Arattai: India’s New Messenger

I remember when messaging meant simple conversations - words flowing between people, not algorithms. Today, a new name is whispering through India’s digital skies: Arattai.

“Arattai” means “chat” or “conversation” in Tamil - a delicate naming, reminding us this is about voices. Since its soft beginnings in 2021, Arattai stayed quiet. But in 2025, it surged - suddenly, it’s more than an app. It’s a question: Which stories do we let carry our voices?

🔍 What is Arattai?

• Built by Zoho Corporation, aiming to give India a messaging platform designed with Indian realities in mind.

• Offers texting, voice notes, audio/video calls, media sharing, groups, channels, multi-device support across mobile, desktop, and even Android TV.

• Data is stored locally; the app promises “secure” communication.

• Voice and video calls are end-to-end encrypted; but as of now, regular text chats lack full encryption.

🌟 What Makes Arattai Stand Out

1. Lightweight & Low-Bandwidth Friend
   It works even in areas with poor network - built for devices and regions that many apps neglect.

2. Channels & “Pocket” Feature
   Channels let creators and communities share broadly.
   The “Pocket” feature acts like your personal cloud - save what matters, revisit it later.

3. Multi-Device & Android TV Support
   Many messaging apps stop at phones; Arattai reaches your desktop, TV, tablet - your whole life, synced.

4. “Made in India” Identity & Digital Sovereignty
   In a time when people ask whose code holds your words, Arattai positions itself as India’s alternative, a homegrown answer to global messengers.

⚠️ Where Caution Whispers

• Chat Encryption is not yet full: Text messages are not yet end-to-end encrypted, raising privacy concerns.

• Some users on forums worry about data access and content storage.

• Infrastructure stress: The app saw traffic surge 100× in days, putting pressure on servers.

Website: https://www.arattai.in

Arattai feels like a new voice in the room. Not loud - but intentional.
It is the possibility that we might one day truly own our conversations again.
It is a tool - but also a promise: that connection need not be controlled by distant servers and global giants.

If you try it, use it. Test its edges. Share your experience - because these new platforms grow when we speak.