Aniruddha Sastry


Aniruddha Sastry is an Indian playback singer, actor, music director, lyricist and dubbing artist primarily associated with the Kannada film and television industry. Sastry began his singing career with devotional and classical compositions before transitioning into mainstream cinema. His playback debut came with the Kannada film Kidi in 2017 and over the years, Sastry has lent his voice to numerous tracks across Kannada films. He gained recognition as a performer in devotional and film music, and has also appeared in Kannada films, including roles as a child artist.
In 2020, he achieved a significant milestone by winning the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in the film Acharya Sri Shankara. This honor added to his earlier achievement as a child actor when he received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor for Rakshasa.

Early life

Born on January 23, 1997, Sastry completed his education at Hymamshu Jyothi Kala Peetha. His musical journey began early, and in 2005, he debuted as a child actor in the Kannada film Rakshasa, portraying Shiva Rajkumar's son. This performance earned him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor in 2005. Alongside acting, Sastry actively participated in several prominent singing reality shows. Notably Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs . He hosted programs such as Little Star Singer and Chinnara Camp, appearing on channels like Zee Kannada and Star Suvarna.
Sastry appeared as a child artist in several Kannada films including Shubham, Care Of Footpath, Thutturi, Masti, Moggina Jade, Circus, Maduve Mane, Dhool, and Jackie. He later played a negative lead in Gosi Gang.

Career

Playback singing & music direction

Aniruddha Sastry made his playback singing debut in the Kannada film Kidi, marking his entry into the music industry. The song "Preethi Inda" was a duet composed by Emil Mohammed and included vocals of Anuradha Bhat. In the same year he did a solo song with Ravi Dev for the film Engineers. Following his debut, Sastry contributed to soundtracks for films such as Dhairyam, Dandupalya 3, and Ambi Ning Vayassaytho. During this period, he also began performing title tracks and high-energy numbers, establishing his presence in commercial cinema.
In 2020, Sastry achieved a major milestone by winning the Karnataka State Award for Best Singer for his rendition in the devotional film Acharya Sri Shankara. This recognition elevated his status as a leading playback singer in the Kannada industry. He also released popular singles such as “Forever RCB,” which became an anthem for cricket fans.
Sastry continued to deliver hit tracks in films like Pogaru, Roberrt, and Kranti. His songs during this phase included title tracks and thematic compositions, blending traditional and contemporary styles. He also ventured into independent music with singles like “Love Ge No No” and “Candy Flip.” In 2023, Sastry released the title track for CSI Sanatan and the cricket anthem “RCB 12th Man Army.” He also contributed to major film soundtracks, including the theme song for Kaatera, which gained significant popularity.
By 2025, Sastry expanded his role beyond playback singing, debuting as a music director and lyricist with the single Love U Muddu. He also contributed to major film projects like Mahavatar Narsimha, composing and performing tracks such as “Roar of Narsimha” and “Asura Theme.”
Other notable works include songs for Bagheera, Mark, and Timepass, reflecting his evolution into a multifaceted music professional.

Filmography

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As a child actor

As a dubbing artist