š° Zohoās Arattai Beats WhatsApp & Telegram With TV Feature šŗš„
- MediaFx

- Oct 4, 2025
- 1 min read
TL;DR:Zohoās messaging app ArattaiĀ launched the worldās first official Android TV messaging appĀ ā a feature no rival offers. š¬ Users can now chat, make calls, and view media directly on their smart TVs.

What Happened?
Arattai is now available on Android TV, letting users text, call, and share files without their phone.
Designed for families and businesses using shared TVs.
Built in India by Zoho, it highlights data privacy and local storage.
Flashback / Context
Launched in 2021 as Indiaās homegrown rival to WhatsApp. š®š³
Competes with global giants like Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp but focuses on Indian privacy laws.
Zoho plans integration with its workplace suite for seamless office communication.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains:Ā Users tired of using phones for chats at home; local tech startups gain credibility.
Losers:Ā Global messaging giants who ignored smart TV users.
Peopleās Angle
Perfect for group calls, TV-based family chats, and office conference screens. šŗšØāš©āš§āš¦For Indian youth, this is a proud āMake in Indiaā flex ā homegrown tech going global. šŖ
MediaFx Take
Zohoās Arattai shows how Indian innovation can outpace global players when focused on everyday needs. š Itās not about copying WhatsApp ā itās about outsmarting it.













































