Jaya Super Singer South India Explained

Language:Tamil
Runtime:1 hour
Director:MS Senthil Kumar
Judges:Nithyasree Mahadevan
S. P. Sailaja
Bharadwaj
Presenter:Vaishali, India
Country:India
Network:Jaya TV
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:99

Jaya Super Singer South India is a reality-based Indian Tamil-language singing competition that was broadcast on Jaya TV. The program seeks to discover playback singing talent in South India.

The show debuted on 20 September 2014, airing on weekend nights at 8:00pm on Jaya TV. The final episode was telecast on 30 August 2015.

Season 1

Season 1 of the show is directed by MS Senthil Kumar.

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Last Aired:present
Network:Jaya TV

Auditions

Open auditions

The open auditions, the first stage in determining a seasons finalists, were conducted in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. During this stage, contestants sing a song or two before a panel of preliminary state audition judges. This panel then decides on-the-spot whether the contestant demonstrated enough ability and performance value to proceed further. If the contestant exhibited exceptional ability in their performance, judges award a "ticket" moving them instantly one step forward in the competition. Alternatively, if judges are on the fence about the singer, they will place the contestant on a waitlist until the end of that day's auditions. Otherwise, if the contestant lacks the ability and performance value to proceed further, the contestant will be rejected.

Episode # TitleAudition JudgesOriginal airdate

Selection of top 20 - final level auditions

Spot Selection Round (1 November 2014 – 23 November 2014)

In the second and final stage of the audition process, contestants shortlisted from the open auditions arrive in a central location in Chennai. They are expected to perform a song or two before a different panel of judges with a view of being selected as top 20 finalists of the show.

For this stage of the process, the program host asserts that it is distinct from other reality shows as it does not embarrass unsuccessful contestants in the show by actively 'rejecting' them on the spot; rather, it actively encourages contestants in this stage to continue to improve their singing skills.

Again, this panel then decides on-the-spot whether the contestant demonstrated enough ability and performance value to proceed further. If the contestant exhibited exceptional ability in their performance, judges award a "green card" shortlisting them instantly one step forward in the competition towards finalist selection. Otherwise, if judges are on the fence about the singer, they will ask the contestant to wait for a decision at the end of the final level auditions.

=Episode 13 (1 November 2014)

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– Special performance by non-contestant performer

– Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderNon-contestant performerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
1Bharadwaj"Gnyaabagam Varudhe"BharadwajPa. Vijay BharadwajAutograph (2004)
2S.P. Sailaja"Chinnan Chiru Vayathil"S.P. SailajaKannadasan Ilaiyaraaja
3Nithyasree Mahadevan"Tharunam Idhaiyya" in raga SivaranjaniNithyasree MahadevanPapanasam Sivan Papanasam Sivan
4Sindhuja"Meghame Meghame"Vani JayaramVairamuthuShankar–GaneshPalaivana Solai (1981)
5"Idhu Oru Nila"S. JanakiKannadasan/VairamuthuIlaiayaraajaTik Tik Tik (1981)
6Bhuvaneshwari"Kaatril Varum"Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shreya GhoshalVaaliIlaiyaraajaOru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)
7Shrinidhi"Sowkiyamaa Kannae" Nithyasree MahadevanVairamuthu A. R. RahmanSangamam (1999)
8"Oru Dheivam Thantha Poove"Chinmayi & P. JayachandranVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKannathil Muthamittal (2002)
9"Allegra Allegra"RitaVivekaDevi Sri PrasadKanthaswamy (2009)
10Siju Kumar"Khwaja Endhan"A. R. RahmanKashifA. R. RahmanJodhaa Akbar (2008) (Dubbed version)
11"Narumugaye"P. Unnikrishnan & Bombay JayashriVairamuthuA. R. RahmanIruvar (1997)
=Episode 14 (2 November 2014)

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– Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
1Raagaa"Anandha Ragam"Deepan Chakravarthy & Uma RamananGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaPanneer Pushpangal (1981)
2"Mudhal Murai"Yuvan Shankar RajaNa. MuthukumarIlaiyaraajaNeethane En Ponvasantham (2012)
3Madhumathi"Andha Sivagami"P. SusheelaKannadasanR. GovardhanamPattanathil Bhootham (1967)
4"Kannan Vandhu"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaRettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
5Lekshmi Jayan"Azhagu Nilave"K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. RahmanPavithra (1994)
6"Konjam Nilavu"AnnupamaaVairamuthuA. R. RahmanThiruda Thiruda (1993)
7H. Aravindh"Vidu Kathaiya"HariharanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanMuthu (1995)
8"Urvasi Urvasi"A. R. Rahman, Suresh Peters & Shahul HameedVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKadhalan (1994)
9Padmapriya"Roja Poo"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaAgni Natchathiram (1988)
10Srikanth"Ennavale"P. UnnikrishnanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKadhalan (1994)
11Vinodh"Vandhaal Mahalakshmiye"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraajaUyarndha Ullam (1994)
12Ranjith"Eeramaana Rojave"K. J. YesudasVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaIlamai Kaalangal (1983)
13"Uyirin Uyire"KK & SuchitraThamaraiHarris JayarajKaakha Kaakha (2003)
=Episode 15 (8 November 2014)

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No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
1Aashish"Malargale"K. S. Chithra & HariharanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanLove Birds (1996)
2"Rojaave"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaNinaivellam Nithya (1982)
3Shivapriya"Raa Raa"Binny Krishnakumar & TippuBhuvanachandraVidyasagarChandramukhi (2005)
4Shaanthini"Vaidhehi Raman"S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaPagal Nilavu (1985)
5Sai Ramya"Chittukuravi"P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanSavaale Samali (1971)
6"Gangai Karai"P. SusheelaKannadasanK. V. MahadevanVaanampadi (1993)
7Sumesh Krishna"Raja Raja Cholan"K. J. YesudasMu. MethaIlaiyaraajaRettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
8"Yeh Aatha"Tippu & Anuradha SriramGangai AmaranMani SharmaMalaikottai (2007)
9Kaaveri"Paadu Nilaave"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiMu. MethaIlaiyaraajaUdaya Geetham (1988)
10Sarigas Ganga"Nee Inge"SwarnalathaGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaChinna Thambi (1991)
11Sathish"Mandram Vandhu"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraajaMouna Ragam (1986)
12"Dhevan Thandha"P. Jayachandran & S. JanakiKannadasanIlaiyaraajaUnnai Naan Santhithen (1983)
13Vindhyashri"Kannaalane"K. S. Chithra & A. R. RahmanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanBombay (1995)
14Poornima"Chinna Thaai Aval"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaThalapathi (1991)
=Episode 16 (9 November 2014)

