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Super Singer Junior
Season 2
Release
Original networkSTAR Vijay
Original release22 June 2009 (2009-06-22) –
17 June 2010 (2010-06-17)
Season chronology
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The second season of Airtel Super Singer Junior - Thamizhagathin Chellakuralukkana Thedal (the search for the sweet voice of Tamil Nadu) premiered on 22 June 2009. The music competition reality TV show was again telecast on Vijay TV, and Bharti Airtel returned to sponsor this show. Episodes were telecast between Monday and Thursday each week at 9:00 pm.[1][2] Children aged 6 years to 14 showcased their singing talent.[1] The show initially promised that its winner would receive ₹25 lakhs (2.5 million Rupees) in prize money,[1] which was later changed to a villa in Anugraha Satellite Town valued at ₹25 lakhs by its sponsor, Navashakthi Township and Developers.

Following playback singer Chinmayi's decision to stop hosting Vijay TV's Super Singer earlier in the year,[3][4] various television anchors including Dhivyadarshini (DD), Sivakarthikeyan, Aishwarya Prabhakar, and Uma Padmanabhan hosted the show at various intervals, and playback singer Dhivyadarshini (DD) appeared regularly during the season as a replacement. Ananth Vaidyanathan returned as a voice trainer, and playback singer K. S. Chithra returned as a permanent judge of the show. Playback singers Mano, and Malgudi Subha also joined the show as permanent judges to replace Usha Uthup who quit the show.

A number of eminent playback singers and music directors appeared during the season as guest judges, including P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, M. S. Viswanathan, S. Janaki, Sadhana Sargam, Nithyasree Mahadevan, Suchithra, Harish Raghavendra, Unni Menon, Madhu Balakrishnan, Sowmya, Pop Shalini, and Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy. Stars from the senior version of the show also appeared as judges during the season, including former contestants Naresh Iyer, Nikhil Mathew, and Ajeesh, and permanent judges P. Unnikrishnan, Anuradha Sriram and Srinivas. The winner Alka Ajith, was introduced as a playback singer in the 2011 Malayalam-language film The Train.

Grand opening

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The grand opening week was hosted by Malini and Yugendran.[who?] Former contestants from Airtel Super Singer 2008 and the debut season of Airtel Super Singer Junior participated in a week-long competition to promote and celebrate the opening of season 2 of the show.

No. Title Judges Original airdate
1"Grand Opening – Part 1"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi22 June 2009 (2009-06-22)
2"Grand Opening – Part 2"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi23 June 2009 (2009-06-23)
3"Grand Opening – Part 3"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi24 June 2009 (2009-06-24)
4"Grand Opening – Part 4"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi25 June 2009 (2009-06-25)

Auditions

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Open auditions

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Open auditions for the season commenced in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, according to the then-official website of the show.[1] Contestants in each round were either spot-selected, rejected, or wait-listed until the conclusion of that round. Each of these rounds were hosted by Divyadarshini.

No. Title Audition Judges Original airdate
5"Coimbatore Auditions (preliminary round)"Former contestants Anitha V., Nikhil Mathew, and Gautham29 June 2009 (2009-06-29)
Preliminary auditions were held in Coimbatore.
6, 7, 8"Coimbatore Auditions (level 1)"Deepan Chakravarthy, Anitha Kuppuswamy, and Mahathi30 June – 2 July 2009 (30 June – 2 July 2009)
A total of 21 contestants were selected for level 2 auditions in Chennai.
9"Trichy Auditions (preliminary level)"Former contestants Anitha V., Nikhil Mathew, and Maya6 July 2009 (2009-07-06)
Preliminary auditions were held in Trichy.
10, 11, 12"Trichy Auditions (level 1)"Manikka Vinayagam and Anitha Kuppuswamy7–9 July 2009 (7–9 July 2009)
A total of 19 contestants were selected for level 2 auditions in Chennai.
13, 14"Chennai Auditions (preliminary level)"Charulatha Mani, Madhumitha, Dr. Lavanya,
former contestants Anitha V., Nikhil Mathew, and Gautham		13–14 July 2009 (13–14 July 2009)
Preliminary auditions were held in Chennai.
15, 16"Chennai Auditions (level 1 – part A)"Sunitha Sarathy, Tippu, and Shalini15–16 July 2009 (15–16 July 2009)
17, 18, 19, 20"Chennai Auditions (level 1 – part B)"Tippu, Shalini, and Mahathi20–23 July 2009 (20–23 July 2009)
A total of 57 contestants were selected for level 2 auditions.
21, 22, 23"Trichy-Coimbatore Auditions (level 2)"Unni Menon, Shalini, and Mahathi27–29 July 2009 (27–29 July 2009)
Level 2 auditions were held in Chennai for the 40 contestants selected in Coimbatore and Trichy. The contestants were required to sing a slow or melody-genre based song and a fast song. A total of 25 contestants were selected to advance to main auditions.
24, 25, 26, 27"Chennai Auditions (level 2)"Unni Menon, Shalini, and Mahathi3–6 August 2009 (3–6 August 2009)
Level 2 auditions were held in Chennai for the 57 contestants selected in level 1 Chennai auditions. The contestants were required to sing a slow or melody-genre based song and a fast song. A total of 45 contestants were selected to advance to main level auditions.

Main level auditions

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Contestants

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  • Alka Ajith – known in the competition as Alka, she is from Kerala. She had a repertoire of 200 songs at the start of the competition. Alka placed into the grand finale by the permanent judges and was named the winner of the competition.
  • Shravan R. Pratap – known in the competition as Shravan, he was born to a family from Kerala. He was learning Carnatic music from Padma Chandilyan (wife of mridangamist Srimushnam V. Raja Rao) and had performed Carnatic music concerts before entering the competition. Shravan was placed into the grand finale by the permanent judges and was named runner-up, winning a car. He subsequently competed in spin-off versions of the show and other Vijay TV music competitions.
  • Nithyashree Venkataraman – known in the competition as Nithyashree, she entered the competition at age 9.[5] She was eliminated as a semi-finalist but immediately qualified as a wild-card contestant and re-entered the competition by popular vote and a decision of the permanent judges. Nithyashree ultimately tied for fourth place with Roshan. Shortly after the finale, she was selected to host special post-final episodes of the show. In subsequent seasons she appeared as a guest performer and backing vocalist, and competed in other Vijay TV music competitions; she won Kedi Boys Killadi Girls, was on the winning team of the first two seasons of Super Singer T20, and finished as runner-up of the second season of Indian Idol Junior.
  • Roshan – was born to a family hailing from Kerala. He was placed into the grand finale by the permanent judges, and tied for fourth-place. He subsequently competed in spin-off versions of the show and other Vijay TV music competitions. His younger brother Robin has appeared as a contestant in Sun Singer broadcast by Sun TV and in season 1 of Airtel Super Singer Junior in 2007.
  • Srikanth – was the youngest finalist of the season. He was initially eliminated but returned as a wildcard contestant, and the permanent judges made an exception to allow him to re-enter the competition as he appeared to be popular at the time. Srikanth was given the title "Most Popular Contestant" of the season, and finished in third place. He subsequently appeared as a competitor on Airtel Super Singer T20.
  • Srinisha Jayaseelan – Eliminated from the competition as a semi-finalist. She later appeared as a guest performer and backing vocalist in subsequent seasons of the show, and competed in other Vijay TV music competitions. She was on the winning team of the second season of Super Singer T20.
  • Priyanka NK – Initially eliminated from the competition as a quarter-finalist, she qualified as a wild-card contestant; viewers protested the judges' decision to eliminate her again before the finale. Nevertheless, Priyanka was recognised at the finale. She later appeared as a guest performer and backing vocalist in subsequent seasons of the show, and competed in other Vijay TV music competitions. Priyanka later went on to become a playback singer, winning the Vijay TV Best Female Singer award and Mirchi Music award. She has sung in movies for Illayaraja, AR Rahman, D Imman, G.V. Prakash and other music directors too.
  • Shrihari – He appeared as a contestant during season 1 of the show. In season two he was eliminated from the top 11. Although he qualified as a wild-card contestant, he was eliminated again before the finale.
  • Prasanna Sundar – was eliminated from the top 7 finalists.
  • Sharath Rajagopalan – known as Sharath during the competition, he was eliminated from the top 9 finalists.
  • Sahana – She received training in Carnatic music prior to entering the competition. She was eliminated from the top 10 finalists.
  • Balasarangan – eliminated from the top 12 finalists.
  • Ovviya – previously appeared on Jaya TV's Ragamalika series. Ovviya was eliminated from the top 13 finalists.
  • Vishnucharan – was eliminated from the top 14 finalists.
  • Sowmya – eliminated from the top 8 finalists. She won the best western singer award of the season, giving an outstanding performance of Mayya Maya. She later appeared on other Vijay TV music competitions.
  • Sivaranjani – eliminated from the top 19 contestants.
  • Sanjana – She was eliminated from the top 20 finalists.

Top 25 contestant IDs

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The top 25 contestants were selected from the final round of auditions.

  • Monisha
  • Alka Ajith
  • Balasarangan
  • Sahana
  • Manisha
  • Prasanna Sundar
  • Sowmya
  • Oviya
  • Vishnucharan
  • Sivaranjani
  • Nithyashree
  • Harish
  • Shri Prasanna
  • Sanjana
  • Shravan
  • Srinisha Jayaseelan
  • Shrihari
  • Sharath
  • Roshan
  • Srikanth
  • Priyanka
  • Soundarya
  • Sathyanarayanan
  • Srinidhi
  • Ponmozhi

Main competition

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The main competition comprised a series of performance rounds on successive weeks, from 23 September 2009 to 27 May 2010, with occasional break weeks. Typically each round had four episodes telecast Monday to Thursday, with a contestant eliminated at the end of the last show that week.

Freestyle round

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This round required the top 25 contestants to perform a song of their choice.

Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
23 September 2009 1 SSJ23 Sri Prasanna "Vathikuchi Pathikadhuda" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Yuvan Shankar Raja Dheena (2001)
2 SSJ14 Sanjana "Oho Megam Vandhadho" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Mouna Ragam (1986)
3 SSJ15 Shravan "Varaha Nadhikarai" Shankar Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
4 SSJ16 Srinisha "Chittu Kuruvi" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Puthiya Paravai (1999)
5 SSJ17 Shrihari "Unakenna Mele" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Simla Special (1999)
6 SSJ18 Sharath Rajagopalan "Ennadi Meenakshi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
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The top 25 contestants were required to provide duet or trio performances in celebration of the Hindu festival Navarathri.

For the episodes telecast on 29 and 30 September, musical performances were of a South Indian theme. Unlike usual weeks, the contestants and guest performers sat on seats at one side of the stage so that the Bharatha Natyam students who were dancing to the song took centre stage.

In the episode telecast on 1 October, the art of dandiya dance was taught to contestants by Mansi Bhat who together with the judges and host danced on stage before the commencement of music performances. Musical performances were of a North Indian theme.

