Chinmayi Sripada

Chinmayi Sripada (born 10 September 1984), known mononymously as Chinmayi, is an Indian singer, voice actress, entrepreneur and a former radio and video jockey. She predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Hindi films. She rose to fame for her critically acclaimed song "Oru Deivam Thantha Poovae", composed by A. R. Rahman from the film Kannathil Muthamittal, directed by Mani Ratnam. She debuted as a voice actress in Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) rendering her voice for Bhumika Chawla, after being referred by one of A. R. Rahman's sound engineers.

She debuted as a composer with a short lullaby titled Laali, which she also sang and released as part of Instagram's #1MinMusic.

She is the founder and CEO of a translation services company Blue Elephant, a skincare company importing K-beauty to India, Skinroute (formerly Isle Of Skin), and a medi-spa Deep Skin Dialogues in Chennai and Hyderabad.

She is often credited as Chinmayee and was credited as Indai Haza which means "Angel of Music" (by composer A. R. Rahman for one of his songs - I Miss You da). She is also a social activist often raising her voice against issues faced by women and has been one of the faces of the second wave of #MeToo movement in India.

Early life Chinmayi was born in Bombay, Maharashtra to parents Sripada Kameswara Rao and Padmhasini Thirumalai, and is the granddaughter of legendary Carnatic musician and doctor Sripada Pinakapani. She underwent formal training in Carnatic classical music from her mother from a very young age (3–4). She later decided to switch over to Hindustani classical music. She received the CCRT Scholarship for Young Talent for Carnatic Music from the Government of India at the age of 10. She won the gold medal from All India Radio for Ghazals in 2000 and the silver medal for Hindustani Classical Music in 2002 also Carnatic classical music silver medal . She learned German as a language in the Max Mueller Bhavan in Chennai and completed certification courses from NIIT and SSI in web design. During her school life, she held jobs with both Sify and studentconcepts.org.

Chinmayi has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Madras. She is also a versatile dancer and mostly enjoys the Odissi dance form. Chinmayi is a polyglot; apart from Tamil and Telugu she also speaks, English, Hindi, German and French fluently, and has a working knowledge of Spanish, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Punjabi.

Career Singing

She participated and won the singing show of Sun TV, Saptasawarangal, following which she was introduced by singer Srinivas to film composer A. R. Rahman. Chinmayi's playback singing career began with her performance of Rahman's "Oru Dheivam Thanta Poove" for the film Kannathil Muthamittal. After a couple of years of singing exclusively for Tamil, Telugu, Tulu and Malayalam films, she made her Bollywood debut in Mangal Pandey: The Rising with the song "Holi Re". About a year later, she garnered more recognition with her performances of "Tere Bina" and "Mayya" in the movie Guru. In 2007, the song "Beda Beda" marked her first venture into Kannada playback singing. She has since received critical acclaim for songs such as "Sahana Saaral", "Vaarayo Vaarayo", "Kilimanjaro", "Sara Sara", "Asku Laska", "Kaathale Kaathale" and Muththa Mazhai. She received her second break in Bollywood with three consecutive songs "Titli" from Chennai Express, "Zehnaseeb" from Hasee Toh Phasee, and "Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" from Phata Poster Nikla Hero. She then received critical acclaim for the song "Mast Magan" from 2 states, which she had sung along with Arijit Singh. She has also sung in Marathi language in movies such as "Sairat". Chinmayi as of 2020 had to her credit over 2,000 songs in 10 different languages. In 2025, Chinmayi had one of the biggest breakthroughs of her career, and also a re-entry to the Tamil industry with her performance of the song "Muththa Mazhai" from the Thug Life audio launch which went viral. Her live performance video uploaded on YouTube by Saregama Audio Label reached over 100M+ views, garnering widespread critical acclaim and an urge to include it in the official soundtrack by the audiences. Following this, "Muththa Mazhai (Reprise)" was officially released on music streaming platforms and included in the film's official soundtrack a day prior to its release. Additionally, as of the end of 2025, her song "Tere Bina" with A. R. Rahman continues to be in the top 10 streamed songs across India on Spotify.

Additional works Chinmayi announced that she will release a single in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu in iTunes on occasion of Joy of Giving Week on 2 Oct, and proceeds of which shall go to 17000 ft.org so as to promote philanthropy, charity and the concept of giving.

