Jaya Super Singer South India

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Jaya Super Singer South India
Directed byMS Senthil Kumar
Presented byVaishali , India
JudgesNithyasree Mahadevan
S. P. Sailaja
Bharathwaj
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes99
Production
Running time1 hour
Release
Original networkJaya TV
Picture format(SDTV)
Original release20 September 2014 (2014-09-20) –
30 August 2015 (2015-08-30)

Jaya Super Singer South India is a reality-based Indian Tamil-language singing competition that was broadcast on Jaya TV. The program seeks to discover playback singing talent in South India.

The show debuted on 20 September 2014, airing on weekend nights at 8:00pm on Jaya TV. The final episode was telecast on 30 August 2015.

Season 1[]

Season 1 of the show is directed by MS Senthil Kumar.

Jaya Super Singer South India
Hosted byVaishali
JudgesNithyasree Mahadevan
S. P. Sailaja
Bharathwaj
Release
Original networkJaya TV
Original release20 September 2014 (2014-09-20) –
present

Auditions[]

Open auditions[]

The open auditions, the first stage in determining a seasons finalists, were conducted in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. During this stage, contestants sing a song or two before a panel of preliminary state audition judges. This panel then decides on-the-spot whether the contestant demonstrated enough ability and performance value to proceed further. If the contestant exhibited exceptional ability in their performance, judges award a "ticket" moving them instantly one step forward in the competition. Alternatively, if judges are on the fence about the singer, they will place the contestant on a waitlist until the end of that day's auditions. Otherwise, if the contestant lacks the ability and performance value to proceed further, the contestant will be rejected.

Episode # Title Audition Judges Original airdate
1"Chennai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 1"veena exponent Rajhesh Vaidhya, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan20 September 2014 (2014-09-20)
Auditions which were held in Chennai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Deepika.
2"Chennai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 2"veena exponent Rajhesh Vaidhya, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan21 September 2014 (2014-09-21)
More auditions which were held in Chennai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Deepika.
3"Madurai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 1"singer Anandhu, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Sangeetha27 September 2014 (2014-09-27)
Auditions which were held in Madurai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
4"Madurai, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 2"singer Anandhu, vocalist Binny Krishnakumar, and vocalist Sangeetha28 September 2014 (2014-09-28)
More auditions which were held in Madurai before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
5"Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 1"vocalist Srilekha Parthasarathy and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan4 October 2014 (2014-10-04)
Auditions which were held in Coimbatore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
6"Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Auditions - part 2"vocalist Srilekha Parthasarathy and vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan5 October 2014 (2014-10-05)
More auditions which were held in Coimbatore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
7"Bangalore, Karnataka Auditions - part 1"vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan and vocalist Sangeetha11 October 2014 (2014-10-11)
Auditions which were held in Bangalore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
8"Bangalore, Karnataka Auditions - part 2"vocalist Vinaya Karthik Rajan and vocalist Sangeetha12 October 2014 (2014-10-12)
More auditions which were held in Bangalore before a panel of two judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
9"Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Auditions - part 1"vocalist Sangeetha Sachith, trumpet exponent Jeevan Thomas Xavier, and vocalist Charulatha Mani18 October 2014 (2014-10-18)
Auditions which were held in Hyderabad before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
10"Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Auditions - part 2"vocalist Sangeetha Sachith, trumpet exponent Jeevan Thomas Xavier, and vocalist Charulatha Mani19 October 2014 (2014-10-19)
More auditions which were held in Hyderabad before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
11"Cochin, Kerala Auditions - part 1"vocalist Charulatha Mani, vocalist K. Krishnakumar, and vocalist Binny Krishnakumar25 October 2014 (2014-10-25)
Auditions which were held in Kerala before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.
12"Cochin, Kerala Auditions - part 2"vocalist Charulatha Mani, vocalist K. Krishnakumar, and vocalist Binny Krishnakumar26 October 2014 (2014-10-26)
More auditions which were held in Kerala before a panel of three judges. The episode was hosted by Swathishta.

Selection of top 20 - final level auditions[]

Spot Selection Round (1 November 2014 – 23 November 2014)[]

In the second and final stage of the audition process, contestants shortlisted from the open auditions arrive in a central location in Chennai. They are expected to perform a song or two before a different panel of judges with a view of being selected as top 20 finalists of the show.

For this stage of the process, the program host asserts that it is distinct from other reality shows as it does not embarrass unsuccessful contestants in the show by actively 'rejecting' them on the spot; rather, it actively encourages contestants in this stage to continue to improve their singing skills.

Again, this panel then decides on-the-spot whether the contestant demonstrated enough ability and performance value to proceed further. If the contestant exhibited exceptional ability in their performance, judges award a "green card" shortlisting them instantly one step forward in the competition towards finalist selection. Otherwise, if judges are on the fence about the singer, they will ask the contestant to wait for a decision at the end of the final level auditions.

Episode 13 (1 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:
  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Non-contestant performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
1 Bharathwaj "Gnyaabagam Varudhe" Bharathwaj Pa. Vijay Bharathwaj Autograph (2004)
2 S.P. Sailaja "Chinnan Chiru Vayathil" S.P. Sailaja Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Meendum Kokila (1981)
3 Nithyasree Mahadevan "Tharunam Idhaiyya" in raga Sivaranjani Nithyasree Mahadevan Papanasam Sivan Papanasam Sivan
4 Sindhuja "Meghame Meghame" Vani Jayaram Vairamuthu Shankar–Ganesh Palaivana Solai (1981)
5 "Idhu Oru Nila" S. Janaki Kannadasan/Vairamuthu Ilaiayaraaja Tik Tik Tik (1981)
6 Bhuvaneshwari "Kaatril Varum" Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shreya Ghoshal Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)
7 Shrinidhi "Sowkiyamaa Kannae" Nithyasree Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
8 "Oru Dheivam Thantha Poove" Chinmayi & P. Jayachandran Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
9 "Allegra Allegra" Rita Viveka Devi Sri Prasad Kanthaswamy (2009)
10 Siju Kumar "Khwaja Endhan" A. R. Rahman Kashif A. R. Rahman Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (Dubbed version)
11 "Narumugaye" P. Unnikrishnan & Bombay Jayashri Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Iruvar (1997)
Episode 14 (2 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 Raagaa "Anandha Ragam" Deepan Chakravarthy & Uma Ramanan Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Panneer Pushpangal (1981)
2 "Mudhal Murai" Yuvan Shankar Raja Na. Muthukumar Ilaiyaraaja Neethane En Ponvasantham (2012)
3 Madhumathi "Andha Sivagami" P. Susheela Kannadasan R. Govardhanam Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
4 "Kannan Vandhu" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
5 Lekshmi Jayan "Azhagu Nilave" K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
6 "Konjam Nilavu" Annupamaa Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
7 H. Aravindh "Vidu Kathaiya" Hariharan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Muthu (1995)
8 "Urvasi Urvasi" A. R. Rahman, Suresh Peters & Shahul Hameed Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
9 Padmapriya "Roja Poo" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)
10 Srikanth "Ennavale" P. Unnikrishnan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
11 Vinodh "Vandhaal Mahalakshmiye" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Uyarndha Ullam (1994)
12 Ranjith "Eeramaana Rojave" K. J. Yesudas Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
13 "Uyirin Uyire" KK & Suchitra Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
Episode 15 (8 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:

