Aniruddha Sastry

Aniruddha Sastry (born 23 January 1997) 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 (2005).

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 (Kannada). 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 (2006), Care Of Footpath (2006), Thutturi (2007), Masti (2007), Moggina Jade (2008), Circus (2009), Maduve Mane (2011), Dhool (2011), and Jackie (2010). He later played a negative lead in Gosi Gang (2019).

Career Playback singing & music direction Aniruddha Sastry made his playback singing debut in the Kannada film Kidi (2017), 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 (2017), Dandupalya 3 (2018), and Ambi Ning Vayassaytho (2018). 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 (2021), Roberrt (2021), and Kranti (2022). 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 (Kannada and Malayalam versions), 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.

Discography Playback singer Year Title Song(s) Music director(s) Co-singer(s) Notes 2017 Kidi "Preethi Inda" Emil Mohammed Anuradha Bhat Debut film as a Playback Singer Credited as Aniruddh Engineers "Mathalli Helalu Aagada" Ravi Dev 2018 Parasanga "Kaadiro Coffee" Harshavardhan Raj Hemanth, Jogi Sunitha, Madvesh Bhairava Geetha "Iruvi Goodnaag" "Ee Daasyada Mushtiyu" Ravishankar Indu Nagaraj, Shashank Sheshagiri 2019 Kaddu Muchchi "Promise Priya" Hamsalekha Supriya Acharya Modala Hejje "Modala Notake" "Premankura" Kapata Nataka Paatradhaari "Manadaalada Maathu" "Bitt Hode Nee Doora" Adil Nadaf 2020 Veshadhari "Aase Aase" V. Manohar India vs England "Jai Jai Jai" Arjun Janya Mounam "Ninna Usiralliye" Arav Rishik Shwetha Devanahally Pogaru "Jeeva Kottavalu" Chandan Shetty Varnapatala "Hosa Daari Saaride" Harshavardhan Raj Soorarai Pottru "Mannaki" "Naguthale" "Karshanabe" G. V. Prakash Kumar 2021 Roberrt "Ba Ba Ba Na Ready" Arjun Janya Vyasaraj Sosale, Santhosh Venky, Supreeth Phalguna, Nikhil Parthasarathy Hitler "Bandukina Chapu" Akash Parva Chethan Naik, Pancham Jeeva 2022 Dear Sathya "Jopana Jopana" Sridhar V. Sambhram Shwetha Devanahally Ganduli "Disco Bandaithalla" "Huli Huli Huli" Ravidev Vijay Prakash, Vedika Avatara Purusha "Manthra" Arjun Janya Local Train "Whats Up" Arjun Janya Shruthi Sara Vajra "Nikah" "Chigurida Hoovagi" "Aalada Maradanthe" V. Manohar Prathima Bhat, Jannath Naz, Anuradha Bhat, Chinmay Khadak "Bisi Bisi Hudugi" M. N. Krupakar Pooja Window Seat "Nee Nasukina" Arjun Janya Anuradha Bhat Shiva 143 "Nanthak Baa" Arjun Janya Mangli, Santhosh Venky, Chethan Naik Ravi Bopanna "Heronu Ivane" V. Ravichandran Santhosh Venky, Madhwesh Bharadwaj Raana "Gully Boy" Chandan Shetty Aditi Sagar Pampa "Kannike Kannike" "Hosa Kanase" "Naadee Geethe" Hamsalekha Raja Rani Roarer "Jodi Etthu" Prabhu S R Ravi Basrur Raymo "Ninnade Ninnade" Arjun Janya Indu Nagaraj, Sanjith Hegde 2023 Kranti "Don't Mess With Him" "Dharani" V. Harikrishna Ranjith, Tippu, Pancham Jeeva, Santhosh Venky, Madhwesh Bharadwaj, Vihan, Lakshmi Vijay, Khushala Gowli "Maha Rakkasa" Shashank Sheshagiri Shashank Sheshagiri, Madhwesh Bharadwaj Gadayuddha "Akki Bele Dabba" S Solomon Hemanth Bengaluru Boys "Bengaluru Boys" "Thodaladuva" Dharma Vish O Manase "Bhoomine Kusidu Hodanthe" Jassie Gift Don Kumara "Nenapu Nenapu" Arav Rishik Aura "Preethiya Amanthrana" Girish Hotthur Arundhathi Hegde, Ajith Keshava, Girish Hotthur CSI Sanatan "Title song" Aneesh Solomon Telugu film Garadi "Garadi Title Track" V. Harikrishna V. Harikrishna, Shashank Sheshagiri, Santhosh Venky, Chethan Sosca Royal Mech "Banda Banda Dude" "Janma Kotta Thayi" Rizwan Ahamed Anjana S Kaatera "Kaatera theme" V. Harikrishna Abhishek M R, Madhwesh Bharadwaj, Vishak Nagalapura Avalakki Pavalakki "Naa Abhimani" Zubin Paul Zubin Paul 2024 Kailasa Kasidre "Senorita" Ashik Arun Madhuri Sheshadri Bharjari Gandu "Sukka Sarayigintha" "Kaadu Kootha Chandira" Gummineni Vijay Naveen Sajju, Aishwarya Rangarajan Desai "Holi Hunnime Habbakka" Sai Karthik Karki "Dun Dun Nakkadi" "Naan Yaar" "Vaale Jummukki" Arjun Janya Abhay Anand Mookuthi Murugan, Parthiban Gowri "Dhool Yebsava" Shivu Bergi Ananya Bhat Yala Kunni "Naraka Thumbi" Dharma Vish Dharma Vish, Chethan Naik, Shashank Sheshagiri Bagheera "Rudhira Dhaara" "Stun Gun" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Amogh Balaji Tenant "Nagunagutha Edebaditha" "Kanna Muchche Kaade Goode" Girish Hothur Naa Ninna Bidalare "Muddu Gombe" M. S. Thyagaraj Max "The Hunter Song" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Amogh Balaji 2025 Nimde Kathe "Ivane Namma" Praveen Nikethan FIR 6 to 6 "Kachiko Kachiko" Sathish Babu Uma Neha Mahavatar Narsimha "Roar of Narasimha" "Asura Theme" Sam C. S. Sam C. S. Sung in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions Yarigu Helbedi "Kaldode" Shashank Sheshagiri Love U Muddu "Eegeega Nanaganthu" Himself K. S. Chithra I Am God "Haavan Bekar Katko" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Shashank Sheshagiri, Aishwarya Rangarajan Thammudu "Slokam" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Telugu film The Task "Dhaga Dhaga" Judah Sandhy Chinmayi L, Nadeera Banu, Meghana Kulkarni Joshi Acharya Sri Shankara Various songs Arjun Janya Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer Odela 2 "Yemulada Rajanna" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Telugu film Bicchugatthiya Bantana Ballirena "Waah! Veerane" Sri Sastha The Devil "Alhomora" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Vrusshabha "Theme song" Sam C. S. Telugu & Malayalam film Mark "Psycho Saithan" "The Kaali Song" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Vijay Prakash 2026 Rakkasapuradhol "Villain Theme" Arjun Janya Operation D "Mayavi" "Kavana" Vedhika, Santhosh Vedhika Prithwi Bhat