       – Non-competition performance

Air date Order Non-contestant performer(s) Contestant 1 Contestant 2 Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
29 September 2009
1
2 SSJ04 Sahana SSJ21 Priyanka "Sri Ranga Ranganathanin" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam; Uma Ramanan; Shobana Vignesh Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Mahanadi (1994)
3 Shweta Mohan "Alai Payudhe" Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Traditional Carnatic music composition
4 SSJ14 Sanjana SSJ15 Shravan "Kurai Ondrum Illai" M. S. Subbulakshmi Vaali Traditional Carnatic music composition Kadhalan (1994)
5 SSJ17 Srihari SSJ23 Sathyanarayanan "Om Sivoham" Vijay Prakash Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
6 K. S. Chithra, Mano & Malgudi Shubha SSJ17 Srihari SSJ23 Sathyanarayanan "Janani Janani" Ilaiyaraaja, Deepan Chakravarthy & Krishnachandran Ilaiyaraaja Thai Moogambikai (1982)
30 September 2009 1 SSJ03 Balasarangan SSJ09 Vishnuharan "Amma Endru" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Mannan (1992)
2 SSJ05 Manisha SSJ24 Srinidhi SSJ10 Sivaranjani "Kaatril Varum" Hariharan (singer), Sadhana Sargam, Shreya Ghoshal Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (1981)
3 SSJ07 Sowmya SSJ25 Ponmozhi "Mukundha Mukundha" Sadhana Sargam & Kamal Haasan Vaali A. R. Rahman Dasavathaaram (2008)
4 SSJ02 Alka Ajith SSJ19 Roshan "Kalabham Tharaam" K. S. Chithra Gireesh Puthenchery Raveendran Vadakkumnathan (Malayalam language 2006)
1 October 2009 1 SSJ01 Monisha SSJ18 Sharath Medley of 3 songs ("Dil Mera") Mathangi Jagdish & Srinivas; Vairamuthu Ramesh Vinayakam; Azhagiya Theeye (2004);
2
3 SSJ08 Oviya SSJ25 Sathyanarayanan "Thandiya" Unni Menon, M. G. Sreekumar & Kavita Krishnamurthy Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhalir Dhinam (1999)
4 SSJ16 Srinisha SSJ22 Soundarya "Raadhai Manadhil" K. S. Chithra, Sujatha Mohan & Sangeetha Sajith Vairamuthu Vidyasagar Snegithiye (2000)

Koothu songs

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  • Compere: Divya
  • Permanent judges: K. S. Chithra, Mano and Malgudi Subha
  • Special guest judge and voice trainer for the week: Manikka Vinayagam
  • Performances:

The 5–8 October round required the 25 contestants to perform songs of a koothu style. Those selected in the top five were safe from elimination. At the conclusion of the performances, the judges eliminated a contestant from the competition.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected into top-five zone with immunity this week
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
5 October 2009
1 Manikka Vinayagam Excerpt from Kootthu Song
2 SSJ25 Ponmozhi "Machan Meesai" Pushpa Anand Pa. Vijay Vidyasagar Dhill (2001)
2 SSJ18 Sharath "Ah Mudhal Akku" Shankar Mahadevan Srikanth Deva Jithan (2005)
3 SSJ16 Srinisha "Vechukkava" KK & Srilekha Parthasarathy Srikanth Deva M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
4 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Aruvaa Meesai" Manikka Vinayagam & Vidhu Prabhakar Vidyasagar Dhool (2003)
5 SSJ24 Shrinidhi "Kumbida Pona Deivam" Shankar Mahadevan & Malathy Lakshman Perarasu Dhina Thirupaachi (2005)
6 SSJ19 Roshan "Annaaththe Aaduraar" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
6 October 2009 1 SSJ01 Monisha "Appadi Podu" KK. & Anuradha Sriram Kapilan Vidyasagar Ghilli (2004)
2 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Kallakuven" Silambarasan & Shankar Mahadevan Thamarai Deva & Sabesh–Murali Dum (2003)
3 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Thirupathi Vantha" Shankar Mahadevan Bharadwaj Thirupathi (2006)
4 SSJ08 Oviya "Pandian Naanirukka" L. R. Eswari & S. C. Krishnan Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
5 SSJ13 Shri Prasanna "Kattabomma Oorenakku" Vijay Yesudas Na. Muthukumar Yuvan Shankar Raja Thaamirabharani (2006)
6 SSJ21 Priyanka "Ketala Ange" Ilaiyaraaja Bhadrakali (1976)
7 SSJ14 Sanjana "Manmadha Rasa" Shankar Mahadevan & Malathy Lakshman Yugabharathi Dhina Thiruda Thirudi (1976)
7 October 2009 SSJ04 Sahana "Aasai Dosai" Priya Subramaniam Na. Muthukumar Vidyasagar Paramasivan (2006)
SSJ20 Shrikanth "Namma Singaari Sarakku" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Kaakki Sattai (1985)
SSJ22 Soundharya "Kitta Neringivaadi" Gayathri & Sukhwinder Singh Vairamuthu Vijay Antony Dishyum (2006)
SSJ05 Manisha
8 October 2009
1 SSJ23 Sathyanarayanan "Machan Peru" Shankar Mahadevan Kapilan Vidyasagar Madhurey (2004)
2 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Seena Thana (Siruchi)" Grace Vairamuthu Bharadwaj Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
3 Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Seena Thana (Siruchi)" Grace Vairamuthu Bharadwaj Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
4 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Sarakku Vachirukken" Shankar Mahadevan & Radhika Tilak Vairamuthu Mani Sharma Shahjahan (2001)
5 SSJ10 Sivaranjani "Mambazhamam Mambazham" Shankar Mahadevan & Ganga Snehan Mani Sharma Pokkiri (2007)
6 SSJ15 Shravan "Saroja Saman Nikalo" Shankar Mahadevan & Premji Amaran Gangai Amaran Premji Amaran & Yuvan Shankar Raja Chennai 600028 (2007)
7 SSJ05 Manisha

Deepavali special

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There was no elimination in this show on 14 October.

Melody round

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The 19–22 October round required the 24 remaining contestants to perform melody-based songs. The 22 October episode featured compositions of A. R. Rahman. The top-five performers were safe from elimination. At the conclusion of the performances, the judges eliminated a contestant.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected into top five with immunity this week (Shravan, Priyanka, Srikanth)
  – Contestant was in the bottom five (Sathyanarayanan, Ponmozhi, Sanjana, Harish and Sivaranjani)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
22 October 2009
1 SSJ01 Alka Ajith "Kannalanae" K. S. Chithra, A. R. Rahman & Chorus Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Bombay (1995)
2 SSJ13 Sri Prasanna "Uyirum Neeye" P. Unnikrishnan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
3 Ajeesh Excerpt from "Uyirum Neeye" P. Unnikrishnan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
4 SSJ07 Sowmya "Kannathil Muthamittal" Chinmayi & P. Jayachandran Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kannathil Muthamittal (1994)
5 SSJ19 Roshan "Anjali Anjali" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Duet (1994)
6 Nikhil Mathew, Ajeesh & Mano Excerpt from "Thendralae Thendralae" Mano & P. Unnikrishnan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1994)
7 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Roja Roja" P. Unnikrishnan Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhalir Dhinam (1999)
8 SSJ23 Sathyanarayanan

Rain songs

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  • Compere: Divya
  • Permanent judges: K. S. Chithra and Mano
  • Contestants trained by former Super Singer winners: Nikhil Mathew and Ajeesh
  • Performances:

The 26–29 October round required the 23 remaining contestants to perform songs which fit the theme of rain.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected into top 5 with immunity this week
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
28 October 2009
1 Mano, Nikhil Mathew & Ajeesh Excerpt from "Chandrodayam Oru" T. M. Sounderarajan Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Chandhrodhayam (1966)
2 SSJ21 Priyanka "Vaan Maegam Poo Poovaai" K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Punnagai Mannan (2000)
3 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Vaan Maegam Poo Poovaai" K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Punnagai Mannan (2000)
4 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Chinna Chinna Thooral" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Senthamizh Pattu (1992)
5 SSJ24 Shrinidhi "Megham Thiruluthadi" S. Janaki & M. S. Viswanathan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Thanneer Thanneer (1981)
6 SSJ15 Shravan "Mazhai Varuthu" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)
7 SSJ25 Ponmozhi "Thaen Sindhudhe Vaanam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Kannadasan G. K. Venkatesh Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1990)
8 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Venmegham" Shreya Ghoshal & Uday Mazumdar Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Guru (2007)

Non-Tamil songs

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The 2–5 November round had the theme of Pira Mozhi Paadalgal (English: other language songs). The 22 remaining contestants were required to perform songs which were in a language other than Tamil. At the conclusion of the week, a contestant was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round with immunity (Sharath [1])
  – Contestant was in the bottom four
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant(s) Song Language Original artist Lyricist Music composer/director Source/Movie (year)
3 November 2009
1 K. S. Chithra "Mayangi Poy" Malayalam K. S. Chithra Kaithapram M. Jayachandran Nottam (2006)
2 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Kabhi Neki Bhi" Urdu Asha Bhosle & Mirza Ghalib Jaidev
3 SSJ12 Harish "Confusion Theerkaname" Malayalam M. G. Sreekumar Gireesh Puthenchery Vidyasagar Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
4 SSJ04 Sahana "Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon" Hindi Lata Mangeshkar Anand Bakshi Rahul Dev Burman Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
5 SSJ14 Sanjana "Mann Mohana" Hindi Bela Shende Javed Akhtar A. R. Rahman Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
6 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Naadha Roopini Shankari" Malayalam M. G. Sreekumar Kaithapram Raveendran His Highness Abdullah (1971)
7 SSJ10 Sivaranjani "Tere Meri Beech" Hindi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Anand Bakshi Laxmikant–Pyarelal Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
4 November 2009
1 Malgudi Shubha "Kalla Chandamama" Kannada Malgudi Subha V. Nagendra Prasad Gurukiran Khushi (2003)
2 SSJ01 Monisha "Ho Laal Meri Pat Rakhiyo" Hindi Runa Laila Nisar Bazmi The Loves Of Runa Laila (1985 album)
3 SSJ20 Srikanth "Omkaara Naadaanusandhanam" Telugu S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Veturi K. V. Mahadevan Sankarabharanam (1998)
4 SSJ16 Srinisha "Dum Maro Dum" Hindi Asha Bhosle Anand Bakshi Rahul Dev Burman Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1967)
5 Divya, Malgudi Shubha, Mano, K. S. Chithra All contestants Excerpt from "Dum Maro Dum" Hindi Asha Bhosle Anand Bakshi Rahul Dev Burman Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
6 SSJ13 Shri Prasanna "Jab Deep Jale Aana, Jab Shaam Dhale Aana" Hindi K. J. Yesudas & Hemlata Ravindra Jain Ravindra Jain Chitchor (1976)
7 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Ramakadha" Malayalam K. J. Yesudas Kaithapram Raveendran Bharatham (1991)
8 SSJ19 Roshan "Mitwa" Hindi Shafqat Amanat Ali, Caralisa Monteiro & Shankar Mahadevan Javed Akhtar Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
5 November 2009
1 Divya "Chura Liya Hai Tumne" Hindi Shaan & Alka Yagnik Himesh Reshamiya Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (2003)
2 SSJ08 Ovviya "Melee Melee" Arabic
3 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Bahut Pyar Karte Hain" Hindi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sameer Nadeem-Shravan Saajan (1992)
4 SSJ21 Priyanka "Bole Re Pappihara" Hindi Vani Jairam Gulzar Vasant Desai Guddi (1971)
5 SSJ17 Shrihari "Pramadavanam Veendum" Malayalam K. J. Yesudas Kaithapram Raveendran His Highness Abdullah (1971)
6 SSJ22 Soundharya "Raina Beeti Jaye" Hindi Lata Mangeshkar & Rajesh Khanna Anand Bakshi R.D.Burman Amar Prem (1972)
7 SSJ12 Harish

Pleasant melody songs

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  • Compere: Divya
  • Permanent judges: Mano (9–11 November episodes only), K. S. Chithra and Malgudi Subha
  • Special guest judge: Jency
  • Guest trainers (former Super Singer winners): Nikhil Mathew and Ajeesh
  • Performances:

The 9–12 November round required the 21 remaining contestants to perform Raajaavin Ramyamaana Raagangal (English: Ilaiyaraaja's pleasant melody songs) from movies released in the 1970s and 1980s. The 10 November episode celebrated the 44th birthday of judge Mano, with his family appearing on the show.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round with immunity (Sowmya)
  – Contestant was in the bottom two
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music composer/director Source/Movie (year)
10 November 2009
1 Mano "Panivilum Malarvanam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)
2 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Indha Poovil" S. Janaki Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Murattu Kaalai (1980)
3 SSJ17 Shrihari "Azhagae Azhagu" K. J. Yesudas Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Raja Paarvai (1979)
4 SSJ24 Shrinidhi "Yennulil Yengo" Vani Jairam Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Rosapoo Ravikaikari (1979)
5 Jency Excerpt from "Iru Paravaigal" Jency Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
6 SSJ10 Sivaranjani "Iru Paravaigal" Jency Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
7 SSJ08 Oviya "Endhan Kannil" S. Janaki Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Guru (1980)
11 November 2009
1 Jency Medley consisting of excerpts from "Dheiveega Raagam", "Aathoram Kaathaada" & "Kaadhal Oviyam" Jency; Jency & Vani Jairam; Ilaiyaraaja & Jency Panchu Arunachalam; Panchu Arunachalam & Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Ullasa Paravaigal (1980); Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982) & Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
2 SSJ01 Monisha "En Vaanilae" Jency Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
3 Mano & Sadhanandham (guitar) Excerpt from "Yen Iniya Pon Nilaave" K. J. Yesudas Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Moodu Pani (1982)
4 SSJ18 Sharath Rajagopalan "Yen Iniya Pon Nilaave" K. J. Yesudas Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Moodu Pani (1982)
5 SSJ13 Shri Prasanna "Ilaya Nila" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982)
6 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Idhu Oru Ponmaalai Pozhuthu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Nizhalgal (1980)
7 SSJ21 Priyanka "Azhagiya Kanne" S. Janaki Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Uthiripookkal (1979)
12 November 2009 1 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Chinna Pura" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Anbe Sangeetha (1979)
2 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Senthoora Poove" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile[broken anchor] (1977)
3 SSJ04 Sahana "Aasaiya Kathula" S. P. Sailaja Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
4 SSJ19 Roshan "Poove Sempoove" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
5 SSJ16 Srinisha "Puttham Pudhu Kaalai" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
6 SSJ14 Sanjana "Azhagu Aayiram" S. Janaki Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
7 SSJ24 Shrinidhi

Boys vs girls round

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The 16–19 November round divided the 20 remaining contestants into a team of males and another of females. Voice trainer Ananth Vaidyanathan, who trained contestants in the latter rounds of the previous season, began training this season's contestants. He requested the judges to not eliminate any contestants this week, and the judges agreed.

Mottukalin Mettukal round

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The 23–25 November episodes featured a Mottukalin Mettukal[clarification needed] round for the remaining 20 contestants. At the end of this week's performance, Sanjana was eliminated from the competition.

Carnatic classical round

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The 30 November – 2 December round celebrated the Hindu festival Karthigai Deepam, and required the 19 remaining contestants to sing film songs which fit in the Carnatic music ("classical") genre.

Carnatic music advocate and playback singer Nithyasree Mahadevan made her first appearance on the show as a special guest judge for this round. The special guest judges granted four contestants immunity from this week's elimination. Students receiving formal training in Bharatha Natyam danced while each contestant performed.

At the conclusion of this week's performances, the special guest judges decided to waitlist the bottom five contestants and would not eliminate any contestant based on their performances. Consequently, the bottom five contestants were required to perform in a "waitlist challenge" the following week, at which time an elimination would be decided.

  – Non-competition performance

  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round

  – Contestant was in the bottom five
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
30 November 2009
1 Nithyasree Mahadevan "Kottai Kattadhey" D. K. Pattammal T. K. Sundara Vaathiyar G. Aswathamma Pizhaikkum Vazhi (1948)
2 SSJ08 Ovviya "Maargazhi Thingal Allava" S. Janaki, P. Unnikrishnan & Madhumitha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
3 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Poomaalai Vaangi" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
4 SSJ07 Sowmya "Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jayaram Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
5 SSJ18 Sharath "Vasantha Mullai" T. M. Soundararajan A. Maruthakasi G. Ramanathan Sarangadhara (1958)
6 SSJ22 Soundharya "Mannavan Vanthanadi" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
1 December 2009 1 SSJ19 Roshan "Sangeetha Jathi Mullai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
2 SSJ16 Srinisha "Kannodu Kanbathellam" Nithyasree Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Jeans (1998)
3 Nithyasree Mahadevan Excerpt from "Kannodu Kanbathellam" Nithyasree Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Jeans (1998)
4 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Ullathil Nalla" Seerkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
5 SSJ21 Priyanka "Kaatril Varum" Hariharan (singer), Sadhana Sargam, Shreya Ghoshal Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (1981)
6 SSJ15 Shravan "Oru Naal Podhumaa" M. Balamuralikrishna Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
2 December 2009
1 Lavanya Sundararaman (vocally supported at conclusion of performance by Nithyasree Mahadevan) "Sowkiyamaa Kannae" Nithyasree Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
2 SSJ Srikanth "Kalaivaaniye" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
3 SSJ Nithyashree "Maraindhirundhu Paakum" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
4 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Maadhavi Ponmayilaal" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Iru Malargal (1967)
5 SSJ17 Shrihari "Isai Kettaal" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Thavaputhalvan (1972)
6 SSJ04 Sahana "Kanda Naal Mudhalai" Subiksha & Pooja Remix of Carnatic song, written and composed by N. S. Chidambaram Yuvan Shankar Raja Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)

Rajnikanth special

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The bottom five contestants from the previous week were required to perform in a "waitlist challenge" in the first episode of the week. SSJ09 Vishnucharan was ill and considered the weakest performer, but the judges decided the contestant should receive immediate formal training in Carnatic music for his development as a musician rather than being eliminated.

The remaining episodes of 7–10 December round required the 19 contestants to perform songs from movies which starred Rajinikanth in celebration of his birthday. At the conclusion of the week, another contestant was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance   – Contestant lost and was eliminated (no other bottom performers this week)
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
7 December 2009
1 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Sandhana Thendralai" Hariharan & Mahalakshmi Iyer Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
2 SSJ07 Sowmya "Senthoora Poove" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile[broken anchor] (1977)
3 SSJ13 Shri Prasanna "Bikshai Paathiram" Madhu Balakrishnan Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
4 SSJ01 Monisha "Senthoora Poove" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Annakili (1976)
5 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Isaithamizh Nee" T. R. Mahalingam Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
6 SSJ21 Priyanka "Yengae Enathu Kavithai" K. S. Chithra & Srinivas Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
7 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Yengae Enathu Kavithai" K. S. Chithra & Srinivas Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
8 December 2009
1 All contestants Medley & Dance Routine various various various various movies starring actor Rajinikanth
2 SSJ18 Sharath "My Name is Billa" KK & Naveen Pa. Vijay Yuvan Shankar Raja Billa (2007)
3 SSJ15 Shravan "Namma Ooru Singaari" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
4 SSJ09 Vishnucharan ""
5 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Vanthenda Paalkaaran" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Deva Annamalai (1992)
6 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Vechukava Unna Mattum" K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Nallavanuku Nallavan (1984)
7 SSJ21 Priyanka "Sundhari Kannal" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Thalapathi (1991)
9 December 2009 1 SSJ10 Sivaranjani "Raa Raa" Binny Krishnakumar & Tippu Bhuvanachandra Vidyasagar Chandramukhi (2005)
2 SSJ16 Srinisha "Maasi Maasam" K. J. Yesudas & Swarnalatha Panchu Arunachalam and Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Dharma Durai (1991)
3 SSJ22 Soundharya "Maapilaikku" Malaysia Vasudevan & Uma Ramanan Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Netrikkann (1981)
4 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Aasaiyin Nooruvagai" Malaysia Vasudevan Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Adutha Varisu (1983)
5 SSJ01 Monisha "Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Muthulingam Ilaiyaraaja Thanga Magan (1983)
6 SSJ19 Roshan "Oorai Therinchikitten" K. J. Yesudas Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Padikkadavan (1985)
7 SSJ13 Shri Prasanna "Senorita" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
10 December 2009 1 SSJ08 Ovviya "Poo Maalai Oru" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Thanga Magan (1983)
2 SSJ17 Shrihari "Sambho Siva" M. S. Viswanathan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
3 SSJ04 Sahana "Konja Neram" Asha Bhonsle & Madhu Balakrishnan Yugabharathi Vidyasagar Chandramukhi (2005)
4 SSJ07 Sowmya "Thillana Thillana" Mano & Sujatha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Muthu (1995)
5 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Vellai Pura" K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Puthukavithai (1982)
6 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Naan Autokaaran" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Deva Baashha (1995)
7 SSJ10 Sivaranjani

Duets

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For the 14–17 December round, the remaining 18 contestants were required to perform duet performances: first a "melody" song then a "peppy" song. Contestants who were spot-selected by the judges were seated on the "silver sofa", designating them as guest performers in next week's show, receiving immunity from this and next week's eliminations.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom four but not eliminated
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer(s) Contestant 1 Contestant 2 Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
17 December 2009
1 K. S. Chithra, Malgudi Subha and Mano "Puttham Pudhu Boomi" K. S. Chithra & Mano Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
2 SSJ08 Ovviya SSJ18 Sharath "Vaadaa Maappille" Tippu, Vadivelu, Savitha Reddy & Rita Kabilan Devi Sri Prasad Villu (2009)
3 SSJ09 Vishnucharan SSJ07 Sowmya
4 SSJ01 Monisha SSJ03 Balasarangan "Mukkala" A. R. Rahman, Mano & Swarnalatha Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
5 SSJ17 Srihari SSJ22 Soundharya "Kaatru Embadhaa" Shankar Mahadevan & Mathangi Pa. Vijay Yuvan Shankar Raja Perazhagan (2004)
6 SSJ22 Soundharya

Christmas special

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The 21–24 December special round was a non-elimination showcase by all 25 of the main competition contestants.

Playback singer debut songs

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The 28–31 December round required the remaining 17 contestants to perform songs which various South Indian singers had used to debut as playback singers in Tamil cinema (a.k.a. "Kollywood"). Sharath and Ovviya were not required to compete as they had been granted immunity from the previous week's duet round. Additionally, five contestants were spot selected. Consequently, one contestant was eliminated from the remaining ten contestants.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
28 December 2009 1 SSJ18 Sharath "Sorgam Enbathu" Srinivas & Swarnalatha Vaali Mahesh Mahadevan Nammavar (1994)
2 Srinivas excerpt from "Sorgam Enbathu" Srinivas & Swarnalatha Vaali Mahesh Mahadevan Nammavar (1994)
3 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Mudhal Mudhalai" Srimathumitha, Benny Dayal, Yugendran & Tippu Vaali Harris Jayaraj Lesa Lesa (2003)
4 Srimathumitha "Mudhal Mudhalai" Srimathumitha, Benny Dayal, Yugendran & Tippu Vaali Harris Jayaraj Lesa Lesa (2003)
5 SSJ19 Roshan "Pon Mane Kobam" Unni Mennon & Uma Ramanan Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
6 Unni Menon excerpt from "Pon Mane Kobam" Unni Mennon & Uma Ramanan Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
7 SSJ21 Priyanka "Poovaiketha Poovidhu" K. S. Chithra & Gangai Amaran Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Neethana Antha Kuyil (1986)
8 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Adi Nenthukittaen" Karthik & Chitra Sivaraman Palani Bharathi A. R. Rahman Star (2001)
29 December 2009 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Kannukkule" Manicka Vinayagam Arivumathi Vidyasagar Dhill (2001)
SSJ11 Nithyashree "Aiyayyo Ayyayo Pudichirukku" Hariharan, Komal Ramesh & Mahathi Na. Muthukumar Harris Jayaraj Saamy (2003)
SSJ16 Srinisha "All The Time" Malgudi Shubha Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Nadodi Thendral (1992)
SSJ17 Shrihari ""
30 December 2009 1 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Ennavale" P. Unnikrishnan Kadhalan (1994)
2 P. Unnikrishnan excerpt from "Ennavale" P. Unnikrishnan Kadhalan (1994)
3 SSJ01 Monisha "Unakkena" Ramya NSK Kadhalil Vizhundhen (2008)
4 Ramya NSK SSJ01 Monisha "Unakkena" & excerpt from another song Ramya NSK Kadhalil Vizhundhen (2008)
5 SSJ04 Sahana "Nilaa Kaigirathu" Harini Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Indira (2008)
6 SSJ13 Shriprasanna "Poongathave" Deepan Chakravarthy & Uma Ramanan Nizhalgal (1980)
31 December 2009 1 SSJ15 Shravan "Strawberry Kanne" KK Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
2 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Unakkena Iruppen" Haricharan Na. Muthukumar Joshua Sridhar Kaadhal (2004)
3 Haricharan excerpt from "Unakkena Iruppen" Haricharan Na. Muthukumar Joshua Sridhar Kaadhal (1994)
4 SSJ07 Sowmya "Thoothu Varumaa" Sunitha Sarathy Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
5 SSJ08 Ovviya "Ini Acham Acham Illai" Anuradha Sriram, G. V. Prakash, Sujatha, Shweta Mohan, Esther, Sha Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Indira (2008)
6 SSJ01 Monisha

New Year specials

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  • Compere: Divya
  • Performances:

In special episodes on 31 December 2009 and 1 January 2010, the remaining 16 contestants performed with former contestants of the junior and senior versions of the show. This was a non-elimination round with no judges.