No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 Aashish "Malargale" K. S. Chithra & Hariharan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Love Birds (1996)
2 "Rojaave" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)
3 Shivapriya "Raa Raa" Binny Krishnakumar & Tippu Bhuvanachandra Vidyasagar Chandramukhi (2005)
4 Shaanthini "Vaidhehi Raman" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Pagal Nilavu (1985)
5 Sai Ramya "Chittukuravi" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Savaale Samali (1971)
6 "Gangai Karai" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Vaanampadi (1993)
7 Sumesh Krishna "Raja Raja Cholan" K. J. Yesudas Mu. Metha Ilaiyaraaja Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
8 "Yeh Aatha" Tippu & Anuradha Sriram Gangai Amaran Mani Sharma Malaikottai (2007)
9 Kaaveri "Paadu Nilaave" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Mu. Metha Ilaiyaraaja Udaya Geetham (1988)
10 Sarigas Ganga "Nee Inge" Swarnalatha Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Chinna Thambi (1991)
11 Sathish "Mandram Vandhu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Mouna Ragam (1986)
12 "Dhevan Thandha" P. Jayachandran & S. Janaki Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Unnai Naan Santhithen (1983)
13 Vindhyashri "Kannaalane" K. S. Chithra & A. R. Rahman Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Bombay (1995)
14 Poornima "Chinna Thaai Aval" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Thalapathi (1991)
Episode 16 (9 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 Priyadarshini "Om Namashivaya" S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Salangai Oli (1983)
2 Hari "Poomaalai Vaangi" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
3 Shanmukha Bhagyashri "Aadiyil Sedhi" K. S. Chithra Deva En Aasai Machan (1994)
4 "Ayya Sami" M. L. Vasanthakumari R. Sudharsanam Or Iravu (1951)
5 Somadas "Sandhana Thendralai" Hariharan & Mahalakshmi Iyer Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
6 "Vathikuchi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Yuvan Shankar Raja Dheena (2000)
7 Kaushik "Chithiram Pesuthadi" T. M. Soundararajan Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam T. G. Lingappa Sabaash Meena (1958)
8 "Kaadhal Konjam" Naresh Iyer Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
9 Deepika "Paadu Nilaave" Dhanush & Shruti Hassan Dhanush Anirudh Ravichander 3 (2012)
10 "Kannodu Kanbathellam" Nithyasree Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Jeans (1998)
11 Dhinesh "Neelavaana Odaiyil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Gangai Amaran Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
12 "Dhevan Thandha" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Rajadhi Raja (1989)
13 Baalaaji "Oh Paapa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989)
14 "Megham Kottatum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
15 Vasundhara "Thoongaadha Vizhigal" K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)
16 Indhumathi "Ther Kondu Sendravan" P. Susheela Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
Episode 17 (15 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:

No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 Vaanathishri "Maalai Pozhuthin" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Bhagyalakshmi (1961)
2 Sharath Kumar "Aariro" Haricharan Na. Muthukumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Deiva Thirumagal (2011)
3 "Kannitheevu Ponnaa" M. L. R. Karthikeyan Kapilan K Yuddham Sei (2011)
4 Ajay "Nandha En Nilaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Pazhanisami V. Dakshinamoorthy Nanda En Nila (1977)
5 Gayathri "Chithirai Sevvanam" P. Jayachandran Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978)
6 Keerthi "Oh Butterfly" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Asha Bhosle Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Meera (1992)
7 Venkatesh "Aadi Ponna" Gaana Bala Kapilan Santhosh Narayanan Attakathi (2012)
8 "Poongkaatrile" Unni Menon & Swarnalatha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Uyire (1998)
9 Rithu "Malligai" Vani Jayaram Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Dheerga Sumangali (1974)
10 Shankar Raman "Mun Paniyaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Malgudi Subha Pazhani Bharathi Yuvan Shankar Raja Nandha (2001)
11 Sathyaprakash "Oru Maalai" Karthik Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)
12 Arun Prasad "Neelavaana Odaiyil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Gangai Amaran Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
13 Sriragam Muralidharan "Nee Paadhi" K. J. Yesudas & Uma Ramanan Vaali/Mu. Metha Ilaiyaraaja Keladi Kanmani (1989)
14 Sowmya "Maargazhi Thingal Allava" S. Janaki, P. Unnikrishnan & Madhumitha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
Episode 18 (16 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:

No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

  – Special performance by guest judge/performer
  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Non-contestant performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 Keshav "Azhagae Azhagu" K. J. Yesudas Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Raja Paarvai (1979)
2 Sushmitha "O Vasantha Raajaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Neengal Kettavai (1984)
3 Shibi "Vizhiyile" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (1977)
4 Sudharsan "Minnale" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman May Madham (2006)
5 "Kadhalukku" Pushpavannam Kuppuswamy & Sri Vardhini Kapilan Yuvan Shankar Raja Perazhagan (2004)
6 Anusha Ravi "Enna Enna Vaarthaigalo" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Vennira Aadai (1965)
7 Gnanashekhar "Senorita" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
8 Prasanna "Thendrale Thendrale" Mano, P. Unnikrishnan & Dominique Cerejo Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
9 "Malligai" Krishnaraj, Velmurugan & Sathyan Snehan Yuvan Shankar Raja Kazhugu (2012)
10 Jasmine Fatima "Naan Unnai Vaazhthi" P. Susheela Vaali V. Kumar Nootrukku Nooru (1978)
11 Sathish Kumar "Vellai Pura" K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Puthukavithai (1982)
12 S.P. Sailaja "Vaan Pole Vannam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S.P. Sailaja Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Salangai Oli (1983)
13 Soundharya "Unnai Kaanaadha Kannum" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Idhayak Kamalam (1965)
14 Harini "Unnavida" Kamal Hassan & Shreya Ghoshal Kamal Hassan Ilaiyaraaja Virumaandi (2004)
15 Nisar Rutin "Varaha Nadhikarai" Shankar Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
Episode 19 (22 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:

No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 Dhanush "Sandhosha Kanneere" A. R. Rahman, Sowmya Raoh, Dominique Cerejo & Kavita Paudwal Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Uyire (1998)
2 Jayaprabha "Ennulle" Swarnalatha Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Valli (1993)
3 Ganesh Kumar "Poove Sempoove" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
4 Vishnuram "Manuthu Mandhaiyile" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Sasirekha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
5 Krithika "Ennulil Engo" Vani Jayaram Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Rosapoo Ravikaikari (1979)
6 Shridhar "Raagangal Paathinaaru" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Thillu Mullu (1981)
7 Jo "Madai Thiranthu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Originally Written by Manivannan Ilaiyaraaja Nizhalgal (1980)
8 Sharavanan "Aaru Maname" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Andavan Kattalai (1964)
9 Gochan Soloman "Anbae Anbae" Harish Raghavendra Na. Muthukumar Harris Jayaraj Dhaam Dhoom (2009)
10 Aparna "Roja Poo" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)
11 Charanya "Thesulavudhe" Ghantasala & P. Susheela Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Adi Narayana Rao Manalane Mangayin Bhagyam (1957)
12 Larson Cyril "Nilavu Thoongum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Kunguma Chimil (1985)
13 Mu Nasseer "Indha Ponnungale" Jayamoorthy Yugabharathy D. Imman Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam
Episode 20 (23 November 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Shriranjani
  • Performances:

At the conclusion of the auditions in this episode, the judges announced 10 of the top 20 finalists they selected to enter the competition this season. This included a recap of spot selected contestants from previous episodes in this round of auditions.