She also collaborated with Shekar Ravjiani to launch a single in Tamil/Telugu the name of the album being Sitakokachiluka (Butterfly), again for which the legal downloads of it will go to Ma Niketan, a home that takes care of abandoned or uncared-for girl children in Thane, a charity that composer Shekhar has been supporting.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, she started an initiative called "Sing for Charity" through which her fans and audiences could support families in need (those who lost jobs due to the pandemic lockdown) by transferring some amount of money directly to the family, and in return, she would send them personalised singing videos/wishes for special occasions, for their friend/family member. Chinmayi, since April 2020 till the world returned to normalcy, has been able to raise money and essentials worth ₹1 crore to the needy through this initiative, by recording and sharing over 3,000 songs. She recollected one particular day when she recorded and sent over 85 such song requests.

Voice acting Chinmayi turned a voice actor for the Tamil film Sillunu Oru Kadhal (2006), speaking dubbing for actress Bhumika Chawla, an opportunity that came through A. R. Rahman's office. Since then, she has dubbed for several lead actresses in Tamil films, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Sameera Reddy, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Trisha Krishnan. She has also provided her voice in dubbed Telugu films. She dubbed for the critically acclaimed fictional character Jessie who was portrayed by Trisha in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya. The same character appeared in the film's Telugu version Ye Maaya Chesave and was portrayed by Samantha, while being portrayed by Amy Jackson in the Hindi version Ek Deewana Tha. Chinmayi dubbed for the character in all three films and won the Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist for Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010. Chinmayi dubbed in Vettai for Sameera Reddy and has dubbed for her in all Tamil movies. She dubbed for Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Eega in Telugu and its Tamil version Naan Ee in 2012. She dubbed voice for Nayanthara in the Tamil version of the movie Sri Rama Rajyam, and in the Telugu version of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. Chinmayi has also been the voice of Lavanya Tripathi in many of her movies, starting from Andala Rakshasi, then Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Maayavan, Chaavu Kaburu Challaga, and A1 Express. Chinmayi has dubbed for Samantha Ruth Prabhu in many films like Rabhasa, Atharintiki Daaredi, Ramayya Vasthavayya, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, 24, Oh! Baby and many more in Telugu. In the 2018 film '96 (film), she dubbed for the female lead Trisha and also sang all the songs in the film, and subsequently worked in the Telugu remake Jaanu, in which she dubbed for Samantha Prabhu and sang all the songs in the film. She made a comeback to dubbing in Tamil films in 2023 (after facing a 5-year ban from the Tamil film industry) with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Vijay's Leo in which she dubbed for Trisha's character, Sathya, in 3 languages - Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Leo also marks Chinmayi's dubbing debut in the Kannada film industry. Chinmayi dubbed for Mrunal Thakur in her Telugu debut Sita Ramam, which became a huge success, and she received appreciation for dubbing for the character of Sita Mahalakshmi/Princess Noorjahan. She subsequently dubbed for Mrunal in her next Telugu film, Hi Nanna. And in 2026 for her again in Dacoit: A Love Story.

Television, radio, and hosting Chinmayi served as a television presenter during the first season of Airtel Super Singer on STAR Vijay that was aired between April and August 2006 and the first season of Airtel Super Singer Junior from February 2007 to July 2007. In 2008, she returned as host of the second season of Airtel Super Singer, though she discontinued her role before the completion of the season, as she stated the show extended the period of the initial contract. During this time, she was also a radio jockey on Aahaa FM 91.9 in Chennai, on a breakfast show titled Aahaa Kaapi Klub. She later began compering Star Plus's Chhote Ustaad, which ran concurrently with another music talent show she started hosting in June, the debut season of Sun TV's Sangeetha Mahayuddham. On 15 August 2010, Chinmayi announced that that day's Chhote Ustaad would be her last as host, leaving the show after only eight episodes. She appeared as a judge on Sun Singer which aired on Sun TV between 2016 and 2017. She was also on the judges' panel of Jaya Star Singers in Jaya TV, but the show was halted due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and did not resume further.

