Dr. Harisankar

Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (born 18 November 1993) is a Carnatic musician and Indian playback singer known for his work across South Indian cinema, performing in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. He is the recipient of a Kerala State Film Awards for Best Playback Singer.

He made his Malayalam debut under composer Ouseppachan with the song Kaatte from Karnavar. He rose to prominence with hits such as Jeevamshamayi (Theevandi), Vennilave (Queen) , Nilamanaltharikalil ( Kismath), Pavizha Mazhaye (Athiran), Nee Hima Mazhayayai, Kamini (Anugraheethan Antony), Vaanam Chaayum (Anarkali), Hatja ( Alappuzha Gymkhana) and Kiliye (ARM).

In Tamil cinema, Harisankar was introduced by composer Dhibu Ninan Thomas with Pesatha Mozhiye (a duet with Chinmayi) and later collaborated with G. V. Prakash Kumar for the pan-Indian film Thalaivii. His latest is ‘Venguzhalil Izhaynthayedee’ from the movie Kantara Chapter 1.

His entry into Kannada cinema came through Nobin Paul's composition Hymn of Dharma for 777 Charlie, followed by Dhare Neenididaasare-Sapta Sagaradaache and Ello Side B by Charan Raj. He also sang the latest Malayalam version of Oh Madanamanamohini and Brahmakalasha for Kantara Chapter 1 for B. Ajaneesh Loknath.

In Telugu, Harisankar rendered the Malayalam version of Naatu Naatu from S. S. Rajamouli’s RRR, the Academy Award and Golden Globe winning track for Best Original Song for Hymn of Dharma for 777 Charlie and Virisina for Raajahyogam. He has also contributed to other pan-Indian films such as Sita Ramam, 2018, 777 Charlie, and Kantara: Chapter 1.

Rooted in Carnatic music, he has performed at prestigious venues including the Madras Music Academy, Shanmukhananda Sabha, Narada Gana Sabha, and the Chembai Sangeetholsavam.

Early life Harisankar was born on 18 November 1993 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to musicians Alappuzha Sreekumar and Kamala Lakshmi. He is the grandson of Padma Shri Dr. K. Omanakutty, and grandnephew of noted musicians M. G. Radhakrishnan and M. G. Sreekumar.

Career Harisankar made his playback debut in 1997, singing for the film Saphalyam alongside K. J. Yesudas. The following year, he recorded for the devotional album Sabarimala with his granduncle M. G. Sreekumar.

In 2008, he won the All India Radio National Classical Music Competition and was later accredited as a Grade A artiste. In 2023, he was invited to inaugurate the Soorya Festival on 1 October—a date traditionally reserved for K. J. Yesudas.

As a playback singer, Harisankar has recorded extensively across four South Indian languages:

Malayalam – His breakthrough came with Jeevamshamayi (Theevandi), a duet with Shreya Ghoshal. Other popular songs include Pavizha Mazhaye (Athiran), Hima Mazhayayai, Kamini (Anugraheethan Antony), Vaanam Chaayum (Anarkali), and Kiliye (ARM). Tamil – Debuted with Dhibu Ninan Thomas’s Pesadhe Mozhiye (with Chinmayi) and later collaborated with G. V. Prakash Kumar for Thalaivii. Kannada – Introduced by Nobin Paul in 777 Charlie, followed by Brahmakalasham and Oh Madhanamana Mohini in B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s Kantara: Chapter 1, and Nee Dhaare in Charan Raj’s Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B. Telugu – Rendered the Malayalam version of Naatu Naatu from RRR

He is associated with pan-Indian films such as RRR, 777 Charlie, Kantara: Chapter 1, Sita Ramam, and 2018.

Awards 2008

Raaga Ratnam Juniors Carnatic Music Reality Show by Amrita TV Winner

2015

Radio Mirchi Music Awards - Best Upcoming Singer

2016

Asia Vision Awards - Best Playback Singer

2018

Movie Street Award 2018 - Best Playback Singer M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship in Carnatic Music All India Radio (AIR) - A Grade Artist in Carnatic Music & Light Music

2019

SIIMA Best Playback Singer Male Asianet Film Awards - Best Singer Mazhavil Music Awards - Best Singer Asiavision Awards - Best Playback Singer

2020

Asianet Film Awards - Nominee in Best Singer

2021

Mazhavil Music Awards - Best Singer Mazhavil Music Awards - Best Duet

2022

Big Screen Award - Best Playback Singer

2023

Kerala Film Critics Association Awards - Best Singer Vayalar Ramavarma Film Award - Best Singer Big Screen Award - Best Playback Singer IFF Award - Best Playback Singer of The Year Anand TV Awards - Best Playback Singer Vayalar Ramavarma Film Award - Best Playback Singer SIIMA - Best Playback Singer Male, Nominee (Malayalam & Kannada)

2024

SIIMA Best Playback Singer Male Kerala Film Critics Association Awards - Best Singer Mazhavil Music Awards - Best Song of the Year (For Kiliye from ARM)

⁠2025

Flowers TV - Most Popular Singer (For Kiliye from ARM) SIIMA - Best Playback Singer Male (For Kiliye from ARM) Chettikulangara Puraskaaram Vayalar Ramavarma Sangeetha Puraskaaram Honesty Fame Award - Best Playback Singer Thikkurisi Film Award 2025 - Best Singer Male Mohammed Rafi Award by Pattukalude Koottukar P. Jayachandran Memorial Award - Varnam 55th Kerala State Film Awards - Best Male Singer