Sai Vignesh is an Indian Vocalist, Playback Singer, and Musician. His main training in music is in Carnatic, but he has also sung in other genres. He has released many tracks for solo projects, toured internationally, has performed with music legends like Ilaiyaraaja, SP Balasubramanyam, Shankar Mahadevan, and has been a successful playback singer for

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and

Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ...

films. Sai Vignesh got noticed as a contestant in Airtel Super Singer 4. He made his debut in playback singing in 2018 with Eghantham, but solidified his place in the industry as a playback singer in 2022 with hits like Kurumugil from

Sita Ramam ''Sita Ramam'' () is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language period romantic drama film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. Produced by C. Aswani Dutt, under Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema, it starred Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur in the titular ro ...

and the blockbuster song Varaha Roopam from Kantara. He won a Filmfare Award for "Varaha Roopam" (Kantara).

Biography

Sai Vignesh is an All India Radio "A" high grade artist, is an empaneled artist of ICCR, Government of India, and a playback singer in India. He began singing at a very young age and used to accompany his grandmother V. Vijayalakshmi during her vocal performances. He began music classes from Smt. Kamakshi in the year 2003 and then from Guru Lakshmi Ananthakrishnan for 8 years (2004 to 2011). Since 2011, he has continued training under Cuddalore Sri T.R.Vasudevan (Disciple of Chembai Vaidhyanatha Bhagavathar and Prof. T. R Subramaniam). Sai Vignesh reached Top 10 position in the singing reality show Airtel Super Singer 4. He was the winner of “Sing with Shankar Mahadevan Contest 2014“ conducted by Shankar Mahadevan Academy and got an opportunity to perform with Shankar Mahadevan at Banglore. He has performed with

Ilayaraja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and playback singer popular for his works in Indian cinema, predominately in Tamil in addition to Telugu, M ...

in his live concerts at Singapore, Perth, Erode, Chennai, Trichy and other places. He was also the mentor for "Star Singer" (a reality show in Jaya Tv). In 2021, Sai Vignesh co-founded an Indo-Classical Contemporary Fusion band called GANDIVA alongside dancer-choreographer Kavya Muralidaran. Sai Vignesh made his debut playback with “Oora Nenjila” song for the movie Eghaantham (2018) composed by Ganesh Raghavendra and also was part of “Kaalai Theme” song in 2018 for the movie

Kadaikutty Singam ''Kadaikutty Singam'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Pandiraj and produced by Suriya on his studio 2D Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast of Karthi, Sayyeshaa, Sathyaraj, Soori, Viji ...

composed by D.Imman. In 2022, Sai Vignesh had two successful releasing includes "Kurumugil" from the movie

composed by Vishal Chandrasekar and "Varaha Roopam" from the movie Kantara. He also was part of the chorus in the hit 2022 film Ponniyin Selvan: I. Sai Vignesh made his Telugu playback singing debut in 2022 with "Anuragam Asai" from Daarunam. In August, 2023 Sai Vignesh was part of a unique concert experience called "Concert in the Dark" to raise awareness for the visually impaired where he and other musicians were to perform blindfolded. This initiative was conceived by Anil Srinivasan. Sai Vignesh toured the US in September and October of 2023 for "Simply SpB," a tribute show for legend SP Balasubramanian. In 2024, Sai Vignesh returned for another successful tour in the US to Pennsylvania, Texas, and New York. He also toured in New Zealand. Sai Vignesh and Kavya Muralidharan debuted their indo-classical fusion group GANDIVA's inaugural live sow, Prakriti" at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai on October 22, 2024. The show was dedicated to mother earth and received much praise, including a standing ovation from the full audience. 2025 Sai was part of a multi-city tour with QFR (Quarantine From Reality) USA - High Five Tour. https://theunn.com/quarantine-from-reality-high-5-tour-debut-concert-celebrates-tamil-music-legacy-in-virginia/

Playback Songs List

* "Oora Nenjila" Eghaantham (2018) - Tamil * "Kaalai Theme"

Kadaikutty_Singam ''Kadaikutty Singam'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Pandiraj and produced by Suriya on his studio 2D Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast of Karthi, Sayyeshaa, Sathyaraj, Soori, Viji ...

(2018) - Tamil * "Kurumugil"

(2022) - Tamil * "Rocketry's Shri Venkatesa Suprabatham" Rocketry:_The_Nambi_Effect (2022) * "Devaralan Aattam" Ponniyin_Selvan:_I (2022) - Tamil - part of the backing vocals * "Varaha Roopam"

Kantara_(film) ''Kantara'' () is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a dual role, along with Sapt ...

