Jaya Super Singer South India
| Jaya Super Singer South India | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | MS Senthil Kumar |
| Presented by | Vaishali , India |
| Judges | Nithyasree Mahadevan S. P. Sailaja Bharadwaj |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 99 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Original release | |
| Network | Jaya TV |
| Release | 20 September 2014 – 30 August 2015 |
Jaya Super Singer South India is a reality-based Indian Tamil-language singing competition that was broadcast on Jaya TV. The program seeks to discover playback singing talent in South India.
The show debuted on 20 September 2014, airing on weekend nights at 8:00pm on Jaya TV. The final episode was telecast on 30 August 2015.
Season 1
[edit]Season 1 of the show is directed by MS Senthil Kumar.
| Jaya Super Singer South India | |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Vaishali |
| Judges | Nithyasree Mahadevan S. P. Sailaja Bharadwaj |
| Release | |
| Original network | Jaya TV |
| Original release | 20 September 2014 – present |
Auditions
[edit]Open auditions
[edit]The open auditions, the first stage in determining a seasons finalists, were conducted in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. During this stage, contestants sing a song or two before a panel of preliminary state audition judges. This panel then decides on-the-spot whether the contestant demonstrated enough ability and performance value to proceed further. If the contestant exhibited exceptional ability in their performance, judges award a "ticket" moving them instantly one step forward in the competition. Alternatively, if judges are on the fence about the singer, they will place the contestant on a waitlist until the end of that day's auditions. Otherwise, if the contestant lacks the ability and performance value to proceed further, the contestant will be rejected.
| Episode # | Title | Audition Judges | Original airdate | |
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| 1 | "Chennai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 1" | veena exponent Rajhesh Vaidhya, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan | 20 September 2014 | |
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Auditions which were held in Chennai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Deepika. | ||||
| 2 | "Chennai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 2" | veena exponent Rajhesh Vaidhya, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan | 21 September 2014 | |
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More auditions which were held in Chennai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Deepika. | ||||
| 3 | "Madurai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 1" | singer Anandhu, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Sangeetha | 27 September 2014 | |
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Auditions which were held in Madurai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 4 | "Madurai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 2" | singer Anandhu, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Sangeetha | 28 September 2014 | |
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More auditions which were held in Madurai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 5 | "Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 1" | vocalist Srilekha Parthasarathy and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan | 4 October 2014 | |
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Auditions which were held in Coimbatore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 6 | "Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 2" | vocalist Srilekha Parthasarathy and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan | 5 October 2014 | |
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More auditions which were held in Coimbatore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 7 | "Bangalore, Karnataka Auditions - part 1" | vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan and vocalist Sangeetha | 11 October 2014 | |
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Auditions which were held in Bangalore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 8 | "Bangalore, Karnataka Auditions - part 2" | vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan and vocalist Sangeetha | 12 October 2014 | |
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More auditions which were held in Bangalore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 9 | "Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Auditions - part 1" | vocalist Sangeetha Sachith, trumpet exponent Jeevan Thomas Xavier, and vocalist Charulatha Mani | 18 October 2014 | |
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Auditions which were held in Hyderabad before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 10 | "Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Auditions - part 2" | vocalist Sangeetha Sachith, trumpet exponent Jeevan Thomas Xavier, and vocalist Charulatha Mani | 19 October 2014 | |
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More auditions which were held in Hyderabad before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 11 | "Cochin, Kerala Auditions - part 1" | vocalist Charulatha Mani, vocalist K. Krishnakumar, and vocalist Binny Krishnakumar | 25 October 2014 | |
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Auditions which were held in Kerala before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
| 12 | "Cochin, Kerala Auditions - part 2" | vocalist Charulatha Mani, vocalist K. Krishnakumar, and vocalist Binny Krishnakumar | 26 October 2014 | |
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More auditions which were held in Kerala before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta. | ||||
Selection of top 20 - final level auditions
[edit]Spot Selection Round (1 November 2014 – 23 November 2014)
[edit]In the second and final stage of the audition process, contestants shortlisted from the open auditions arrive in a central location in Chennai. They are expected to perform a song or two before a different panel of judges with a view of being selected as top 20 finalists of the show.
For this stage of the process, the program host asserts that it is distinct from other reality shows as it does not embarrass unsuccessful contestants in the show by actively 'rejecting' them on the spot; rather, it actively encourages contestants in this stage to continue to improve their singing skills.
Again, this panel then decides on-the-spot whether the contestant demonstrated enough ability and performance value to proceed further. If the contestant exhibited exceptional ability in their performance, judges award a "green card" shortlisting them instantly one step forward in the competition towards finalist selection. Otherwise, if judges are on the fence about the singer, they will ask the contestant to wait for a decision at the end of the final level auditions.
Episode 13 (1 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
- – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Non-contestant performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharadwaj | "Gnyaabagam Varudhe" | Bharadwaj | Pa. Vijay | Bharadwaj | Autograph (2004) | |
| 2 | S.P. Sailaja | "Chinnan Chiru Vayathil" | S.P. Sailaja | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Meendum Kokila (1981) | |
| 3 | Nithyasree Mahadevan | "Tharunam Idhaiyya" in raga Sivaranjani | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Papanasam Sivan | Papanasam Sivan | ||
| 4 | Sindhuja | "Meghame Meghame" | Vani Jayaram | Vairamuthu | Shankar–Ganesh | Palaivana Solai (1981) | |
| 5 | "Idhu Oru Nila" | S. Janaki | Kannadasan/Vairamuthu | Ilaiayaraaja | Tik Tik Tik (1981) | ||
| 6 | Bhuvaneshwari | "Kaatril Varum" | Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shreya Ghoshal | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005) | |
| 7 | Shrinidhi | "Sowkiyamaa Kannae" | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Sangamam (1999) | |
| 8 | "Oru Dheivam Thantha Poove" | Chinmayi & P. Jayachandran | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) | ||
| 9 | "Allegra Allegra" | Rita | Viveka | Devi Sri Prasad | Kanthaswamy (2009) | ||
| 10 | Siju Kumar | "Khwaja Endhan" | A. R. Rahman | Kashif | A. R. Rahman | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (Dubbed version) | |
| 11 | "Narumugaye" | P. Unnikrishnan & Bombay Jayashri | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Iruvar (1997) |
Episode 14 (2 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
- – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raagaa | "Anandha Ragam" | Deepan Chakravarthy & Uma Ramanan | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Panneer Pushpangal (1981) |
| 2 | "Mudhal Murai" | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Na. Muthukumar | Ilaiyaraaja | Neethane En Ponvasantham (2012) | |
| 3 | Madhumathi | "Andha Sivagami" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | R. Govardhanam | Pattanathil Bhootham (1967) |
| 4 | "Kannan Vandhu" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) | |
| 5 | Lekshmi Jayan | "Azhagu Nilave" | K. S. Chithra | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Pavithra (1994) |
| 6 | "Konjam Nilavu" | Annupamaa | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Thiruda Thiruda (1993) | |
| 7 | H. Aravindh | "Vidu Kathaiya" | Hariharan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Muthu (1995) |
| 8 | "Urvasi Urvasi" | A. R. Rahman, Suresh Peters & Shahul Hameed | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Kadhalan (1994) | |
| 9 | Padmapriya | "Roja Poo" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Agni Natchathiram (1988) |
| 10 | Srikanth | "Ennavale" | P. Unnikrishnan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Kadhalan (1994) |