Chinmayi has also been the host for numerous audio launch functions in the Tamil film industry, with one such event being the audio launch of Shankar's I where she welcomed stalwarts like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rajinikanth. She hosted one of the largest events in Indian Cinema in 2013 along with Sivakarthikeyan, 100 years of Indian Cinema Celebrations, organized by the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce and inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa. She also hosted the event organized to facilitate music composer M. S. Viswanathan with the Thirai Isai Chakravarthy award by Jayalalithaa, titled "Ninaithale Inikkum".

Personal life

Chinmayi is married to Rahul Ravindran. In September 2013, through Twitter, Chinmayi's mother Padmhasini revealed Chinmayi was engaged to Rahul Ravindran, who is also an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter. Chinmayi and Rahul were friends, colleagues and started dating each other by June 2013. They got married on 5 May 2014. She gave birth to twin children, Driptah and Sharvas on 18 June 2022.

Other work

Activism Chinmayi is a prominent figure in India's #MeToo movement, using her social media presence to publicise allegations of sexual harassment within the country's entertainment industry. In 2018, she accused lyricist Vairamuthu of sexual harassment, alleging two separate incidents that took place in Sweden and at his office in Kodambakkam, Chennai in 2006. She also amplified the claims of others against musicians such as O. S. Thyagarajan, Raghu Dixit, and Karthik. Her allegations were met with cyberbullying and accusations from some political activists that they were motivated by caste prejudice. Sripada also publicised an allegation against N. Narayanan, the president of the Tamil Nadu Brahmins Association (TAMBRAS).

Following her accusations, Sripada's membership in the Tamil Film Dubbing Union was terminated by its president, Radha Ravi, citing non-payment of fees. Sripada stated that her singing and dubbing opportunities in the Tamil film industry declined significantly after her involvement in the movement and that she was effectively banned from working. The matter was taken to court and is sub judice.

A scene in the 2026 Tamil film Karuppu directed by RJ Balaji was inspired by Chinmayi's account of sexual harassment against Vairamuthu, incidentally having Chinmayi herself dub in this scene for the character of Preethi, an advocate, played by Trisha. The scene depicts a woman named "Kanmani" raising allegations of sexual harassment against an influential politician named "V. M. Pandian", reporting the incident many years after it occurred, and eventually getting justice despite initially being shamed for reporting it late.

Sripada was selected for the Fortune/US State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership in 2011, one of three Indian women chosen that year.

Entrepreneurship Chinmayi is the CEO of "Blue Elephant", a translation services company she founded in August 2005. The company has since been the language service provider for various Multinational companies like Scope E Knowledge, Ford, Dell, Ashok Leyland, and Reliance India. She received an award from SAARC Chamber for Women Entrepreneurship for Excellence in a niche industry for Blue Elephant in 2010. In 2011, she became the first woman entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu to be selected for the FORTUNE/US State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership Program. She started an architectural and interior design firm "Heka Studios" along with two architects on 27 August 2015. She travelled to South Korea in 2018 to explore the K-Beauty market there, post which she founded her skincare brand "Isle of Skin" which legally imports Korean and Taiwanese skincare products to India. She then opened a medi-spa "Deep Skin Dialogues" in November 2021, which was inaugurated by actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu at Chetpet, Chennai. Another branch of DSD was opened in Hyderabad in May 2022. Isle of Skin was rebranded as "SkinRoute" in 2024. Deep Skin Dialogues was rebranded as "iGen Clinics" and expanded to provide world class aesthetic, pain and regenerative medicine and neuro consult services in Chennai and Hyderabad. It was inaugurated by music maestro A. R. Rahman on 10 August 2026.

Discography

Chinmayi has produced songs since 2002 and done work in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada and other regional variants. She has also produced various jingles for advertisements and television.