(2022) - Kannada (also part of the soundtrack used in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam versions of the film release) * "Anuragam Asai" Daarunam (2022) - Telugu * "Nedumudi Yeaganein" Striker (2023) - Tamil * "Aroro Ariraaro"

Ayothi ''Ayothi'' ( is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language melodramatic procedural drama film directed by newcomer R. Manthira Moorthy, starring M. Sasikumar, Yashpal Sharma, Preethi Asrani, Pugazh, Anju Asrani and Master Advaith Vinod in the lead roles. ...

(2023) - Tamil * "Sollamale Sollamale" Virupaksha (2023) - Tamil * "Acchacchacho" Mr. Natwarlal (2023) - Kannada * “Nan Hudugi” - Unlock Raghava (2023) - Kannada * "Nagu Hoove" - Kaiva_(2023_film) (2023) - Kannada * "Anbalane Sol" -

Lal_Salaam_(2024_film) ''Lal Salaam'' () is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions. The film stars Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth, with an ensemble supporting cast ...

- Tamil - part of backing vocals * "Punnaaga Poodhota" - Bramayugam (2024) - Telugu * "Ee Maha Lokaana" - Bramayugam (2024) - Telugu * "Sooreede Lekunte" - Bramayugam (2024) - Telugu * "The Beginning" - Bramayugam (2024) - Telugu * "The Age of Madness"" - Bramayugam (2024) - Telugu * "Bhoomiya Maalika" - Bramayugam (2024) - Kannada * "Ee Maha Lokadi" - Bramayugam (2024) - Kannada * "Aadityanillade" - Bramayugam (2024) - Kannada * "The Beginning - Kannada" - Bramayugam (2024) - Kannada * "The Age of Madness - Kannada" - Bramayugam (2024) - Kannada * "Neethane Enathu Thozhamai" - Mr. Zoo Keeper (2024) - Tamil * "Kavidhai Kottudhu" - Pon Ondru Kanden (2024) - Tamil * "Whistle Podu" - The GOAT (2024) - Tamil - part of backing vocals * "Magale" - Haraa_(film) (2024) - Tamil * "Raja Lanti Abbaai" - Maharaja (2024) - Telugu * "Nanna Vihara" - Kaalapatthar (2024) - Kannada * "Kadhal Theeradha" - Lara: The Unrevealed Story (2024) - Tamil * "Yevarithanu" - Bhairathi_Ranagal (2024) - Telugu * "Kavalane" - Bhairathi_Ranagal (2024) - Tamil * "Valayosai" - Independent Single (2024) - Tamil * "Mari Antha Kpam" - Bacchalamalli (2024) - Telugu * "Nooru Koti Devaru" - Royal (2025) - Kannada * "Azhagana Nerangal" - Ring Ring (2025) - Tamil * "Thaai Mugam" -

Sweetheart! ''Sweetheart!'' is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Swineeth S. Sukumar in his directorial debut, starring Rio Raj and Gopika Ramesh in the lead roles, alongside Renji Panicker, Redin Kingsley, Arunachal ...

(2025) - Tamil * "Yaar Yaaro" -

Trauma_(2025_film) ''Trauma'' is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Thambithurai Mariyappan. The film stars Vivek Prasanna, Prathosh and Poornima Ravi in the lead roles. The film is produced by S Uma Maheshwari under the banner o ...

- Tamil

Awards

Playback Singing Other Awards and Recognitions * Recipient of Bharat Ratna Dr.M.S.Subbulakshmi Fellowship In Music from Shanmuganandha Sabha , Mumbai * Excellence Award 2021 from Sri Sathya Sai Organization, Puttaparthi * “Best Concert” Award from the Music Academy, Chennai for HCL Concerts Series 2019 * “Best Vocal” artist from the Music Academy, Chennai for Spirit of Youth Festival 2018 * “Sangeetha Nakshathra” Award from Maham Enterprises for the year 2018 * “Top Voices for the Future 2017” from TAG, Carnatic Music Forum and Shruti's 3rd Talent Hunt 2017 * “Bala Kala Ratna” award for the year 2016 from Bala Kala Sagaram Trust, Chennai. * ISAI award for Carnatic vocal music from Lions Club of Golden Cultural Capital for the year 2016 * Runner up in “Times Thyagaraja Award” 2014 conducted by the Times of India. * “Valayapatti Kashyap Award” for Carnatic Vocal Music for the year 2011.

References

External links

Sai Vignesh Official

Interview With India Glitz Nov 2022

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