  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode
Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
1 Balasubramaniam "Nirpathuve Nadapathuve" Harish Raghavendra Subramania Bharathi Ilaiyaraaja Bharathi (2000)
2 Dharshanaa "Nee Korinaal" Karthik & Shweta Mohan Madhan Karky Sharreth 180 (2011)
3 Aravindh "Varaha Nadhikarai" Shankar Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
4 Vishnu "Maankuyile" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Karagattakaran (1989)
5 Prathipaa "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" K. S. Chithra Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Kodai Mazhai (1986)
6 Nellaiappan "Mouname Paarvaiyaal" P. B. Srinivas Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Kodi Malar (1966)
7 "Thanni Thotti" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
8 Jay Krishna "Nee Pournami" K. J. Yesudas Ponnadiyan Ilaiyaraaja Oruvar Vaazhum Alaiyum (1988)
9 Aathreya "Vennilavae" Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan & Kavita Paudwal Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
10 Keerthana "Yaarathu Sollamal" Vani Jayaram Kannadasan Shankar–Ganesh Nenjamellam Neeye (1983)
11 Shrikanth "Thendral Vandhu" K. J. Yesudas & S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985)
12 "Machan Peru" Shankar Mahadevan Kapilan Vidyasagar Madhurey (2004)
= Spot-selected contestants =[]
Spot Selected Contestants Gender Audition City in South India
01 Shrinidhi Female Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
02 Lekshmi Jayan Female Cochin, Kerala
03 Somadas Male Cochin, Kerala
04 Prathipaa Female Cochin, Kerala
05 Keshav Vinodh Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
06 Tanuj Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
07 Sindhuja Female Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
08 Aathreya Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
09 Nellaiappan Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10 Nisa Rutin Male Cochin, Kerala
Solo Introduction Round (29 November 2014 – 14 December 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

The 10 finalists announced at the conclusion of episode 20, as well as 16 other contestants, were expected to perform over two performances rounds. The first round of performances were announced as the 'introduction' round. The second round of performances were announced as the 'duet' round. At the conclusion of the performances from both rounds, the judges were expected make a decision as to which other 10 contestants should be selected as top 20 finalists.

This round required solo performances from the contestants.

Episode (Air Date) Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
21
(29 November 2014) 		1 Shrinidhi "Kavidhai Kelungal" Vani Jairam & P. Jayachandran Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Punnagai Mannan (2000)
2 Aravind "Thom Karuvil" Shankar Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Star (2001)
3 Sariga S. Ganga "Yengae Enathu Kavithai" K. S. Chitra & Srinivas Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
4 Ajay Krishna "Puttham Puddhu Pattu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Pushpavanam Kuppusamy Vairamuthu Vidyasagar Thendral (2004)
22
(30 November 2014) 		1 Keerthana "Ival Oru Ilam Kuruvi" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Brahma (1991)
2 Somadas "Vetri Kodi" Palakkad Sreeram Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Padayappa (1999)
3 Sai Ramya "Oru Naal" P. Susheela Vaali V. Kumar Major Chandrakanth (1966)
4 Ajay "Unnidam Mayangugiren" K. J. Yesudas Vaali V. Kumar & G. K. Venkatesh Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
23
(6 December 2014) 		1 Larson Cyril "Verasa Pogayile" D. Imman Prema D. Imman Jilla (2013)
2 Vasundhara "Kannan Varuvan" P. Susheela Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Panchavarna Kili (1965)
3 Nellaiappan "Kaatrin Mozhi" Balram Vairamuthu Vidyasagar Mozhi (2013)
4 Shanmukha Bhagyashri "Oru Kili Uruguthu" S. P. Sailaja & S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Aanandha Kummi (1983)
5 Shrikanth Suresh "Iruvathu Kodi" Hariharan Vairamuthu S. A. Rajkumar Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999)
6 Anusha Ravi "Ninaithu Ninaithu" Shreya Ghoshal Na. Muthukumar Selvaraghavan & Yuvan Shankar Raja 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
24
(7 December 2014) 		1 Keshav Vinodh "Enakkoru Kaadhal" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & M. S. Viswanathan Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Muthana Muthallavo (1976)
2 Prathipaa "Poovarusam Poo" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Kizhake Pogum Rail (2013)
3 Tanuj "Poi Solla Koodaadhu" Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam Vidyasagar Run (2002)
4 Lekshmi Jayan "Machana Pathingala" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Annakili (1976)
25
(13 December 2014) 		1 Aparna "Brindavanathukku" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)
2 Sathish "Kalyaana Maalai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
3 Harini "Marudaani" Madhushree, A. R. Rahman, Hentry Kuruvilla Vaali A. R. Rahman Sakkarakatti (2008)
4 Nisar Rutin "Poove Sempoove" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
26
(14 December 2014) 		1 Hari "Dheivam Thandha Veedu" K. J. Yesudas Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
2 Shaanthini "Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru" S. Janaki Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
3 Aathreyaa "Thanga Thaamarai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
4 Vaanathishri "Thalattum Pongkaatru" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Gopura Vasalile (1991)
Duet Introduction Round (20 December 2014 – 28 December 2014)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S.P. Sailaja, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

This round required duet performances from the contestants. At the conclusion of this round, the judges announced their decision as to the remaining contestants selected as top 20 finalists. The judges confirmed that although it was not possible for all contestants to participate in all rounds for various reasons (such as illness, exam studies, difficulties traveling interstate at an agreed time, and so forth), a decision was made taking into account the overall potential of each contestant from their performances to-date. After the judges announced the names of the other selected contestants, the host pointed out that 12 contestants were named instead of 10. The judges asserted the last two named contestants were lucky surprise selections but warned that those contestants should not become complacent as they were allowed into the competition by half marks.

Episode (Air Date) Order Contestant 1 Contestant 2 Song Original artist Lyricist Music director Movie (year)
27
(20 December 2014) 		1 Shrikanth Suresh Shaanthini "Un Per Solla" Hariharan & Sujatha Mohan Vaali, Kalaikumar & Na. Muthukumar Deva Minsara Kanna (1999)
2 Ajay Keerthanaa "Malare Mounamaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vairamuthu Vidyasagar Karnaa (1995)
3 Vasundhara Sathish Kumar "Ore Naal Unnai Naan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani Jayaram Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1976)
28
(21 December 2014) 		1 Ajay Krishna Prathipaa "Thedum Kan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali M. S. Viswanathan & Ilaiyaraaja Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986)
2 Nissar Rutin Lekshmi Jayan "Unn Perai Sollum" Naresh Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal & Haricharan Na. Muthukumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Angadi Theru (1995)
3 Aravindh Anusha Ravi "Swaasame Swaasame" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Sadhana Sargam Pa. Vijay A. R. Rahman Thenali (2000)
4 Tanuj Aparna "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu" Haricharan & Vandana Srinivasan Na. Muthukumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Thaandavam (2012)
29
(27 December 2014) 		1 Shanmukha Bhagyashri Larson Cyril "Kandaangi Kandaangi" Shreya Ghoshal & Vijay Vairamuthu D. Imman Jilla (2014)
2 Keshav Vinodh Sariga S. Ganga "Raathiriyil Poothirukkum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Thanga Magan (1983)
3 Nellaiappan Harini "Ding Dong" Madhu Balakrishnan & Madhushree Pa. Vijay Vidyasagar Ji (2005)
4 Sai Ramya Hari "Konja Neram" Asha Bhosle & Madhu Balakrishnan Yugabharathi Vidyasagar Chandramukhi (2005)
30
(28 December 2014) 		1 Somdas Vanathishri "Sundhari Kannaal" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Thalapathi (1991)
2 Shrinidhi Aathreya "Un Samayal Arayil" P. Unnikrishnan & Sujatha Mohan Kabilan Vidyasagar Dhill (2001)
Selected wait-listed contestants[]
Order in which remaining finalists were announced Spot Selected Contestants Audition City in South India
01 Vaanathishri
02 Sai Ramya
03 Saariga S. Ganga
04 Larson Cyril
05 Vasundhara
06 Ajay Krishna
07 Madhumathi
08 Aravindh
09 Shaanthini
10 Sathish Kumar
11 Ajay
12 Anusha Ravi

Top 22 contestants[]

Shrinidhi is from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. She received training in Carnatic music from prominent vocalist, Nedunuri Krishnamoorthy.