Filmography As voice actor Year Film Dubbing for Language Notes2006 Sillunu Oru Kadhal Bhumika Chawla Tamil 2007 Unnale Unnale Tanisha Satham Podathey Padmapriya2008 Jayam Kondaan Lekha Washington Dhaam Dhoom Kangana Ranaut Sakkarakatti Vedhika Vaaranam Aayiram Sameera ReddyAlso dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Surya S/O Krishnan. Telugu dubbing debut.2009 TN-07 AL 4777 Meenakshi Yavarum Nalam Neetu Chandra Modhi Vilayaadu Kajal Aggarwal Kandein Kadhalai Tamannaah BhatiaAlso dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Priya Priyatama released in 2011.2010 Aasal Sameera Reddy Rakta Charitra Radhika Apte Telugu Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Neetu Chandra TamilAlso dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Khilladi.Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Trisha KrishnanSamantha For the cameo role of Samantha Ye Maaya Chesave Telugu Sura Tamannaah Bhatia Tamil Manmadha Baanam (Manmadhan Ambu) Trisha Krishnan Telugu Dubbed version2011 Ko Karthika NairTamil Nadunissi Naaygal Sameera ReddyAlso dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Erra Gulabilu Vanthaan Vendraan Taapsee Pannu Sri Rama Rajyam Nayanthara Tamil (Dubbed version) Dhada Kajal AggarwalTelugu Dookudu Samantha Ruth PrabhuTelugu Vedi Sameera Reddy Tamil Osthe Richa Gangopadhyay2012 Vettai Sameera Reddy Ekk Deewana Tha Amy Jackson Hindi Hindi dubbing debut Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Amala Paul Tamil Eega Samantha Telugu Naan Ee Tamil Maattrraan Kajal Aggarwal Tamil Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Brothers and Hindi dubbed version titled No. 1 Judwaa - The Unbreakable released in 2014. Andala Rakshasi Lavanya Tripathi Telugu Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu Samantha2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Atharintiki Daaredi Ramayya Vasthavayya Thoofan Priyanka Chopra Marandhen Manithen Lakshmi Manchu Tamil Dubbed version Irandam Ulagam Anushka Shetty Ala Ela Hebah Patel Telugu Endrendrum Punnagai Trisha Krishnan Tamil 2014 Aaha Kalyanam Vaani Kapoor Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version. Alludu Seenu Samantha Telugu Manam Oka Laila Kosam Pooja Hegde Lingaa Sonakshi Sinha Tamil Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version2015 I Amy Jackson Hindi Dubbed version Vaa Deal Karthika Nair Tamil Unreleased film Bhale Bhale Magadivoy Lavanya Tripathi Telugu Dohchay Kriti Sanon S/O SatyamurthySamantha2016 Police TeluguDubbed version Nenu Rowdy Ne Nayanthara Sarrainodu Rakul Preet Singh Brahmotsavam Samantha A Aa 24 Tamil Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version Janatha Garage Telugu Majnu Anu Emmanuel Jaguar Deepti Sati Premam Shruthi Haasan Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo Manjima Mohan Raju Gari Gadhi 2 Samantha Ruth Prabhu 2017 Ivan Thanthiran Shraddha Srinath Tamil The House Next DoorAndrea Jeremiah Hindi Gruham Telugu MaayavanLavanya Tripathi TamilAlso dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Project Z. 2018 Irumbu ThiraiSamantha Ruth PrabhuShailaja Reddy AlluduAnu Emmanuel Telugu Chi La Sow Ruhani Sharma 96 Trisha Krishnan Tamil 2019 Seema RajaSamantha Telugu Majili Telugu Oh BabyAlso dubbed in Tamil dubbed version. Manmadhudu 2 Rakul Preet SinghSamantha Hero Kalyani Priyadarshan Tamil Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene Anya Singh Telugu2020 Jaanu Samantha Telugu 2021 Chaavu Kaburu Challaga Lavanya Tripathi A1 Express Paagal Nivetha Pethuraj Romantic Ketika Sharma Thalli Pogathey Anupama Parameswaran Tamil Galatta Kalyanam (Atrangi Re) Sara Ali KhanDubbed version2022 Malli Modalaindi Naina Ganguly Telugu Kanmani Rambo Khatija (Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal) SamanthaDubbed version Ramarao on Duty Rajisha Vijayan Telugu Sita Ramam Mrunal Thakur Ori Devuda Asha Bhat Kaiyum Kalavum Akka/Partner (Narrator) Tamil Sony Liv Web Series - Voice Only. Along with Bobby Simha Yashoda Samantha Hindi Dubbed version2023 Kushi Telugu Also dubbed in Tamil dubbed version.Leo Trisha Krishnan Tamil Also dubbed in Telugu and Kannada dubbed versions. Kannada dubbing debut. Won the Best Dubbing Artist at the JFW Movie Awards 2024. Hi Nanna Mrunal Thakur Telugu Also dubbed in Tamil dubbed version.2026 Dacoit: A Love Story Karuppu Trisha Krishnan Tamil Idhayam Murali Kayadu Lohar Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version.