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– Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
1Priyadarshini"Om Namashivaya"S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaSalangai Oli (1983)
2Hari"Poomaalai Vaangi"K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaSindhu Bhairavi (1985)
3Shanmukha Bhagyashri"Aadiyil Sedhi"K. S. ChithraDevaEn Aasai Machan (1994)
4"Ayya Sami"M. L. VasanthakumariR. SudharsanamOr Iravu (1951)
5Somadas"Sandhana Thendralai"Hariharan & Mahalakshmi IyerVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
6"Vathikuchi"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliYuvan Shankar RajaDheena (2000)
7Kaushik"Chithiram Pesuthadi"T. M. SoundararajanKu. Ma. BalasubramaniamT. G. LingappaSabaash Meena (1958)
8"Kaadhal Konjam"Naresh IyerThamaraiHarris JayarajPachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
9Deepika"Paadu Nilaave"Dhanush & Shruti HaasanDhanushAnirudh Ravichander3 (2012)
10"Kannodu Kanbathellam"Nithyasree MahadevanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanJeans (1998)
11Dhinesh"Neelavaana Odaiyil"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliGangai AmaranVazhvey Maayam (1982)
12"Dhevan Thandha"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaRajadhi Raja (1989)
13Baalaaji"Oh Paapa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaIdhayathai Thirudathe (1989)
14"Megham Kottatum"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraajaEnakkul Oruvan (1984)
15Vasundhara"Thoongaadha Vizhigal"K. J. Yesudas & S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaAgni Natchathiram (1988)
16Indhumathi"Ther Kondu Sendravan"P. SusheelaVaaliIlaiyaraajaEnakkul Oruvan (1984)
=Episode 17 (15 November 2014)

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No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
1Vaanathishri"Maalai Pozhuthin"P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyBhagyalakshmi (1961)
2Sharath Kumar"Aariro"HaricharanNa. MuthukumarG. V. Prakash KumarDeiva Thirumagal (2011)
3"Kannitheevu Ponnaa"M. L. R. KarthikeyanKapilanKYuddham Sei (2011)
4Ajay"Nandha En Nilaa"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPazhanisamiV. DakshinamoorthyNanda En Nila (1977)
5Gayathri"Chithirai Sevvanam"P. JayachandranPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaKaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978)
6Keerthi"Oh Butterfly"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Asha BhosleVaaliIlaiyaraajaMeera (1992)
7Venkatesh"Aadi Ponna"Gaana BalaKapilanSanthosh NarayananAttakathi (2012)
8"Poongkaatrile"Unni Menon & SwarnalathaVairamuthuA. R. RahmanUyire (1998)
9Rithu"Malligai"Vani JayaramVaaliM. S. ViswanathanDheerga Sumangali (1974)
10Shankar Raman"Mun Paniyaa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Malgudi SubhaPalani BharathiYuvan Shankar RajaNandha (2001)
11Sathyaprakash"Oru Maalai"KarthikThamaraiHarris JayarajGhajini (2005)
12Arun Prasad"Neelavaana Odaiyil"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliGangai AmaranVazhvey Maayam (1982)
13Sriragam Muralidharan"Nee Paadhi"K. J. Yesudas & Uma RamananVaali/Mu. MethaIlaiyaraajaKeladi Kanmani (1989)
14Sowmya"Maargazhi Thingal Allava"S. Janaki, P. Unnikrishnan & MadhumithaVairamuthuA. R. RahmanSangamam (1999)
=Episode 18 (16 November 2014)

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No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

– Special performance by guest judge/performer

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderNon-contestant performerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
1Keshav"Azhagae Azhagu"K. J. YesudasKannadasanIlaiyaraajaRaja Paarvai (1979)
2Sushmitha"O Vasantha Raajaa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaNeengal Kettavai (1984)
3Shibi"Vizhiyile"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaBhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (1977)
4Sudharsan"Minnale"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuA. R. RahmanMay Madham (2006)
5"Kadhalukku"Pushpavannam Kuppuswamy & Sri VardhiniKapilanYuvan Shankar RajaPerazhagan (2004)
6Anusha Ravi"Enna Enna Vaarthaigalo"P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyVennira Aadai (1965)
7Gnanashekhar"Senorita"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaJohnny (1980)
8Prasanna"Thendrale Thendrale"Mano, P. Unnikrishnan & Dominique CerejoVaaliA. R. RahmanKadhal Desam (1996)
9"Malligai"Krishnaraj, Velmurugan & SathyanSnehanYuvan Shankar RajaKazhugu (2012)
10Jasmine Fatima"Naan Unnai Vaazhthi"P. SusheelaVaaliV. KumarNootrukku Nooru (1978)
11Sathish Kumar"Vellai Pura"K. J. Yesudas & S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaPuthukavithai (1982)
12S.P. Sailaja"Vaan Pole Vannam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S.P. SailajaVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaSalangai Oli (1983)
13Soundharya"Unnai Kaanaadha Kannum"P. SusheelaKannadasanK. V. MahadevanIdhayak Kamalam (1965)
14Harini"Unnavida"Kamal Haasan & Shreya GhoshalKamal HaasanIlaiyaraajaVirumaandi (2004)
15Nisar Rutin"Varaha Nadhikarai"Shankar MahadevanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanSangamam (1999)
=Episode 19 (22 November 2014)

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No contestants were spot-selected to advance to the next round in this episode.

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
1Dhanush"Sandhosha Kanneere"A. R. Rahman, Sowmya Raoh, Dominique Cerejo & Kavita PaudwalVairamuthuA. R. RahmanUyire (1998)
2Jayaprabha"Ennulle"SwarnalathaVaaliIlaiyaraajaValli (1993)
3Ganesh Kumar"Poove Sempoove"K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaSolla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
4Vishnuram"Manuthu Mandhaiyile"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & SasirekhaVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
5Krithika"Ennulil Engo"Vani JayaramPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaRosapoo Ravikaikari (1979)
6Shridhar"Raagangal Paathinaaru"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanThillu Mullu (1981)
7Jo"Madai Thiranthu" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaali Originally Written by ManivannanIlaiyaraajaNizhalgal (1980)
8Sharavanan"Aaru Maname"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanAndavan Kattalai (1964)
9Gochan Soloman"Anbae Anbae"Harish RaghavendraNa. MuthukumarHarris JayarajDhaam Dhoom (2009)
10Aparna"Roja Poo"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaAgni Natchathiram (1988)
11Charanya"Thesulavudhe"Ghantasala & P. SusheelaThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Adi Narayana RaoManalane Mangayin Bhagyam (1957)
12Larson Cyril"Nilavu Thoongum"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaKunguma Chimil (1985)
13Mu Nasseer"Indha Ponnungale"JayamoorthyYugabharathyD. ImmanVaruthapadatha Valibar Sangam
=Episode 20 (23 November 2014)

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At the conclusion of the auditions in this episode, the judges announced 10 of the top 20 finalists they selected to enter the competition this season. This included a recap of spot selected contestants from previous episodes in this round of auditions.

– Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round

– Contestant waitlisted then selected on subsequent episode

OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
1Balasubramaniam"Nirpathuve Nadapathuve"Harish RaghavendraSubramania BharathiIlaiyaraajaBharathi (2000)
2Dharshanaa"Nee Korinaal"Karthik & Shweta MohanMadhan KarkySharreth180 (2011)
3Aravindh"Varaha Nadhikarai"Shankar MahadevanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanSangamam (1999)
4Vishnu"Maankuyile"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaKaragattakaran (1989)
5Prathipaa"Kaatrodu Kuzhalin"K. S. ChithraPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaKodai Mazhai (1986)
6Nellaiappan "Mouname Paarvaiyaal"P. B. SrinivasKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanKodi Malar (1966)
7"Thanni Thotti"K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaSindhu Bhairavi (1985)
8Jay Krishna"Nee Pournami"K. J. YesudasPonnadiyanIlaiyaraajaOruvar Vaazhum Alaiyum (1988)
9Aathreya"Vennilavae" Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan & Kavita PaudwalVairamuthuA. R. RahmanMinsara Kanavu (1997)
10Keerthana"Yaarathu Sollamal"Vani JayaramKannadasanShankar–GaneshNenjamellam Neeye (1983)
11Shrikanth"Thendral Vandhu"K. J. Yesudas & S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaThendrale Ennai Thodu (1985)
12"Machan Peru"Shankar MahadevanKapilanVidyasagarMadhurey (2004)

Spot-selected contestants

Spot Selected ContestantsGenderAudition City in South India
01ShrinidhiFemaleHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
02Lekshmi JayanFemaleCochin, Kerala
03SomadasMaleCochin, Kerala
04PrathipaaFemaleCochin, Kerala
05Keshav VinodhMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
06TanujMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
07SindhujaFemaleHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
08AathreyaMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
09NellaiappanMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
10Nisa RutinMaleCochin, Kerala
Solo Introduction Round (29 November 2014 – 14 December 2014)

The 10 finalists announced at the conclusion of episode 20, as well as 16 other contestants, were expected to perform over two performances rounds. The first round of performances were announced as the 'introduction' round. The second round of performances were announced as the 'duet' round. At the conclusion of the performances from both rounds, the judges were expected make a decision as to which other 10 contestants should be selected as top 20 finalists.