| 11 | Vinodh | "Vandhaal Mahalakshmiye" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Uyarndha Ullam (1994) |
| 12 | Ranjith | "Eeramaana Rojave" | K. J. Yesudas | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilamai Kaalangal (1983) |
| 13 | "Uyirin Uyire" | KK & Suchitra | Thamarai | Harris Jayaraj | Kaakha Kaakha (2003) |
Episode 15 (8 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aashish | "Malargale" | K. S. Chithra & Hariharan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Love Birds (1996) |
| 2 | "Rojaave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Ninaivellam Nithya (1982) | |
| 3 | Shivapriya | "Raa Raa" | Binny Krishnakumar & Tippu | Bhuvanachandra | Vidyasagar | Chandramukhi (2005) |
| 4 | Shaanthini | "Vaidhehi Raman" | S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Pagal Nilavu (1985) |
| 5 | Sai Ramya | "Chittukuravi" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Savaale Samali (1971) |
| 6 | "Gangai Karai" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | K. V. Mahadevan | Vaanampadi (1993) | |
| 7 | Sumesh Krishna | "Raja Raja Cholan" | K. J. Yesudas | Mu. Metha | Ilaiyaraaja | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) |
| 8 | "Yeh Aatha" | Tippu & Anuradha Sriram | Gangai Amaran | Mani Sharma | Malaikottai (2007) | |
| 9 | Kaaveri | "Paadu Nilaave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Mu. Metha | Ilaiyaraaja | Udaya Geetham (1988) |
| 10 | Sarigas Ganga | "Nee Inge" | Swarnalatha | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Chinna Thambi (1991) |
| 11 | Sathish | "Mandram Vandhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Mouna Ragam (1986) |
| 12 | "Dhevan Thandha" | P. Jayachandran & S. Janaki | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Unnai Naan Santhithen (1983) | |
| 13 | Vindhyashri | "Kannaalane" | K. S. Chithra & A. R. Rahman | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Bombay (1995) |
| 14 | Poornima | "Chinna Thaai Aval" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Thalapathi (1991) |
Episode 16 (9 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
- – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priyadarshini | "Om Namashivaya" | S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Salangai Oli (1983) |
| 2 | Hari | "Poomaalai Vaangi" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) |
| 3 | Shanmukha Bhagyashri | "Aadiyil Sedhi" | K. S. Chithra | Deva | En Aasai Machan (1994) | |
| 4 | "Ayya Sami" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | R. Sudharsanam | Or Iravu (1951) | ||
| 5 | Somadas | "Sandhana Thendralai" | Hariharan & Mahalakshmi Iyer | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) |
| 6 | "Vathikuchi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Dheena (2000) | |
| 7 | Kaushik | "Chithiram Pesuthadi" | T. M. Soundararajan | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | T. G. Lingappa | Sabaash Meena (1958) |
| 8 | "Kaadhal Konjam" | Naresh Iyer | Thamarai | Harris Jayaraj | Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007) | |
| 9 | Deepika | "Paadu Nilaave" | Dhanush & Shruti Haasan | Dhanush | Anirudh Ravichander | 3 (2012) |
| 10 | "Kannodu Kanbathellam" | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Jeans (1998) | |
| 11 | Dhinesh | "Neelavaana Odaiyil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Gangai Amaran | Vazhvey Maayam (1982) |
| 12 | "Dhevan Thandha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Rajadhi Raja (1989) | |
| 13 | Baalaaji | "Oh Paapa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989) |
| 14 | "Megham Kottatum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Enakkul Oruvan (1984) | |
| 15 | Vasundhara | "Thoongaadha Vizhigal" | K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Agni Natchathiram (1988) |
| 16 | Indhumathi | "Ther Kondu Sendravan" | P. Susheela | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Enakkul Oruvan (1984) |
Episode 17 (15 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaanathishri | "Maalai Pozhuthin" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Bhagyalakshmi (1961) |
| 2 | Sharath Kumar | "Aariro" | Haricharan | Na. Muthukumar | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Deiva Thirumagal (2011) |
| 3 | "Kannitheevu Ponnaa" | M. L. R. Karthikeyan | Kapilan | K | Yuddham Sei (2011) | |
| 4 | Ajay | "Nandha En Nilaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Pazhanisami | V. Dakshinamoorthy | Nanda En Nila (1977) |
| 5 | Gayathri | "Chithirai Sevvanam" | P. Jayachandran | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978) |
| 6 | Keerthi | "Oh Butterfly" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Asha Bhosle | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Meera (1992) |
| 7 | Venkatesh | "Aadi Ponna" | Gaana Bala | Kapilan | Santhosh Narayanan | Attakathi (2012) |
| 8 | "Poongkaatrile" | Unni Menon & Swarnalatha | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Uyire (1998) | |
| 9 | Rithu | "Malligai" | Vani Jayaram | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Dheerga Sumangali (1974) |
| 10 | Shankar Raman | "Mun Paniyaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Malgudi Subha | Palani Bharathi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Nandha (2001) |
| 11 | Sathyaprakash | "Oru Maalai" | Karthik | Thamarai | Harris Jayaraj | Ghajini (2005) |
| 12 | Arun Prasad | "Neelavaana Odaiyil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Gangai Amaran | Vazhvey Maayam (1982) |
| 13 | Sriragam Muralidharan | "Nee Paadhi" | K. J. Yesudas & Uma Ramanan | Vaali/Mu. Metha | Ilaiyaraaja | Keladi Kanmani (1989) |
| 14 | Sowmya | "Maargazhi Thingal Allava" | S. Janaki, P. Unnikrishnan & Madhumitha | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Sangamam (1999) |
Episode 18 (16 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.
- – Special performance by guest judge/performer
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Non-contestant performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keshav | "Azhagae Azhagu" | K. J. Yesudas | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Raja Paarvai (1979) | |
| 2 | Sushmitha | "O Vasantha Raajaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaja | Neengal Kettavai (1984) | |
| 3 | Shibi | "Vizhiyile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (1977) | |
| 4 | Sudharsan | "Minnale" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | May Madham (2006) | |
| 5 | "Kadhalukku" | Pushpavannam Kuppuswamy & Sri Vardhini | Kapilan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Perazhagan (2004) | ||
| 6 | Anusha Ravi | "Enna Enna Vaarthaigalo" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Vennira Aadai (1965) | |
| 7 | Gnanashekhar | "Senorita" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Johnny (1980) | |
| 8 | Prasanna | "Thendrale Thendrale" | Mano, P. Unnikrishnan & Dominique Cerejo | Vaali | A. R. Rahman | Kadhal Desam (1996) | |
| 9 | "Malligai" | Krishnaraj, Velmurugan & Sathyan | Snehan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Kazhugu (2012) | ||
| 10 | Jasmine Fatima | "Naan Unnai Vaazhthi" | P. Susheela | Vaali | V. Kumar | Nootrukku Nooru (1978) | |
| 11 | Sathish Kumar | "Vellai Pura" | K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Puthukavithai (1982) | |
| 12 | S.P. Sailaja | "Vaan Pole Vannam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S.P. Sailaja | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Salangai Oli (1983) | |
| 13 | Soundharya | "Unnai Kaanaadha Kannum" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | K. V. Mahadevan | Idhayak Kamalam (1965) | |
| 14 | Harini | "Unnavida" | Kamal Haasan & Shreya Ghoshal | Kamal Haasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Virumaandi (2004) | |
| 15 | Nisar Rutin | "Varaha Nadhikarai" | Shankar Mahadevan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Sangamam (1999) |
Episode 19 (22 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhanush | "Sandhosha Kanneere" | A. R. Rahman, Sowmya Raoh, Dominique Cerejo & Kavita Paudwal | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Uyire (1998) |
| 2 | Jayaprabha | "Ennulle" | Swarnalatha | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Valli (1993) |
| 3 | Ganesh Kumar | "Poove Sempoove" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988) |
| 4 | Vishnuram | "Manuthu Mandhaiyile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Sasirekha | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) |
| 5 | Krithika | "Ennulil Engo" | Vani Jayaram | Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaja | Rosapoo Ravikaikari (1979) |
| 6 | Shridhar | "Raagangal Paathinaaru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Thillu Mullu (1981) |
| 7 | Jo | "Madai Thiranthu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali Originally Written by Manivannan | Ilaiyaraaja | Nizhalgal (1980) |
| 8 | Sharavanan | "Aaru Maname" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Andavan Kattalai (1964) |
| 9 | Gochan Soloman | "Anbae Anbae" | Harish Raghavendra | Na. Muthukumar | Harris Jayaraj | Dhaam Dhoom (2009) |
| 10 | Aparna | "Roja Poo" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Agni Natchathiram (1988) |
| 11 | Charanya | "Thesulavudhe" | Ghantasala & P. Susheela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | Adi Narayana Rao | Manalane Mangayin Bhagyam (1957) |
| 12 | Larson Cyril | "Nilavu Thoongum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Kunguma Chimil (1985) |
| 13 | Mu Nasseer | "Indha Ponnungale" | Jayamoorthy | Yugabharathy | D. Imman | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam |
Episode 20 (23 November 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Shriranjani
- Performances:
At the conclusion of the auditions in this episode, the judges announced 10 of the top 20 finalists they selected to enter the competition this season. This included a recap of spot selected contestants from previous episodes in this round of auditions.
- – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
- – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
| Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balasubramaniam | "Nirpathuve Nadapathuve" | Harish Raghavendra | Subramania Bharathi | Ilaiyaraaja | Bharathi (2000) |
| 2 | Dharshanaa | "Nee Korinaal" | Karthik & Shweta Mohan | Madhan Karky | Sharreth | 180 (2011) |
| 3 | Aravindh | "Varaha Nadhikarai" | Shankar Mahadevan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Sangamam (1999) |
| 4 | Vishnu | "Maankuyile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Karagattakaran (1989) |
| 5 | Prathipaa | "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" | K. S. Chithra | Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaja | Kodai Mazhai (1986) |
| 6 | Nellaiappan | "Mouname Paarvaiyaal" | P. B. Srinivas | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Kodi Malar (1966) |
| 7 | "Thanni Thotti" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) | |
| 8 | Jay Krishna | "Nee Pournami" | K. J. Yesudas | Ponnadiyan | Ilaiyaraaja | Oruvar Vaazhum Alaiyum (1988) |
| 9 | Aathreya | "Vennilavae" | Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan & Kavita Paudwal | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Minsara Kanavu (1997) |
| 10 | Keerthana | "Yaarathu Sollamal" | Vani Jayaram | Kannadasan | Shankar–Ganesh | Nenjamellam Neeye (1983) |
| 11 | Shrikanth | "Thendral Vandhu" | K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985) |
| 12 | "Machan Peru" | Shankar Mahadevan | Kapilan | Vidyasagar | Madhurey (2004) |
= Spot-selected contestants =
[edit]| Spot Selected Contestants | Gender | Audition City in South India | |
| 01 | Shrinidhi | Female | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| 02 | Lekshmi Jayan | Female | Cochin, Kerala |
| 03 | Somadas | Male | Cochin, Kerala |
| 04 | Prathipaa | Female | Cochin, Kerala |
| 05 | Keshav Vinodh | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 06 | Tanuj | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 07 | Sindhuja | Female | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| 08 | Aathreya | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 09 | Nellaiappan | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | Nisa Rutin | Male | Cochin, Kerala |
Solo Introduction Round (29 November 2014 – 14 December 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
The 10 finalists announced at the conclusion of episode 20, as well as 16 other contestants, were expected to perform over two performances rounds. The first round of performances were announced as the 'introduction' round. The second round of performances were announced as the 'duet' round. At the conclusion of the performances from both rounds, the judges were expected make a decision as to which other 10 contestants should be selected as top 20 finalists.
This round required solo performances from the contestants.
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 (29 November 2014) |
1 | Shrinidhi | "Kavidhai Kelungal" | Vani Jairam & P. Jayachandran | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Punnagai Mannan (2000) |
| 2 | Aravind | "Thom Karuvil" | Shankar Mahadevan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Star (2001) | |
| 3 | Sariga S. Ganga | "Yengae Enathu Kavithai" | K. S. Chitra & Srinivas | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) | |
| 4 | Ajay Krishna | "Puttham Puddhu Pattu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Pushpavanam Kuppusamy | Vairamuthu | Vidyasagar | Thendral (2004) | |
| 22 (30 November 2014) |
1 | Keerthana | "Ival Oru Ilam Kuruvi" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Brahma (1991) |
| 2 | Somadas | "Vetri Kodi" | Palakkad Sreeram | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Padayappa (1999) | |
| 3 | Sai Ramya | "Oru Naal" | P. Susheela | Vaali | V. Kumar | Major Chandrakanth (1966) | |
| 4 | Ajay | "Unnidam Mayangugiren" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | V. Kumar & G. K. Venkatesh | Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975) | |
| 23 (6 December 2014) |
1 | Larson Cyril | "Verasa Pogayile" | D. Imman | Prema | D. Imman | Jilla (2013) |
| 2 | Vasundhara | "Kannan Varuvan" | P. Susheela | Vaali | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Panchavarna Kili (1965) | |
| 3 | Nellaiappan | "Kaatrin Mozhi" | Balram | Vairamuthu | Vidyasagar | Mozhi (2013) | |
| 4 | Shanmukha Bhagyashri | "Oru Kili Uruguthu" | S. P. Sailaja & S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Aanandha Kummi (1983) | |
| 5 | Shrikanth Suresh | "Iruvathu Kodi" | Hariharan | Vairamuthu | S. A. Rajkumar | Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999) | |
| 6 | Anusha Ravi | "Ninaithu Ninaithu" | Shreya Ghoshal | Na. Muthukumar | Selvaraghavan & Yuvan Shankar Raja | 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) | |
| 24 (7 December 2014) |
1 | Keshav Vinodh | "Enakkoru Kaadhal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & M. S. Viswanathan | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Muthana Muthallavo (1976) |
| 2 | Prathipaa | "Poovarusam Poo" | S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Kizhake Pogum Rail (2013) | |
| 3 | Tanuj | "Poi Solla Koodaadhu" | Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam | Vidyasagar | Run (2002) | ||
| 4 | Lekshmi Jayan | "Machana Pathingala" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Annakili (1976) | |
| 25 (13 December 2014) |
1 | Aparna | "Brindavanathukku" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968) |
| 2 | Sathish | "Kalyaana Maalai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989) | |
| 3 | Harini | "Marudaani" | Madhushree, A. R. Rahman, Hentry Kuruvilla | Vaali | A. R. Rahman | Sakkarakatti (2008) | |
| 4 | Nisar Rutin | "Poove Sempoove" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988) | |
| 26 (14 December 2014) |
1 | Hari | "Dheivam Thandha Veedu" | K. J. Yesudas | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974) |
| 2 | Shaanthini | "Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru" | S. Janaki | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984) | |
| 3 | Aathreyaa | "Thanga Thaamarai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Minsara Kanavu (1997) | |
| 4 | Vaanathishri | "Thalattum Pongkaatru" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Gopura Vasalile (1991) |
Duet Introduction Round (20 December 2014 – 28 December 2014)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
This round required duet performances from the contestants. At the conclusion of this round, the judges announced their decision as to the remaining contestants selected as top 20 finalists. The judges confirmed that although it was not possible for all contestants to participate in all rounds for various reasons (such as illness, exam studies, difficulties traveling interstate at an agreed time, and so forth), a decision was made taking into account the overall potential of each contestant from their performances to-date. After the judges announced the names of the other selected contestants, the host pointed out that 12 contestants were named instead of 10. The judges asserted the last two named contestants were lucky surprise selections but warned that those contestants should not become complacent as they were allowed into the competition by half marks.
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Contestant 1 | Contestant 2 | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 (20 December 2014) |
1 | Shrikanth Suresh | Shaanthini | "Un Per Solla" | Hariharan & Sujatha Mohan | Vaali, Kalaikumar & Na. Muthukumar | Deva | Minsara Kanna (1999) |
| 2 | Ajay | Keerthanaa | "Malare Mounamaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | Vidyasagar | Karnaa (1995) | |
| 3 | Vasundhara | Sathish Kumar | "Ore Naal Unnai Naan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani Jayaram | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1976) | |
| 28 (21 December 2014) |
1 | Ajay Krishna | Prathipaa | "Thedum Kan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan & Ilaiyaraaja | Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986) |
| 2 | Nissar Rutin | Lekshmi Jayan | "Unn Perai Sollum" | Naresh Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal & Haricharan | Na. Muthukumar | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Angadi Theru (1995) | |
| 3 | Aravindh | Anusha Ravi | "Swaasame Swaasame" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Sadhana Sargam | Pa. Vijay | A. R. Rahman | Thenali (2000) | |
| 4 | Tanuj | Aparna | "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu" | Haricharan & Vandana Srinivasan | Na. Muthukumar | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Thaandavam (2012) | |
| 29 (27 December 2014) |
1 | Shanmukha Bhagyashri | Larson Cyril | "Kandaangi Kandaangi" | Shreya Ghoshal & Vijay | Vairamuthu | D. Imman | Jilla (2014) |
| 2 | Keshav Vinodh | Sariga S. Ganga | "Raathiriyil Poothirukkum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaja | Thanga Magan (1983) | |
| 3 | Nellaiappan | Harini | "Ding Dong" | Madhu Balakrishnan & Madhushree | Pa. Vijay | Vidyasagar | Ji (2005) | |
| 4 | Sai Ramya | Hari | "Konja Neram" | Asha Bhosle & Madhu Balakrishnan | Yugabharathi | Vidyasagar | Chandramukhi (2005) | |
| 30 (28 December 2014) |
1 | Somdas | Vanathishri | "Sundhari Kannaal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Thalapathi (1991) |
| 2 | Shrinidhi | Aathreya | "Un Samayal Arayil" | P. Unnikrishnan & Sujatha Mohan | Kabilan | Vidyasagar | Dhill (2001) |
Selected wait-listed contestants
[edit]| Order in which remaining finalists were announced | Spot Selected Contestants | Audition City in South India |
| 01 | Vaanathishri | |
| 02 | Sai Ramya | |
| 03 | Saariga S. Ganga | |
| 04 | Larson Cyril | |
| 05 | Vasundhara | |
| 06 | Ajay Krishna | |
| 07 | Madhumathi | |
| 08 | Aravindh | |
| 09 | Shaanthini | |
| 10 | Sathish Kumar | |
| 11 | Ajay | |
| 12 | Anusha Ravi |
Top 22 contestants
[edit]Shrinidhi is from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. She received training in Carnatic music from prominent vocalist, Nedunuri Krishnamoorthy.