Other roles Year Title Role Language Notes 2011 Rowthiram Tamil Special appearance 2019 Famously Filmfare Host Telugu MX Player talk show2021 Most Eligible Bachelor Herself Cameo appearance along with her husband Rahul Ravindran

Awards and nominations

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2002: Best Female Playback – "Oru Deivam Thantha Poove" (Kannathil Muthamittal) 2007: Best Female Playback – "Sahana" (Sivaji) 2010: Best Female Playback – "Kilimanjaro" (Enthiran)

Nandi Awards 2015-Best Female Playback Singer-"Yenno Yenno Varnala" (Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju) 2016-Best Female Playback Singer-"Manasantha Megamai" (Kalyana Vaibhogame) 2010-Best Female Dubbing Artist- Ye Maaya Chesave (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) 2014-Best Female Dubbing Artist- Manam (Samantha Ruth Prabhu)

Goa State Cultural Awards 2025 : Best female Playback Singer —“Morachi Paankha” (Amizade) Filmfare Awards 2014: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – "Titli" (Chennai Express) Filmfare Awards South 2009: Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Vaarayo Vaarayo" (Aadhavan) 2011: Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Sara Sara Saara Kaathu" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa) 2016: Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam – "Oonjalilaadi Vanna" (Action Hero Biju) 2018: Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Kaathale Kaathale" ('96) 2022: Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu – "Oh Prema" (Sita Ramam) 2007: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Sahana" (Sivaji: The Boss) 2010: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Kilimanjaro" (Enthiran) 2013: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Asku Laska" (Nanban) 2015: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu – "Ra Rakumara" (Govindudu Andarivadele) 2016: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Naan Un" (24) 2017: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu – "Oye Meghamala" (Majnu) 2018: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu – "Yenti Yenti" (Geetha Govindam) 2020: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada – "Soul of Dia" (Dia) 2021: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu – "Manasulone Nilichipoke" (Varudu Kaavalenu) 2022: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Panithuli" (Raangi) 2023: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu – "Aradhya" (Kushi) 2023: Nominated, Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu – "Odiyamma" (Hi Nanna)

Filmfare Awards Marathi 2016: Best Female Playback Singer - Sairat Zaala Ji (Sairat)

South Indian International Movie Awards 2011 – SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa) 2019 - SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu - "Priyathama Priyathama" (Majili) 2013 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) - "Mella Sirithai" (Kalyana Samayal Saadham) 2014 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) - "Vaddantune" (Run Raja Run) 2015 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) - "Idhaythai Yedho Ondru" (Yennai Arindhaal) 2015 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) - "Vennellona Mounam" (Surya vs Surya) 2018 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) - "Kadhale Kadhale" ('96) 2018 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) - "Yenti Yenti" (Geetha Govindam) 2020 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) - "Oohale" (Jaanu) 2020 : Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Kannada) - "Soul of Dia" (Dia)

Mirchi Music Awards 2013: Female Vocalist of the Year – "Titli" (Chennai Express) 2014: Mirchi Platinum Disc - Mast Magan 2014: Mirchi Music Awards - Song of the Year - Zehnaseeb from Hasee Toh Phasee 2014: Mirchi Music Awards - Album of the Year - 2 States

Vijay Awards 2009: Best Female Playback Singer – "Vaarayo Vaarayo" (Aadhavan) 2011: Best Female Playback Singer – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa)

Mazhavil Music Awards 2024 - Mazhavil Music Award for Best Duet - "Omane" (The Goat Life) 2025 - Mazhavil Music Award for Best Singer Female - "Nilagamanam" (Paathirathri)

Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2011: Best Female Playback Singer – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa) 2018: Best Female Playback Singer – "Kaathalae Kaathalae" (96) Nominated : Best Female Dubbing Artist - 96

Vijay Music Awards 2010: Popular Female Playback Singer – "Kilimanjaro" (Endhiran) 2011: Best Female Singer Female – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa) Sakshi Excellence Awards 2019: Most Popular Singer Of The Year - "Yenti Yenti" from Geetha Govindam & "Priyathama" from Majili 2021: Most Popular Singer Of The Year - "Oohale Oohale" from Jaanu

GAMA Awards 2024 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Aradhya" (Kushi)

