Aniruddha Sastry

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Aniruddha Sastry
Born (1997-01-23) 23 January 1997 (age 28)
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Genres Filmi, Melody, Classical music, Devotional music
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Years active2017–present

Aniruddha Sastry (born 23 January 1997) is an Indian playback singer, actor, music director and lyricist primarily associated with the Kannada film and television industry. [1] Known for his versatile voice, 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 hit 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. [2]

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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. [3] 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). [4]

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), 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 . [5] 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

YearTitleSong(s)Music director(s)Co-singerNotesRef
2017 Kidi "Preethi Inda" Emil Mohammed Anuradha Bhat Debut film as a Playback Singer
Credited as Aniruddh
2017Engineers"Mathalli Helalu Aagada"Ravi Dev
2018Parasanga"Kaadiro Coffee"Harshavardhan Raj Hemanth, Jogi Sunitha, Madvesh
2018 Bhairava Geetha "Iruvi Goodnaag"
"Ee Daasyada Mushtiyu"
Ravishankar Indu Nagaraj, Shashank Sheshagiri
2019Kaddu Muchchi"Promise Priya" Hamsalekha Supriya Acharya
2019Modala Hejje"Modala Notake"
"Premankura"
2019 Kapata Nataka Paatradhaari "Manadaalada Maathu"
"Bitt Hode Nee Doora"
Adil Nadaf
2020Veshadhari"Aase Aase" V. Manohar
2020India v/s England"Jai Jai Jai" Arjun Janya
2020Mounam"Ninna Usiralliye"Arav RishikShwetha Devanahally
2020 Pogaru "Jeeva Kottavalu" Chandan Shetty
2021 Roberrt "Ba Ba Ba Na Ready"Arjun JanyaVyasaraj Sosale, Santhosh Venky, Supreeth Phalguna, Nikhil Parthasarathy
2021Hitler"Bandukina Chapu"Akash ParvaChethan Naik, Pancham Jeeva
2022Dear Sathya"Jopana Jopana" Sridhar V. Sambhram Shwetha Devanahally
2022Ganduli"Disco Bandaithalla"
"Huli Huli Huli"
Ravidev Vijay Prakash, Vedika
2022 Avatara Purusha "Manthra"Arjun Janya
2022Varnapatala"Hosa Daari Saaride"Harshavardhan Raj
2022Local Train"Whats Up"Arjun JanyaShruthi
2022Sara Vajra"Nikah"
"Chigurida Hoovagi"
"Aalada Maradanthe"
V. ManoharPrathima Bhat, Jannath Naz, Anuradha Bhat, Chinmay
2022Khadak"Bisi Bisi Hudugi"M. N. KrupakarPooja
2022 Window Seat "Nee Nasukina"Arjun JanyaAnuradha Bhat
2022 Shiva 143 "Nanthak Baa"Arjun Janya Mangli, Santhosh Venky, Chethan Naik
2022 Ravi Bopanna "Heronu Ivane" V. Ravichandran Santhosh Venky, Madhwesh Bharadwaj
2022 Raana "Gully Boy"Chandan Shetty Aditi Sagar
2022Pampa"Kannike Kannike"
"Hosa Kanase"
"Naadee Geethe"
Hamsalekha
2022Raja Rani Roarer"Jodi Etthu"Prabhu S R Ravi Basrur
2022 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
2023 Gowli "Maha Rakkasa" Shashank Sheshagiri Shashank Sheshagiri, Madhwesh Bharadwaj
2023Gadayuddha"Akki Bele Dabba"S SolomonHemanth
2023Bengaluru Boys"Bengaluru Boys"
"Thodaladuva"
Dharma Vish
2023O Manase"Bhoomine Kusidu Hodanthe" Jassie Gift
2023Don Kumara"Nenapu Nenapu"Arav Rishik
2023Aura"Preethiya Amanthrana"Girish HotthurArundhathi Hegde, Ajith Keshava, Girish Hotthur
2023 CSI Sanatan "Title song"Aneesh SolomonTelugu film
2023 Garadi "Garadi title"V. HarikrishnaV. Harikrishna, Shashank Sheshagiri, Santhosh Venky, Chethan Sosca
2023Royal Mech"Banda Banda Dude"
"Janma Kotta Thayi"
Rizwan AhamedAnjana S
2023 Kaatera "Kaatera theme"V. HarikrishnaAbhishek M R, Madhwesh Bharadwaj, Vishak Nagalapura
2023Avalakki Pavalakki"Naa Abhimani"Zubin PaulZubin Paul
2024Kailasa Kasidre"Senorita"Ashik ArunMadhuri Sheshadri
2024 Bharjari Gandu "Sukka Sarayigintha"
"Kaadu Kootha Chandira"
Gummineni Vijay Naveen Sajju, Aishwarya Rangarajan
2024Desai"Holi Hunnime Habbakka" Sai Karthik
2024 Karki "Dun Dun Nakkadi"
"Naan Yaar"
"Vaale Jummukki"
Arjun Janya
Abhay Anand
Mookuthi Murugan, Parthiban
2024 Gowri "Dhool Yebsava"Shivu Bergi Ananya Bhat
2024 Yala Kunni "Naraka Thumbi"Dharma VishDharma Vish, Chethan Naik, Shashank Sheshagiri
2024 Bagheera "Rudhira Dhaara"
"Stun Gun"
B. Ajaneesh Loknath Amogh Balaji
2024Tenant"Nagunagutha Edebaditha"
"Kanna Muchche Kaade Goode"
Girish Hothur
2024Naa Ninna Bidalare"Muddu Gombe"M. S. Thyagaraj
2024 Max "The Hunter Song"B. Ajaneesh LoknathAmogh Balaji
2025 Nimde Kathe "Ivane Namma"Praveen Nikethan
2025 Mahavatar Narsimha "Roar of Narasimha"
"Asura Theme"
Sam C. S. Sam C. S.Sung in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions
2025Yarigu Helbedi"Kaldode"Shashank Sheshagiri
2025 Love U Muddu "Eegeega Nanaganthu"Himself K. S. Chithra
2025I Am God"Haavan Bekar Katko"B. Ajaneesh LoknathShashank Sheshagiri, Aishwarya Rangarajan
2025 Thammudu "Slokam"B. Ajaneesh LoknathTelugu film
2025The Task"Dhaga Dhaga" Judah Sandhy Chinmayi L, Nadeera Banu, Meghana Kulkarni Joshi
2025Acharya Sri ShankaraVarious songsArjun JanyaWon - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
2025 Odela 2 "Yemulada Rajanna"B. Ajaneesh LoknathTelugu film
2025Bicchugatthiya Bantana Ballirena"Waah! Veerane"Sri Sastha
2025 The Devil "Alhomora"B. Ajaneesh Loknath

