# Santosh Narayanan mocks Sai Abhyankar’s unplugged versions

2026-08-20T12:13:29+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Young music composer Sai Abhyankar is being targeted by veteran Santosh Narayanan in Tamil cinema. Santosh shared a video on social media reportedly mocking the 'unplugged' versions of a music director, without naming anyone directly. Sai, who has been in films for barely a year, is known for frequently releasing unplugged versions of his works. Social media users quickly connected the video to Sai, accusing Santosh of taking a cheap shot at the newcomer. The incident has sparked a debate online about jealousy in the film industry, with many pointing out that Sai has already triggered big names in the industry.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

This is not the first time a young artist has been openly criticised by an established figure in Tamil cinema. The industry has a history of public spats, often over creative differences. Sai's quick rise to fame, driven by social media, may have made him a target. The real question is whether this will affect Sai's career or give him more visibility. Watch for any direct response from Sai or Santosh in the coming days.

## Coverage

- m9.news <https://www.m9.news/movienews/sai-abhyankar-santosh-narayanan-unplugged-buzz/>
  The article leads with envy and jealousy, framing the video as a 'cheap shot' without direct evidence.

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