Lyricist Year Title Song(s) Music director(s) Singers 2020 Kaanadante Mayavadanu "Kone Iradantha Preethige" Gummineni Vijay Vijay Prakash Soorarai Pottru "Mannaki" "Naguthale" "Kande Kande" "Usire" "Sundara" "Karshanabe" "Aakasha" G. V. Prakash Kumar Various 2021 Pogaru "Jeeva Kottavalu" Chandan Shetty Himself Lanke "Pipipi" Karthik Shetty Tippu, Varijashree Venugopal Jagame Thandhiram "Rakita Rakita" Santhosh Narayanan Ashwin Sharma, Divya Ramachandra, Velu Krishnamurthy Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea "Muddu Kunjalige" "Kande Kande" "Manasiro Kunjali" Ronnie Raphael K. S. Chithra, Karthik, Vandana Srinivasan, Zia Ul Haq, Vishnu Raj 2023 Bengaluru Boys "Bengaluru Boys" "Thodaladuva" Dharma Vish Himself 2024 Hanu-Man "Vajrakaaya Anjaneya" "Hoovamma Hoove" Anudeep Dev, GowraHari Sahithi Galidevara, Yogi Shekar Bharjari Gandu "Kaadu Kootha Chandira" "Amigo Go Go" Gummineni Vijay Aishwarya Rangarajan, Gummineni Vijay Bagheera "Rudhira Dhaara" B. Ajaneesh Loknath Himself 2025 Mahavatar Narsimha "Roar of Narasimha" "Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya" "Hariya Kathe" "Nannalliruva Prana Nee" "Asura Theme" Sam C. S. Sam C. S., Vijay Prakash, Sanjith Hegde, Shivatmika, Rihanna, Chinmayi Sripada Bhuvanam Gaganam "Bhuvana Gagana" "Hrudayave Chooru Nillu" "I Got This Feeling" "Ee Bhuvana Aa Gagana" Gummineni Vijay Armaan Malik, Aishwarya Rangarajan, Sanjith Hegde, Pruthvi Bhat, Javed Ali Love U Muddu "Love You Muddu" Himself Sonu Nigam, Aishwarya Rangarajan, Surabhi Bharadwaj The Devil "Idre Nemdiyaag Irbek" "Alhomora" Deepak Blue

Filmography Source

As a child actor

Rakshasa (2005) Care of Footpath (2006) Pandavaru (2006) Shubham (2006) Honganasu (2007) Operation Ankusha (2007) Moggina Jade (2008) Jackie (2010) Vishnu (2011) Noorondu Bagilu (2011) Dhool (2011)

As a dubbing artist Shankara Punyakoti (2009) Naa Rani Nee Maharani (2010) Huduga Hudugi (2010) Porki (2010) Police Story 3 (2011) Kirataka (2011)