Exclusive: Ritviz Announces New Album ‘Kurta Saree’
The first single “DHA,” dropping Sept. 19, introduces the tabla-driven sound that will anchor Ritviz’s upcoming album, set to release in 2026
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Ritviz has officially announced his next album, Kurta Saree, slated for release in 2026. The project arrives four years after his debut full-length, Mimmi, and marks an ambitious new chapter for the Pune-born producer and singer, who established himself as one of India’s most-streamed independent artists after his breakout.
The album’s lead single, “DHA,” is set to drop on Sept. 19. Centered around the tabla and threaded with elements of synth-pop, bass house, UK garage, and club-ready production, the track sets the tone for Kurta Saree.
Ritviz first rose to prominence in 2017 with “Udd Gaye,” a viral hit that has since amassed more than 100 million streams across platforms and become a festival staple. He followed it up with the EPs Ved and Dev in 2018, further cementing his signature style of merging Hindustani classical motifs with contemporary electronic music. His 2021 collaborative EP Baaraat with Nucleya leaned into wedding-inspired anthems, while his 2022 album Mimmi—dedicated to his mother, Hindustani classical singer Anvita Bharti, who taught him music growing up—marked a more personal turn in his songwriting. Last year, he teamed up with Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem on “Mehrbaan,” a single that drew attention for its cross-border collaboration and eclectic mix of influences.
With Kurta Saree, Ritviz is framing his music as part of a larger creative ecosystem. Aimed to serve as a “playful exploration of duality,” the album is positioned as a concept that stretches into fashion, live performance, and visual storytelling.
“Through my new project, Kurta Saree, I want to build a world where tradition and the future aren’t a clash — they’re a celebration. It’s about taking something so traditional and making it feel so new,” Ritviz tells Rolling Stone India. “After years of being locked up in my bedroom producing, perfecting this new sound, I’m so excited to finally be releasing the first track ‘DHA’ on Sep. 19!”
No track list has yet been revealed, but the rollout is expected to continue with additional singles dropping through the year ahead of the 2026 release.