JFW Movie Awards 2024: Best Dubbing Artist - Leo (Trisha Krishnan) 2026: Nominated : Best Singer (Tamil) - "Cheenikkallu" (Bison Kaalamaadan)

The Times Film Awards 2011: The Chennai Times Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa)

Edison Awards 2011: Edison Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Chotta Chotta" (Engeyum Eppodhum) 2012: Edison Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Asku Laska" (Nanban) 2018 : Nominated, Edison Award for Best Female Playback Singer - "Kaathale Kaathale" ('96)

Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2018: Best Playback Singer (Female) - All songs from 96

Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Awards 2007: Best Female Playback Singer – "Sahana" (Sivaji) 2009: Best Female Playback Singer – "Vaarayo Vaarayo" (Aadhavan)

Mirchi Music Awards South 2010: Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil – "Kilimanjaro" (Endhiran)

BIG Tamil Entertainment Awards 2010: BIG Tamil Award for Best Entertaining Female Singer – "Poove Poove" (Siddhu +2) 2011: BIG Tamil Melody Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa) 2015: BIG Tamil Music Awards - Best Female Playback Singer - "Ennodu Nee Irundhaal" (I)

Zee Cine Awards Telugu 2019 - Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Best Female Playback Singer - "Priyathama Priyathama" (Majili)

Other awards 2002: Award from Ajanta Fine Arts for "Oru Deivam" (Kannathil Muthamittal) 2002: Best Media Associates Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Oru Deivam" (Kannathil Muthamittal) 2002: ITFA Award for Best Upcoming Playback Singer – "Oru Deivam" (Kannathil Muthamittal) 2007: Film Fans Association Award for Beat Female Playback Singer – "Sahana" (Sivaji) 2007: Jaya TV Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Sahana" (Sivaji) 2007: Lions Club Award for Best Female Playback singer – "Sahana(Sivaji)" 2009: Alandur Fine Arts for Best Female Playback Singer 2009: South Scope Cine Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Vaarayo Vaarayo" (Aadhavan) 2010: MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Kilimanjaro" (Endhiran) 2010: Vijayam Tamil Movie Award for Favourite Female Singer of the Year 2011: Navaratna Women Achievers Award for Best Female Playback Singer 2011: Filmfans' Association Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa) 2011: Variety Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer – "Sara Sara" (Vaagai Sooda Vaa) 2015: Ugadi Puraskar - Best Female Playback Singer - Vadhantune - "Run Raja Run" 2018: Behindwoods Gold Medals - Voice of the Year (Female) - 96 2018: Radio City Awards - Best Singer Female (Telugu) - Yenti Yenti - "Geetha Govindam" & Mellaga Mellaga - "Chi La Sow" 2018: Mahila Ratna Awards - Best Singer Female (Telugu) - Yenti Yenti - "Geetha Govindam" 2018: Ugadi Puraskar - Best Female Playback Singer - Yenti Yenti - "Geetha Govindam" 2021: Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Award for Best Playback Singer - Female for the song "Soul of Dia" from Dia

Other Nominations 2007: Star Screen Award for Best Female Playback – "Tere Bina" 2009: Tamil Cinema Press Awards for Best Female Playback Singer – "Nila Nee Vaanam" (Pokkisham) 2011: BIG Salute to Tamil Women Entertainer Award for Best Singer 2014: Screen Awards for Best Female Playback Singer - "Titli" (Chennai Express) 2014: Star Guild Awards for Best Female Playback Singer - " Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" (Phata Poster Nikla Hero) 2015: Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards for Best Female Playback Singer - "Zehnaseeb" (Hasee Toh Phasee) 2017: Female vocalist of the year for the song "Sairat Zala Ji" from the film Sairat, Mirchi Music Awards

Other awards 1999: All India First and Best Performer Award from Sangam Kala Group 2000: All India First from All India Radio for Ghazals 2003: Pride of Sangam Award 2008: RITZ Amazing Woman Award 2009: Vikatan Award for Best Television Show Host 2011: Award from SAARC Chamber for Women Entrepreneurship for Excellence 2011: Vocational Excellence Award from Rotary Club of Madras 2015: Mercedes Benz - Ritz Woman of Merit award 2015: Rotary Club Inner Wheel (Nanganallur) : Swarna Ratna Award 2016: Indian of the Year: CNN IBN : Chennai Micro 2025: Golden Icon of Inspiration : Galatta Pink