Lekshmi Jayan is from Kerala.

Somadas is from Kerala.

Prathipaa is from Kerala.

Keshav Vinodh initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Tanuj Nair initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Sindhuja Srinivasan is from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Aathreya Ganapathy initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Nellaiappan Ram initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Nisar Rutin Shah is from Kerala.

Vaanathishri initially auditioned at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Sai Ramya auditioned at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Saariga S. Ganga is from Kerala.

Larson Cyril initially auditioned at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He previously appeared on Jaya TV's Ragamalika series.

Vasundhara Shivakumar initially auditioned at Bangalore, Karnataka.

Ajay Krishna Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Madhumathi Venkat initially auditioned at Bangalore, Karnataka.

Shaanthini is from Kerala.

Sathish Kumar is from Bangalore, Karnataka.

Aravindh initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Anusha Ravi initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Ajay initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and only just made it as a contestant on the show. However, he ceased appearing as a contestant on the show after the New Year Celebration Round.

Competition performance rounds[]

Contestant elimination chart[]

Contestants' listed in the order in which the finalists were announced as selected during the final audition rounds.

Finalist Gender Audition City in South India Elimination Date Placement
Shrinidhi Female Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Lekshmi Jayan Female Cochin, Kerala
Somadas Male Cochin, Kerala
Prathipaa Female Cochin, Kerala
Keshav Vinodh Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tanuj Nair Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Sindhuja Srinivasan Female Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Aathreya Ganapathy Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Nellaiappan Ram Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Nisar Rutin Shah Male Cochin, Kerala
Vaanathishri Female Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Sai Ramya Female Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Saariga S. Ganga Female Cochin, Kerala
Larson Cyril Male Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Vasundhara Shivakumar Female Bangalore, Karnataka
Ajay Krishna Male Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Madhumathi Venkat Female Bangalore, Karnataka
Aravindh Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Shaanthini Female Cochin, Kerala
Sathish Kumar Male Bangalore, Karnataka
Ajay Male Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Anusha Ravi Female Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Main competition rounds[]

Contestants and special performers were accompanied by Ganesh Kirupa Light Music Orchestra.

New Year (2015) Celebration Round - 2014 Hits (3 January 2015 – 11 January 2015)[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharathwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

The first finals round of the season was telecast on 2 January 2015 in celebration of the New Year. The host announced this round as a celebration round in which no contestants would be eliminated. The top 22 contestants were required to perform hits from Tamil films released in the previous year, 2014. Before the performances were underway, an announcement was also made that as a New Year's gift, the best performing contestant(s) would be given a playback singing opportunity by music director Bharathwaj, one of the show's judges.

  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
31
(3 January 2015) 		1 Ajay "Oruthi Maelae" Abhay Jodhpurkar & El Fé Choir Madhan Karky D. Imman Jeeva (2014)
2 Prathipaa "Mounam Pesum" K. S. Chithra & Sowmya Mahadevan P. Vetriselvan M. Ghibran Amara Kaaviyam (2014)
3 Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") "Vinmeen Vithaiyil" Abhay Jodhpurkar & Saindhavi Prakash Kabilan Nivas K. Prasanna Thegidi (2014)
4 Nithyasree Mahadevan Short alapana excerpt in raga Kharaharapriya Nithyasree Mahadevan Traditional Carnatic music alapana Nithyasree Mahadevan
5 Vasundhara "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu" Sadhana Sargam Bharathwaj Aranmanai (2014)
6 Bharathwaj Excerpt from "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu" Sadhana Sargam Bharathwaj Aranmanai (2014)
7 Nellaiappan "Nee Yaaro"/"Yaar Petra Magano" K. J. Yesudas Yugabharathi Anirudh Ravichander Kaththi (2014)
32
(4 January 2015) 		1 Vaanathishri "Eeramaai Eeramaai" Vibhavari & Ranjith Jayant Kaikini Ilaiyaraaja Un Samayal Arayil (2014)
2 Aravindh "Vaanga Makka Vaanga" Haricharan & Dr. Narayanan Na. Muthukumar A. R. Rahman Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
3 Somadas "Oh Nanba" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Lingaa (2014)
4 Shaanthini "Darling Dambakku" Benny Dayal & Sunidhi Chauhan Yugabharathi Anirudh Ravichander Maan Karate (2014)
5 Larson Cyril "Un Vizhigalil" Anirudh Ravichander & Shruti Haasan R D Raja and Shivaan Keithravindran Anirudh Ravichander Maan Karate (2014)
6 Group of Top 22 Contestants Medley (including excerpt from "Jingunamani" from Jilla)
33
(10 January 2015) 		1 Anusha Ravi "Venmegam Polave" G. V. Prakash Kumar & Saindhavi Prakash Na. Muthukumar Sharreth Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014)
2 Tanuj "Raasa Magaraasaa" Rita, Anthony Dasan & Sean Roldan Muthamil Sean Roldan Mundasupatti (2014)
3 Sindhuja "En Mannava" Srinivas & Aditi Paul Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Lingaa (2014)
4 Nisar Rutin Shah "Adiye Enna Raagam" Abhay Jodhpurkar & Poornima Satish Yugabharathi D. Imman Rummy (2014)
5 Sariga S. Ganga "Yeppa Maama Treatu" D. Imman, A.V. Pooja, Snigdha Chandra Viveka D. Imman Jilla (2014)
6 Ajay Krishna "Mersalaayiten" Anirudh Ravichander & Neeti Mohan Kabilan A. R. Rahman I (2014)
7 Sai Ramya "Naan Nee" Shakthisree Gopalan & Dheekshitha Uma Devi Santhosh Narayanan Madras (2014)
34
(11 January 2015) 		1 Madhumathi "Manasula Soora Kaathey" RR & Divya Ramani Yugabharathi Santhosh Narayanan Cuckoo (2014)
2 Keshav Vinodh "Aagayam Theepidicha" Pradeep Kumar Kabilan Santhosh Narayanan Madras (2014)
3 Lekshmi Jayan "Yaarumilla" Shweta Mohan & Srinivas Pa. Vijay A. R. Rahman Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
4 Aathreya "Ennai Saaithaalae" Hariharan & Shreya Ghoshal Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Endrendrum Punnagai (2013)
5 Group of Top 22 Contestants "Indhiya Naadu" T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan, Malaysia Vasudevan, K. Veeramani, P. Susheela & L. R. Eswari Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Bharatha Vilas (1973)
Tribute to "K.B Sir" Round (17 January 2015 – 8 February 2015)[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharathwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Special Guest Judges: veteran playback singer Vani Jairam (episodes 35, 36, 37, 38, & 39), comedian actor Vivek (episodes 37 & 38) and playback violinist M. Kalyan (episodes 40, 41, 42, 43 & 44)
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

This unique round was in tribute to prominent film director, K. Balachander ("K.B Sir"). Throughout this round, each of the judges and chief guests made detailed comments filled with anecdotes about their experiences with the film director during their careers.

Musical performances by the judges, chief guests, and top 21 contestants during this round consisted of songs featured in films directed by K. Balachander.

Contestant Ajay did not participate or appear on the show for this round, and it was announced in the next round that he was no longer participating in the competition.

Contestant Shrinidhi gave a stand-out performance.

