Sai Vignesh is an Indian singer and Carnatic musician, known for his works in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films.
Sai Vignesh made his debut in playback singing in 2018 with Eghantham. His songs "Kurumugil" from Sita Ramam and the blockbuster song "Varaha Roopam" from Kantara became hits. He won a Filmfare Award at the 68th_Filmfare_Awards_South for "Varaha Roopam" (Kantara).https://m.imdb.com/event/ev0001531/2023/1/?ref_=nmawd_1
Biography Sai Vignesh is an All India Radio "A" grade artist, is an empaneled artist of ICCR, Government of 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).https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/chennai-margazhi-young-artiste-of-the-day-r-sai-vignesh/article30299127.ece
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 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 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" 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.
Sai Vignesh made his debut as a TedX speaker on September 25, 2026 speaking at the "TEDxVETIAS" event on the topic "Rooted to Rise" https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/69608
Playback Songs List Year Song Film / Album Language Notes 2018 "Oora Nenjila" Eghaantham Tamil "Kaalai Theme" Kadaikutty Singam 2022 "Kurumugil" Sita Ramam "Rocketry's Shri Venkatesa Suprabatham" Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Multilingual "Devaralan Aattam" Ponniyin Selvan: I Tamil Backing vocals "Varaha Roopam" Kantara Kannada Also used in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions "Anuragam Asai" Daarunam Telugu 2023 "Nedumudi Yeaganein" Striker Tamil "Aroro Ariraaro" Ayothi "Sollamale Sollamale" Virupaksha "Acchacchacho" Mr. Natwarlal Kannada "Nan Hudugi" Unlock Raghava "Nagu Hoove" Kaiva 2024 "Anbalane Sol" Lal Salaam Tamil Backing vocals "Punnaaga Poodhota" Bramayugam Telugu "Ee Maha Lokaana" "Sooreede Lekunte" "The Beginning" "The Age of Madness" "Bhoomiya Maalika" Bramayugam Kannada "Ee Maha Lokadi" "Aadityanillade" "The Beginning - Kannada" "The Age of Madness - Kannada" "Neethane Enathu Thozhamai" Mr. Zoo Keeper Tamil "Kavidhai Kottudhu" Pon Ondru Kanden "Whistle Podu" The GOAT Backing vocals "Magale" Haraa "Raja Lanti Abbaai" Maharaja Telugu "Nanna Vihara" Kaalapatthar Kannada "Kadhal Theeradha" Lara: The Unrevealed Story Tamil "Yevarithanu" Bhairathi Ranagal Telugu "Kavalane" Tamil "Valayosai" Valayosai Independent Single "Mari Antha Kpam"Telugu 2025 "Nooru Koti Devaru" Royal Kannada "Azhagana Nerangal" Ring Ring Tamil "Thaai Mugam" Sweetheart! "Yaar Yaaro" Trauma "Oon Uyir" Chennaiyil Vaanam Megamootathudan Kaanapadum "Soul of Virat" Virat Telugu "Pani Kaatrin" Cold Call Tamil "Kannile Eeram" Marutham 2026 "Radha Krishna" Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) "Radha Krishna" Telugu "Baa Karavalige" Karavali Kannada "The Power of Varahi" Mahendragiri Varahi Telugu "Pani Kaatrin" Cold Call 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)
References
External links
Sai Vignesh Official Interview With India Glitz Nov 2022 Interview with Indulge