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Composer Says Netflix’s Splinter Cell Trailer Used Aavesham Track Without Credit

His public callout spotlights crediting practices for South Asian music in global trailers.

'Aavesham' composer Sushin Shyam questioned the lack of credit in Netflix's 'Splinter Cell: Deathwatch'.
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Overview

  • The Splinter Cell: Deathwatch teaser features The Last Dance from the Malayalam film Aavesham, composed by Sushin Shyam and performed by Hanumankind.
  • Sushin Shyam posted a YouTube comment thanking Netflix while noting he was not credited, with one outlet reporting the comment later disappeared.
  • Viewers identified the track in the official Netflix upload and have filled the comments urging recognition for the composer and performer.
  • Neither Netflix nor Ubisoft has publicly addressed the missing credit as of the latest reports.
  • The incident has triggered broader questions about licensing transparency in international marketing, as the series heads to Netflix in October.