Order Former contestant performer(s) Current contestant performer(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 season 1 jnr finalist Saicharan SSJ20 Shrikanth "Illamai Idho Idho" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
2 season 1 jnr finalists Vignesh & Krishnamoorthy, and snr finalist Prasanna SSJ03 Balasarangan & SSJ15 Shravan Medley various various various various
3 season 2 snr finalist Ajeesh SSJ19 Roshan "Unnidam Mayangugiren" K. J. Yesudas Vaali V. Kumar & G. K. Venkatesh Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
4 season 1 snr finalist Anitha SSJ21 Priyanka & SSJ04 Sahana "Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jayaram Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
5 season 2 snr finalist Raginisri SSJ16 Srinisha & SSJ11 Nithyashree "Idhu Oru Nila" S. Janaki Kannadasan/Vairamuthu Ilaiayaraaja Tik Tik Tik (1981)
6 season 1 snr finalist Gowtham SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Bak Bak Bak Mudapura" T. L. Maharajan, Balaram, Karthik, Chithra, Manjula, Sandhya, Kalyani. Mano Pa. Vijay Vidyasagar Parthiban Kanavu (2003)
7 season 2 snr finalist Ranjani SSJ09 Vishnucharan & SSJ08 Ovviya "Manmatha Raasaa" Shankar Mahadevan & Malathy Lakshman Yugabharathi Dhina Thiruda Thirudi (2003)
8 season 2 snr finalist Ravi SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar & SSJ17 Shrihari "Veyilodu Vilaiyadi" Jassie Gift, Kailash Kher, Tippu, Prasanna Na. Muthukumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Veyil (2006)
9 season 2 snr finalist Renu SSJ13 Shriprasanna "Pothi Vacha Malliga" S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiayaraaja Mann Vasanai (1983)
10 season 2 snr finalist Vijay Narayan SSJ18 Sharath "It's My Life" Bon Jovi It's My Life (Bon Jovi song)
11 season 1 snr finalist Sowmya SSJ07 Sowmya "Rahathulla" Annupamaa Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)

Dance attack

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The 4–7 January round.

Village songs

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The 11–14 January round was in celebration of the Pongal festival, and required contestants to perform Graamiya Padalgal (English: village songs).

DJ mix

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The 18–21 January round required the remaining 15 contestants to sing old film songs which had been remixed in new films. Film stars Karthi and Andrea Jeremiah made their first appearance on the show to promote the movie Aayirathil Oruvan.

At the end of the week's performances, the bottom four contestants were waitlisted and required to perform in a waitlist challenge at the beginning of the following round.

       – Non-competition performance        – Contestant was in the bottom four

Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
18 January 2010
1 Ananth Vaidyanathan, Mano, K. S. Chithra, and Malgudi Subha Medley various various various
2 SSJ17 Shrihari "Aasaiyin Nooruvagai" (remix) Malaysia Vasudevan Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Adutha Varisu (1983)
3 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Aattamaa Therottamaa" (remix) Swarnalatha Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Captain Prabhakaran (1991)
4 SSJ18 Sharath "Pon Magal" Mohammed Aslam & Ember Phoenix Alangudi Somu A. R. Rahman Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
5 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Vethayala Pottendi" Shankar Mahadevan Pa. Vijay Yuvan Shankar Raja Billa (2007)
6 Andrea Jeremiah "Maalai Neram" Andrew Jeremiah & G. V. Prakash Kumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)
19 January 2010 1 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Taxi Taxi" Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Javed Ali & Viviane Chaix Blaaze, Na. Muthukumar & Viviane Chaix A. R. Rahman Sakkarakatti (2008)
2 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar Excerpt from "Maadhavi Ponmayilaal" (Remixed) T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Iru Malargal (1967)
3 SSJ07 Sowmya "Vaanam Ellai...Illai " Shruti Haasan & Blaaze Shruti Haasan & Blaaze Shruti Haasan Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
4 SSJ15 Shravan "Andru Vandhathu Idhe Nila" (remix) (original: T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela) (original: Kannadasan) (original: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy) (original: Periya Idathu Penn (1963))
5 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Thanni Karuthirichi" Silambarasan & Vineetha Ajith Vaali Achu Ennai Theriyuma? (2009)
6 Karthi together with compere & judges Excerpt from "Un Mela Aasadhaan" Dhanush, Aishwarya Dhanush & Andrea Jeremiah Yuvan Shankar Raja Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)
20 January 2010 1 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Adiye" Benny Dayal, Krish and Shruti Haasan Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
2 SSJ08 Ovviya "Erani Kuradhani Gopala" Kalakal Smita Vaali/Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman SMITA (2008 album)
3 SSJ08 Ovviya "Yeno Yeno Panithuli" (remix) (original song: Shail Hada, Sudha Raghunathan & Andrea Jeremiah) Thamarai (original tune: Harris Jayaraj) (original film: Aadhavan (2009))
4 SSJ19 Roshan "Kaalangalil Aval" (remix) (original: P. B. Sreenivas) Kannadasan (original: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy) (original: Pava Mannippu (1961))
5 Mano SSJ Roshan "Yennadi Meenakshi" (remix) Vaali Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
6 SSJ21 Priyanka "Thootal Poo Malarum" Hariharan & Harini Vaali Harris Jayaraj New (2004)
7 Mano & K. S. Chithra Excerpt from original "Thootal Poo Malarum" T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Padagotti (1964)
21 January 2010 1 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Thulluvadho" Malgudi Shubha Vaali Vijay Antony Sukran (2005)
2 SSJ16 Srinisha "Vaseegara" Bombay Jayashri Thamarai Harris Jeyaraj Minnale (2001)
3 Malgudi Shubha SSJ16 Srinisha Excerpt from "Vaseegara" Bombay Jayashri Thamarai Harris Jeyaraj Minnale (2001)
4 Divya & Ananth Vaidyanathan Excerpt from "Zara Zara" Bombay Jayashri Sameer Harris Jeyaraj Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
5 SSJ04 Sahana "Palakattu Pakkathile" Haricharan, Suchitra & Vinaya/Jaidev, Vinaya & Dr. Burn (Rap) Yuvan Shankar Raja Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)

Patriotic songs

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The episode telecast on 25 January featured the waitlist challenge between the bottom four contestants from the previous week's performances. However, there was no elimination. The judges warned the weakest performers, Sowmya and Ovviya, that either would be eliminated if a bottom performer again.

The 26–28 January episodes featured performances of songs penned by poet Subramania Bharathiyar and other songs of Indian patriotism. Personal secretary to the late Mahatma Gandhi, Mr V.S. Kalyanam, appeared as a special guest. At the conclusion of the performances, in celebration of the Independence Day theme, no contestants were eliminated.

Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music composer/director Source/Movie (year)
25 January 2010 1 SSJ07 Sowmya "X Machi" Mathangi & Nakul Vaali Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)
2 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Chithiram Pesuthadi" T. M. Soundararajan Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam T. G. Lingappa Sabaash Meena (1958)
3 SSJ08 Ovviya
4 SSJ04 Sahana "Kaatrin Mozhi" Sujatha Vairamuthu Vidyasagar Mozhi (2013)
26 January 2010
1 Mano, K. S. Chithra, and Malgudi Subha "Puttham Pudhu Boomi" K. S. Chithra & Mano Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
2 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Thai Manne Vanakkam" A. R. Rahman Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Vande Mataram (1997 album)
3 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Paarukkule Nalla Naadu" Subramania Bharathiyar Traditional Carnatic music composition Traditional Carnatic music composition
4 SSJ08 Ovviya "Indhiya Naadu" T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan, Malaysia Vasudevan, K. Veeramani, P. Susheela & L. R. Eswari Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Bharatha Vilas (1973)
5 SSJ15 Shravan "Chinnanchiru Kiliye" M. L. Vasanthakumari & M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Subramania Bharathiyar C. R. Subbaraman Manamagal (1951)
6 SSJ16 Srinisha "Aaduvome Pallu Paaduvome" D. K. Pattammal Subramania Bharathiyar R. Sudharsanam Naam Iruvar (1947)
27 January 2010 1 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Kappaleri Poyaachu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela Vaali A. R. Rahman Indian (1996)
2 SSJ08 Sharath "Sindhu Nadhiyin Isai" T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Easwari & J. V. Raghavulu Subramania Bharathiyar Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kai Koduttha Dheivam (1964)
3 SSJ07 Sowmya "Suttum Vizhi" Hariharan Subramania Bharathiyar A. R. Rahman Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
4 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Endru Thaniyum Indha" Trichy G. Loganathan Subramania Bharathiyar G. Ramanathan Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)
5 SSJ04 Sahana "Kakkai Chiraginile" Sudha Raghunathan Subramania Bharathiyar Traditional Carnatic music composition Traditional Carnatic music composition (version: "Bharathiyar Padalgal Vol. 1" (1998) – Carnatic music album released by Amutham)
28 January 2010 1 SSJ17 Shrihari "Shivashakthi" Nithyasree Mahadevan Subramania Bharathiyar Lalitha Sivakumar (mother of Nithyasree Mahadevan) "Ragam Vol. 1" (1998) – Carnatic music album released by Amutham
2 SSJ21 Priyanka "Vellai Thamarai" M. L. Vasanthakumari Subramania Bharathiyar G. Ramanathan Thai Ullam (1952)
3 SSJ19 Roshan "Vellai Pookkal" A. R. Rahman Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
4 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Theeradha Vilaiyattu" D. K. Pattammal Subramania Bharathiyar R. Sudharsanam Vedala Ulagam (1948)
5 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Thikku Theriyadha" G. N. Balasubramaniam Subramania Bharathiyar Traditional Carnatic music composition Traditional Carnatic music composition

Kings and queens

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The 1–4 February round required the remaining 15 contestants to perform songs on a theme of kings and queens. The comperes, voice trainer, permanent judges, and contestants dressed as ancient Indian kings and queens, and spoke in Middle Tamil. Viewers expressed positive comments about the concept and were later disappointed that the following two seasons of the show did not repeat the round to the same high standard.[according to whom?] During the 2 February episode, dancer Priyadarshini gave a special performance to a medley of songs.