Lekshmi Jayan is from Kerala.
Somadas is from Kerala.
Prathipaa is from Kerala.
Keshav Vinodh initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Tanuj Nair initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sindhuja Srinivasan is from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Aathreya Ganapathy initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Nellaiappan Ram initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Nisar Rutin Shah is from Kerala.
Vaanathishri initially auditioned at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Sai Ramya auditioned at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Saariga S. Ganga is from Kerala.
Larson Cyril initially auditioned at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He previously appeared on Jaya TV's Ragamalika series.
Vasundhara Shivakumar initially auditioned at Bangalore, Karnataka.
Ajay Krishna Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Madhumathi Venkat initially auditioned at Bangalore, Karnataka.
Shaanthini is from Kerala.
Sathish Kumar is from Bangalore, Karnataka.
Aravindh initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Anusha Ravi initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Ajay initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and only just made it as a contestant on the show. However, he ceased appearing as a contestant on the show after the New Year Celebration Round.
Competition performance rounds
[edit]Contestant elimination chart
[edit]Contestants' listed in the order in which the finalists were announced as selected during the final audition rounds.
| Finalist | Gender | Audition City in South India | Elimination Date | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrinidhi | Female | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh | ||
| Lekshmi Jayan | Female | Cochin, Kerala | ||
| Somadas | Male | Cochin, Kerala | ||
| Prathipaa | Female | Cochin, Kerala | ||
| Keshav Vinodh | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Tanuj Nair | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Sindhuja Srinivasan | Female | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh | ||
| Aathreya Ganapathy | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Nellaiappan Ram | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Nisar Rutin Shah | Male | Cochin, Kerala | ||
| Vaanathishri | Female | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Sai Ramya | Female | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh | ||
| Saariga S. Ganga | Female | Cochin, Kerala | ||
| Larson Cyril | Male | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Vasundhara Shivakumar | Female | Bangalore, Karnataka | ||
| Ajay Krishna | Male | Madurai, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Madhumathi Venkat | Female | Bangalore, Karnataka | ||
| Aravindh | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Shaanthini | Female | Cochin, Kerala | ||
| Sathish Kumar | Male | Bangalore, Karnataka | ||
| Ajay | Male | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ||
| Anusha Ravi | Female | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Main competition rounds
[edit]Contestants and special performers were accompanied by Ganesh Kirupa Light Music Orchestra.
New Year (2015) Celebration Round - 2014 Hits (3 January 2015 – 11 January 2015)
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharadwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
The first finals round of the season was telecast on 2 January 2015 in celebration of the New Year. The host announced this round as a celebration round in which no contestants would be eliminated. The top 22 contestants were required to perform hits from Tamil films released in the previous year, 2014. Before the performances were underway, an announcement was also made that as a New Year's gift, the best performing contestant(s) would be given a playback singing opportunity by music director Bharadwaj, one of the show's judges.
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 (3 January 2015) |
1 | Ajay | "Oruthi Maelae" | Abhay Jodhpurkar & El Fé Choir | Madhan Karky | D. Imman | Jeeva (2014) | |
| 2 | Prathipaa | "Mounam Pesum" | K. S. Chithra & Sowmya Mahadevan | P. Vetriselvan | M. Ghibran | Amara Kaaviyam (2014) | ||
| 3 | Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") | "Vinmeen Vithaiyil" | Abhay Jodhpurkar & Saindhavi Prakash | Kabilan | Nivas K. Prasanna | Thegidi (2014) | ||
| 4 | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Short alapana excerpt in raga Kharaharapriya | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Traditional Carnatic music alapana | Nithyasree Mahadevan | |||
| 5 | Vasundhara | "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu" | Sadhana Sargam | Bharadwaj | Aranmanai (2014) | |||
| 6 | Bharadwaj | Excerpt from "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu" | Sadhana Sargam | Bharadwaj | Aranmanai (2014) | |||
| 7 | Nellaiappan | "Nee Yaaro"/"Yaar Petra Magano" | K. J. Yesudas | Yugabharathi | Anirudh Ravichander | Kaththi (2014) | ||
| 32 (4 January 2015) |
1 | Vaanathishri | "Eeramaai Eeramaai" | Vibhavari & Ranjith | Jayant Kaikini | Ilaiyaraaja | Un Samayal Arayil (2014) | |
| 2 | Aravindh | "Vaanga Makka Vaanga" | Haricharan & Dr. Narayanan | Na. Muthukumar | A. R. Rahman | Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) | ||
| 3 | Somadas | "Oh Nanba" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Lingaa (2014) | ||
| 4 | Shaanthini | "Darling Dambakku" | Benny Dayal & Sunidhi Chauhan | Yugabharathi | Anirudh Ravichander | Maan Karate (2014) | ||
| 5 | Larson Cyril | "Un Vizhigalil" | Anirudh Ravichander & Shruti Haasan | R D Raja and Shivaan Keithravindran | Anirudh Ravichander | Maan Karate (2014) | ||
| 6 | Group of Top 22 Contestants | Medley (including excerpt from "Jingunamani" from Jilla) | ||||||
| 33 (10 January 2015) |
1 | Anusha Ravi | "Venmegam Polave" | G. V. Prakash Kumar & Saindhavi Prakash | Na. Muthukumar | Sharreth | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) | |
| 2 | Tanuj | "Raasa Magaraasaa" | Rita, Anthony Dasan & Sean Roldan | Muthamil | Sean Roldan | Mundasupatti (2014) | ||
| 3 | Sindhuja | "En Mannava" | Srinivas & Aditi Paul | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Lingaa (2014) | ||
| 4 | Nisar Rutin Shah | "Adiye Enna Raagam" | Abhay Jodhpurkar & Poornima Satish | Yugabharathi | D. Imman | Rummy (2014) | ||
| 5 | Sariga S. Ganga | "Yeppa Maama Treatu" | D. Imman, A.V. Pooja, Snigdha Chandra | Viveka | D. Imman | Jilla (2014) | ||
| 6 | Ajay Krishna | "Mersalaayiten" | Anirudh Ravichander & Neeti Mohan | Kabilan | A. R. Rahman | I (2014) | ||
| 7 | Sai Ramya | "Naan Nee" | Shakthisree Gopalan & Dheekshitha | Uma Devi | Santhosh Narayanan | Madras (2014) | ||
| 34 (11 January 2015) |
1 | Madhumathi | "Manasula Soora Kaathey" | RR & Divya Ramani | Yugabharathi | Santhosh Narayanan | Cuckoo (2014) | |
| 2 | Keshav Vinodh | "Aagayam Theepidicha" | Pradeep Kumar | Kabilan | Santhosh Narayanan | Madras (2014) | ||
| 3 | Lekshmi Jayan | "Yaarumilla" | Shweta Mohan & Srinivas | Pa. Vijay | A. R. Rahman | Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) | ||
| 4 | Aathreya | "Ennai Saaithaalae" | Hariharan & Shreya Ghoshal | Thamarai | Harris Jayaraj | Endrendrum Punnagai (2013) | ||
| 5 | Group of Top 22 Contestants | "Indhiya Naadu" | T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan, Malaysia Vasudevan, K. Veeramani, P. Susheela & L. R. Eswari | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Bharatha Vilas (1973) |
Tribute to "K.B Sir" Round (17 January 2015 – 8 February 2015)
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharadwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Special Guest Judges: veteran playback singer Vani Jairam (episodes 35, 36, 37, 38, & 39), comedian actor Vivek (episodes 37 & 38) and playback violinist M. Kalyan (episodes 40, 41, 42, 43 & 44)
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
This unique round was in tribute to prominent film director, K. Balachander ("K.B Sir"). Throughout this round, each of the judges and chief guests made detailed comments filled with anecdotes about their experiences with the film director during their careers.
Musical performances by the judges, chief guests, and top 21 contestants during this round consisted of songs featured in films directed by K. Balachander.
Contestant Ajay did not participate or appear on the show for this round, and it was announced in the next round that he was no longer participating in the competition.
Contestant Shrinidhi gave a stand-out performance.