This round required solo performances from the contestants.

Episode (Air Date)OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
21
1Shrinidhi"Kavidhai Kelungal"Vani Jairam & P. JayachandranVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaPunnagai Mannan (2000)
2Aravind"Thom Karuvil"Shankar MahadevanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanStar (2001)
3Sariga S. Ganga"Yengae Enathu Kavithai"K. S. Chitra & SrinivasVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
4Ajay Krishna"Puttham Puddhu Pattu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Pushpavanam KuppusamyVairamuthuVidyasagarThendral (2004)
22
1Keerthana"Ival Oru Ilam Kuruvi"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaBrahma (1991)
2Somadas"Vetri Kodi"Palakkad SreeramVairamuthuA. R. RahmanPadayappa (1999)
3Sai Ramya"Oru Naal"P. SusheelaVaaliV. KumarMajor Chandrakanth (1966)
4Ajay"Unnidam Mayangugiren"K. J. YesudasVaaliV. Kumar & G. K. VenkateshThen Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
23
1Larson Cyril"Verasa Pogayile"D. ImmanPremaD. ImmanJilla (2013)
2Vasundhara"Kannan Varuvan"P. SusheelaVaaliViswanathan–RamamoorthyPanchavarna Kili (1965)
3Nellaiappan"Kaatrin Mozhi"BalramVairamuthuVidyasagarMozhi (2013)
4Shanmukha Bhagyashri"Oru Kili Uruguthu"S. P. Sailaja & S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaAanandha Kummi (1983)
5Shrikanth Suresh"Iruvathu Kodi"HariharanVairamuthuS. A. RajkumarThulladha Manamum Thullum (1999)
6Anusha Ravi"Ninaithu Ninaithu" Shreya GhoshalNa. Muthukumar Selvaraghavan & Yuvan Shankar Raja7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
24
1Keshav Vinodh"Enakkoru Kaadhal"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & M. S. ViswanathanVaaliM. S. ViswanathanMuthana Muthallavo (1976)
2Prathipaa"Poovarusam Poo"S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaKizhake Pogum Rail (2013)
3Tanuj"Poi Solla Koodaadhu"Hariharan & Sadhana SargamVidyasagarRun (2002)
4Lekshmi Jayan"Machana Pathingala"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaAnnakili (1976)
25
1Aparna"Brindavanathukku"P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanLakshmi Kalyanam (1968)
2Sathish"Kalyaana Maalai"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraajaPudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
3Harini"Marudaani" Madhushree, A. R. Rahman, Hentry KuruvillaVaaliA. R. RahmanSakkarakatti (2008)
4Nisar Rutin"Poove Sempoove"K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaSolla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
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1Hari"Dheivam Thandha Veedu"K. J. YesudasKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanAval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
2Shaanthini"Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru"S. JanakiPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaThambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
3Aathreyaa"Thanga Thaamarai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam VairamuthuA. R. RahmanMinsara Kanavu (1997)
4Vaanathishri"Thalattum Pongkaatru"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaGopura Vasalile (1991)
Duet Introduction Round (20 December 2014 – 28 December 2014)

This round required duet performances from the contestants. At the conclusion of this round, the judges announced their decision as to the remaining contestants selected as top 20 finalists. The judges confirmed that although it was not possible for all contestants to participate in all rounds for various reasons (such as illness, exam studies, difficulties traveling interstate at an agreed time, and so forth), a decision was made taking into account the overall potential of each contestant from their performances to-date. After the judges announced the names of the other selected contestants, the host pointed out that 12 contestants were named instead of 10. The judges asserted the last two named contestants were lucky surprise selections but warned that those contestants should not become complacent as they were allowed into the competition by half marks.

Episode (Air Date)OrderContestant 1Contestant 2Song Original artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
27
1Shrikanth Suresh Shaanthini "Un Per Solla"Hariharan & Sujatha MohanVaali, Kalaikumar & Na. MuthukumarDevaMinsara Kanna (1999)
2Ajay Keerthanaa "Malare Mounamaa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVairamuthuVidyasagarKarnaa (1995)
3Vasundhara Sathish Kumar "Ore Naal Unnai Naan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani JayaramVaaliIlaiyaraajaIlamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1976)
28
1Ajay Krishna Prathipaa "Thedum Kan"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVaaliM. S. Viswanathan & IlaiyaraajaMella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986)
2Nissar Rutin Lekshmi Jayan "Unn Perai Sollum"Naresh Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal & HaricharanNa. MuthukumarG. V. Prakash KumarAngadi Theru (1995)
3Aravindh Anusha Ravi "Swaasame Swaasame" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Sadhana SargamPa. VijayA. R. RahmanThenali (2000)
4TanujAparna "Oru Paadhi Kadhavu" Haricharan & Vandana SrinivasanNa. MuthukumarG. V. Prakash KumarThaandavam (2012)
29
1Shanmukha Bhagyashri Larson Cyril"Kandaangi Kandaangi"Shreya Ghoshal & VijayVairamuthuD. ImmanJilla (2014)
2Keshav VinodhSariga S. Ganga "Raathiriyil Poothirukkum"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaThanga Magan (1983)
3NellaiappanHarini"Ding Dong" Madhu Balakrishnan & MadhushreePa. VijayVidyasagarJi (2005)
4Sai RamyaHari"Konja Neram" Asha Bhosle & Madhu BalakrishnanYugabharathiVidyasagarChandramukhi (2005)
30
1Somdas Vanathishri"Sundhari Kannaal"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaThalapathi (1991)
2ShrinidhiAathreya "Un Samayal Arayil"P. Unnikrishnan & Sujatha MohanKabilanVidyasagarDhill (2001)
= Selected wait-listed contestants

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Order in which remaining finalists were announcedSpot Selected ContestantsAudition City in South India
01Vaanathishri
02Sai Ramya
03Saariga S. Ganga
04Larson Cyril
05Vasundhara
06Ajay Krishna
07Madhumathi
08Aravindh
09Shaanthini
10Sathish Kumar
11Ajay
12Anusha Ravi

Top 22 contestants

Shrinidhi is from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. She received training in Carnatic music from prominent vocalist, Nedunuri Krishnamoorthy.

Lekshmi Jayan is from Kerala.

Somadas is from Kerala.

Prathipaa is from Kerala.

Keshav Vinodh initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Tanuj Nair initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Sindhuja Srinivasan is from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Aathreya Ganapathy initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Nellaiappan Ram initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Nisar Rutin Shah is from Kerala.