Lyricist

YearTitleSong(s)Music director(s)SingersNotesRef
2020Kaanadante Mayavadanu"Kone Iradantha Preethige"Gummineni Vijay Vijay Prakash
2020 Soorarai Pottru "Mannaki"
"Naguthale"
"Kande Kande"
"Usire"
"Sundara"
"Aakasha"
G. V. Prakash Kumar Various
2021 Pogaru "Jeeva Kottavalu" Chandan Shetty Himself
2021Lanke"Pipipi"Karthik Shetty Tippu, Varijashree Venugopal
2021 Jagame Thandhiram "Rakita Rakita" Santhosh Narayanan Ashwin Sharma, Divya Ramachandra, Velu Krishnamurthy
2021 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
2023Bengaluru Boys"Bengaluru Boys"
"Thodaladuva"
Dharma Vish Himself
2024 Hanu-Man "Vajrakaaya Anjaneya"
"Hoovamma Hoove"
Anudeep Dev, GowraHariSahithi Galidevara, Yogi Shekar
2024 Bharjari Gandu "Kaadu Kootha Chandira"
"Amigo Go Go"
Gummineni VijayAishwarya Rangarajan, Gummineni Vijay
2024 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
2025 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
2025 Love U Muddu "Love You Muddu"Himself Sonu Nigam, Aishwarya Rangarajan, Surabhi Bharadwaj
2025 The Devil "Idre Nemdiyaag Irbek"
"Alhomora"
Deepak Blue

References

  1. "Aniruddha Sastry: Height, Age, Wife, Girlfriend, Biography". Filmibeat.com. 16 December 2019.
  2. "'ಜಾಕಿ' ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪ್ಪು ಜೊತೆ ನಟಿಸಿದ್ದ ಅನಿರುದ್ಧ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಈಗ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಟಾಪ್ ಸಿಂಗರ್!". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada).
  3. "Karnataka State Awards 2020: Sanchari Vijay presented posthumous Jury Award". Deccan Herald. 12 March 2025.
  4. Karnataka State Film Awards 2004-05 announced - Monalisa bagged the first best film award
  5. "Love U Muddu title track released". Cinema Express. 20 September 2025.