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 (17 January 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | Bharadwaj | "Kamban Yemandhan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani Jairam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978) | ||
| 2 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Tere Meri Beech" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Anand Bakshi | Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Ek Duuje Ke Liye (Hindi film) (1981) | ||
| 3 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Balle Balle Magadivoy" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & L. R. Eswari | Aatreya | M. S. Viswanathan | Maro Charitra (Telugu film) (1978) | ||
| 4 | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Excerpt from "Naan Oru Sindhu" | K. S. Chithra | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) | ||
| 5 | Nithyasree Mahadevan | "Manmadha Masam" | Nithyasree Mahadevan & Shankar Mahadevan | Vaali | A. R. Rahman | Parthale Paravasam (1978) | ||
| 6 | Vani Jairam | Medley of excerpts from 10 songs ("Ezhu Swarangalukkul"; "Naadham Ennum Kovilil"; "Kavidhai Kelungal"; "Kelviyin Naayagane"; "Mani Osai Enna"; "Ilakkanam Marutho"; "Azhagana Ilamangai"; "Naana Paaduvathu Naana"; "Vasantha Kaala" & "Antha Neram Poruthirunthal") | Vani Jairam | Kannadasan & Vairamuthu | M. S. Viswanathan (except Ilaiyaraaja for 3rd song and Vijaya Bhaskar for 7th song) | Apoorva Raagangal (1975); Manmadha Leelai (1976); Punnagai Mannan (2000); Apoorva Raagangal (1975); Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978); Thappu Thalangal (1978); Nool Veli (1979); Moondru Mudichu (1976) & Thillu Mullu (1981) | ||
| 36 (18 January 2015) |
1 | Prathipaa | "Moothaval Nee" | K. Swarna & Trichy Loganathan | Kannadasan | V. Kumar | Arangetram (1973) | |
| 2 | Nellaiappan | "Madhuraiyil Parandha" | T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Poova Thalaiya (1969) | ||
| 3 | Shrinidhi | "Ezhu Swarangalukkul" | Vani Jairam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Apoorva Raagangal (1975) | ||
| 4 | Sindhuja | "Ranga Rangiah" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) | ||
| 37 (24 January 2015) |
1 | Sariga S. Ganga | "Naan Oru Sindhu" | K. S. Chithra | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) | |
| 2 | Vaanathishri | "Oru Naal" | P. Susheela | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Kaaviya Thalaivi (1969) | ||
| 3 | Madhumathi | "Sollathaan Ninaikkiren" | M. S. Viswanathan & S. Janaki | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973) | ||
| 4 | Vivek | Excerpt from "Sollathaan Ninaikiren" | M. S. Viswanathan | Vaali | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973) | ||
| 38 (25 January 2015) |
1 | Tanuj | "Sogame Ini Illai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | Maragatha Mani Keeravani | Vaaname Ellai (1992) | |
| 2 | Ajay Krishna | "Junior Junior" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Sadan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Avargal (1977) | ||
| 3 | Somadas | "Maamaavukku Kudumaa Kudumaa" | Malaysia Vasudevan | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Punnagai Mannan (1986) | ||
| 4 | Keshav Vinodh | "Kanaa Kaanum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Saritha | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Agni Sakshi (1982) | ||
| 39 (31 January 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | Bharadwaj | (none - encore telecast) | Excerpt from "Kamban Emandhan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani Jairam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978) | |
| 2 | S. P. Sailaja | (none - encore telecast) | Excerpt from "Balle Balle Magadivoy" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & L. R. Eswari | Aatreya | M. S. Viswanathan | Maro Charitra (Telugu film) (1978) | |
| 3 | Nithyasree Mahadevan | (none - encore telecast) | "Manmadha Masam" | Nithyasree Mahadevan & Shankar Mahadevan | Vaali | A. R. Rahman | Parthale Paravasam (1978) | |
| 4 | Vani Jairam | (none - encore telecast) | Medley of excerpts from 10 songs (see item 6 from episode 35) |
Vani Jairam | (see item 6 from episode 35) | (see item 6 from episode 35) | (see item 6 from episode 35) | |
| 5 | M. Kalyan (violin) | "Oru Naal" | P. Susheela | Vaali | V. Kumar | Major Chandrakanth (1966) | ||
| 40 (1 February 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | M. Kalyan (violin) | |||||||
| 2 | Sai Ramya | "Aavaram Poovu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela | Vairamuthu | V. S. Narasimhan | Achamillai Achamillai (1984) | ||
| 3 | Aathreya | "Punjai Undu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Muthulingam & Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaja | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) | ||
| 4 | Vasundhara | "Muthu Kulikka Vareegala" | T. M. Soundarajan & L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967) | ||
| 41 (7 February 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | M. Kalyan (violin) | (none - encore telecast) | "Oru Naal" | P. Susheela | Vaali | V. Kumar | Major Chandrakanth (1966) | |
| 2 | Satish Kumar ("Babloo") | "Enna Saththam Indha Neram" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Punnagai Mannan (1986) | ||
| 3 | Shaanthini | "Kaatrukkenna Veli" | S. Janaki | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Avargal (1977) | ||
| 4 | Aravindh | "Sathi Malli Poocharame" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Pulamaipithan | Maragadha Mani | Azhagan (1991) | ||
| 42 (8 February 2015) |
1 | Nisar Rutin Shah | "Manaivi Amaivadhellam" | K. J. Yesudas | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Manmadha Leelai (1976) | |
| 2 | Anusha Ravi | "Azhage Sugama" | Srinivas & Sadhana Sargam | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Paarthale Paravasam (1999) | ||
| 3 | M. Kalyan (violin) | Larson Cyril | "Vannila Nila Alla" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Pattina Pravesam (1976) | |
| 4 | M. Kalyan (violin) |
Remake Song Round (14 February 2015 – 28 February 2015)
[edit]This unique round required the top 21 contestants to perform hit Tamil film songs which were remade from hit film songs in other South Indian languages (Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages). The first part of the round consisted of solo performances, and the second part consisted of duet performances.
At the commencement of the round, it was announced that contestant Ajay was no longer able to participate in the competition for an unavoidable reason, and that the next waitlisted contestant would be announced in the next round.
Solo Performances
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharadwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
Contestant Lekshmi Jayan could not attend the set to perform for this round for unavoidable reasons, but was permitted to sing a song for this round via telephone link.
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 (14 February 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Aasaiyai Kaathula" | S. P. Sailaja | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | Johnny (1980) | ||
| 2 | Shaanthini | "Laali Laali" ("Varam Thandha Swamikku") | P. Susheela | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Sippikkul Muthu (1986) (Dubbed version) | ||
| 3 | Ajay Krishna | "Oh Paapaa" | Mano & K. S. Chithra | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989) (Dubbed version) | ||
| 4 | Sindhuja | "Aathaadi Amaadi" | K. S. Chithra | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | |||
| 5 | Nellaiappan | "Oru Paadal" | Vani Jairam & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Pulamaipithan | Shankar–Ganesh | Osai (1984) | ||
| 6 | Bharadwaj & S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Ek Pyaar" | Lata Mangeshkar & Mukesh | Laxmikant Pyarelal | Shor (1972) | |||
| 44 (15 February 2015) |
1 | Vasundhara | "Endhan Kannil" | S. Janaki | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Guru (1980) | |
| 2 | Aravindh | "Ennodu Paadungal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Naan Vazhavaippen (1979) | ||
| 3 | Shrinidhi | "Om Namashivaya" | S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Salangai Oli (1983) | ||
| 45 (21 February 2015) |
1 | Tanuj | "Poongaatru Puthithaanathu" | K. J. Yesudas | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Moondram Pirai (1980) | |
| 2 | Vaanathishri | "Naane Varuven" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Vedha | Yaar Nee? (1966) | ||
| 3 | Aathreya | "Aanandham Ennadaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Raja Nagendra | Iru Nilavugal (1979) | |||
| 4 | Sai Ramya | "Anbe Anbe" | P. Susheela | Muthulingam | Bappi Lahiri | Paadum Vaanampadi (1985) | ||
| 5 | Madhumathi | "Dhoorathil Naan Kanda Un Mugam" | S. Janaki | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Nizhalgal (1980) | ||
| 6 | S. P. Sailaja | "Vennello Godari Andam" (Telugu language) | S. Janaki | Veturi | Ilaiyaraaja | Sitaara (1983) | ||
| 46 (22 February 2015) |
1 | Anusha Ravi | "Rangeela Rangeela" | Sujatha | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Rangeela (1995) (Dubbed version) | |
| 2 | Keshav Vinodh | "Naanoru Disco" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Shankar–Ganesh | Paadum Vaanampadi (1985) | ||
| 3 | Prathipaa | "Ponmeni Thazhuvaamal" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Vedha | Yaar Nee? 1966) | ||
| 4 | Somadas | "Kaaviyam Paadavaa" | Mano | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989) (Dubbed version) | ||
| 5 | Nisar Rutin | "Vennmegam" | Hariharan | Na. Muthukumar | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) | ||
| 47 (28 February 2015) |
1 | Larson Cyril | "Dhevathai Ilam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Aayiram Nilave Vaa (1983) | |
| 2 | Sariga S. Ganga | "Poongaaviyam" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela & K. S. Chithra | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Karpoora Mullai (1991) | ||
| 3 | Sathish ("Babloo") | "En Vaazhvile Varum Anbe Vaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Thambikku Entha Ooru (1983) | ||
| 4 | Lekshmi Jayan | "Aadal Paadal" | S. Janaki | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Veetukku Veedu Vasapadi (1979) |
Duet Performances
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja and music director Bharadwaj
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
The host noted that Nithyasree Mahadevan was unable to attend to judge the show in this week's episode.