Vaanathishri initially auditioned at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Sai Ramya auditioned at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Saariga S. Ganga is from Kerala.

Larson Cyril initially auditioned at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He previously appeared on Jaya TV's Ragamalika series.

Vasundhara Shivakumar initially auditioned at Bangalore, Karnataka.

Ajay Krishna Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Madhumathi Venkat initially auditioned at Bangalore, Karnataka.

Shaanthini is from Kerala.

Sathish Kumar is from Bangalore, Karnataka.

Aravindh initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Anusha Ravi initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Ajay initially auditioned at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and only just made it as a contestant on the show. However, he ceased appearing as a contestant on the show after the New Year Celebration Round.

Competition performance rounds

Contestant elimination chart

Contestants' listed in the order in which the finalists were announced as selected during the final audition rounds.

FinalistGenderAudition City in South IndiaElimination DatePlacement
ShrinidhiFemaleHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Lekshmi JayanFemaleCochin, Kerala
SomadasMaleCochin, Kerala
PrathipaaFemaleCochin, Kerala
Keshav VinodhMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
Tanuj NairMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
Sindhuja SrinivasanFemaleHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Aathreya GanapathyMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
Nellaiappan RamMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
Nisar Rutin ShahMaleCochin, Kerala
VaanathishriFemaleCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Sai RamyaFemaleHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Saariga S. GangaFemaleCochin, Kerala
Larson CyrilMaleCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Vasundhara ShivakumarFemaleBangalore, Karnataka
Ajay KrishnaMaleMadurai, Tamil Nadu
Madhumathi VenkatFemaleBangalore, Karnataka
AravindhMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
ShaanthiniFemaleCochin, Kerala
Sathish KumarMaleBangalore, Karnataka
AjayMaleChennai, Tamil Nadu
Anusha RaviFemaleChennai, Tamil Nadu

Main competition rounds

Contestants and special performers were accompanied by Ganesh Kirupa Light Music Orchestra.

New Year (2015) Celebration Round - 2014 Hits (3 January 2015 – 11 January 2015)

The first finals round of the season was telecast on 2 January 2015 in celebration of the New Year. The host announced this round as a celebration round in which no contestants would be eliminated. The top 22 contestants were required to perform hits from Tamil films released in the previous year, 2014. Before the performances were underway, an announcement was also made that as a New Year's gift, the best performing contestant(s) would be given a playback singing opportunity by music director Bharadwaj, one of the show's judges.

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
31
1Ajay"Oruthi Maelae" Abhay Jodhpurkar & El Fé ChoirMadhan Karky D. ImmanJeeva (2014)
2Prathipaa"Mounam Pesum" K. S. Chithra & Sowmya MahadevanP. VetriselvanM. GhibranAmara Kaaviyam (2014)
3Sathish Kumar ("Babloo")"Vinmeen Vithaiyil" Abhay Jodhpurkar & Saindhavi PrakashKabilan Nivas K. PrasannaThegidi (2014)
4Short alapana excerpt in raga Kharaharapriya Nithyasree MahadevanTraditional Carnatic music alapanaNithyasree Mahadevan
5Vasundhara"Sonnadhu Sonnadhu" Sadhana Sargam BharadwajAranmanai (2014)
6Excerpt from "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu"Sadhana SargamBharadwajAranmanai (2014)
7Nellaiappan"Nee Yaaro"/"Yaar Petra Magano" K. J. Yesudas Yugabharathi Anirudh RavichanderKaththi (2014)
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1Vaanathishri"Eeramaai Eeramaai" Vibhavari & RanjithJayant Kaikini IlaiyaraajaUn Samayal Arayil (2014)
2Aravindh"Vaanga Makka Vaanga" Haricharan & Dr. NarayananNa. Muthukumar A. R. RahmanKaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
3Somadas"Oh Nanba" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Aaryan Dinesh KanagaratnamVairamuthu A. R. RahmanLingaa (2014)
4Shaanthini"Darling Dambakku" Benny Dayal & Sunidhi ChauhanYugabharathiAnirudh RavichanderMaan Karate (2014)
5Larson Cyril"Un Vizhigalil" Anirudh Ravichander & Shruti HaasanR D Raja and Shivaan KeithravindranAnirudh RavichanderMaan Karate (2014)
6Group of Top 22 ContestantsMedley (including excerpt from "Jingunamani" from Jilla)
33
1Anusha Ravi"Venmegam Polave" G. V. Prakash Kumar & Saindhavi PrakashNa. Muthukumar SharrethKathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014)
2Tanuj"Raasa Magaraasaa" Rita, Anthony Dasan & Sean RoldanMuthamilSean RoldanMundasupatti (2014)
3Sindhuja"En Mannava" Srinivas & Aditi PaulVairamuthuA. R. RahmanLingaa (2014)
4Nisar Rutin Shah"Adiye Enna Raagam" Abhay Jodhpurkar & Poornima SatishYugabharathiD. ImmanRummy (2014)
5Sariga S. Ganga"Yeppa Maama Treatu" D. Imman, A.V. Pooja, Snigdha ChandraVivekaD. ImmanJilla (2014)
6Ajay Krishna"Mersalaayiten" Anirudh Ravichander & Neeti MohanKabilanA. R. RahmanI (2014)
7Sai Ramya"Naan Nee" Shakthisree Gopalan & DheekshithaUma DeviSanthosh NarayananMadras (2014)
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1Madhumathi"Manasula Soora Kaathey" RR & Divya RamaniYugabharathi Santhosh NarayananCuckoo (2014)
2Keshav Vinodh"Aagayam Theepidicha" Pradeep KumarKabilanSanthosh NarayananMadras (2014)
3Lekshmi Jayan"Yaarumilla" Shweta Mohan & SrinivasPa. VijayA. R. RahmanKaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
4Aathreya"Ennai Saaithaalae" Hariharan & Shreya GhoshalThamaraiHarris JayarajEndrendrum Punnagai (2013)
5Group of Top 22 Contestants"Indhiya Naadu"T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan, Malaysia Vasudevan, K. Veeramani, P. Susheela & L. R. EswariVaaliM. S. ViswanathanBharatha Vilas (1973)
Tribute to "K.B Sir" Round (17 January 2015 – 8 February 2015)

This unique round was in tribute to prominent film director, K. Balachander ("K.B Sir"). Throughout this round, each of the judges and chief guests made detailed comments filled with anecdotes about their experiences with the film director during their careers.

Musical performances by the judges, chief guests, and top 21 contestants during this round consisted of songs featured in films directed by K. Balachander.

Contestant Ajay did not participate or appear on the show for this round, and it was announced in the next round that he was no longer participating in the competition.

Contestant Shrinidhi gave a stand-out performance.