  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
35
(17 January 2015)
1 Bharathwaj "Kamban Yemandhan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani Jairam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978)
2 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Tere Meri Beech" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Anand Bakshi Laxmikant–Pyarelal Ek Duuje Ke Liye (Hindi film) (1981)
3 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Balle Balle Magadivoy" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & L. R. Eswari Aatreya M. S. Viswanathan Maro Charitra (Telegu film) (1978)
4 Nithyasree Mahadevan Excerpt from "Naan Oru Sindhu" K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
5 Nithyasree Mahadevan "Manmadha Masam" Nithyasree Mahadevan & Shankar Mahadevan Vaali A. R. Rahman Parthale Paravasam (1978)
6 Vani Jairam Medley of excerpts from 10 songs ("Ezhu Swarangalukkul"; "Naadham Ennum Kovilil"; "Kavidhai Kelungal"; "Kelviyin Naayagane"; "Mani Osai Enna"; "Ilakkanam Marutho"; "Azhagana Ilamangai"; "Naana Paaduvathu Naana"; "Vasantha Kaala" & "Antha Neram Poruthirunthal") Vani Jairam Kannadasan & Vairamuthu M. S. Viswanathan (except Ilaiyaraaja for 3rd song and Vijaya Bhaskar for 7th song) Apoorva Raagangal (1975); Manmadha Leelai (1976); Punnagai Mannan (2000); Apoorva Raagangal (1975); Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978); Thappu Thalangal (1978); Nool Veli (1979); Moondru Mudichu (1976) & Thillu Mullu (1981)
36
(18 January 2015) 		1 Prathipaa "Moothaval Nee" K. Swarna & Trichy Loganathan Kannadasan V. Kumar Arangetram (1973)
2 Nellaiappan "Madhuraiyil Parandha" T. M. Soundararajan Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Poova Thalaiya (1969)
3 Shrinidhi "Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jairam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
4 Sindhuja "Ranga Rangiah" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
37
(24 January 2015) 		1 Sariga S. Ganga "Naan Oru Sindhu" K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
2 Vaanathishri "Oru Naal" P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Kaaviya Thalaivi (1969)
3 Madhumathi "Sollathaan Ninaikkiren" M. S. Viswanathan & S. Janaki Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
4 Vivek Excerpt from "Sollathaan Ninaikiren" M. S. Viswanathan Vaali Yuvan Shankar Raja Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
38
(25 January 2015) 		1 Tanuj "Sogame Ini Illai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Maragatha Mani Keeravani Vaaname Ellai (1992)
2 Ajay Krishna "Junior Junior" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Sadan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Avargal (1977)
3 Somadas "Maamaavukku Kudumaa Kudumaa" Malaysia Vasudevan Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Punnagai Mannan (1986)
4 Keshav Vinodh "Kanaa Kaanum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Saritha Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Agni Sakshi (1982)
39
(31 January 2015)
1 Bharathwaj (none - encore telecast) Excerpt from "Kamban Emandhan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani Jairam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978)
2 S. P. Sailaja (none - encore telecast) Excerpt from "Balle Balle Magadivoy" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & L. R. Eswari Aatreya M. S. Viswanathan Maro Charitra (Telegu film) (1978)
3 Nithyasree Mahadevan (none - encore telecast) "Manmadha Masam" Nithyasree Mahadevan & Shankar Mahadevan Vaali A. R. Rahman Parthale Paravasam (1978)
4 Vani Jairam (none - encore telecast) Medley of excerpts from 10 songs
(see item 6 from episode 35) 		Vani Jairam (see item 6 from episode 35) (see item 6 from episode 35) (see item 6 from episode 35)
5 M. Kalyan (violin) "Oru Naal" P. Susheela Vaali V. Kumar Major Chandrakanth (1966)
40
(1 February 2015)
1 M. Kalyan (violin)
2 Sai Ramya "Aavaram Poovu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela Vairamuthu V. S. Narasimhan Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
3 Aathreya "Punjai Undu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Muthulingam & Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
4 Vasundhara "Muthu Kulikka Vareegala" T. M. Soundarajan & L. R. Eswari Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
41
(7 February 2015)
1 M. Kalyan (violin) (none - encore telecast) "Oru Naal" P. Susheela Vaali V. Kumar Major Chandrakanth (1966)
2 Satish Kumar ("Babloo") "Enna Saththam Indha Neram" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Punnagai Mannan (1986)
3 Shaanthini "Kaatrukkenna Veli" S. Janaki Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Avargal (1977)
4 Aravindh "Sathi Malli Poocharame" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Pulamaipithan Maragadha Mani Azhagan (1991)
42
(8 February 2015) 		1 Nisar Rutin Shah "Manaivi Amaivadhellam" K. J. Yesudas Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Manmadha Leelai (1976)
2 Anusha Ravi "Azhage Sugama" Srinivas & Sadhana Sargam Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Paarthale Paravasam (1999)
3 M. Kalyan (violin) Larson Cyril "Vannila Nila Alla" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Pattina Pravesam (1976)
4 M. Kalyan (violin)
Remake Song Round (14 February 2015 – 28 February 2015)[]

This unique round required the top 21 contestants to perform hit Tamil film songs which were remade from hit film songs in other South Indian languages (Telegu, Malayalam and Kannada languages). The first part of the round consisted of solo performances, and the second part consisted of duet performances.

At the commencement of the round, it was announced that contestant Ajay was no longer able to participate in the competition for an unavoidable reason, and that the next waitlisted contestant would be announced in the next round.

Solo Performances[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharathwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

Contestant Lekshmi Jayan could not attend the set to perform for this round for unavoidable reasons, but was permitted to sing a song for this round via telephone link.

  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
43
(14 February 2015)
1 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Aasaiyai Kaathula" S. P. Sailaja Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
2 Shaanthini "Laali Laali" ("Varam Thandha Swamikku") P. Susheela Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Sippikkul Muthu (1986) (Dubbed version)
3 Ajay Krishna "Oh Paapaa" Mano & K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989) (Dubbed version)
4 Sindhuja "Aathaadi Amaadi" K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja
5 Nellaiappan "Oru Paadal" Vani Jairam & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Pulamaipithan Shankar–Ganesh Osai (1984)
6 Bharathwaj & S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Ek Pyaar" Lata Mangeshkar & Mukesh Laxmikant Pyarelal Shor (1972)
44
(15 February 2015) 		1 Vasundhara "Endhan Kannil" S. Janaki Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Guru (1980)
2 Aravindh "Ennodu Paadungal" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
3 Shrinidhi "Om Namashivaya" S. Janaki Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Salangai Oli (1983)
45
(21 February 2015) 		1 Tanuj "Poongaatru Puthithaanathu" K. J. Yesudas Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Moondram Pirai (1980)
2 Vaanathishri "Naane Varuven" P. Susheela Kannadasan Vedha Yaar Nee? (1966)
3 Aathreya "Aanandham Ennadaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Raja Nagendra Iru Nilavugal (1979)
4 Sai Ramya "Anbe Anbe" P. Susheela Muthulingam Bappi Lahiri Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)
5 Madhumathi "Dhoorathil Naan Kanda Un Mugam" S. Janaki Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Nizhalgal (1980)
6 S. P. Sailaja "Vennello Godari Andam" (Telegu language) S. Janaki Veturi Ilaiyaraaja Sitaara (1983)
46
(22 February 2015) 		1 Anusha Ravi "Rangeela Rangeela" Sujatha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Rangeela (1995) (Dubbed version)
2 Keshav Vinodh "Naanoru Disco" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Shankar–Ganesh Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)
3 Prathipaa "Ponmeni Thazhuvaamal" P. Susheela Kannadasan Vedha Yaar Nee? 1966)
4 Somadas "Kaaviyam Paadavaa" Mano Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989) (Dubbed version)
5 Nisar Rutin "Vennmegam" Hariharan Na. Muthukumar Yuvan Shankar Raja Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
47
(28 February 2015) 		1 Larson Cyril "Dhevathai Ilam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Aayiram Nilave Vaa (1983)
2 Sariga S. Ganga "Poongaaviyam" K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela & K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Karpoora Mullai (1991)
3 Sathish ("Babloo") "En Vaazhvile Varum Anbe Vaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Thambikku Entha Ooru (1983)
4 Lekshmi Jayan "Aadal Paadal" S. Janaki Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja (1979)
Duet Performances[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja and music director Bharathwaj
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

The host noted that Nithyasree Mahadevan was unable to attend to judge the show in this week's episode.