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performers | Contestant 1 | Contestant 2 | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 (1 March 2015) |
1 | Keshav Vinod | Prathipaa | "Vaan Pole Vannam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Salangai Oli (1983) | |
| 2 | Nissar Rutin ("Shah") | Sindhuja | "Uyire Uyire" | Mao | Pirai Sudan | M. M. Keeravani | Ellame En Kadhali (1995) | ||
| 3 | Sai Ramya | Larson Cyril | "Mounamana Neram" | S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | Illaiyaraja | Salangai Oli (1983) | ||
| 4 | Aathreya | Vaanathishri | "Ponmane Kovam Yeno" | Unni Menon & Uma Ramanan | Vairamuthu | Illaiyaraja | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985) | ||
| 5 | Aravindh | Shaanthini | "Poove Unnai Nesithen" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | Hamsalekha | Paruva Ragam (1987) | ||
| 49 (7 March 2015) | |||||||||
| 1 | S. P. Sailaja & Bharadwaj | Medley song (excerpts in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu) | various | various | various | various | |||
| 2 | Sathish Kumar | Vasundhara | "Vizhiyile Mani Vizhiyil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaj | Nooravathu Naal (1984) | ||
| 3 | Anusha Ravi | Nellaiappan | "Paruvam Uruga" | S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Hare Radha Hare Krishna (1986) | ||
| 4 | Tanuj | Madhumathi | "Oh Priyaa" | Mano & K. S. Chithra | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989) | ||
| 5 | Larson | Sariga | "Keeravani" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Paadum Paravaigal (1985) |
"Puratchi Thalaivi" Birthday Celebration Round (8 March 2015 – 29 March 2015)
[edit]This unique round was in tribute to Puratchi Thalaivi ("Revolutionary Leader"): politician, actress, and artist, Jayalalithaa. The round celebrated Jayalalithaa's birthday and contributions. The first part of the round consisted of solo performances, and the second part consisted of duet performances.
In celebration of the show reaching a 50th episode milestone, veteran playback singer P. Susheela graciously accepted an invitation to appear on the show as a special guest judge over the first three episodes in this round.
Solo Performances
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharadwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Special Guest Judge: veteran playback singer P. Susheela (episodes 50, 51, and 52)
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 (8 March 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | P. Susheela & S. P. Sailaja (Chorus by Bharadwaj & Nithyasree Mahadevan) |
Chorus by various | "Santhanam Kungumam" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Ragasiya Police 115 (1968) | |
| 2 | Lekshmi Jayan | "Ammamma Katruvanthu" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Vennira Aadai (1965) | ||
| 3 | Nellaiappan | "Engey Aval" | T. M. Soundararajan | Pulamaipithan | M. S. Viswanathan | Kumari Kottam (1971) | ||
| 4 | Shrinidhi | "Oraayiram Naadagam" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Sumathi En Sundari (1971) | ||
| 51 (14 March 2015) |
1 | Sariga S Ganga | "Ammano Samiyo" | L. R. Eswari & Sirkazhi Govindarajan | Kannadasan | T. K. Ramamoorthy | Naan (1967) | |
| 2 | Aathreya | "Thottu Kaatavaa" | T. M. Sondararajan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Thedi Vandha Mappillai (1970) | ||
| 3 | Vaanathishri | "Unnai Naan Santhithaen" | P. Susheela | Vaali | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Aayirathil Oruvan (1965) | ||
| 4 | P. Susheela | Excerpt & humming of "Unnai Naan Santhithaen" followed by anecdote about D. K. Pattammal followed by humming of "Ammamma Katruvanthu" | P. Susheela | Vaali; Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Aayirathil Oruvan (1965); Vennira Aadai (1965) | ||
| 5 | Tanuj | "Naan Endral Adhu Avalum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Suryakanthi (1973) | ||
| 52 (15 March 2015) |
1 | Shaanthini | "Chitukuruvikenna" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Savaale Samali (1971) | |
| 2 | P. Susheela | Humming from "Chitukuruvikenna" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Savaale Samali (1971) | ||
| 3 | Aravind | "Thiruvalar Selviyo" | T. M. Soundararajan & B. Vasantha | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Raman Thediya Seethai (1972) | ||
| 4 | Madhumathi | "Yenna Yenna Vaarthaigalo" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Vennira Aadai (1965) | ||
| 5 | P. Susheela | excerpt from "Yenna Yenna Vaarthaigalo" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Vennira Aadai (1965) | ||
| 6 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Poonthottam" | S. P. Sailaja | Ilaiyaraaja | Nathiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal (1980) | |||
| 7 | Keshav Vinod | "Kadhal Malar Kootam" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Deiva Magan (1969) | ||
| 53 (21 March 2015) |
1 | Anusha Ravi | "Kannanyennum" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Vennira Aadai (1965) | |
| 2 | Sathish Kumar | "Paramasivan Kazhuthil" | T. M. Sondararajan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Suryakanthi (1973) | ||
| 3 | Sai Ramya | "Oru Naal" | P. Susheela | Vaali | V. Kumar | Major Chandrakanth (1966) | ||
| 4 | Ajay Krishna | "Naan Unnai Azhaikkavillai" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Engirundho Vandhaal (1970) | ||
| 5 | Sindhuja | "Kattazhagu Thangamagal" | P. Susheela | Alangadi Somu | M. S. Viswanathan | Kaavalkaaran (1967) | ||
| 54 (22 March 2015) |
1 | Vasundhara | "Vandhaal Ennodu" | L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | T. K. Ramamoorthy | Naan (1967) | |
| 2 | Nissar Rutin ("Shah") | "Paaduvor Paadinaal" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Kannan En Kadhalan (1968) | ||
| 3 | Prathipaa | "Paruvam Enathu Paadal" | P. Susheela | Vaali | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Aayirathil Oruvan (1965) | ||
| 4 | Larson Cyril | "Pottu Vaitha Mugamo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & B. Vasantha | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Sumathi En Sundari (1971) |
Duet Performances
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharadwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
Judge S. P. Sailaja's comments throughout episode 55 were especially noteworthy. During episode 56, S. P. Sailaja also recounted in detail the circumstances surrounding her brother, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam singing the song Aayiram Nilave Vaa which was appreciated by viewers of the show.
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Contestant 1 | Contestant 2 | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 (28 March 2015) |
1 | Anusha Ravi | Nellaiappan | "Engirundho Aasaigal" | P. Susheela & T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Chandhrodhayam (1966) |
| 2 | Sariga | Ajay Krishna | "Naam Oruvarai" | L. R. Eswari & T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Kumari Kottam (1971) | |
| 3 | Tanuj | Lekshmi Jayan | "Naanamo" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | Vaali | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Aayirathil Oruvan (1965) | |
| 4 | Aathreya | Vaanathishri | "Sirippul Undagum" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Engirundho Vandhaal (1970) | |
| 5 | Nissar Rutin ("Shah") | Sindhuja | "Chandrodayam Oru" | T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Chandhrodhayam (1966) | |
| 56 (29 March 2015) |
1 | Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") | Sai Ramya | "Neeyethan Enakku" | T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan | Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968) |
| 2 | Keshav Vinod | Prathipaa | "Aayiram Nilave Vaa" | S. P. Balasuramanyam & P. Susheela | Pulamaipithan | K. V. Mahadevan | Adimai Penn (1969) | |
| 3 | Ajay Krishna | Shrinidhi | "Mellappo Mellappo" | T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela | Alangadi Somu | M. S. Viswanathan | Kaavalkaaran (1967) | |
| 4 | Aravindh | Shaanthini | "Kunguma Pottin Mangalam" | T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela | Roshanara Begum | M. S. Viswanathan | Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968) | |
| 5 | Nellaiappan | Madhumathi | "Minminyai Kanmani Kondavaney" | T. M. Sounderarajan & L. R. Eswari | Alangadi Somu | M. S. Viswanathan | Kannan En Kadhalan (1968) | |
| 6 | Larson Cyril | Vasundhara | "Kettukodi Uruvi Melam" | T. M. Sounderarajan & L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Pattikada Pattanama (1968) |
Stage Songs Round (4 April 2015 – 12 April 2015)
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharadwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan (except episode 60)
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
This round required the contestants to perform songs belong to a "stage song" genre, such as film songs which were picturised on a concert stage. The host and judges S. P. Sailaja and Bharadwaj noted that Nithyasree Mahadevan was unable to attend to judge the show in episode 60.
