Sai Vignesh

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 Tamil, Telugu and Kannada 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 and the blockbuster song Varaha Roopam from Kantara.^[1] He won a Filmfare Award for "Varaha Roopam" (Kantara).

Sai Vignesh
Background information
Birth name	Sai Vignesh Ramakrishnan
Born	November 20 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Genres	Various
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2013–present

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.^[2] 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).^[3]

Sai Vignesh reached Top 10 position in the singing reality show Airtel Super Singer 4.^[4] He was the winner of “Sing with Shankar Mahadevan Contest 2014“ ^[5] conducted by Shankar Mahadevan Academy and got an opportunity to perform with Shankar Mahadevan at Banglore.^[6] He has performed with Ilayaraja in his live concerts at Singapore, Perth, Erode, Chennai, Trichy and other places.^[7] 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.^[8][9]

Sai Vignesh made his debut playback with “Oora Nenjila” song for the movie Eghaantham (2018) ^[10] composed by Ganesh Raghavendra and also was part of “Kaalai Theme” song in 2018 for the movie Kadaikutty Singam composed by D.Imman. In 2022, Sai Vignesh had two successful releasing includes "Kurumugil" from the movie Sita Ramam composed by Vishal Chandrasekar and "Varaha Roopam"^[11] from the movie Kantara.^[12] 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.^[13] 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.^[14] Sai Vignesh toured the US in September and October of 2023 for "Simply SpB," a tribute show for legend SP Balasubramanian.^[15] 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. ^[16] The show was dedicated to mother earth and received much praise, including a standing ovation from the full audience.

Playback Songs List

• "Oora Nenjila" Eghaantham (2018) - Tamil
• "Kaalai Theme" Kadaikutty_Singam (2018) - Tamil
• "Kurumugil" Sita Ramam (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) (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 (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) - 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! (2025) - Tamil
• "Yaar Yaaro" - Trauma_(2025_film) - Tamil

Awards

Playback Singing

Year	Award Name	Nominated / Winner	Song Nominated For
2023	Behindwoods Gold Icon	Winner - Best Male Singer of the Year	"Varaha Roopam" Kantara
2023	Mega Wedding Expo Wedding Industry Awards	Winner - Best Entertainer
2023	Chittara Star Awards	Winner - Best Singer	"Varaha Roopam" Kantara
2023	International Iconic Awards	Winner - Best Playback Singer	"Varaha Roopam" Kantara
2023	Filmfare Awards South	Winner - Best Playback Singer	"Varaha Roopam" Kantara (Kannada)

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.