Sithara (singer) Last updated July 13, 2025 Indian singer, composer, and dancer
Sithara Krishnakumar
Also known as Sithumani Born Malappuram , Kerala , India Occupations Years active 2007–present Spouse Dr. Sajish. M. Musical career Genres Website sithara
Sithara Krishnakumar is an Indian playback singer , composer , lyricist , classical dancer and an occasional actor . [ 1] She predominantly works in Malayalam cinema in addition to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Sithara is a well known singer who is trained in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions and is also a recognised ghazal singer. [ 2] [ 3] She is the recipient of several awards which includes three Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer .
She travels extensively and has performed in concerts and stage shows across the world. Folk and fusion being her other areas of interest. [ 4] She has collaborated with various popular musical bands in Kerala as well as collaborated in many stage shows, which includes international shows as well. In 2014, she formed a musical band Eastraga, which focuses on a mix of female oriented songs backed by a team of renowned musicians. [ 5] She is also part of the 6-member band named Sithara's Project Malabaricus , an independent venture which features contemporarised folk and classical songs. [ 6] [ 7]
Early life and education Sithara was born to K. M. Krishnakumar and Saly at Thenhipalam in the Malappuram district of Kerala . [ 8] Her mother Saly is a Catholic . Born into a family inclined to classical arts, Sithara was introduced to the world of music as a child and started singing at the age of four.
Sithara attended St. Paul's School, Tenhipalam, GMHSS Calicut University Campus School, and NNM Higher Secondary School, Chelembra. She did her graduation in English literature from Farook College , Kozhikode , [ 9] and secured her master's degree from Calicut University Campus .
Sithara married Dr. Sajish M., a cardiologist , [ 10] on 31 August 2007, and the couple has a daughter, Saawan Rithu, born on 9 June 2013. The family resides in Aluva , Ernakulam .
Career She started off her art life as a dancer and eventually became a playback singer. She was trained in Carnatic Music by Sri Ramanattukara Satheesan Master and Palai CK Ramachandran. Sithara also received extensive education in Hindustani Classical music from Ustad Fiyaz Khan. She is also a classical dancer trained by Kalamandalam Vinodini. For her multifaceted talents, she was accoladed with the Kalathilakam title [ 11] in Calicut University Arts Festival for two consecutive years (2005 and 2006). She holds master's degrees in Hindustani Khyal Music and Vocal Music from Rabindra Bharati University , Kolkata . [ 12]
Sithara performing with Shankar Mahadevan at Wayanad Maholsavam 2012 Sithara started off her playback singing career in the year 2007 with the song Pammi Pammi in Vinayan 's Malayalam film Athishayan . Formerly, she was the winner of several musical talent shows like Asianet Saptha Swarangal (2004), Kairali TV Gandharva Sangeetham (Seniors) and Jeevan TV Voice 2004. She also won Jeevan TV's 20 million Apple Megastars in 2008. She has gained a good reputation as a devoted Ghazal singer and a passionate stage performer of other vocal genres. She has worked with noted composers like Ouseppachan , M. Jayachandran , G. V. Prakash Kumar , Prashant Pillai , Gopi Sundar , Bijibal , Shaan Rahman and rendered her voice to over 300 film songs including Malayalam and other Indian languages. [ 13] Her works are of various genres.
Sithu Performing at Qatar in 2019 In 2017, she turned composer with the single Ente Akasham, [ 14] Written by herself. The video which officially got released at a program held by Kerala State Women's Development Corporation to commemorate International Women's Day , picturized the life of night-time female workers. [ 14]
She turned film music composer with the film Udalaazham along with Mithun Jayaraj. The film is produced under the banner Doctor’s Dilemma – a doctor's collective which includes her husband Dr. Sajish. M. [ 15] She made a cameo appearance in the Malayalam film Ganagandharvan directed by Ramesh Pisharody .