Before the commencement of the round, the judges gave detailed comments filled with anecdotes about their experience when they each performed on a concert stage for the first time.
The exchange between host Vaishali and contestant Vaanathishri before her performance in episode 59 was enjoyed by viewers, as was the exchange between Bharadwaj and Vaishali before the beginning of episode 60.
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 (4 April 2015) |
1 | Keshav Vinod | "Then Mazhaiyile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | V. S. Narasimhan | Pudhiavan (1984) | |
| 2 | Lekshmi Jayan | "Engirundho Azhaikkum" | Lata Mangeshkar | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | En Jeevan Paduthu (1988) | ||
| 3 | Aravind | "Konji Konji" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Veera (1994) | ||
| 4 | Shrinidhi | "Ennai Yenna" | Sudha Raghunathan | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Ivan (2002) | ||
| 5 | Tanuj | "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" | S. P. Sailaja & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Poonthalir (1979) | ||
| 6 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" | S. P. Sailaja & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Poonthalir (1979) | ||
| 58 (5 April 2015) |
1 | Madhumathi | "Muththamizhil Paada" | Vani Jairam | Ulandhurpettai Shanmugam | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | Melnaattu Marumagal (1975) | |
| 2 | Aathreya | "Oru Kola Kili" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Uzhaippali (1993) | ||
| 3 | Vasundhara | "Poonthendrale" | P. Jayachandran & K. S. Chithra | S. A. Rajkumar | Manasukkul Mathappu (1988) | |||
| 4 | Ajay Krishna | "Unnai Naan Parthathu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali | Shankar–Ganesh | Pattikkaattu Raja (1975) | ||
| 5 | Sariga S. Ganga | "Kannan Vandhu" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) | ||
| 59 (11 April 2015) |
1 | Prathipaa | "Paartha Gnyaabagam Illaiyo" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Puthiya Paravai (1999) | |
| 2 | Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") | "Devan Thandha Veenai" | P. Jayachandran & S. Janaki | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984) | ||
| 3 | Vaanathishri | "Paartha Gnyaabagam Illaiyo" | Swarnalatha & K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Paattu Vaathiyar (1995) | ||
| 4 | Nellaiappan | "Veesum Kaatrukku" | Harini & P. Unnikrishnan | Palani Bharathi | Karthik Raja | Ullaasam (1997) | ||
| 5 | Sai Ramya ("Kutti Ponnu") | "Oru Iniya Manadhu" | Sujatha Mohan | Palani Bharathi | Ilaiyaraaja | Johnny (1980) | ||
| 60 (12 April 2015) |
1 | Larson Cyril | "Vaasamilla Malar Idhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | T. Rajendar | T. Rajendar | Oru Thalai Ragam (1980) | |
| 2 | Shaanthini | "Devan Kovil" | S. Janaki | Muthulingam | Ilaiyaraaja | Naan Paadum Paadal (1984) | ||
| 3 | Nissar Rutin ("Shah") | "Oru Poiyaavadhu Sol Kanne" | Hariharan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Jodi (1999) | ||
| 4 | Sindhuja | "Idhu Varai" | Andrea Jeremiah & Ajeesh | Gangai Amaran | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Goa (2010) | ||
| 5 | Anusha Ravi & Aathreya Ganapathy | "Nenjam Paadum" | S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | T. Rajendar | T. Rajendar | Nenjil Oru Ragam (1982) |
Pudhu Mugam Arimugam Round (18 April 2015 – 26 April 2015)
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja and music director Bharadwaj
- Host: Vaishali
- Performances:
This "Pudhu Mugam Arimugam" (New Face Debut) Round required the contestants to perform songs featured in films released between 2011 and 2015 by film directors making their debut in Tamil cinema.
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 61 (18 April 2015) |
1 | Shaanthini | "Paarkathe Paarkathe" | Vijay Yesudas & Pooja Vaidyanath | Yugabharathi | D. Imman | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013) | |
| 2 | Larson Cyril | "Unnale" | Shankar Mahadevan & Shreya Ghoshal | Na. Muthukumar | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Darling (2015) | ||
| 3 | Shrinidhi | "Aathadi Manasudhan" | Priya Himesh | Na. Muthukumar | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Kazhugu (2012) | ||
| 4 | Tanuj | "Adi Raangi" | Santhosh Hariharan | Yugabharathi | D. Imman | Saattai (2015) | ||
| 5 | S. P. Sailaja | "Solla Kuyile" | S. P. Sailaja | MG. Vallabhan | Ilaiyaraaja | Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979) | ||
| Episode 62 (19 April 2015) |
1 | Sindhuja | "Kadhal Kanave" | Pradeep Kumar & Kalyani Nair | Muthamil | Sean Roldan | Mundasupatti (2014) | |
| 2 | Nissar Rutin ("Shah") | "Nee Paartha Vizhigal" | Vijay Yesudas & Swetha Mohan | Dhanush | Anirudh Ravichander | Darling (2015) | ||
| 3 | Sai Ramya ("Kutti Ponnu") |
"Kaathirundhai Anbe" | Chinmayi, Nivas & Abhay Jodhpurkar | Vairamuthu | Prem Kumar | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013) | ||
| 4 | Aravindh | "Engae Pogudho Vaanam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Kochadaiiyaan (2014) | ||
| 5 | Vaanathishri | "Sahaayane" | Shreya Ghoshal | Yugabharathi | D. Imman | Saattai (2012) | ||
| Episode 63 (25 April 2015) |
1 | Sariga S. Ganga | "Kangal Neeye" | Sithara | Thamarai | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2014) | |
| 2 | Ajay Krishna | |||||||
| 3 | Anusha Ravi | "Yaaro Ivan" | Saindhavi Prakash Kumar & G. V. Prakash Kumar | Na. Muthukumar | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Udhayam NH4 (2013) | ||
| 4 | Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") | "Mugilo Megamo" | Yuvan Shankar Raja & Ramya NSK | Ilaiyaraaja | Megha (2014) | |||
| 5 | Madhumathi | "Un Perae Theriyathu" | Madhushree | Na. Muthukumar | C. Sathya | Engaeyum Eppothum (2011) |
Hero Heroine Introduction Round (2 May 2015 – 10 May 2015)
[edit]- Judge: music director Bharadwaj
- Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar (episodes 65 & 66 only) & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 (2 May 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | Bharadwaj | "Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Paasam (1990) | ||
| 2 | Binny Krishnakumar | "Rathi Sukha" | Jayadeva | Traditional Carnatic music composition | ||||
| 3 | Padma Shankar (violin) | Medley in raga Kalyani (excerpts from "Vasudevayani"; "Mannavan Vanthanadi"; "Amma Endrazhaikkatha"; "Vaidhegi"; "Janani Janani") | (Traditional; P. Susheela; K. J. Yesudas; S. Janaki; Ilaiyaraaja, Deepan Chakravarthy & Krishnachandran) | (Thyagaraja; Kannadasan; Vaali; Gangai Amaran;) | (Thyagaraja; K. V. Mahadevan; Ilaiyaraaja; Ilaiyaraaja; Ilaiyaraaja) | (Traditional Carnatic music composition; Thiruvarutchelvar (1967); Mannan (1992); Pagal Nilavu (1985); Thai Moogambikai (1982)) | ||
| 4 | Aathreya | "Endendrum Punnagai" | Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan, & A. R. Rahman | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Alaipayuthey (2000) | ||
| 5 | Sindhuja | "Vanna Pungavanam" | K. S. Chithra | Muthulingam | Ilaiyaraaja | Eeramana Rojave (1991) | ||
| 6 | Ajay Krishna | "Kutti Puli Kootam" | Hariharan, Tippu, Narayanan, Sathyan & Ranina Reddy | Viveka | Harris Jayaraj | Thuppakki (2012) | ||
| 7 | Shaanthini | "Sha La La" | Sunidhi Chauhan | Pa. Vijay | Vidyasagar | Ghilli (2004) | ||
| Episode 66 (3 May 2015) |
1 | Anusha Ravi | "Sutrivarum Boomi" | Sadhana Sargam | Pa. Vijay | Vidyasagar | Jayamkondaan (2008) | |
| 2 | Keshav Vinod | "Kannai Kattikolathey" | Hariharan | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Iruvar (1997) | ||
| 3 | Vasundhara | "Marghazhi Poove" | Shobha Shankar | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | May Madham (1994) | ||
| 4 | Larson Cyril | "Naan Romba Romba" | Ranjith | Na. Muthukumar | Vidyasagar | Siruthai (2010) | ||
| 5 | Shrinidhi | "Ven Megham" | Shreya Ghoshal | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Guru (2007) | ||
Dedication Round (16 May 2015 – 24 May 2015)
[edit]- Judge: music director Bharadwaj
- Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar
Contestants had an opportunity to sing a song of their choice in dedication a person or people of their choice.