  – Special non-competition performance

  – Contestant was in the bottom three (Vishnucharan)

  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 February 2010
1 Mano and Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Raajaavin Paarvai" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Anbe Vaa (1966)
2 SSJ15 Shravan "Sindhanai Sei Maname" T. M. Soundararajan G. Ramanathan K. D. Santhanam Ambikapathy (1957)
3 SSJ16 Srinisha "Azhaikkathe Ninaikkathe" P. Susheela Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass S. Rajeswara Rao Manaalane Mangaiyin Bhagyam (1957)
SSJ03 Balasarangan
5 "Mannavar Porulkalai" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
5 Malgudi Shubha (dance by compere Aishwarya) Excerpt from "Azhagana Ponnu Naan" P. Bhanumathi A. Maruthakasi Susarla Dakshinamurthy Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1964)
6 SSJ21 Priyanka "Kannukku Kulamedhu" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
7 Mano (dance by compere Aishwarya) Excerpt from "Maraindhirundhu" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
8 Excerpt from "Kalyaana Samayal Saadham" Trichy Loganathan Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Ghantasala Mayabazar (1968)
2 February 2010 1 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Mayakkum Maalai" Jikki & A. M. Rajah Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Gulebakavali (1955)
2 SSJ18 Sharath "Paadaatha Paatellaam" P. B. Sreenivas & S. Janaki Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Veerathirumagan (1962)
3 SSJ19 Roshan "Kaaviyamaa Nenjil" C. S. Jayaraman & P. Susheela A. Maruthakesi K. V. Mahadevan Paavai Vilakku (1960)
4 SSJ07 Sowmya "Thesulavudhe" Ghantasala & P. Susheela Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Adi Narayana Rao Manalane Mangayin Bhagyam (1957)
3 February 2010 1 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Unnazhagai Kanniyargal" P. Susheela K. S. Gopalakrishnan G. Ramanathan Uthama Puthiran (1958)
2 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Mullai Malar Mele" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela A. Maruthakasi G. Ramanathan Uthama Puthiran (1958)
3 SSJ20 Srikanth "Achcham Enbathu" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan Viswanathan Ramamoorthy Mannadhi Mannan (1958)
4 SSJ08 Ovviya "Kannum Kannum Kalanthu" P. Leela & Jikki Kothamangalam Subbu C. Ramchandra Vanjikottai Valiban (1958)
4 February 2010 1 SSJ04 Sahana "Mannavan Vanthanadi" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
2 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Omkaaramaai Vilangum" T. M. Soundararajam Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Vanangamudi (1967)
3 SSJ17 Shrihari "Paatum Naane" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
4 Ananth Vaidyanathan "Vaapul Moraa" in Sindhubhairavi raag
5 SSJ07 Sowmya

Medley round

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The 8–11 February round required the remaining 14 contestants to sing a series of songs in a medley form.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant advanced to next round (Priyanka, Sahana, Nithyashree, Ovviya)
  – Contestant was in the bottom three (Prasanna Sundar, Shrihari and Vishnucharan)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
8 February 2010
1 Mano, Harish Raghavendra & Pop Shalini Excerpt from "Thulluvadho Ilamai" T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
2 Ananth Vaidyanathan Excerpt from
11 February 2010
SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Ullathil Nalla" Seerkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)

Love songs

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The 14–18 February Kaadhal Geethangal (English: love songs) round was split over two parts. First requiring contestants to sing a duet in pairs, then to sing another song as a solo performance. Judges granted immunity to the strongest duet performers, who were not required to give a competitive solo performance.

In the 15 February episode, Prem and Hamsadhwani, winners of the first season of the Vijay TV dance competition reality show, appeared as special guests. The duet performance of Nithyashree and Shrihari was dedicated to them, and followed by a brief duet dance by Nithyashree and Prem.

In the 16 February episode, Badava Gopi and Haritha Gopi appeared as special guests. The duet performance of Prasanna Sundar and Srinisha Jayaseelan was dedicated to them. Carnatic vocalist and playback singer Charulatha Mani and her husband Karthick also appeared as special guests. The trio performance by Shrikanth, Ovviya and Sharath was dedicated to them.

In the 17 February episode, Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy and Anitha Kuppuswamy appeared as special guests.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom four (also Sahana)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer(s) Contestant 1 Contestant 2 Contestant 3 Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
15 February 2010 1 SSJ02 Alka Ajith SSJ19 Roshan "Thoda Thoda" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Indira (1995)
2 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Thoda Thoda" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Indira (1995)
3 SSJ02 Alka Ajith (solo – non-competitive performance due to spot selection) Excerpt from "Snehithane" Sadhana Sargam & Srinivas Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Alaipayuthey
4 SSJ19 Roshan (solo – non-competitive due to spot selection) Excerpt from "Raja Raja Cholan" K. J. Yesudas Mu. Metha Ilaiyaraaja Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
5 SSJ15 Shravan SSJ21 Priyanka "Thoongaadha Vizhigal" S. Janaki & K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)
6 SSJ15 Shravan (solo – non-competitive due to spot selection) Excerpt from "En Kadhalae" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Duet (1994)
7 SSJ11 Nithyashree SSJ17 Shrihari "Uppu Karuvadu" Shankar Mahadevan & Kavita Krishnamurthy Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Mudhalvan (1999)
16 February 2010 1 SSJ03 Balasarangan SSJ04 Sahana "Kaatre En Vasal" P. Unnikrishnan & Kavita Krishnamurthy Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Rhythm (2000)
2 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar SSJ16 Srinisha "Kangal Irandal" Belly Raj & Deepa Miriam Thamarai James Vasanthan Subramaniapuram (2008)
3 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar (solo – non-competitive due to spot selection) Excerpt from "Oru Poiyavadhu" Hariharan, Srinivas & Sujatha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Jodi (1999)
4 Charulatha Mani "Vaseegara" Bombay Jayashri Thamarai Harris Jeyaraj Minnale (2001)
5 SSJ20 Shrikanth SSJ08 Ovviya SSJ18 Sharath "En Uchimandai" Krishna Iyer, Shoba Chandrasekhar, Charulatha Mani & Shakthisree Gopalan Annamalai Vijay Antony Vettaikaaran (2009)
6 SSJ20 Shrikanth (solo – non-competitive due to spot selection) "Pottu Vaitha Kathal Thitam" Kamal Haasan & Mano Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Singaravelan (1992)
17 February 2010
1 Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy (solo) "Oru Sevatha Ponnu Karuthapayana" Saravana Poigai (Tamil album)
2 SSJ21 Priyanka (solo) "Unnai Kaanaadha Kannum" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Idhayak Kamalam (1965)
3 SSJ08 Ovviya (solo) "Uyire Uyire" Hariharan & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Bombay (1995)
4 K. S. Chithra (solo) Excerpt from "Uyire Uyire" Hariharan & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Bombay (1995)
5 SSJ18 Sharath (solo) "Senorita" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
6 SSJ04 Sahana (solo) "Narumugaye" P. Unnikrishnan & Bombay Jayashri Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Iruvar (1997)
18 February 2010 1 SSJ (solo) ""
2 SSJ (solo) ""

Devotional songs

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The 22–25 February Bhakthi Padalgal (English: devotional songs) round required the remaining 12 contestants to perform songs from the devotional genre. The first song was required to have been released in film. Contestants who were not spot-selected after their first song were required to perform a second song which had not yet been released in film.

In the second and third episodes this week, devotional playback singer L. R. Eswari appeared on the show as a guest judge and guest performer. Pastor Alwyn Thomas also appeared on the show for a special guest performance in the third episode of the round. In the fourth and final episode of the round, devotional singer Veeramani Raju appeared as a guest judge and guest performer. The compere for this round also provided a special performance in this episode before contestant SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar delivered a well-received performance of a "rare" and "difficult" song popularised by Nithyasree Mahadevan.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round with immunity
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music composer/director Source/Movie (year)
22 February 2010
1 SSJ19 Roshan "Maruthamalai Mamaniye" Madurai Somu Kannadasan Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Deivam (1972)
2 SSJ16 Srinisha "Ariyathu" K. B. Sundarambal Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Kandan Karunai (1967)
3 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Thirupathi Mazhai" Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)
4 SSJ21 Priyanka "Solla Solla" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Kandan Karunai (1967)
5 SSJ17 Shrihari "Isai Thamizh Nee Seidha" T. R. Mahalingam Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
6 SSJ18 Sharath "Janani Jagam Nee" Deepan Chakravarthy, Krishnachandran & Ilaiyaraja Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Thai Moogambigai (1982)
23 February 2010
1 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Thirupparang Kundrathil" Rajalakshmi of Soolamangalam Sisters & P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Kandan Karunai (1967)
2 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Thiruchendhurin" T. M. Soundararajan & Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Deivam (1972)
3 L. R. Eswari "Magamaayi Samapurathaaye" L. R. Eswari Chellaaththaa Maariyaa Thithaa
4 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Om Sivoham" Vijay Prakash Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
5 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Komaathaa Engal Kulamaathaa" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
6 SSJ15 Shravan "Kannan Vandhaan" T. M. Soundararajan & Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ramu (1966)
7 SSJ04 Sahana "Azhagan Muruganidam" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Panchavarna Kili (1965)
24 February 2010
1 SSJ18 Sharath "Mel Maruvathur Aadhi Paraashakthi" K. Veeramani
2 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Chellathaa Chella Maariyaathaa" L. R. Eswari Chellaaththaa Maariyaa Thithaa
3 Ananth Vaidyanathan "Yaar Arivaaro Yaadhava Leela" in Hindustani raag
4 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Varuvaai Varuvaai" in ragas Rageshri, Bhageshri & Mohanam Sudha Raghunathan Subramania Bharathiyar K. S. Raghu Radha Sametha Krishna (Carnatic/Hindu devotional album)
5 Pastor Alwyn Thomas "En Chellam" Pastor Alwyn Thomas Pastor Alwyn Thomas Pastor Alwyn Thomas Nandri Vol.4 (Christian devotional album)
6 SSJ15 Shravan "Om Namo Narayana" in raga Karnaranjani Ambujam Krishna Charumathi Ramachandran
25 February 2010
1 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Iraivan Idam Kai" Nagore E. M. Haniffa SV. Venkataraman Iraivanidam Kaiyendhungal (2003 Muslim devotional album)
2 Mano "Allahu" Mano R. Abdul Salam A. R. Rahman Deen Isai Maalai (1989 Muslim devotional album)
3 Veeramani Raju "Kothaiyin Thiruppaavai" Amarar K. Veeramani Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Sri Krishna Ganam (Hindu devotional album)
4 SSJ04 Sahana "Paal Vadiyum" in raga Nattaikkurinji Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Traditional Hindu Carnatic music composition
5 Uma Padmanabhan "Kakkai Chiraginile" in ragamalika Subramania Bharathiyar
6 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Vanna Mayil" (viruttam) followed by "Shanmukha Kandhanum Mohana Kannanum" in ragas Shanmukhapriya & Mohanam Nithyasree Mahadevan Satthoor Karpagam
7 SSJ19 Roshan "Kurai Onrum Illai" in ragas Sivaranjani, Kapi & Sindhubhairavi M. S. Subbulakshmi C. Rajagopalachari Kadayanallur Venkataraman
8 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Vedam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Salangai Oli (1983)