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
35
1"Kamban Yemandhan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani JairamKannadasan M. S. ViswanathanNizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978)
2Excerpt from "Tere Meri Beech"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamAnand BakshiLaxmikant–PyarelalEk Duuje Ke Liye (Hindi film) (1981)
3S. P. SailajaExcerpt from "Balle Balle Magadivoy" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & L. R. Eswari Aatreya M. S. ViswanathanMaro Charitra (Telugu film) (1978)
4Excerpt from "Naan Oru Sindhu" K. S. ChithraVairamuthu IlaiyaraajaSindhu Bhairavi (1985)
5Nithyasree Mahadevan "Manmadha Masam" Nithyasree Mahadevan & Shankar Mahadevan Vaali A. R. RahmanParthale Paravasam (1978)
6Medley of excerpts from 10 songs ("Ezhu Swarangalukkul"; "Naadham Ennum Kovilil"; "Kavidhai Kelungal"; "Kelviyin Naayagane"; "Mani Osai Enna"; "Ilakkanam Marutho"; "Azhagana Ilamangai"; "Naana Paaduvathu Naana"; "Vasantha Kaala" & "Antha Neram Poruthirunthal")Vani JairamKannadasan & Vairamuthu M. S. Viswanathan (except Ilaiyaraaja for 3rd song and Vijaya Bhaskar for 7th song)Apoorva Raagangal (1975); Manmadha Leelai (1976); Punnagai Mannan (2000); Apoorva Raagangal (1975); Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978); Thappu Thalangal (1978); Nool Veli (1979); Moondru Mudichu (1976) & Thillu Mullu (1981)
36
1Prathipaa"Moothaval Nee"K. Swarna & Trichy LoganathanKannadasan V. KumarArangetram (1973)
2Nellaiappan"Madhuraiyil Parandha"T. M. SoundararajanVaaliM. S. ViswanathanPoova Thalaiya (1969)
3Shrinidhi"Ezhu Swarangalukkul"Vani JairamKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanApoorva Raagangal (1975)
4Sindhuja"Ranga Rangiah"P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanVarumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
37
1Sariga S. Ganga"Naan Oru Sindhu"K. S. ChithraVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaSindhu Bhairavi (1985)
2Vaanathishri"Oru Naal"P. SusheelaVaaliM. S. ViswanathanKaaviya Thalaivi (1969)
3Madhumathi"Sollathaan Ninaikkiren"M. S. Viswanathan & S. JanakiVaaliM. S. ViswanathanSollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
4VivekExcerpt from "Sollathaan Ninaikiren"M. S. ViswanathanVaaliYuvan Shankar RajaSollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
38
1Tanuj"Sogame Ini Illai"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuMaragatha Mani KeeravaniVaaname Ellai (1992)
2Ajay Krishna"Junior Junior"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & SadanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanAvargal (1977)
3Somadas"Maamaavukku Kudumaa Kudumaa"Malaysia VasudevanVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaPunnagai Mannan (1986)
4Keshav Vinodh"Kanaa Kaanum"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & SarithaVaaliM. S. ViswanathanAgni Sakshi (1982)
39
1Bharadwaj(none - encore telecast)Excerpt from "Kamban Emandhan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani JairamKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanNizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978)
2S. P. Sailaja (none - encore telecast)Excerpt from "Balle Balle Magadivoy" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & L. R. Eswari AatreyaM. S. ViswanathanMaro Charitra (Telugu film) (1978)
3Nithyasree Mahadevan(none - encore telecast)"Manmadha Masam" Nithyasree Mahadevan & Shankar MahadevanVaali A. R. RahmanParthale Paravasam (1978)
4Vani Jairam (none - encore telecast)Medley of excerpts from 10 songs
(see item 6 from episode 35)
Vani Jairam(see item 6 from episode 35)(see item 6 from episode 35)(see item 6 from episode 35)
5M. Kalyan (violin)"Oru Naal"P. SusheelaVaaliV. KumarMajor Chandrakanth (1966)
40
1M. Kalyan (violin)
2Sai Ramya"Aavaram Poovu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. SusheelaVairamuthu V. S. NarasimhanAchamillai Achamillai (1984)
3Aathreya"Punjai Undu" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamMuthulingam & PulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaUnnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
4Vasundhara"Muthu Kulikka Vareegala" T. M. Soundarajan & L. R. EswariKannadasan Viswanathan–RamamoorthyAnubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
41
1M. Kalyan (violin)(none - encore telecast)"Oru Naal"P. SusheelaVaaliV. KumarMajor Chandrakanth (1966)
2Satish Kumar ("Babloo")"Enna Saththam Indha Neram"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthu IlaiyaraajaPunnagai Mannan (1986)
3Shaanthini"Kaatrukkenna Veli"S. JanakiKannadasanIlaiyaraajaAvargal (1977)
4Aravindh"Sathi Malli Poocharame"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPulamaipithanMaragadha ManiAzhagan (1991)
42
1Nisar Rutin Shah"Manaivi Amaivadhellam"K. J. YesudasKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanManmadha Leelai (1976)
2Anusha Ravi"Azhage Sugama"Srinivas & Sadhana SargamVairamuthuA. R. RahmanPaarthale Paravasam (1999)
3M. Kalyan (violin)Larson Cyril"Vannila Nila Alla"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam KannadasanM. S. ViswanathanPattina Pravesam (1976)
4M. Kalyan (violin)
Remake Song Round (14 February 2015 – 28 February 2015)

This unique round required the top 21 contestants to perform hit Tamil film songs which were remade from hit film songs in other South Indian languages (Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages). The first part of the round consisted of solo performances, and the second part consisted of duet performances.

At the commencement of the round, it was announced that contestant Ajay was no longer able to participate in the competition for an unavoidable reason, and that the next waitlisted contestant would be announced in the next round.

= Solo Performances

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Contestant Lekshmi Jayan could not attend the set to perform for this round for unavoidable reasons, but was permitted to sing a song for this round via telephone link.

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
43
1Excerpt from "Aasaiyai Kaathula" S. P. SailajaGangai Amaran IlaiyaraajaJohnny (1980)
2Shaanthini"Laali Laali" ("Varam Thandha Swamikku")P. SusheelaVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaSippikkul Muthu (1986) (Dubbed version)
3Ajay Krishna"Oh Paapaa"Mano & K. S. ChithraVaaliIlaiyaraajaIdhayathai Thirudathe (1989) (Dubbed version)
4Sindhuja"Aathaadi Amaadi"K. S. ChithraVaaliIlaiyaraaja
5Nellaiappan"Oru Paadal"Vani Jairam & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPulamaipithanShankar–GaneshOsai (1984)
6Bharadwaj & S. P. Sailaja Excerpt from "Ek Pyaar" Lata Mangeshkar & MukeshLaxmikant PyarelalShor (1972)
44
1Vasundhara"Endhan Kannil"S. JanakiKannadasanIlaiyaraajaGuru (1980)
2Aravindh"Ennodu Paadungal"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraajaNaan Vazhavaippen (1979)
3Shrinidhi"Om Namashivaya"S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaSalangai Oli (1983)
45
1Tanuj"Poongaatru Puthithaanathu"K. J. YesudasKannadasanIlaiyaraajaMoondram Pirai (1980)
2Vaanathishri"Naane Varuven"P. SusheelaKannadasanVedhaYaar Nee? (1966)
3Aathreya"Aanandham Ennadaa"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamRaja NagendraIru Nilavugal (1979)
4Sai Ramya"Anbe Anbe"P. SusheelaMuthulingamBappi LahiriPaadum Vaanampadi (1985)
5Madhumathi"Dhoorathil Naan Kanda Un Mugam"S. JanakiPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaNizhalgal (1980)
6S. P. Sailaja"Vennello Godari Andam" (Telugu language)S. JanakiVeturiIlaiyaraajaSitaara (1983)
46
1Anusha Ravi"Rangeela Rangeela"SujathaVairamuthuA. R. RahmanRangeela (1995) (Dubbed version)
2Keshav Vinodh"Naanoru Disco"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliShankar–GaneshPaadum Vaanampadi (1985)
3Prathipaa"Ponmeni Thazhuvaamal"P. SusheelaKannadasanVedhaYaar Nee? 1966)
4Somadas"Kaaviyam Paadavaa"ManoVaaliIlaiyaraajaIdhayathai Thirudathe (1989) (Dubbed version)
5Nisar Rutin"Vennmegam"HariharanNa. MuthukumarYuvan Shankar RajaYaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
47
1Larson Cyril"Dhevathai Ilam"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaAayiram Nilave Vaa (1983)
2Sariga S. Ganga"Poongaaviyam"K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela & K. S. ChithraVaaliIlaiyaraajaKarpoora Mullai (1991)
3Sathish ("Babloo")"En Vaazhvile Varum Anbe Vaa"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaThambikku Entha Ooru (1983)
4Lekshmi Jayan"Aadal Paadal"S. JanakiKannadasanIlaiyaraajaVeetukku Veedu Vasapadi (1979)
= Duet Performances

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The host noted that Nithyasree Mahadevan was unable to attend to judge the show in this week's episode.