  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performers Contestant 1 Contestant 2 Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
48
(1 March 2015) 		1 Keshav Vinod Prathipaa "Vaan Pole Vannam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Salangai Oli (1983)
2 Nissar Rutin ("Shah") Sindhuja "Uyire Uyire" Mao Pirai Sudan M. M. Keeravani Ellame En Kadhali (1995)
3 Sai Ramya Larson Cyril "Mounamana Neram" S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Illaiyaraja Salangai Oli (1983)
4 Aathreya Vaanathishri "Ponmane Kovam Yeno" Unni Menon & Uma Ramanan Vairamuthu Illaiyaraja Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
5 Aravindh Shaanthini "Poove Unnai Nesithen" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vairamuthu Hamsalekha Paruva Ragam (1987)
49
(7 March 2015)
1 S. P. Sailaja & Bharathwaj Medley song (excerpts in Tamil, Hindi and Telegu) various various various various
2 Sathish Kumar Vasundhara "Vizhiyile Mani Vizhiyil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaj Nooravathu Naal (1984)
3 Anusha Ravi Nellaiappan "Paruvam Uruga" S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Hare Radha Hare Krishna (1986)
4 Tanuj Madhumathi "Oh Priyaa" Mano & K. S. Chithra Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989)
5 Larson Sariga "Keeravani" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Paadum Paravaigal (1985)
"Puratchi Thalaivi" Birthday Celebration Round (8 March 2015 – 29 March 2015)[]

This unique round was in tribute to Puratchi Thalaivi ("Revolutionary Leader"): politician, actress, and artist, Jayalalithaa. The round celebrated Jayalalithaa's birthday and contributions. The first part of the round consisted of solo performances, and the second part consisted of duet performances.

In celebration of the show reaching a 50th episode milestone, veteran playback singer P. Susheela graciously accepted an invitation to appear on the show as a special guest judge over the first three episodes in this round.

Solo Performances[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharathwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Special Guest Judge: veteran playback singer P. Susheela (episodes 50, 51, and 52)
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:
  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
50
(8 March 2015)
1 P. Susheela & S. P. Sailaja
(Chorus by Bharathwaj & Nithyasree Mahadevan) 		Chorus by various "Santhanam Kungumam" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ragasiya Police 115 (1968)
2 Lekshmi Jayan "Ammamma Katruvanthu" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Vennira Aadai (1965)
3 Nellaiappan "Engey Aval" T. M. Soundararajan Pulamaipithan M. S. Viswanathan Kumari Kottam (1971)
4 Shrinidhi "Oraayiram Naadagam" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Sumathi En Sundari (1971)
51
(14 March 2015) 		1 Sariga S Ganga "Ammano Samiyo" L. R. Eswari & Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan T. K. Ramamoorthy Naan (1967)
2 Aathreya "Thottu Kaatavaa" T. M. Sondararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Thedi Vandha Mappillai (1970)
3 Vaanathishri "Unnai Naan Santhithaen" P. Susheela Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
4 P. Susheela Excerpt & humming of "Unnai Naan Santhithaen" followed by anecdote about D. K. Pattammal followed by humming of "Ammamma Katruvanthu" P. Susheela Vaali; Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Aayirathil Oruvan (1965); Vennira Aadai (1965)
5 Tanuj "Naan Endral Adhu Avalum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Suryakanthi (1973)
52
(15 March 2015) 		1 Shaanthini "Chitukuruvikenna" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Savaale Samali (1971)
2 P. Susheela Humming from "Chitukuruvikenna" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Savaale Samali (1971)
3 Aravind "Thiruvalar Selviyo" T. M. Soundararajan & B. Vasantha Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Raman Thediya Seethai (1972)
4 Madhumathi "Yenna Yenna Vaarthaigalo" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Vennira Aadai (1965)
5 P. Susheela excerpt from "Yenna Yenna Vaarthaigalo" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Vennira Aadai (1965)
6 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Poonthottam" S. P. Sailaja Ilaiyaraaja Nathiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal (1980)
7 Keshav Vinod "Kadhal Malar Kootam" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Deiva Magan (1969)
53
(21 March 2015) 		1 Anusha Ravi "Kannanyennum" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Vennira Aadai (1965)
2 Sathish Kumar "Paramasivan Kazhuthil" T. M. Sondararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Suryakanthi (1973)
3 Sai Ramya "Oru Naal" P. Susheela Vaali V. Kumar Major Chandrakanth (1966)
4 Ajay Krishna "Naan Unnai Azhaikkavillai" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
5 Sindhuja "Kattazhagu Thangamagal" P. Susheela Alangadi Somu M. S. Viswanathan Kaavalkaaran (1967)
54
(22 March 2015) 		1 Vasundhara "Vandhaal Ennodu" L. R. Eswari Kannadasan T. K. Ramamoorthy Naan (1967)
2 Nissar Rutin ("Shah") "Paaduvor Paadinaal" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
3 Prathipaa "Paruvam Enathu Paadal" P. Susheela Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
4 Larson Cyril "Pottu Vaitha Mugamo" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & B. Vasantha Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Sumathi En Sundari (1971)
Duet Performances[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharathwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

Judge S. P. Sailaja's comments throughout episode 55 were especially noteworthy. During episode 56, S. P. Sailaja also recounted in detail the circumstances surrounding her brother, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam singing the song Aayiram Nilave Vaa which was appreciated by viewers of the show.

Episode (Air Date) Order Contestant 1 Contestant 2 Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
55
(28 March 2015) 		1 Anusha Ravi Nellaiappan "Engirundho Aasaigal" P. Susheela & T. M. Soundararajan Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Chandhrodhayam (1966)
2 Sariga Ajay Krishna "Naam Oruvarai" L. R. Eswari & T. M. Soundararajan Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Kumari Kottam (1971)
3 Tanuj Lekshmi Jayan "Naanamo" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
4 Aathreya Vaanathishri "Sirippul Undagum" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
5 Nissar Rutin ("Shah") Sindhuja "Chandrodayam Oru" T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Chandhrodhayam (1966)
56
(29 March 2015) 		1 Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") Sai Ramya "Neeyethan Enakku" T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
2 Keshav Vinod Prathipaa "Aayiram Nilave Vaa" S. P. Balasuramanyam & P. Susheela Pulamaipithan K. V. Mahadevan Adimai Penn (1969)
3 Ajay Krishna Shrinidhi "Mellappo Mellappo" T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela Alangadi Somu M. S. Viswanathan Kaavalkaaran (1967)
4 Aravindh Shaanthini "Kunguma Pottin Mangalam" T. M. Sounderarajan & P. Susheela Roshanara Begum M. S. Viswanathan Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
5 Nellaiappan Madhumathi "Minminyai Kanmani Kondavaney" T. M. Sounderarajan & L. R. Eswari Alangadi Somu M. S. Viswanathan Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
6 Larson Cyril Vasundhara "Kettukodi Uruvi Melam" T. M. Sounderarajan & L. R. Eswari Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Pattikada Pattanama (1968)
Stage Songs Round (4 April 2015 – 12 April 2015)[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharathwaj, and Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan (except episode 60)
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

This round required the contestants to perform songs belong to a "stage song" genre, such as film songs which were picturised on a concert stage. The host and judges S. P. Sailaja and Bharathwaj noted that Nithyasree Mahadevan was unable to attend to judge the show in episode 60.

