MC Couper raps about road safety in an initiative by Mathrubhumi and Haier

The 3 minute song 'Road Paatu' highlights Kerala's alarming road fatality stats

by e4m Staff
Published: Nov 1, 2023 2:18 PM | 2 min read

In 2022 alone, Kerala reported 5 road accidents per hour and 12 daily fatalities. Mathrubhumi in association with Haier decided to pick up this conversation on the Kerala Piravi day, and inspire particularly the youth (data reveals that 60.5% of those involved in the accidents are between 18-45) to think differently while using the roads. And the message is being delivered through means that this target audience most relate to; music. The 3 minutes rap song (Road Paattu) by the well-known rapper, MC Couper is designed to appeal to one and all. Watch the video here:

Commenting on the initiative, said Mr M V Shreyams Kumar, MD, Mathrubhumi “With less than 3% of the national population, the state recording more than 6% of the nation’s road accidents, we felt is something that needed attention. Mathrubhumi has always been on the forefront of activities that can add back to our community. We are grateful to Haier for their support”

Commenting on the association said N S Satish, President, Haier “As a brand Kerala is one of our important markets. The road accident statistics sounded like an anomaly in the state that is otherwise known for better human development index. With our inspired living positioning, we felt it appropriate to embark on this project with Mathrubhumi when they approached us with the concept. We are hopeful that this initiative will make a difference and Kerala will embrace new road habits starting this Kerala Piravi”