Madhu Balakrishnan
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Madhu Balakrishnan | |
|---|---|
 Madhu in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 24 June 1974 North Paravur, Kerala, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Label | Satyam Audios |
| Website | Official website |
Madhu Balakrishnan (born 24 June 1974) is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Malayalam. He has also sung songs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada languages. He has sung over 10 thousand songs in films and several devotional albums.[1]
Madhu Balakrishnan was born on 24 June 1974 to the late Balakrishnan (d. 1987) and Leelavathy at Paravur in Eranakulam. His earlier life was at Koratty, near Chalakudy, Thrissur. He completed his schooling in Mar Augustine Memorial Higher Secondary School, Koratty.[2] He was inspired by his mother to take up music. Later he shifted to Paravur, his native place. He is married to Divya, elder sister of Indian cricketer S.Sreesanth.[3][1] The couple has two sons - Madhav and Mahadev.
List of songs
Devotional
Private album by Musical Bee Productions
| Year | Song available on YouTube | Music director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Anjanaiyin Arundhavamey Tamil | Pavan Kumar |
| Year | Song available on YouTube | Music director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jaya Jaya Ram Telugu | Pavan Kumar |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Song title | Music director | Co-singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Kanakasabathalam | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri | Solo Song |
| Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal | Enthininnum | Sunny Stephen | H. Rajesh | |
| Sur Barsaaye Theri Sarod Se | H. Rajesh | |||
| Uthram Nakshatram | Poomanam Poothulanju | Sunny Stephen | Solo Song | |
| Rishivamsham | Orupadu Naalayi | Sanjeev Sabu | Solo Song | |
| 2000 | Rapid Action Force | Paripoothamayoru Sruthithaalalayathe | Sailesh Narayanan | Solo Song |
| O Priye | Nenjilottum Kiliye | Sidharth Vijayan | Solo Song | |
| Padippura Vaathilile | Solo Song | |||
| 2001 | Kabani | Punchavarambathoode | Vidydharan Master | Solo Song |
| Njanundu Neeyundu | Solo Song | |||
| Fort Kochi | Mohappaalppuzhayil | Jayan Pisharody | Solo Song | |
| Akashathile Paravakal | Moopparukkoru naalukettaal | S. Balakrishnan | Solo Song | |
| Thathappenne | K. S. Chitra | |||
| Jagapoga | Aanandathin Kallolangal | M. G. Radhakrishnan | Solo Song | |
| 2002 | Valkannadi | Amme Amme | M. Jayachandran | Solo Song |
| Kanmashi | Ambili Maamanumundallo | M. Jayachandran | Solo Song | |
| Yathrakarude Sradhakku | Nombarakkoottile | Johnson Master | Solo Song | |
| Bamboo Boys | Bamboo Boys | Thej Mervin | Chorus | |
| Sisiram | Paathira Poove | Berny–Ignatius | Solo Song | |
| 2003 | Thilakam | Aare Aare Ariyan | Jerry Amaldev | K. S. Chitra |
| Sankramam | Solo Song | |||
| 2004 | Perumazhakkalam | Chentharmizhi | M. Jayachandran | K. S. Chithra |
| 2007 | Rock n' Roll (film) | Manchadi Mazha | Vidyasagar | Sujatha |
| 2008 | Calcutta News (film) | Enguninnu vanna | Debojyoti Mishra | K. S. Chithra |
| 2010 | Yakshiyum Njanum | Vrindhavanamundo | Kaithapram | Solo Song |
| 2011 | Makeup Man | Aarutharum | Vidyasagar | Solo Song |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Jagadananda Karaka | Ilayaraja | Preetha P. V. |
| 2017 | Dhruvaraj Jagannath (DJ) (Telugu Dubbing) Duvvada Jagannadham | "Mayilo Kuyilo" | Devi Sri Prasad | Rajalakshmi Abhiram |
| 2021 | Home | Mukhiluthodanay | Rahul Subrahmanian | Solo Song[4] |
| 2023 | Animal | Neeyanakhilam Thaathaa | Harshavardhan Rameshwar | Solo Song |
Tamil
| Year | Movie | Song title | Music director | Co-singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ulavuthurai | Ullathai Thirandhu | Shah | K. S. Chitra |
| 2000 | Bharathi | Edhilum Ingu, Vande Mataram | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai | Nammava, Thillu Mullu | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | Kana Kandenadi | Vidyasagar | |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Piraye Piraye | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2004 | Madurey | Kanden Kanden | Vidyasagar | Sadhana Sargam |