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya special

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The 1–4 March round promoted the release of the film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring actor Silambarasan ("Simbu"). The first part of the round required the remaining 11 contestants to sing songs from Tamil films directed by Menon, who appeared as a special guest judge. Playback singer Vijay Prakash gave a special performance to open the round. The second part of the round required the contestants to sing songs from films starring actor Simbu.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 March 2010
1 Vijay Prakash Top 11 contestants "Hosanna" Vijay Prakash, Suzanne & Blaaze Thamarai A. R. Rahman Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
2 SSJ19 Roshan "Ennai Konjam" Timmy, Tippu & Pop Shalini Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
3 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Nenjikkul Peidhidum" Hariharan, Krish, Devan Ekambaram and Prasanna Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
4 SSJ04 Sahana "Yeno Yeno Panithuli" Shail Hada, Sudha Raghunathan & Andrea Jeremiah Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Aadhavan (2009)
5 SSJ21 Priyanka "Manmadhane" Sadhana Sargam Snehan Yuvan Shankar Raja Manmadhan (2004)
6 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Unakkul Naane" Bombay Jayashri Rohini Harris Jayaraj Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
2 March 2010 last SSJ20 Shrikanth "Ava Enna" Karthik & Prasanna Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
3 March 2010 first SSJ11 Nithyashree "Yammaadi Aathaadi" Vijaya T. Rajendar, Suchithra, Simbu & Mahathi Perarasu Yuvan Shankar Raja Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
SSJ19 Roshan Vechikkava Remix Simbu & Suchitra Gangai Amaran Yuvan Shankar Raja Silambattam (2008)
SSJ17 Shrihari "Where Is the Party" Mukesh & Priyadarshini Simbu Yuvan Shankar Raja Silambattam (2008)
SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Mannipaaya" A. R. Rahman & Shreya Ghoshal Thamarai A. R. Rahman Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
SSJ15 Shravan "Hosanna" Vijay Prakash, Suzanne D'Mello & Blaaze Thamarai A. R. Rahman Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
Mano variation of "Olimaiyamaana" Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
last SSJ21 Priyanka Encore of "Manmadhane" Sadhana Sargam Snehan Yuvan Shankar Raja Manmadhan (2004)
4 March 2010 SSJ18 Sharath "Kallakuven" Silambarasan & Shankar Mahadevan Thamarai Deva & Sabesh–Murali Dum (2003)
SSJ04 Sahana "Yaaridamum Thondravilai" Harini & Ramesh Vinayagam Snehan Harris Jayaraj Thotti Jaya (2003)
SSJ17 Shrihari "Kallai Mattum" Hariharan Vaali A. R. Rahman Dasavatharam (2008)

Final ten round

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The 8–11 March round marked there being 10 remaining contestants[6] and had no elimination. Instead, special prizes of ₹1 lakh (100,000 rupees) were awarded to the best male and best female performance from the round.[6] The prizes went to Shrikanth for male performance and was split between Alka Ajith and Nithyashree for female performance. Srinisha was given special recognition by the guest judges.

Playback singer Suchithra Karthik Kumar made her first appearance on the show, as a guest judge for this round.[6] Playback singer Naresh Iyer also appeared as a guest judge,[6] and had competed in the first season of Airtel Super Singer.

New songs

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The 15–18 March Pudhu Padalgal (English: new songs) round required the remaining 10 contestants to sing songs from films released in 2008 and 2009. The first song was required to be a fast song, and the second song was required to be a melody song. Contestant SSJ16 Srinisha won immunity after performing her fast song. Contestant SSJ02 Alka Ajith was announced best performer of the melody song segment.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant advanced to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom four
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
15 March 2010
1 Mano and Malgudi Shubha "Maasi Maasi" Mano & Mega Vaali Harris Jayaraj Aadhavan (2009)
2 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Mambo Mamiya" Vikram & Rita Viveka Devi Sri Prasad Kanthaswamy (2008)
3 SSJ20 Srikanth "Puli Urumudhu" Ananthu & Mahesh Vinayakram Kabilan Vijay Antony Vettaikaaran (2009)
4 SSJ04 Sahana "Allegra Allegra" Rita Viveka Devi Sri Prasad Kanthaswamy (2009)
5 SSJ21 Priyanka "Karigalan Kala" Suchith Suresan & Sangeetha Rajeshwaran Kabilan Vijay Antony Vettaikaaran (2009)
6 SSJ15 Shravan "Pala Pala" Hariharan Na. Muthukumar Harris Jayaraj Ayan (2009)
16 March 2010
1 Ananth Vaidyanathan, Mano and Malgudi Shubha Medley
2 SSJ16 Srinisha "Daddy Mummy" Mamta Mohandas & Naveen Madhav Devi Sri Prasad Viveka Villu (2009)
3 SSJ18 Sharath "Taxi Taxi" Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Javed Ali & Viviane Chaix Blaaze, Na. Muthukumar & Viviane Chaix A. R. Rahman Sakkarakatti (2008)
4 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Dheemthanakka Thillana" Devi Sri Prasad & Divya Snehan Devi Sri Prasad Villu (2009)
5 SSJ19 Roshan "En Uchimandai" Krishna Iyer, Shoba Chandrasekhar, Charulatha Mani & Shakthisree Gopalan Annamalai Vijay Antony Vettaikaaran (2009)
6 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Oyaayiye Yaayiye" Benny Dayal, Haricharan & Chinmayi Na. Muthukumar Harris Jayaraj Ayan (2009)
17 March 2010 1 SSJ04 Sahana "Oru Vikkam Varuthe" Shreya Ghoshal Thamarai James Vasanthan Pasanga (2009)
2 SSJ15 Shravan "Bikshai Paathiram" Madhu Balakrishnan Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
3 SSJ21 Priyanka "Azhagaai Pookuthe" Janaki Iyer & Prasanna Kalai Kumar Vijay Antony Ninaithale Inikkum (2009)
4 SSJ20 Srikanth "Adiye" Benny Dayal, Krish and Shruti Haasan Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
5 SSJ19 Roshan "" Divya
18 March 2010 1 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Marudaani" Madhushree, A. R. Rahman, Hentry Kuruvilla Vaali A. R. Rahman Sakkarakatti (2008)
2 SSJ18 Sharath ""
3 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Mukundha Mukundha" Kamal Haasan & Sadhana Sargam Vaali A. R. Rahman Dasavathaaram (2008)
4 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Vennmegam" Hariharan Na. Muthukumar Yuvan Shankar Raja Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
5 Malgudi Shubha "Thendral Vandhu" Ilaiyaraaja & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Avatharam (1995)
6 SSJ04 Sahana

Moon songs

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The 22–25 March Nila Padalgal (English: moon songs) round required the remaining nine contestants to perform songs over two parts which fit the theme of "the moon". The set was transformed and everyone was dressed in white to complement the theme.

The first part of the round required contestants to sing songs from films released before 1980. The special guest of the week was veteran playback singer, P. B. Sreenivas, who was well known for this subgenre. After the performance of contestant SSJ18 Sharath, Sreenivas sang the first line of the song when giving his feedback on the performance.

The second part of the round required contestants to sing hits from films released after 1980. Contestant SSJ02 Alka Ajith was announced the best performer of this part of the round, followed by contestants SSJ11 Nithyashree and SSJ21 Priyanka.

  – Non-competition performance

  – Contestant was in the bottom two

  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
22 March 2010
1 Mano, K. S. Chithra and Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Aha Inba Nilavinile" Ghantasala & P. Leela Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Ghantasala Mayabazar (1957)
2 SSJ19 Roshan "Aayiram Nilave Vaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela Pulamaipithan K. V. Mahadevan Adimai Penn (1969)
3 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Vaaraayo Vennilaave" A. M. Rajah & P. Leela Pulamaipithan S. Rajeswara Rao Missamma (1954 Tamil film)
4 Mano Excerpt from "Ravoyi Chandamama" A. M. Raja & P. Leela Pingali Nagendrarao S. Rajeswara Rao Missamma (1955 Telugu film)
5 SSJ18 Sharath "Nilave Ennidam" P. B. Sreenivas & P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ramu (1966)
6 Ananth Vaidyanathan "Kanavile Varum Nilave" in raga Mohanam
7 SSJ16 Srinisha "Amudhai Pozhiyum Nilave" P. Susheela Ku Ma Balasubramaniam T. G. Lingappa Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957)
23 March 2010 1 SSJ15 Shravan "Iravum Nilavum" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
2 SSJ21 Priyanka "Naalai Indha Velai" P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
3 SSJ20 Srikanth "Andru Vandhadhum Idhe Nilaa" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Periya Idathu Penn (1963)
4 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Inbam Pongum Vennilaa" P. B. Sreenivas & P. Suseela Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam G. Ramanathan Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)
5 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Oru Pennai Paarthu Nilavai" T. M. Soundararajan Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Dheiva Thaai (1964)
24 March 2010 1 SSJ21 Priyanka "Kalyaana Thennilaa" K. J. Yesudas & K. S. Chithra Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Mounam Sammadham (1990)
2 K. S. Chithra (vocally supported by Mano) Extended excerpt from "Kalyaana Thennilaa" K. S. Chithra Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Mounam Sammadham (1990)
3 SSJ18 Sharath "O Vennila" P. Unnikrishnan Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
4 SSJ16 Srinisha "Konjam Nilavu" Annupamaa Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
5 Malgudi Shubha (chorus support) "Nilaa Pongal" Malgudi Shubha Girish Puthenchery Berny Ignatius Thenmavin Kombath (1994)
25 March 2010 1 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Iravu Nilavu" S. Janaki, Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Bhavatharini, Venkat Prabhu, Premji Amaran, Parthi Bhaskar & Hari Bhaskar Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Anjali (1990)
2 K. S. Chithra "Azhagu Nilave" K. S. Chitra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
3 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Nila Adhu Vanathumele" Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Nayakan (1987)
4 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Paadu Nilaave" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Mu. Metha Ilaiyaraaja Udaya Geetham (1988)
5 SSJ19 Roshan "Nilaa Kaigirathu" Harini Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Indira (2008)
6 SSJ18 Sharath Excerpt from "Sorgam Enbathu" Srinivas & Swarnalatha Vaali Mahesh Mahadevan Nammavar (1994)

Retro songs

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The 29 March – 1 April round required the remaining eight contestants to sing songs of a retro theme.

  – Special non-competitive performance
  – Contestant granted immunity to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in danger zone (bottom three)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
2010
Mano, K. S. Chithra and Malgudi Shubha
2010 SSJ19 Roshan "Engeyum Eppodhum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
2010 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Idhu Oru Nila" S. Janaki Kannadasan/Vairamuthu Ilaiayaraaja Tik Tik Tik (1981)
2010 SSJ11 Nithyashree
2010 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar
2010 SSJ15 Shravan
2010 SSJ16 Srinisha
2010 SSJ16 Roshan
2010 SSJ11 Priyanka
2010 SSJ20 Shrikanth
2010 SSJ20 Shrikanth

Award-winning songs

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The 5–8 April round required the remaining seven contestants to perform national award-winning songs. In the first part of the round, the best two performers, Srinisha and Shravan, were given an award by playback singer P. Susheela and immunity to advance to the next round. The other contestants sang another song on the theme; the worst of these three then had to perform state award-winning songs, and the worst two of those had to perform brand new songs. Nithyashree was ultimately the bottom performer, however special guest S. Janaki requested that no one be eliminated and the judges agreed.

