K. S. Harisankar
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18 November 1993
- Carnatic musician
- Indian Playback Singer
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| Born | Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar 18 November 1993 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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Ghadha Sidharthan (m. 2017) |
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| Instruments | Vocals & Mridangam |
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Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (born 18 November 1993) is a Carnatic musician and Indian playback singer known for his work across South Indian cinema, performing in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. He is the recipient of a Kerala State Film Awards[1] for Best Playback Singer.
He made his Malayalam debut under composer Ouseppachan with the song Kaatte from Karnavar. He rose to prominence with hits such as Jeevamshamayi (Theevandi), Vennilave (Queen) , Nilamanaltharikalil ( Kismath), Pavizha Mazhaye (Athiran), Nee Hima Mazhayayai, Kamini (Anugraheethan Antony), Vaanam Chaayum (Anarkali), Hatja ( Alappuzha Gymkhana) and Kiliye (ARM).
In Tamil cinema, Harisankar was introduced by composer Dhibu Ninan Thomas with Pesatha Mozhiye (a duet with Chinmayi) and later collaborated with G. V. Prakash Kumar for the pan-Indian film Thalaivii. His latest is ‘Venguzhalil Izhaynthayedee’ from the movie Kantara Chapter 1.
His entry into Kannada cinema came through Nobin Paul's composition Hymn of Dharma for 777 Charlie, followed by Dhare Neenididaasare-Sapta Sagaradaache and Ello Side B by Charan Raj. He also sang the latest Malayalam version of Oh Madanamanamohini and Brahmakalasha for Kantara Chapter 1 for B. Ajaneesh Loknath.
In Telugu, Harisankar rendered the Malayalam version of Naatu Naatu from S. S. Rajamouli’s RRR, the Academy Award and Golden Globe winning track for Best Original Song for Hymn of Dharma for 777 Charlie and Virisina for Raajahyogam. [2]He has also contributed to other pan-Indian films such as Sita Ramam, 2018, 777 Charlie, and Kantara: Chapter 1.
Rooted in Carnatic music, he has performed at prestigious venues including the Madras Music Academy, Shanmukhananda Sabha, Narada Gana Sabha, and the Chembai Sangeetholsavam.
Harisankar was born on 18 November 1993 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to musicians Alappuzha Sreekumar and Kamala Lakshmi. He is the grandson of Padma Shri Dr. K. Omanakutty, and grandnephew of noted musicians M. G. Radhakrishnan and M. G. Sreekumar.[3]
Career
Harisankar made his playback debut in 1997, singing for the film Saphalyam alongside K. J. Yesudas. The following year, he recorded for the devotional album Sabarimala with his granduncle M. G. Sreekumar.
In 2008, he won the All India Radio National Classical Music Competition and was later accredited as a Grade A artiste.[4] In 2023, he was invited to inaugurate the Soorya Festival on 1 October—a date traditionally reserved for K. J. Yesudas.
As a playback singer, Harisankar has recorded extensively across four South Indian languages:
- Malayalam – His breakthrough came with Jeevamshamayi (Theevandi), a duet with Shreya Ghoshal. Other popular songs include Pavizha Mazhaye (Athiran), Hima Mazhayayai, Kamini (Anugraheethan Antony), Vaanam Chaayum (Anarkali), and Kiliye (ARM).
- Tamil – Debuted with Dhibu Ninan Thomas’s Pesadhe Mozhiye (with Chinmayi) and later collaborated with G. V. Prakash Kumar for Thalaivii.
- Kannada – Introduced by Nobin Paul in 777 Charlie, followed by Brahmakalasham and Oh Madhanamana Mohini in B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s Kantara: Chapter 1, and Nee Dhaare in Charan Raj’s Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B.
- Telugu – Rendered the Malayalam version of Naatu Naatu from RRR
He is associated with pan-Indian films such as RRR, 777 Charlie, Kantara: Chapter 1, Sita Ramam, and 2018.