Before the commencement of the round, the judges gave detailed comments filled with anecdotes about their experience when they each performed on a concert stage for the first time.

The exchange between host Vaishali and contestant Vaanathishri before her performance in episode 59 was enjoyed by viewers, as was the exchange between Bharathwaj and Vaishali before the beginning of episode 60.

  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
57
(4 April 2015) 		1 Keshav Vinod "Then Mazhaiyile" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu V. S. Narasimhan Pudhiavan (1984)
2 Lekshmi Jayan "Engirundho Azhaikkum" Lata Mangeshkar Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja En Jeevan Paduthu (1988)
3 Aravind "Konji Konji" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Veera (1994)
4 Shrinidhi "Ennai Yenna" Sudha Raghunathan Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Ivan (2002)
5 Tanuj "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Poonthalir (1979)
6 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Poonthalir (1979)
58
(5 April 2015) 		1 Madhumathi "Muththamizhil Paada" Vani Jairam Ulandhurpettai Shanmugam Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
2 Aathreya "Oru Kola Kili" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Uzhaippali (1993)
3 Vasundhara "Poonthendrale" P. Jayachandran & K. S. Chithra S. A. Rajkumar Manasukkul Mathappu (1988)
4 Ajay Krishna "Unnai Naan Parthathu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Shankar–Ganesh Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
5 Sariga S. Ganga "Kannan Vandhu" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
59
(11 April 2015) 		1 Prathipaa "Paartha Gnyaabagam Illaiyo" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Puthiya Paravai (1999)
2 Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") "Devan Thandha Veenai" P. Jayachandran & S. Janaki Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984)
3 Vaanathishri "Paartha Gnyaabagam Illaiyo" Swarnalatha & K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Paattu Vaathiyar (1995)
4 Nellaiappan "Veesum Kaatrukku" Harini & P. Unnikrishnan Pazhani Bharathi Karthik Raja Ullaasam (1997)
5 Sai Ramya ("Kutti Ponnu") "Oru Iniya Manadhu" Sujatha Mohan Pazhani Bharathi Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
60
(12 April 2015) 		1 Larson Cyril "Vaasamilla Malar Idhu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam T. Rajendar T. Rajendar Oru Thalai Ragam (1980)
2 Shaanthini "Devan Kovil" S. Janaki Muthulingam Ilaiyaraaja Naan Paadum Paadal (1984)
3 Nissar Rutin ("Shah") "Oru Poiyaavadhu Sol Kanne" Hariharan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Jodi (1999)
4 Sindhuja "Idhu Varai" Andrea Jeremiah & Ajeesh Gangai Amaran Yuvan Shankar Raja Goa (2010)
5 Anusha Ravi & Aathreya Ganapathy "Nenjam Paadum" S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam T. Rajendar T. Rajendar (1982)
Pudhu Mugam Arimugam Round (18 April 2015 – 26 April 2015)[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja and music director Bharathwaj
  • Host: Vaishali
  • Performances:

This "Pudhu Mugam Arimugam" (New Face Debut) Round required the contestants to perform songs featured in films released between 2011 and 2015 by film directors making their debut in Tamil cinema.

  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
Episode 61
(18 April 2015) 		1 Shaanthini "Paarkathe Paarkathe" Vijay Yesudas & Pooja Vaidyanath Yugabharathi D. Imman Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)
2 Larson Cyril "Unnale" Shankar Mahadevan & Shreya Ghoshal Na. Muthukumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Darling (2015)
3 Shrinidhi "Aathadi Manasudhan" Priya Himesh Na. Muthukumar Yuvan Shankar Raja Kazhugu (2012)
4 Tanuj "Adi Raangi" Santhosh Hariharan Yugabharathi D. Imman Saattai (2015)
5 S. P. Sailaja "Solla Kuyile" S. P. Sailaja MG. Vallabhan Ilaiyaraaja Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
Episode 62
(19 April 2015) 		1 Sindhuja "Kadhal Kanave" Pradeep Kumar & Kalyani Nair Muthamil Sean Roldan Mundasupatti (2014)
2 Nissar Rutin ("Shah") "Nee Paartha Vizhigal" Vijay Yesudas & Swetha Mohan Dhanush Anirudh Ravichander Darling (2015)
3 Sai Ramya
("Kutti Ponnu") 		"Kaathirundhai Anbe" Chinmayi, Nivas & Abhay Jodhpurkar Vairamuthu Prem Kumar Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013)
4 Aravindh "Engae Pogudho Vaanam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
5 Vaanathishri "Sahaayane" Shreya Ghoshal Yugabharathi D. Imman Saattai (2012)
Episode 63
(25 April 2015) 		1 Sariga S. Ganga "Kangal Neeye" Sithara Thamarai G. V. Prakash Kumar Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2014)
2 Ajay Krishna
3 Anusha Ravi "Yaaro Ivan" Saindhavi Prakash Kumar & G. V. Prakash Kumar Na. Muthukumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Udhayam NH4 (2013)
4 Sathish Kumar ("Babloo") "Mugilo Megamo" Yuvan Shankar Raja & Ramya NSK Ilaiyaraaja Megha (2014)
5 Madhumathi "Un Perae Theriyathu" Madhushree Na. Muthukumar C. Sathya Engaeyum Eppothum (2011)
Hero Heroine Introduction Round (2 May 2015 – 10 May 2015)[]
  • Judge: music director Bharathwaj
  • Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar (episodes 65 & 66 only) & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar
  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
65
(2 May 2015)
1 Bharathwaj "Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Paasam (1990)
2 Binny Krishnakumar "Rathi Sukha" Jayadeva Traditional Carnatic music composition
3 Padma Shankar (violin) Medley in raga Kalyani (excerpts from "Vasudevayani"; "Mannavan Vanthanadi"; "Amma Endrazhaikkatha"; "Vaidhegi"; "Janani Janani") (Traditional; P. Susheela; K. J. Yesudas; S. Janaki; Ilaiyaraaja, Deepan Chakravarthy & Krishnachandran) (Thyagaraja; Kannadasan; Vaali; Gangai Amaran;) (Thyagaraja; K. V. Mahadevan; Ilaiyaraaja; Ilaiyaraaja; Ilaiyaraaja) (Traditional Carnatic music composition; Thiruvarutchelvar (1967); Mannan (1992); Pagal Nilavu (1985); Thai Moogambikai (1982))
4 Aathreya "Endendrum Punnagai" Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan, & A.R.Rahman Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Alaipayuthey (2000)
5 Sindhuja "Vanna Pungavanam" K. S. Chithra Muthulingam Ilaiyaraaja Eeramana Rojave (1991)
6 Ajay Krishna "Kutti Puli Kootam" Hariharan, Tippu, Narayanan, Sathyan & Ranina Reddy Viveka Harris Jayaraj Thuppakki (2012)
7 Shaanthini "Sha La La" Sunidhi Chauhan Pa. Vijay Vidyasagar Ghilli (2004)
Episode 66
(3 May 2015) 		1 Anusha Ravi "Sutrivarum Boomi" Sadhana Sargam Pa. Vijay Vidyasagar Jayamkondaan (2008)
2 Keshav Vinod "Kannai Kattikolathey" Hariharan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Iruvar (1997)
3 Vasundhara "Marghazhi Poove" Shobha Shankar Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman May Madham (1994)
4 Larson Cyril "Naan Romba Romba" Ranjith Na. Muthukumar Vidyasagar Siruthai (2010)
5 Shrinidhi "Ven Megham" Shreya Ghoshal Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Guru (2007)
Dedication Round (16 May 2015 – 24 May 2015)[]
  • Judge: music director Bharathwaj
  • Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar

Contestants had an opportunity to sing a song of their choice in dedication a person or people of their choice.