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformersContestant 1Contestant 2Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
48
1Keshav VinodPrathipaa"Vaan Pole Vannam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. SailajaVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaSalangai Oli (1983)
2Nissar Rutin ("Shah")Sindhuja"Uyire Uyire"MaoPirai SudanM. M. KeeravaniEllame En Kadhali (1995)
3Sai RamyaLarson Cyril"Mounamana Neram"S. Janaki & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuIllaiyarajaSalangai Oli (1983)
4AathreyaVaanathishri"Ponmane Kovam Yeno"Unni Menon & Uma RamananVairamuthuIllaiyarajaOru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
5AravindhShaanthini"Poove Unnai Nesithen"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVairamuthuHamsalekhaParuva Ragam (1987)
49
1S. P. Sailaja & BharadwajMedley song (excerpts in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu)variousvarious variousvarious
2Sathish KumarVasundhara"Vizhiyile Mani Vizhiyil"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajNooravathu Naal (1984)
3Anusha RaviNellaiappan"Paruvam Uruga"S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam VaaliIlaiyaraajaHare Radha Hare Krishna (1986)
4TanujMadhumathi"Oh Priyaa"Mano & K. S. ChithraVaaliIlaiyaraajaIdhayathai Thirudathe (1989)
5LarsonSariga"Keeravani"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaPaadum Paravaigal (1985)
"Puratchi Thalaivi" Birthday Celebration Round (8 March 2015 – 29 March 2015)

This unique round was in tribute to Puratchi Thalaivi ("Revolutionary Leader"): politician, actress, and artist, Jayalalithaa. The round celebrated Jayalalithaa's birthday and contributions. The first part of the round consisted of solo performances, and the second part consisted of duet performances.

In celebration of the show reaching a 50th episode milestone, veteran playback singer P. Susheela graciously accepted an invitation to appear on the show as a special guest judge over the first three episodes in this round.

= Solo Performances

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– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
50
1P. Susheela & S. P. Sailaja
(Chorus by Bharadwaj & Nithyasree Mahadevan)
Chorus by various"Santhanam Kungumam" P. SusheelaKannadasan M. S. ViswanathanRagasiya Police 115 (1968)
2Lekshmi Jayan"Ammamma Katruvanthu" P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyVennira Aadai (1965)
3Nellaiappan"Engey Aval" T. M. SoundararajanPulamaipithanM. S. ViswanathanKumari Kottam (1971)
4Shrinidhi"Oraayiram Naadagam" P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanSumathi En Sundari (1971)
51
1Sariga S Ganga"Ammano Samiyo" L. R. Eswari & Sirkazhi GovindarajanKannadasanT. K. RamamoorthyNaan (1967)
2Aathreya"Thottu Kaatavaa" T. M. SondararajanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanThedi Vandha Mappillai (1970)
3Vaanathishri"Unnai Naan Santhithaen" P. SusheelaVaaliViswanathan–RamamoorthyAayirathil Oruvan (1965)
4Excerpt & humming of "Unnai Naan Santhithaen" followed by anecdote about D. K. Pattammal followed by humming of "Ammamma Katruvanthu" P. SusheelaVaali; KannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyAayirathil Oruvan (1965); Vennira Aadai (1965)
5Tanuj"Naan Endral Adhu Avalum" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanSuryakanthi (1973)
52
1Shaanthini"Chitukuruvikenna" P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanSavaale Samali (1971)
2Humming from "Chitukuruvikenna" P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanSavaale Samali (1971)
3Aravind"Thiruvalar Selviyo" T. M. Soundararajan & B. VasanthaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanRaman Thediya Seethai (1972)
4Madhumathi"Yenna Yenna Vaarthaigalo" P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyVennira Aadai (1965)
5excerpt from "Yenna Yenna Vaarthaigalo" P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyVennira Aadai (1965)
6Excerpt from "Poonthottam"S. P. SailajaIlaiyaraajaNathiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal (1980)
7Keshav Vinod"Kadhal Malar Kootam" T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanDeiva Magan (1969)
53
1Anusha Ravi"Kannanyennum" P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyVennira Aadai (1965)
2Sathish Kumar"Paramasivan Kazhuthil" T. M. SondararajanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanSuryakanthi (1973)
3Sai Ramya"Oru Naal"P. SusheelaVaaliV. KumarMajor Chandrakanth (1966)
4Ajay Krishna"Naan Unnai Azhaikkavillai"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanEngirundho Vandhaal (1970)
5Sindhuja"Kattazhagu Thangamagal"P. SusheelaAlangadi SomuM. S. ViswanathanKaavalkaaran (1967)
54
1Vasundhara"Vandhaal Ennodu" L. R. EswariKannadasanT. K. RamamoorthyNaan (1967)
2Nissar Rutin ("Shah")"Paaduvor Paadinaal" T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanKannan En Kadhalan (1968)
3Prathipaa"Paruvam Enathu Paadal" P. SusheelaVaaliViswanathan–RamamoorthyAayirathil Oruvan (1965)
4Larson Cyril"Pottu Vaitha Mugamo" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & B. VasanthaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthySumathi En Sundari (1971)
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Judge S. P. Sailaja's comments throughout episode 55 were especially noteworthy. During episode 56, S. P. Sailaja also recounted in detail the circumstances surrounding her brother, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam singing the song Aayiram Nilave Vaa which was appreciated by viewers of the show.

Episode (Air Date)OrderContestant 1Contestant 2Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
55
1Anusha RaviNellaiappan"Engirundho Aasaigal" P. Susheela & T. M. SoundararajanVaaliM. S. ViswanathanChandhrodhayam (1966)
2SarigaAjay Krishna"Naam Oruvarai" L. R. Eswari & T. M. SoundararajanVaaliM. S. ViswanathanKumari Kottam (1971)
3TanujLekshmi Jayan"Naanamo" T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVaaliViswanathan–RamamoorthyAayirathil Oruvan (1965)
4AathreyaVaanathishri"Sirippul Undagum"T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanEngirundho Vandhaal (1970)
5Nissar Rutin ("Shah")Sindhuja"Chandrodayam Oru"T. M. Sounderarajan & P. SusheelaVaaliM. S. ViswanathanChandhrodhayam (1966)
56
1Sathish Kumar ("Babloo")Sai Ramya"Neeyethan Enakku" T. M. Sounderarajan & P. SusheelaVaaliM. S. ViswanathanKudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
2Keshav VinodPrathipaa"Aayiram Nilave Vaa" S. P. Balasuramanyam & P. SusheelaPulamaipithanK. V. MahadevanAdimai Penn (1969)
3Ajay KrishnaShrinidhi"Mellappo Mellappo"T. M. Sounderarajan & P. SusheelaAlangadi SomuM. S. ViswanathanKaavalkaaran (1967)
4AravindhShaanthini"Kunguma Pottin Mangalam"T. M. Sounderarajan & P. SusheelaRoshanara BegumM. S. ViswanathanKudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
5NellaiappanMadhumathi"Minminyai Kanmani Kondavaney"T. M. Sounderarajan & L. R. EswariAlangadi SomuM. S. ViswanathanKannan En Kadhalan (1968)
6Larson CyrilVasundhara"Kettukodi Uruvi Melam"T. M. Sounderarajan & L. R. EswariKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanPattikada Pattanama (1968)
Stage Songs Round (4 April 2015 – 12 April 2015)

This round required the contestants to perform songs belong to a "stage song" genre, such as film songs which were picturised on a concert stage. The host and judges S. P. Sailaja and Bharadwaj noted that Nithyasree Mahadevan was unable to attend to judge the show in episode 60.