  – Special non-competitive performance

  – Contestant granted immunity to advance to next round

  – Contestant was in danger zone
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
5 April 2010 1 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Paadariyen" K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
2 SSJ19 Roshan "Ennavale" Unni Krishnan Vaali & Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
3 SSJ21 Priyanka "Ovvoru Pookalume" K. S. Chithra Pa. Vijay Bharadwaj Autograph (2004)
4 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Ovvoru Pookalume" K. S. Chithra Pa. Vijay Bharadwaj Autograph (2004)
5 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Manjal Prasaadham" (Malayalam language) K. S. Chithra ONV Kurup Bombay Ravi Nakhakshathangal (1986)
6 Ananth Vaidyanathan Excerpt from "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" (Hindi/Urdu language) Asha Bhosle Shahryar Khayyam Umrao Jaan (1981)
6 April 2010
1 P. Susheela Excerpt from "Unnai Ondru Ketpen" P. Susheela
2 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Naalai Indha Velai" P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
3 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Arupadai Veedu" Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Kandan Karunai (1967)
4 SSJ15 Shravan "Thanga Thamarai Magale" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Malgudi Subha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
5 Mano (vocally supported by K. S. Chithra) "Thooliyile Ada Vantha" Mano & K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Chinna Thambi (1991)
6 SSJ16 Srinisha "Chittukuruvi" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Savaale Samali (1971)
7 April 2010
1 S. Janaki Excerpt from "Senthoora Poove" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile[broken anchor] (1977)
2 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Inji Idupazhaga" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Thevar Magan (1992)
3 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Oru Dheivam Thantha Poove" Chinmayi & P. Jayachandran Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
4 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Strawberry Kanne" KK Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
5 SSJ21 Priyanka "Paattu Solli Paada Solli" Sadhana Sargam Palani Bharathi Ilaiyaraaja Azhagi (2002)
6 SSJ19 Roshan "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai" Unni Menon & Sujatha Mohan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Roja (1992)
7 S. Janaki Excerpt from "Ooru Sanam" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile[broken anchor] (1977)
8 April 2010 1 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Naadham En Jeevane" S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1992)
2 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Kaadhal Yaanai" Nakul, Melvin & G. V. Prakash Kumar Na. Muthukumar A. R. Rahman Anniyan (2005)
3 SSJ16 Srinisha Excerpt from "Mayil Pola" Bhavatharini Na. Muthukumar A. R. Rahman Bharathi (2000)
4 SSJ15 Shravan Excerpt from "Kannal Pesum Penne" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Vidyasagar Mozhi (2007)
5 S. Janaki & Mano Excerpts from "Nilaa Kaayum Neram" & "Machana Paathingala" S. Janaki & Mano Vaali & Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja & Sirpy Chembaruthi (1992) & Nattamai (1994)
6 SSJ19 Roshan "Amma Endru" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Mannan (1992)
7 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Kaatril Enthan" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
8 SSJ19 Roshan "Ninnu Kori" K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)

Chithirai Thiruvizha special

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The 12–15 April round celebrated Chithirai Thiruvizha. Instead of an elimination there was special prize for impressing the judges, who performed with them. Mano considered Alka Ajith was the most impressive, Malgudi Shubha considered Srinisha was the most impressive and Chithra considered Nithyashree the most impressive.

       – Special solo performance by judge

Air date Order Permanent judge performer(s) Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
12 April 2010 1 Mano SSJ21 Priyanka "Mukkala" A. R. Rahman, Mano & Swarnalatha Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
2 Malgudi Shubha SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Subbammaa" Manicka Vinayagam & Malgudi Shubha Bharadwaj Roja Kootam (2002)
3 K. S. Chithra SSJ15 Shravan "Ithazhil Kathai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Muthulingam & Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
4 Malgudi Shubha SSJ01 Alka Ajith "Thulluvadho" Malgudi Shubha Vaali Vijay Antony Sukran (2005)
5 Mano SSJ19 Roshan "Thendrale Thendrale" Mano, Unni Krishnan & Dominique Cerejo Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
13 April 2010 1 Mano SSJ15 Shravan "Malayaala Karaiyora" Mano Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Rajadhi Raja (1989)
2 K. S. Chithra SSJ19 Roshan "Nee Oru Kaadhal" Mano & K. S. Chithra Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Nayakan (1987)
3 Mano & K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Nee Oru Kaadhal" Mano & K. S. Chithra Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Nayakan (1987)
4 Malgudi Shubha SSJ16 Srinisha "Poo Meedhu" Malgudi Shubha Pugazhendhi Vijay Antony Dishyum (2006)
5 Mano SSJ11 Nithyashree "Onnu Rendu" Uma Ramanan & Mano M. S. Murali Chithirai Pookkal (1991)
6 K. S. Chithra SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Malargale" Hariharan & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Love Birds (1996)
14 April 2010 1 Malgudi Shubha SSJ19 Roshan "Mun Paniya" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Malgudi Subha Palani Bharathi Yuvan Shankar Raja Nandha (2001)
2 Mano SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Sevvanam Chinna Penn" Pallavi & Mano Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
3 K. S. Chithra SSJ21 Priyanka "Ninnu Kori" K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)
4 Mano SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Thooliyile Aada Vantha" Mano & K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Chinna Thambi (1991)
5 Mano SSJ16 Srinisha "Vedhaalam" S. P. Sailaja & Mano Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Soora Samhaaram (1988)
15 April 2010 1 K. S. Chithra SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Ovvoru Pookalume" K. S. Chithra Pa. Vijay Bharadwaj Autograph (2004)
2 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Mounamgane Yedagamani" (from Telugu language film) K. S. Chithra Chandrabose M.M. Keeravani Naa Autograph (2004)
3 Malgudi Shubha SSJ15 Shravan "Thaiyya Thaiyya" Sukhwinder Singh & Malgudi Subha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Uyire (1998)
4 K. S. Chithra SSJ11 Nithyashree "Othaiyila" K. S. Chithra Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Vanaja Girija (1994)
5 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Othaiyila" K. S. Chithra Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Vanaja Girija (1994)
6 Malgudi Shubha SSJ21 Priyanka "All The Time" Malgudi Shubha Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Nadodi Thendral (1992)
7 K. S. Chithra SSJ16 Srinisha "Kuzhaloodhum Kannanukku" K. S. Chithra Vaali M. S. Viswanathan & Ilaiyaraaja Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986)
8 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Chinna Kuyil Paadum" K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Poove Poochooda Vaa (1985)

Unplugged round

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  • Compere: Divya
  • Permanent voice trainer: Ananth Vaidyanathan
  • Permanent judges: K. S. Chithra, Mano and Malgudi Subha
  • Special guest musicians: Thumba Raja (percussionist), Selvaraj (strings) and Augustin (grand pianist) (19–20 April); Stephen Devassy (grand pianist), Thumba Raja (percussionist) and Selvaraj (strings) (21–22 April)
  • Performances:

The 19–22 April round required the remaining seven contestants to perform songs in an "unplugged" format. The contestants were accompanied by special-guest musicians.

In relation to the musicians who made their TV debut appearance on the show, the compere announced that:

  • the percussionist Thumba Raja had worked in the music industry for 30 years, and worked for several music directors including M. S. Viswanathan and Harris Jayaraj.
  • Selvaraj had worked in the music industry for 35 years, and worked for about 75 music directors including A. R. Rahman and G. V. Prakash.
  • the 18-year-old pianist, Augustin, was a child prodigy. He traveled to Europe to complete his musical studies at an early age, and after completing grade 8 of his piano examinations, completed his diploma at Trinity College London. He also trained under Murray McLauchlan.

The bottom three performers from the unplugged songs were given five minutes to learn another song before performing it. Based on those performances the judges eliminated Prasanna Sundar from the competition.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant granted immunity to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in danger zone
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
19 April 2010 1 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Malarendra Mugamondru" L. R. Eswari & M. S. Raju Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
2 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Maadi Mele" P. B. Sreenivas Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
3 Mano Excerpt from "Kunguma Poove"
4 SSJ16 Srinisha "Thulluvadho Ilamai" T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
5 Mano "Then Sindhuthe" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Kannadasan G. K. Venkatesh Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1973)
6 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Unnai Kaanaadha Kannum Kannalla" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Idhayak Kamalam (1965)
20 April 2010 1 SSJ15 Shravan "Paaduvor Paadinaal" T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
2 SSJ19 Roshan "Oru Pennai Paarthu Nilavai" T. M. Soundararajan Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Dheiva Thaai (1964)
3 Augustin (piano) Instrumental (solo)
4 SSJ21 Priyanka "Anubhavam Pudhumai" P. B. Sreenivas & P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
5 Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Bésame Mucho" (Spanish song)
21 April 2010 1 SSJ16 Srinisha "Vennilaa Vennilaa" Asha Bhosle Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Iruvar (1990)
2 SSJ21 Priyanka "Thoda Thoda" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Indira (1995)
3 SSJ19 Roshan "Poi Solla Koodaadhu" Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam Vidyasagar Run (2002)
4 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Vegam Vegam" Usha Uthup Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Anjali (1990)
5 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Thendrale Thendrale" Mano, Unni Krishnan & Dominique Cerejo Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
6 Mano "Thendrale Thendrale" Mano, Unni Krishnan & Dominique Cerejo Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
22 April 2010 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar

Tribute to MSV

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The 26–29 April round required the remaining six contestants to perform songs from films that had the music director M. S. Viswanathan, a 55-year veteran of the industry. This was the last ordinary round before the semi-finals.

At the end of each episode's performances, the best-judged contestant was given immunity and advanced to the next round. Priyanka was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant won immunity and advanced to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
26 April 2010 1 SSJ15 Shravan "Avalukku Enna" T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Server Sundaram (1964)
2 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Thedinen Vandhadhu" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)
3 SSJ21 Priyanka "Partha Gnaabagam Illaiyo" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Puthiya Paravai (1991)
4 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Adi Ennadi Ulagam" L. R. Eswari Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
5 M. S. Viswanathan & Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Naan Paarthathilae" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Anbe Vaa (1966)
6 SSJ19 Roshan "Ennadi Raakamma" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Pattikada Pattanama (1972)
7 SSJ16 Srinisha "Nenjathile Nee" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Shanthi (1965)
8 Mano Excerpt from "Kuttukoru" Mano Vaali M. S. Viswanathan & Ilaiyaraaja Senthamizh Pattu (1992)
29 April 2010 SSJ21 Priyanka

Finals

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Semi-finals part one

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The semi-finals began with the 2–6 May round which required the remaining five contestants to perform in a quick-fire competition, accompanied by special guest musicians. Srinisha was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant won and advanced to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom two
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Non-contestant performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
3 May 2010 1 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Sahana Saral" Vijay Yesudas & Gomathishree Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sivaji (2007)
2 SSJ15 Shravan "Ullathil Nalla" Seerkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
3 Mano none (solo special) "On Namaha" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989)
4 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Love Birds" P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Anbe Vaa (1966)
5 SSJ16 Srinisha "Iru Paravai" Jency Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
4 May 2010 1 SSJ19 Roshan "Anthi Mazhai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Raja Paarvai (1979)
2 SSJ15 Shravan "Engeyum Eppodhum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
3 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Pallinginal Oru" L. R. Eswari Kannadasan Veda Vallavan Oruvan (1966)
4 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Raajaavin Paarvai" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Anbe Vaa (1966)
5 SSJ16 Srinisha "Kaathodu Thaan" L. R. Eswari Vaali V. Kumar Velli Vizha (1972)
6 SSJ19 Roshan "Neela Vana Odaiyil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Gangai Amaran Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
5 May 2010 1 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Aduthathu Ambujatha Pathela" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela V. Kumar M. S. Viswanathan & V. Kumar Ethir Neechal (1968)
2 SSJ15 Shravan "Vennilavae" Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan & Kavita Paudwal Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
3 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Ninaikka Therindha" P. Susheela Kannadadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Anandha Jodhi (1963)
4 SSJ16 Srinisha "Yelantha Payam" L. R. Eswari Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Velli Vizha (1972)
5 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Aduthathu Ambujatha Pathela" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Annakili (1976)
6 SSJ19 Roshan "Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru" S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
6 May 2010 1 SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Anjali Anjali" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sivaji (2007)
2 SSJ19 Roshan "Mandram Vantha" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Mouna Ragam (1986)
3 Malgudi Shubha Annie's Song
5 SSJ16 Srinisha "Kunguma Poove" J. P. Chandrababu & K. Jamuna Rani Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam S. M. Subbaiah Naidu Maragadham (1959)
6 SSJ15 Shravan "Madai Thiranthu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali (originally Written by Manivannan) Ilaiyaraaja Nizhalgal (1980)
7 SSJ16 Srinisha

Semi-finals part two

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The semi-finals concluded with the 10–13 May round which required the remaining four contestants to perform in another quick-fire competition. Each contestant was required to sing:

  • a song in the Carnatic classical genre together with eminent Carnatic vocalist and playback singer Nithyasree Mahadevan;
  • a song in the Western genre together with playback singer Suchithra Karthik Kumar; and
  • a song in the Melody genre together with playback singer Harish Raghavendra.

