Karthik Krishnamurthy
Karthik is a leading Indian playback singer celebrated for his melodious and versatile singing style. With thousands of songs to his credit across multiple Indian languages, his voice has defined an era of soulful and energetic music in South Indian cinema.
Karthik is a leading Indian playback singer celebrated for his melodious and versatile singing style. With thousands of songs to his credit across multiple Indian languages, his voice has defined an era of soulful and energetic music in South Indian cinema.
Karthik, born on November 7, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of India's most celebrated playback singers and composers, known for his melodious voice, expressive singing, and exceptional versatility. Trained in Carnatic music from childhood, Karthik made his playback debut with "Nendhukittaen" from Alaipayuthey -2000, composed by A. R. Rahman. Since then, Karthik has sung over 4000 songs across multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, working with leading composers such as A. R. Rahman, Harris Jayaraj, Yuvan Shankar Raja, and Devi Sri Prasad. His soothing vocals and energetic performances have made him a fan favorite among music lovers. In addition to playback singing, Karthik has composed music for films and devotional albums and performed in live concerts around the world.Photos
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Personal details
- Alternative names Singer Karthik
- Height 5'9"/ 72kg
- Born November 07, 1980 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Spouses
- Children Kadhambari Nandan
- Other works
- Playback Singer, Music Composer, Lyricist, Voice Coach, Concert Performer
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Karthik is an Indian playback singer and composer known for his melodious voice and popular songs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films.
He began his playback career in 2000 with Alaipayuthey, composed by A. R. Rahman.
He has sung over 4000 songs across various languages.
"Alaipayuthey Kanna," "Ava Enna," "Behka," "Usure Pogudhey," and "Aaruyire."
Filmfare Awards South, Vijay Awards, and multiple state-level awards for Best Playback Singer.
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Trivia
Discovered and introduced by A. R. Rahman.
Can sing fluently in five Indian languages.
Trained in both Carnatic and Hindustani classical music.
His independent single "Appadi Podu Remix" went viral online.
Known for blending modern pop styles with classical techniques.
Quotes
"Singing is not about perfection it's about emotion."
"Working with A. R. Rahman was a dream that changed my life."
"Every song has its own heartbeat - I just try to feel it."
"I believe learning never ends, especially in music."
Trademarks
Smooth, versatile vocal tone with expressive phrasing
Ability to handle both classical and contemporary styles
Known for romantic, youthful melodies and energetic tracks
Distinct emotional depth and clarity in pronunciation
Nicknames
Melody King
Salaries
Estimated per song: Rs: 3 - 5 lakh
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