Before the commencement of the round, the judges gave detailed comments filled with anecdotes about their experience when they each performed on a concert stage for the first time.

The exchange between host Vaishali and contestant Vaanathishri before her performance in episode 59 was enjoyed by viewers, as was the exchange between Bharadwaj and Vaishali before the beginning of episode 60.

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
57
1Keshav Vinod"Then Mazhaiyile" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuV. S. Narasimhan Pudhiavan (1984)
2Lekshmi Jayan"Engirundho Azhaikkum" Lata MangeshkarPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaEn Jeevan Paduthu (1988)
3Aravind"Konji Konji" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaVeera (1994)
4Shrinidhi"Ennai Yenna" Sudha RaghunathanVaaliIlaiyaraajaIvan (2002)
5Tanuj"Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaPoonthalir (1979)
6Excerpt from "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaPoonthalir (1979)
58
1Madhumathi"Muththamizhil Paada" Vani JairamUlandhurpettai ShanmugamKunnakudi VaidyanathanMelnaattu Marumagal (1975)
2Aathreya"Oru Kola Kili" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraajaUzhaippali (1993)
3Vasundhara"Poonthendrale" P. Jayachandran & K. S. ChithraS. A. RajkumarManasukkul Mathappu (1988)
4Ajay Krishna"Unnai Naan Parthathu" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliShankar–GaneshPattikkaattu Raja (1975)
5Sariga S. Ganga"Kannan Vandhu"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaRettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
59
1Prathipaa"Paartha Gnyaabagam Illaiyo"P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyPuthiya Paravai (1999)
2Sathish Kumar ("Babloo")"Devan Thandha Veenai"P. Jayachandran & S. JanakiKannadasanIlaiyaraajaUnnai Naan Santhithen (1984)
3Vaanathishri"Paartha Gnyaabagam Illaiyo"Swarnalatha & K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaPaattu Vaathiyar (1995)
4Nellaiappan"Veesum Kaatrukku"Harini & P. UnnikrishnanPalani BharathiKarthik RajaUllaasam (1997)
5Sai Ramya ("Kutti Ponnu")"Oru Iniya Manadhu"Sujatha MohanPalani BharathiIlaiyaraajaJohnny (1980)
60
1Larson Cyril"Vaasamilla Malar Idhu"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamT. RajendarT. RajendarOru Thalai Ragam (1980)
2Shaanthini"Devan Kovil"S. JanakiMuthulingamIlaiyaraajaNaan Paadum Paadal (1984)
3Nissar Rutin ("Shah")"Oru Poiyaavadhu Sol Kanne"HariharanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanJodi (1999)
4Sindhuja"Idhu Varai"Andrea Jeremiah & AjeeshGangai AmaranYuvan Shankar RajaGoa (2010)
5Anusha Ravi & Aathreya Ganapathy"Nenjam Paadum"S. Janaki & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamT. RajendarT. RajendarNenjil Oru Ragam (1982)
Pudhu Mugam Arimugam Round (18 April 2015 – 26 April 2015)

This "Pudhu Mugam Arimugam" (New Face Debut) Round required the contestants to perform songs featured in films released between 2011 and 2015 by film directors making their debut in Tamil cinema.

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
Episode 61
1Shaanthini"Paarkathe Paarkathe" Vijay Yesudas & Pooja VaidyanathYugabharathiD. ImmanVaruthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)
2Larson Cyril"Unnale" Shankar Mahadevan & Shreya GhoshalNa. MuthukumarG. V. Prakash KumarDarling (2015)
3Shrinidhi"Aathadi Manasudhan" Priya HimeshNa. MuthukumarYuvan Shankar RajaKazhugu (2012)
4Tanuj"Adi Raangi" Santhosh HariharanYugabharathiD. ImmanSaattai (2015)
5"Solla Kuyile"S. P. SailajaMG. VallabhanIlaiyaraajaPonnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
Episode 62
1Sindhuja"Kadhal Kanave" Pradeep Kumar & Kalyani NairMuthamilSean RoldanMundasupatti (2014)
2Nissar Rutin ("Shah")"Nee Paartha Vizhigal" Vijay Yesudas & Swetha MohanDhanushAnirudh RavichanderDarling (2015)
3Sai Ramya
("Kutti Ponnu")
"Kaathirundhai Anbe" Chinmayi, Nivas & Abhay JodhpurkarVairamuthuPrem KumarNaveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013)
4Aravindh"Engae Pogudho Vaanam" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKochadaiiyaan (2014)
5Vaanathishri"Sahaayane"Shreya GhoshalYugabharathiD. ImmanSaattai (2012)
Episode 63
1Sariga S. Ganga"Kangal Neeye" SitharaThamaraiG. V. Prakash KumarMuppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2014)
2Ajay Krishna
3Anusha Ravi"Yaaro Ivan" Saindhavi Prakash Kumar & G. V. Prakash KumarNa. MuthukumarG. V. Prakash KumarUdhayam NH4 (2013)
4Sathish Kumar ("Babloo")"Mugilo Megamo" Yuvan Shankar Raja & Ramya NSKIlaiyaraajaMegha (2014)
5Madhumathi"Un Perae Theriyathu" MadhushreeNa. MuthukumarC. SathyaEngaeyum Eppothum (2011)
Hero Heroine Introduction Round (2 May 2015 – 10 May 2015)

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
65
1"Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyPaasam (1990)
2Binny Krishnakumar "Rathi Sukha"JayadevaTraditional Carnatic music composition
3Padma Shankar (violin)Medley in raga Kalyani (excerpts from "Vasudevayani"; "Mannavan Vanthanadi"; "Amma Endrazhaikkatha"; "Vaidhegi"; "Janani Janani")(Traditional; P. Susheela; K. J. Yesudas; S. Janaki; Ilaiyaraaja, Deepan Chakravarthy & Krishnachandran)(Thyagaraja; Kannadasan; Vaali; Gangai Amaran;)(Thyagaraja; K. V. Mahadevan; Ilaiyaraaja; Ilaiyaraaja; Ilaiyaraaja)(Traditional Carnatic music composition; Thiruvarutchelvar (1967); Mannan (1992); Pagal Nilavu (1985); Thai Moogambikai (1982))
4Aathreya"Endendrum Punnagai" Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan, & A. R. RahmanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanAlaipayuthey (2000)
5Sindhuja"Vanna Pungavanam" K. S. ChithraMuthulingamIlaiyaraajaEeramana Rojave (1991)
6Ajay Krishna"Kutti Puli Kootam" Hariharan, Tippu, Narayanan, Sathyan & Ranina ReddyVivekaHarris JayarajThuppakki (2012)
7Shaanthini"Sha La La" Sunidhi ChauhanPa. VijayVidyasagarGhilli (2004)
Episode 66
1Anusha Ravi"Sutrivarum Boomi" Sadhana SargamPa. VijayVidyasagarJayamkondaan (2008)
2Keshav Vinod"Kannai Kattikolathey" HariharanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanIruvar (1997)
3Vasundhara"Marghazhi Poove" Shobha ShankarVairamuthuA. R. RahmanMay Madham (1994)
4Larson Cyril"Naan Romba Romba" RanjithNa. MuthukumarVidyasagarSiruthai (2010)
5Shrinidhi"Ven Megham" Shreya GhoshalVairamuthuA. R. RahmanGuru (2007)
Dedication Round (16 May 2015 – 24 May 2015)

Contestants had an opportunity to sing a song of their choice in dedication a person or people of their choice.