The contestants received additional training from each of the above playback singers for this round, in addition to their usual training from Ananth Vaidyanathan. At the conclusion of the episode, Nithyashree was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant advanced as direct finalist
  – Contestant was in the bottom two
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air date Order Special guest performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
10 May 2010 1 Nithyasree Mahadevan SSJ11 Nithyashree "Vaanathin Meethu" (sung as viruttam in the raga Mand) Nithyasree Mahadevan Ramalinga Swamigal
2 Nithyasree Mahadevan SSJ11 Nithyashree "Sowkiyamaa Kannae" Nithyasree Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
3 Nithyasree Mahadevan SSJ19 Roshan "Vedam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja Vairamuthu Illayaraja Salangai Oli (1983)
4 Nithyasree Mahadevan none (solo special) "Pazham Neeyappa" K. B. Sundarambal Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
5 Suchithra Karthik Kumar SSJ15 Shravan "Something Something" Tippu Vairamuthu Devi Sri Prasad Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
6 Suchithra Karthik Kumar SSJ11 Nithyashree "X Machi" Mathangi & Nakul Vaali Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)
11 May 2010 1 Harish Raghavendra SSJ15 Shravan "Pon Ondru Kanden" T. M. Soundararajan & P. B. Sreenivas Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Padithaal Mattum Podhuma (1962)
2 Harish Raghavendra SSJ19 Roshan "En Kadhalae" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Duet (1994)
3 Nithyasree Mahadevan SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jayaram Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
4 Nithyasree Mahadevan none (solo special) Carnatic Tanam in raga Vasantha Nithyasree Mahadevan Nithyasree Mahadevan Nithyasree Mahadevan
5 Nithyasree Mahadevan SSJ15 Shravan "Minsara Kanna" Nithyasree Mahadevan & Srinivas Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Padayappa (1999)
12 May 2010 1 Suchithra Karthik Kumar SSJ19 Roshan "Manjal Veyil" (Hariharan, Krish & Nakul) Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu[broken anchor] (2006)
2 Suchithra Karthik Kumar SSJ02 Alka Ajith "Rahathulla" Annupamaa Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)
3 Ananth Vaidhyanathan Shravan, Alka Ajith, Nithyashree & Roshan Medley containing excerpts from "Om Namashivaya", "Samajavaragamana" & "Margazhi Poove" S. Janaki & Shobha Shankar Vairamuthu, Tyagaraja, & Vairamuthu Illayaraja, K. V. Mahadevan & A. R. Rahman Salangai Oli (1983), Sankarabharanam (1980) & May Madham (1994)
4 Harish Raghavendra SSJ11 Nithyashree "Valaiosai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Lata Mangeshkar Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sathya (1988)
5 Harish Raghavendra SSJ15 Shravan "Ithazhil Kathai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Pulamaipithan, Muthulingam & Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
13 May 2010
1 Suchithra Karthik Kumar none (solo special) Medley containing excerpts from "Excuse Me" & "Oru Chinna Thaamarai" Suchitra Viveka Sri Devi Prasad & Vijay Antony Kanthaswamy (2009) & Vettaikaaran (2009)
2 Harish Raghavendra none (solo special) "Sakkarai Nilavae" Harish Raghavendra Vairamuthu Mani Sharma Youth (2002)
3 none (60 second solo by contestant) SSJ11 Nithyashree Excerpt from "Naalaam Naalam" P. B. Sreenivas & P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
4 none (60 second solo by contestant) SSJ19 Roshan Excerpt from "Aval Oru Navarasa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
5 none (60 second solo by contestant) SSJ19 Roshan Excerpt from "Sundari Kannal" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Illayaraja Thalapathi (1991)
6 none (60 second solo by contestant) SSJ11 Nithyashree Excerpt from "Thendral Vanthu Theendumbothu" Ilaiyaraaja & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Avatharam (1995)
7 none (60 second solo by contestant) SSJ11 Nithyashree Excerpt from "Partha Gnaabagam Illaiyo" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Puthiya Paravai (1991)
8 none (60 second solo by contestant) SSJ19 Roshan Excerpt from "Elangaathu Veesudhey" Sriram Parthasarathy Palani Bharathi Ilaiyaraaja Pithamagan (1995)

Wild card entry round

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The 17–20 May round allowed contestants who had been eliminated in fifteenth to sixth place in the main competition an opportunity to perform for a chance to re-enter the competition in the wild card round. (Eliminated semi-finalists were automatically entitled to perform in the public wild card round.) In the first part of this round, the wild card entry judges selected two contestants to advance to the public wild card round.

  – Non-competition performance

  – Top two contestants selected to advance to next round

  – Top five contestants in this round
Air date Order Special guest performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
17 May 2010 1 SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar "Minsara Kanna" Nithyasree Mahadevan & Srinivas Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Padayappa (1999)
2 SSJ18 Sharath "Sangeetha Jaathi Mullai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
3 Madhu Balakrishnan "Bikshai Paathiram" Madhu Balakrishnan Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
4 SSJ21 Priyanka "Maraindhirundhu Paakum" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
5 SSJ17 Shrihari "Maadhavi Ponmayilaal" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Iru Malargal (1967)
6 SSJ08 Oviya "Maseeya" Mano & Mega Vaali Harris Jayaraj Iru Malargal (2009)
18 May 2010
1 Sowmya & Ananth Vaidyanathan; Srinivas; Annupamaa; Unni Menon; Madhu Balakrishnan; and final chorus Medley consisting of alapana & Sloka in raga Dhwijavanthi; excerpt from "Azhage Sugamaa"; excerpt from "July Maadham"; excerpt from "Poomaalai Vaangi"; excerpt from "Pramadhavanam" & excerpt from "Panivilum Malarvanam" Sowmya & Ananth Vaidhyanathan; Srinivas; K. J. Yesudas; S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu, Vaali, & Kaithapram A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja & Raveendran Paarthale Paravasam (1999); Pudhiya Mugam (1993); Sindhu Bhairavi (1985); His Highness Abdullah (1990); Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)
2 SSJ02 Srikanth "Ulaga Nayakan" Vinit Singh Vairamuthu Himesh Reshammiya Dasavathaaram (2008)
3 SSJ07 Sowmiya "Ninaithu Ninaithu" Shreya Ghoshal Na. Muthukumar Selvaraghavan & Yuvan Shankar Raja 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
4 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Kadhalikka Neramillai" Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (2004)
5 SSJ04 Sahana "Ennai Yenna" Sudha Raghunathan Vaali Ilaiyaraja Ivan (2002)
6 SSJ03 Balasarangan "Yaar Tharuvaar" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)

In the second part of the wild card entry round, 19–20 May, the remaining eight eliminated contestants were given another opportunity to perform. At the conclusion of this round, two more were selected to enter the public wild card round.

  – Non-competition performance

  – Contestant selected to advance to next round

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Air date Order Special guest performer Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
19 May 2010 1 SSJ08 Oviya
2 SSJ17 Shrihari "Neeye Unakku Endrum" T. M. Soundararajan & M. Raju Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Bale Pandiya (1962)
SSJ02 Srikanth "Paatum Naane" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)

Wild card round

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The 24–27 May wild card round had the six wild card contestants compete for a chance to re-enter the competition. Over four episodes, they performed "mass entertainment" songs, "philosophical" songs, South Indian "folk" songs, and "challenging" songs. Throughout the week, the public were invited to vote for their favourite wild card contestants.

Air date Order Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
27 May 2010 1 SSJ16 Srinisha "Pazham Neeyappa" K. B. Sundarambal Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
2 SSJ20 Shrikanth "Sangeetha Jaathi Mullai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
3 SSJ17 Srihari "Kangalum Kavipaaduthe" Sirkazhi Govindarajan & Trichy Loganathan Tanjore Ramaiah Das P. Adinarayana Rao Adutha Veettu Penn (1960)
4 SSJ11 Nithyashree "Pattathu Raani" L. R. Eswari Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Sivandha Mann (1999)
5 SSJ21 Priyanka "Mannavan Vanthanadi" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
6 SSJ09 Vishnucharan "Isai Kettaal" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Thavaputhalvan (1972)

Wild card results

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Special awards
Genre Nominees Winner
Classical Shravan, Sahana, Sri Hari, Prasanna Sundar Shravan, Sri Hari (special mention)
Entertainment Nithyashree, Srikanth, Srinisha Nithyashree
Folk Vishnu Sharan, Oviya, Bala Sarangan Bala Sarangan
Western Nithyashree, Sharath, Sowmiya Sowmiya
Melody Priyanka, Roshan, Alka Alka and Roshan
Most Progressive Singer Priyanka, Bala Sarangan, Prasanna Sundar, Shravan Prasanna Sundar and Priyanka
Most Popular No nominees Srikanth

The 31 May – 3 June round recognized contestants with the SSJ Awards and also announced the wild card winners – Srikanth and Nithyashree – who entered the finals along with Alka Ajith, Roshan and Shravan.

The wild card results created frustrations and disappointments among Vijay TV viewers citing that the public votes were manipulated and played no role in the results. Various blogs were very much in favour of the wild card winner as Priyanka followed by Srinisha.[7][8] Views have been aired that Srikanth and Nithyashree though talented pose no competency to the other finalists in the final round.[citation needed]

Finals

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The finals consisted of eight episodes telecast over two weeks, 7–16 June.

The finalists were required to perform songs of the Carnatic classical genre, the South Indian "folk" music genre, the Western melody genre, and a fast tempo song of a Western genre.

Genre Alka Shravan Roshan Nithyashree Srikanth
Classical Ennai enna seithai venkuzhale Paatum Naan Vanthaaal Maha Kannodu Kanbathellam Isai Thamizh
Folk Raangi Rangamma Thillangapadi Uppu Karvadu Kaathadi Pola Yendi Veyilodu Vilayaadi
Western (melody) Ithu Varai Nee Marilyn Monroe Azhagiya Cindrella Jillenu Oru Kaathal Nenjukkul Peithidum
Western (fast) Mambo Maamiya Oyaayiye Yaayiye Girlfriend Venum Kannum Kannum Nokia Bumchikku Bumchikku

Grand finale

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The grand finale was telecast live on 17 June 2010, and exceeded three hours. The five grand finalists were Shravan Pratap, Alka Ajith, Roshan Sebastin, Srikanth, and Nithyashree.

Sequence Alka Ajith Shravan Roshan Nithyashree Srikanth
1 Singara Velane Om Sivoham Udhaya Udhaya Mayya Mayya Maadhavi Ponmayilal
2 Munbe Vaa Uyirum Neeye Oru Poiyavathu Sol Ivaloru Ilangkuruvi Namma Ooru Singaari

Grand finale results

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The results of the competition and prizes awarded at the grand finale were as follows:

Name Position Prize
Alka Title winner A villa worth ₹25 lakhs (2.5 million rupees)
Shravan First runner-up A stylish car
Srikanth Most-popular contestant ₹3 lakhs (300,000 rupees)
Nithyashree.J.J and Roshan – ₹2 lakhs (200,000 rupees) each
Priyanka and Srinisha – ₹1 lakh (100,000 rupees) each

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Super Singer Junior 2009 - Star Vijay - Indya.com". vijay.indya.com. 26 December 2009. Archived from the original on 26 December 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  2. ^ "Let the music begin! - The Hindu". The Hindu. 15 May 2010. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Chinmayi wishes a normal childhood for prodigies - The Times of India". The Times of India. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  4. ^ "WhatToNameIt: And my last day on Airtel Super Singer". www.chinmayisripada.com. 21 January 2009. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Heart and soul in song". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d "Nutshell - The Hindu". The Hindu. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Airtel Super Singer". Starvijay-ssj.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  8. ^ "Airtel Super Singer Junior 2". ChennaiOnline. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
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