| 2004 | Bose | Vaitha Kann | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Sri Vardhini |
| 2005 | Ji | Ding Dong | Vidyasagar | Madhushree |
| 2005 | Raam | Yaaro Arival | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2005 | Majaa | Sollitharava | Vidyasagar | Sadhana Sargam |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Konja Neram | Vidyasagar | |
| 2006 | Mozhi | Pesa Madandhaiye | Vidyasagar | |
| 2006 | Sivappathigaram | Aatrai Thingal | Vidyasagar | Sujatha |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Thangakili, Oru Kili | Vidyasagar | |
| 2006 | Manathodu Mazhaikalam | Aayiram Vaanavil | Karthik Raja | |
| 2007 | Pori | Perundhil Nee | Dhina | Madhushree |
| 2007 | Arputha Theevu | Saama Mohini | M. Jayachandran | Sujatha |
| 2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Ippave Ippave | Vidyasagar | Harini |
| 2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Vaa Vaa En Devathaiye | Vidyasagar | |
| 2009 | Naan Kadavul | Pichai Paathiram | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2013 | Paradesi | Sengaade | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2014 | 3 Geniuses | "Azhago" | Aathish Uthriyan | |
| 2015 | Komban | "Mella Valanjadhu" | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2022 | Kaari | "Goppamavaney" | D. Imman | Kailash Kher |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kural | Appa En Appa | Sam C. S. | |
| 2025 | Vanangaan | Irai Nooru | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2025 | Dinasari | Seiginra Velaiyil | Ilayaraja | |
Kannada
| Year | Movie | Song title | Music director | Co-singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tavarige baa tangi | Thangi Ninna | Hamsalekha | Solo |
| 2002 | Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Chanda ee chanda | Karthik Raja | Solo |
| 2002 | Ninagagi | Hani Hani Seri | Gurukiran | K. S. Chithra |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | Kana Kanade | Gurukiran | Solo |
| 2005 | Thavarina Siri | Baalina Beedi, Preethi Namma | Hamsalekha |
Telugu
| Year | Movie | Song title | Music director | Co-singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chandramukhi | Kontha kaalam Kontha kaalam | Vidyasagar | Sujatha Mohan |
| 2004 | Saptagiri | Naa Daari Godaranta | Ramana Gogula | -- |
| 2011 | Shirdi Sai | Sharanu sharanu | M.M. Keeravani | Sunitha |
| 2007 | Sri Ramadasu | Charanamule nammithi | M.M. Keeravani | K. S. Chithra |
| 2015 | Lion (2015 film) | Anaganaga astami lo | Mani Sharma | |
| 2024 | Satyam Sundaram (2024 Film) | Evaro ithanevaro | Govind Vasantha |
Television
- All shows are in Malayalam television unless noted
- Reality shows as Judge
| Year | Show | channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Super star global | Amrita TV |
| 2019-2020 | Top Singer 1 | Flowers TV |
| 2021-2022 | Top Singer 2 | Flowers TV |
| 2023–2024 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam | Zee Keralam |
| 2024 | Musical wife Grand Finale Chapter 4 | Flowers TV |
| 2024 | Top Singer 4 | Flowers TV |
| 2024- present | Top Singer 5 | Flowers TV |
Malayalam Television series title song
| Year | Movie | Song title | Music director | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chitta | "Kalpadarakombil" | S.Somasekharan Nair | Surya TV |
| 2006 | Veendum Jwalayayi | "Jwalayayi" | M. Jayachandran | DD Keralam |
| Unniyarcha | "chekavarkku" | Mohan Sithara | Asianet | |
| Swami Ayyappan (TV series) | " Sabarimaamala Vaazhumayyappa" | S.Somasekharan Nair | ||
| 2008 | Sreekrishna Leela | "Sreekrishna leelamrutham" | ||
| sreemahabhagavatham | "Shyama Hare" | |||
| Devimahathmyam | "Devimahathmyam" | |||
| Thulabharam | "Neethidevathe" | Surya TV | ||
| 2009 | Swami Ayyappan Saranam | Asianet | ||
| 2012 | Sabarimala Sreedharmashastha | |||
| 2012 | Sripadmanabham | "Om Shri Padmanabha" | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath | Amrita TV |
| 2015 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | "Kailasasringathil" | S.Somasekharan Nair | |
| 2018 | Kumarasambhavam | "Saravana Poikayil" | ||
| 2021 | Kanyadanam (Malayalam TV series) | "nattu nanchu varthiya" | Syam Dharman | Surya TV |