In episode 69, contestant Shrinidhi confirmed she was a disciple of prominent Carnatic music vocalist Nedunuri Krishnamoorthy, and judge Binny Krishnakumar confirmed she was a disciple of M. Balamuralikrishna.
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 69 (16 May 2015) |
1 | Shrinidhi | "Kaatril Varum" | Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam & Shreya Ghoshal | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005) |
| 2 | Keshav | "Vaana Malai" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992) | |
| 3 | Vasundhara | "Naadham Ennum" | Vani Jairam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Manmadha Leelai (1976) | |
| 4 | Tanuj | "Neeye Neeye" | KK | Yugabharathi | Srikanth Deva | M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) |
Challenging Round (30 May 2015 – 7 June 2015)
[edit]- Judge: music director Bharadwaj
- Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar
SPB & Raajaa Birthday Celebration Round (13 June 2015 – 27 June 2015)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja & guest Binny Krishnakumar
- Special Guest: Prabhakar (Ilaiyaraaja's senior violin conductor)
This round celebrated the birthdays of playback singer, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam ("SPB"), and music director Ilaiyaraaja ("Raajaa"). Contestants were required to perform songs sung by SPB and composed by Raajaa. Special guest Prabhakar gave outstanding advice to the contestants, and to all music students generally at the commencement of the round. SPB's sister, S. P. Sailaja, returned to judge the show.
- – Special performance by non-contestant performer
| Episode (Air Date) | Order | Non-contestant Performer | Contestant(s) | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music director/composer | Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 (13 June 2015) | ||||||||
| 1 | Bharadwaj | Excerpt from "Panivizhum Malar" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Ninaivellam Nithya (1968) | ||
| 2 | Bharadwaj | Excerpt from "Penn Oruthi Penn Oruthi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | Bharadwaj | Gemini (2002) | ||
| 3 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Aayiram Malargalae" | S. P. Sailaja & Malaysia Vasudevan | Panju Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979) | ||
| 4 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Aayiram Nilave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela | Kannadasan | K. V. Mahadevan | Adimai Penn (1968) | ||
| 5 | Binny Krishnakumar | Excerpt from "Enna Senjalum" | Ilaiyaraaja | |||||
| 6 | Binny Krishnakumar | Excerpt from "O Vasantha Raajaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaja | Neengal Kettavai (1984) | ||
| 7 | Nellaiappan | "Neethane Endhan Ponvasantham" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Ninaivellam Nithya (1982) | ||
| 8 | Shanthini | "Chinna Poo" | S. Janaki | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985) | ||
| 9 | Sathish Kumar | "Idhayam Oru Kovil" | Ilaiyaraaja, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, & S. Janaki | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | Idaya Kovil (1985) | ||
| 10 | Madhumathi | "Paattu Thalaivan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | Idaya Kovil (1985) |
Family Songs Round (28 June 2015 – 12 July 2015)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja & guest Binny Krishnakumar
- Special Guest Judges: Film director Vikraman (episode 86 only) & Carnatic music singers Priya Sisters (episodes 82 & 83 only)
- Host: Vaishali
Voice Change Round (18 July 2015 – 1 August 2015)
[edit]- Judges: music director Bharadwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja & guest Binny Krishnakumar
- Host: Vaishali
This Maatru Kural Suttru ("Change Voice Round") required male contestants to perform film songs sung by female playback singers, and for female contestants to perform film songs sung by male playback singers.
Quarter Finals Round: Tribute to MSV (2 August 2015 – 16 August 2015)
[edit]- Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharadwaj, & Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan (episodes 92 & 93 only)
- Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar
- Host: Vaishali
The quarter finals round required the contestants to attend and perform songs composed by music director M. S. Viswanathan, who died earlier in the month. Nithyasree Mahadevan returned to judge the music competition reality show which pleased viewers. Nithyasree confirmed during episode 92 that she requested to be excused from attending several episodes due to commitments she made prior to the start of the competition.
Following the last performances of the round in episode 95, the judges announced their decision in respect of eliminating contestants. Bharadwaj announced that contestant Somadas and contestant Sariga S. Ganga were eliminated for being absent and failing to perform, which viewers agreed with. S. P. Sailaja announced that due to unavoidable circumstances, contestants Shrinidhi & Sai Ramya were unable to attend to perform in this round, but as performances could only be judged after attendance, both contestants were unfortunately eliminated by default. Other than these 4 contestants, the judges also eliminated 7 participating contestants: Sathish, Aravindh, Nellaiappan, Tanuj, Madhumathi, Prathipaa, and Sindhujaa. Viewers disagreed with the decision to eliminate Shrinidhi, Madhumathi, and Nellaiappan.
Highlight Performances
[edit]- – Performance by non-contestant
| Round | Episode No. | Performer/Contestant | Song | Original artist | Lyricist | Music composer/director | Source/Movie (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Selection Round | 13 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Chinnan Chiru Vayathil" | S. P. Sailaja | Kannadasan | Ilaiyaraaja | Meendum Kokila (1988) |
| Sindhuja | "Meghame Meghame" | Vani Jairam | Vairamuthu | Shankar–Ganesh | Palaivana Solai (1981) | ||
| 14 | Madhumathi | "Andha Sivagami" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | R. Govardhanam | Pattanathil Bhootham (1967) | |
| 17 | Vaanathishri | "Maalai Pozhuthin" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Bhagyalakshmi (1961) | |
| Solo Introduction Round | 21 | Shrinidhi | "Kavidhai Kelungal" | Vani Jairam & P. Jayachandran | Vairamuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | Punnagai Mannan (2000) |
| New Year Celebration Round | 31 | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Short alapana excerpt in raga Kharaharapriya | Nithyasree Mahadevan | Traditional Carnatic music alapana by Nithyasree Mahadevan | ||
| Bharadwaj | Excerpt from "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu" | Sadhana Sargam | Bharadwaj | Aranmanai (2014) | |||
| Tribute to "K.B Sir" Round | 35 & 39 | Vani Jairam | Medley of excerpts from 10 songs | Vani Jairam | various | various | various |
| 36 | Shrinidhi | "Ezhu Swarangalukkul" | Vani Jairam | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | Apoorva Raagangal (1975) | |
| Remake Song Round | 45 | Madhumathi | "Dhoorathil Naan Kanda Un Mugam" | S. Janaki | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Nizhalgal (1980) |
| "Puratchi Thalaivi" Birthday Round | 51 | P. Susheela | Humming of excerpt from "Unnai Naan Santhithaen" | P. Susheela | Vaali | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | Aayirathil Oruvan (1965) |
| Stage Songs Round | 57 | S. P. Sailaja | Excerpt from "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" | S. P. Sailaja & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | Ilaiyaraaja | Poonthalir (1979) |
| 59 | Anusha Ravi |
"Nenjam Paadum" | S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | T. Rajendar | T. Rajendar | Nenjil Oru Raagam (1982) | |
| Hero Heroine Introduction Round | 65 | Padma Shankar | Medley of excerpts from songs in raga Kalyani | various | various | various | various |
| 65 | Ajay Krishna | "Kutti Puli Kootam" | Hariharan, Tippu, Narayanan, Sathyan & Ranina Reddy | Viveka | Harris Jayaraj | Thuppakki (2012) | |
| Dedication Round | 69 | Keshav Vinod | "Vaana Malai" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992) |
| Voice Change Round | 91 | Madhumathi | "Mettuppodu Mettuppodu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman | Duet (1994) |