 👍 #MuththaMazhai."

Another netizen asked, "#KamalHaasan #ARR Why has this mesmerizing voice been banned from the Tamil industry? Please do something, don't just enjoy her voice at audio launches🙏🙏."

Singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi has been banned by the Dubbing Union since 2018 after she made #MeToo allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu and Radha Ravi.

Even after obtaining an interim stay from the court on her expulsion, Chinmayi has been reportedly facing a "shadow ban," where she would be dropped from projects at the last minute despite being technically eligible to work.