K. S. Harisankar


Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar 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 also a graduate from dental college. He is the recipient of a Kerala State Film Awards 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, Vennilave, Nilamanaltharikalil, Pavizha Mazhaye, Nee Hima Mazhayayai, Kamini, Vaanam Chaayum, Hatja and Kiliye.
In Tamil cinema, Harisankar was introduced by composer Dhibu Ninan Thomas with Pesatha Mozhiye 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. He has also contributed to other pan-Indian films such as Sita Ramam, 2018, 777 Charlie, and Kantara: Chapter 1.
Beyond film music, Harisankar has built a strong following for his independent and cover songs, many of which have garnered millions of views online. Popular renditions include Pookal Pookkum, Mizhi Ariyathe, and Jiya Jale''. Rooted in Carnatic music, he has performed at prestigious venues including the Madras Music Academy, Shanmukhananda Sabha, Narada Gana Sabha, and the Chembai Sangeetholsavam.
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Early life

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.
He began his Carnatic music training at the age of four and gave his arangettam at the age of 12. His first public performance was at Asianet Film Awards 99 show in the year 1999.

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. Although trained as a dentist and having briefly practiced, he ultimately chose to pursue music full-time.
In 2008, he won the All India Radio National Classical Music Competition and was later accredited as a Grade A artiste. In 2023, he was invited to inaugurate the Soorya Festival on 1 October—a date traditionally reserved for K. J. Yesudas—marking a milestone in his classical career.
As a playback singer, Harisankar has recorded extensively across four South Indian languages:Malayalam – His breakthrough came with Jeevamshamayi, a duet with Shreya Ghoshal. Other popular songs include Pavizha Mazhaye, Hima Mazhayayai, Kamini, Vaanam Chaayum, and Kiliye.Tamil – Debuted with Dhibu Ninan Thomas’s Pesadhe Mozhiye 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, the Academy Award– and Golden Globe–winning track for Best Original Song..
His association with pan-Indian and globally recognized films such as RRR, 777 Charlie, Kantara: Chapter 1, Sita Ramam, and 2018 has established him as one of the most versatile voices of his generation.
Internationally, he has toured extensively under KS Harisankar Live, performing across the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Qatar, Austria, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Bahrain, the United States, Canada, Ireland, and several other countries.

Personal life

Harisankar was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, into a family of musicians. He pursued dentistry at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, and after briefly practicing as a dentist, chose to dedicate himself fully to music.
He is married to Dr. Ghadha Sidharthan.

Awards

2008
  • Raaga Ratnam Juniors Carnatic Music Reality Show by Amrita TV Winner
2015
2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
  • Mazhavil Music Awards - Best Singer
  • Mazhavil Music Awards - Best Duet
2022
2023
2024
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