Creator gives tribute to Zoho Arattai messaging app with custom logo on coconut shell; Sridhar Vembu reacts

A Chennai-based design studio, Crazy Coconut, has created a hand-carved logo of Zoho’s Arattai messaging app on a coconut shell and shared the build video on X as a tribute to the made-in-India platform. The creator described it as a gesture to celebrate a homegrown communication product at a time when Indian alternatives to global messaging platforms are gaining visibility. The clip quickly circulated across X and reached the attention of the product’s creators.

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu reacted to the video with a short message of appreciation, acknowledging the craftsmanship and the sentiment behind the work. The official Arattai handle also responded with a public thank-you, calling the tribute “incredible” and praising the effort.

The response chain gave the video additional reach, prompting more users to engage with it and add comments under the thread.

Sridhar Vembu reacts with appreciation

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu responded directly to the post with a short note that reads, "Beautifully done, thank you", acknowledging the effort. His reply gave the video fresh reach and effectively converted a fan-made tribute into something formally recognised by the company’s leadership.

Arattai’s official handle also replied with a message that read, “Wow! This is incredible. We really appreciate the gesture and the amazing work. Thank you so much for your support!” The creator replied in turn, thanking the team.