In episode 69, contestant Shrinidhi confirmed she was a disciple of prominent Carnatic music vocalist Nedunuri Krishnamoorthy, and judge Binny Krishnakumar confirmed she was a disciple of M. Balamuralikrishna.

Episode (Air Date) Order Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
Episode 69
(16 May 2015) 		1 Shrinidhi "Kaatril Varum" Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam & Shreya Ghoshal Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)
2 Keshav "Vaana Malai" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)
3 Vasundhara "Naadham Ennum" Vani Jairam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Manmadha Leelai (1976)
4 Tanuj "Neeye Neeye" KK Yugabharathi Srikanth Deva M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
Challenging Round (30 May 2015 – 7 June 2015)[]
  • Judge: music director Bharathwaj
  • Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar
SPB & Raajaa Birthday Celebration Round (13 June 2015 – 27 June 2015)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja & guest Binny Krishnakumar
  • Special Guest: Prabhakar (Ilaiyaraaja's senior violin conductor)

This round celebrated the birthdays of playback singer, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam ("SPB"), and music director Ilaiyaraaja ("Raajaa"). Contestants were required to perform songs sung by SPB and composed by Raajaa. Special guest Prabhakar gave outstanding advice to the contestants, and to all music students generally at the commencement of the round. SPB's sister, S. P. Sailaja, returned to judge the show.

  – Special performance by non-contestant performer
Episode (Air Date) Order Non-contestant Performer Contestant(s) Song Original artist Lyricist Music director/composer Movie (year)
79
(13 June 2015)
1 Bharathwaj Excerpt from "Panivizhum Malar" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Ninaivellam Nithya (1968)
2 Bharathwaj Excerpt from "Penn Oruthi Penn Oruthi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Bharathwaj Gemini (2002)
3 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Aayiram Malargalae" S. P. Sailaja & Malaysia Vasudevan Panju Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
4 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Aayiram Nilave" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Adimai Penn (1968)
5 Binny Krishnakumar Excerpt from "Enna Senjalum" Ilaiyaraaja
6 Binny Krishnakumar Excerpt from "O Vasantha Raajaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Neengal Kettavai (1984)
7 Nellaiappan "Neethane Endhan Ponvasantham" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)
8 Shanthini "Chinna Poo" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
9 Sathish Kumar "Idhayam Oru Kovil" Ilaiyaraaja, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, & S. Janaki Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Idaya Kovil (1985)
10 Madhumathi "Paattu Thalaivan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Idaya Kovil (1985)
Family Songs Round (28 June 2015 – 12 July 2015)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja & guest Binny Krishnakumar
  • Special Guest Judges: Film director Vikraman (episode 86 only) & Carnatic music singers Priya Sisters (episodes 82 & 83 only)
  • Host: Vaishali
Voice Change Round (18 July 2015 – 1 August 2015)[]
  • Judges: music director Bharathwaj, veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja & guest Binny Krishnakumar
  • Host: Vaishali

This Maatru Kural Suttru ("Change Voice Round") required male contestants to perform film songs sung by female playback singers, and for female contestants to perform film songs sung by male playback singers.

Quarter Finals Round: Tribute to MSV (2 August 2015 – 16 August 2015)[]
  • Judges: veteran playback singer S. P. Sailaja, music director Bharathwaj, & Carnatic music exponent Nithyasree Mahadevan (episodes 92 & 93 only)
  • Guest Judges: violinist Padma Shankar & vocalist Binny Krishnakumar
  • Host: Vaishali

The quarter finals round required the contestants to attend and perform songs composed by music director M. S. Viswanathan, who died earlier in the month. Nithyasree Mahadevan returned to judge the music competition reality show which pleased viewers. Nithyasree confirmed during episode 92 that she requested to be excused from attending several episodes due to commitments she made prior to the start of the competition.

Following the last performances of the round in episode 95, the judges announced their decision in respect of eliminating contestants. Bharathwaj announced that contestant Somadas and contestant Sariga S. Ganga were eliminated for being absent and failing to perform, which viewers agreed with. S. P. Sailaja announced that due to unavoidable circumstances, contestants Shrinidhi & Sai Ramya were unable to attend to perform in this round, but as performances could only be judged after attendance, both contestants were unfortunately eliminated by default. Other than these 4 contestants, the judges also eliminated 7 participating contestants: Sathish, Aravindh, Nellaiappan, Tanuj, Madhumathi, Prathipaa, and Sindhujaa. Viewers disagreed with the decision to eliminate Shrinidhi, Madhumathi, and Nellaiappan.

Highlight Performances[]

  – Performance by non-contestant
Round Episode No. Performer/Contestant Song Original artist Lyricist Music composer/director Source/Movie (year)
Spot Selection Round 13 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Chinnan Chiru Vayathil" S. P. Sailaja Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Meendum Kokila (1988)
Sindhuja "Meghame Meghame" Vani Jairam Vairamuthu Shankar–Ganesh Palaivana Solai (1981)
14 Madhumathi "Andha Sivagami" P. Susheela Kannadasan R. Govardhanam Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
17 Vaanathishri "Maalai Pozhuthin" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Bhagyalakshmi (1961)
Solo Introduction Round 21 Shrinidhi "Kavidhai Kelungal" Vani Jairam & P. Jayachandran Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Punnagai Mannan (2000)
New Year Celebration Round 31 Nithyasree Mahadevan Short alapana excerpt in raga Kharaharapriya Nithyasree Mahadevan Traditional Carnatic music alapana by Nithyasree Mahadevan
Bharathwaj Excerpt from "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu" Sadhana Sargam Bharathwaj Aranmanai (2014)
Tribute to "K.B Sir" Round 35 & 39 Vani Jairam Medley of excerpts from 10 songs Vani Jairam various various various
36 Shrinidhi "Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jairam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Remake Song Round 45 Madhumathi "Dhoorathil Naan Kanda Un Mugam" S. Janaki Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Nizhalgal (1980)
"Puratchi Thalaivi" Birthday Round 51 P. Susheela Humming of excerpt from "Unnai Naan Santhithaen" P. Susheela Vaali Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
Stage Songs Round 57 S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Poonthalir (1979)
59 Anusha Ravi
 "Nenjam Paadum" S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam T. Rajendar T. Rajendar Nenjil Oru Raagam (1982)
Hero Heroine Introduction Round 65 Padma Shankar Medley of excerpts from songs in raga Kalyani various various various various
65 Ajay Krishna "Kutti Puli Kootam" Hariharan, Tippu, Narayanan, Sathyan & Ranina Reddy Viveka Harris Jayaraj Thuppakki (2012)
Dedication Round 69 Keshav Vinod "Vaana Malai" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)
Voice Change Round 91 Madhumathi "Mettuppodu Mettuppodu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Duet (1994)

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