In episode 69, contestant Shrinidhi confirmed she was a disciple of prominent Carnatic music vocalist Nedunuri Krishnamoorthy, and judge Binny Krishnakumar confirmed she was a disciple of M. Balamuralikrishna.

Episode (Air Date)OrderContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
Episode 69
1Shrinidhi"Kaatril Varum"Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam & Shreya GhoshalVaaliIlaiyaraajaOru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)
2Keshav"Vaana Malai" K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaIdhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)
3Vasundhara"Naadham Ennum" Vani JairamKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanManmadha Leelai (1976)
4Tanuj"Neeye Neeye" KKYugabharathiSrikanth DevaM. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
Challenging Round (30 May 2015 – 7 June 2015)
SPB & Raajaa Birthday Celebration Round (13 June 2015 – 27 June 2015)

This round celebrated the birthdays of playback singer, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam ("SPB"), and music director Ilaiyaraaja ("Raajaa"). Contestants were required to perform songs sung by SPB and composed by Raajaa. Special guest Prabhakar gave outstanding advice to the contestants, and to all music students generally at the commencement of the round. SPB's sister, S. P. Sailaja, returned to judge the show.

– Special performance by non-contestant performer

Episode (Air Date)OrderNon-contestant PerformerContestant(s)Song Original artistLyricist Music director/composerMovie (year)
79
1BharadwajExcerpt from "Panivizhum Malar" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthu IlaiyaraajaNinaivellam Nithya (1968)
2BharadwajExcerpt from "Penn Oruthi Penn Oruthi" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuBharadwajGemini (2002)
3S. P. SailajaExcerpt from "Aayiram Malargalae" S. P. Sailaja & Malaysia VasudevanPanju Arunachalam IlaiyaraajaNiram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
4S. P. SailajaExcerpt from "Aayiram Nilave" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. SusheelaKannadasan K. V. MahadevanAdimai Penn (1968)
5Binny KrishnakumarExcerpt from "Enna Senjalum"Ilaiyaraaja
6Binny KrishnakumarExcerpt from "O Vasantha Raajaa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaNeengal Kettavai (1984)
7Nellaiappan"Neethane Endhan Ponvasantham" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaNinaivellam Nithya (1982)
8Shanthini"Chinna Poo" S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraajaJapanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
9Sathish Kumar "Idhayam Oru Kovil" Ilaiyaraaja, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, & S. JanakiIlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraajaIdaya Kovil (1985)
10Madhumathi "Paattu Thalaivan" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamIlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraajaIdaya Kovil (1985)
Family Songs Round (28 June 2015 – 12 July 2015)
Voice Change Round (18 July 2015 – 1 August 2015)

This Maatru Kural Suttru ("Change Voice Round") required male contestants to perform film songs sung by female playback singers, and for female contestants to perform film songs sung by male playback singers.

Quarter Finals Round: Tribute to MSV (2 August 2015 – 16 August 2015)

The quarter finals round required the contestants to attend and perform songs composed by music director M. S. Viswanathan, who died earlier in the month. Nithyasree Mahadevan returned to judge the music competition reality show which pleased viewers. Nithyasree confirmed during episode 92 that she requested to be excused from attending several episodes due to commitments she made prior to the start of the competition.

Following the last performances of the round in episode 95, the judges announced their decision in respect of eliminating contestants. Bharadwaj announced that contestant Somadas and contestant Sariga S. Ganga were eliminated for being absent and failing to perform, which viewers agreed with. S. P. Sailaja announced that due to unavoidable circumstances, contestants Shrinidhi & Sai Ramya were unable to attend to perform in this round, but as performances could only be judged after attendance, both contestants were unfortunately eliminated by default. Other than these 4 contestants, the judges also eliminated 7 participating contestants: Sathish, Aravindh, Nellaiappan, Tanuj, Madhumathi, Prathipaa, and Sindhujaa. Viewers disagreed with the decision to eliminate Shrinidhi, Madhumathi, and Nellaiappan.

Highlight Performances

– Performance by non-contestant

RoundEpisode No.Performer/ContestantSong Original artistLyricist Music composer/directorSource/Movie (year)
Spot Selection Round13S. P. SailajaExcerpt from "Chinnan Chiru Vayathil"S. P. SailajaKannadasanIlaiyaraajaMeendum Kokila (1988)
Sindhuja"Meghame Meghame"Vani JairamVairamuthuShankar–GaneshPalaivana Solai (1981)
14Madhumathi"Andha Sivagami"P. SusheelaKannadasanR. GovardhanamPattanathil Bhootham (1967)
17Vaanathishri"Maalai Pozhuthin"P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyBhagyalakshmi (1961)
Solo Introduction Round21Shrinidhi"Kavidhai Kelungal"Vani Jairam & P. JayachandranVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaPunnagai Mannan (2000)
New Year Celebration Round31Short alapana excerpt in raga KharaharapriyaNithyasree MahadevanTraditional Carnatic music alapana by Nithyasree Mahadevan
Excerpt from "Sonnadhu Sonnadhu"Sadhana SargamBharadwajAranmanai (2014)
Tribute to "K.B Sir" Round35 & 39Vani JairamMedley of excerpts from 10 songs Vani Jairamvariousvariousvarious
36Shrinidhi"Ezhu Swarangalukkul"Vani JairamKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanApoorva Raagangal (1975)
Remake Song Round45Madhumathi"Dhoorathil Naan Kanda Un Mugam"S. JanakiPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaNizhalgal (1980)
"Puratchi Thalaivi" Birthday Round51P. SusheelaHumming of excerpt from "Unnai Naan Santhithaen"P. SusheelaVaaliViswanathan–RamamoorthyAayirathil Oruvan (1965)
57S. P. SailajaExcerpt from "Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaPoonthalir (1979)
59Anusha Ravi
"Nenjam Paadum"S. Janaki & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamT. RajendarT. RajendarNenjil Oru Raagam (1982)
65Padma ShankarMedley of excerpts from songs in raga Kalyanivariousvariousvariousvarious
65Ajay Krishna"Kutti Puli Kootam" Hariharan, Tippu, Narayanan, Sathyan & Ranina ReddyVivekaHarris JayarajThuppakki (2012)
Dedication Round69Keshav Vinod"Vaana Malai" K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaIdhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)
Voice Change Round91Madhumathi"Mettuppodu Mettuppodu" S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuA. R. RahmanDuet (1994)

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