Awards and honours Year Award Category Work / Song Notes Ref 2012 Kerala State Film Award Best Singer "Enundodee" – Celluloid [ 16] 2014 SIIMA Best Female Playback Singer "Sadaa Paalaya" – Mr. Fraud Malayalam 2016 Asianet Film Award Most Popular Duet Song "Thiruvavani Raavu" – Jacobinte Swargarajyam With Vineeth Sreenivasan 2017 Kerala State Film Award Best Singer "Vaanamakalunnuvo" – Vimaanam [ 17] 2017 Asiavision Award Best Singer (Female) "Ethu Mazhayilum" – Udaharanam Sujatha 2018 Janmabhumi Film Award Best Female Playback Singer "Marivil" – Eeda 2019 SIIMA Best Female Playback Singer "Marivil" – Eeda Malayalam 2019 Mirchi Music Award (Malayalam) Best Female Playback Singer "Cherathukal" – Kumbalangi Nights 2019 Mazhavil Music Award Best Female Playback Singer "Mohamundiri" – Madhura Raja 2021 Kerala State Film Award Best Singer "Paalnilavin" – Kaanekkaane 2021 Mazhavil Music Award Best Female Playback Singer "Pularippoo" – Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo 2022 Mazhavil Music Award Best Female Playback Singer "Paalnilavin" – Kaanekkaane 2023 Mazhavil Music Award Best Duet "Mayamoham" – Sundari Gardens With Alphons Joseph
Other awards and recognitions 2002 – Baburaj Memorial Award – Best Female Singer 2004 – Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award – Best Singer 2009 – Drishya Award – Best Female Album Singer 2011 – Mohammed Rafi Memorial Award – Best Playback Singer 2011 – Vayalar Samskarika Vedi Award – Best Playback Singer 2012 – Kannur Rajan Memorial Award – Best Playback Singer 2012 – L Channel Award – Best Playback Singer 2012 – Inspire Film Award – Best Playback Singer 2016 – Anand TV Award – Best Female Playback Singer 2016 – FOKANA (Federation of Kerala Associations in North America) – Best Female Playback Singer for "Nanayumee Mazhai" (*Lailaa O Lailaa*) 2017 – Mangalam Music Award – Best Female Playback Singer 2017 – Yuva Award – Best Female Playback Singer 2017 – Red FM Malayalam Music Award – Best Female Playback Singer 2018 – Anand TV Award – Best Female Playback Singer 2019 – Johnson Music Award – Best Playback Singer 2020 – Muzic2morrow Award – Best Female Singer 2020 – Movie Street Film Award – Best Female Playback Singer 2022 – Swaralaya – KPAC Sulochana Award – Best Female Singer
Discography As playback singer All songs are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted .TV series Year Title Director Link/Notes 2013 Thirithazhum Sandhyasooryan Siraj 2014 Pranayardram Udhayabhanu 2015 Nilathattam 2015 Haritham Dhavesh 2015 Mazhithulli Tansen Berney Tamil song 2016 Neeyen Sarvam George 2017 Avan Krupa Sunny Jetson 2017 Lokathil Sunny Jetson 2017 Ente Akasham Herself 2018 Krupayathra Scaria 2018 Nammal Randum Yas Thirurangadi & Shanoof Ulikkal 2018 Kaiyoppu Tansen Berney 2018 Sri Gurubhyo namah Binish Bhaskaran Sanskrit song 2019 Calvary George 2019 Mothirakallu Graham 2019 Paribhavam Marannu Herself 2019 Tharattu padan Bobby 2019 Sakhavinte Sakhi (2 songs) Shamsu 2019 Sahab Sayan 2019 Ninakkay Njan Sudeep Palanad 2019 Mizhi Shameer Madatharayil 2019 Krishnanandam KM Udayan 2019 Nee Valaranam Njan Kurayanam Nelson Peter 2020 Peyyundunde Sunilkumar 2020 Kalalayam Shafeeq Rahman 2020 Ormayil Njn Varacha Nelson Peter 2020 Nilavu Poothappol Uday Ramachandran 2020 Neeli Eldhose and Kripa 2020 Ormakale Shifkath Rafi 2020 Kangal Neeye Tamil song 2020 Ormakal Jecin George 2020 Mere Quda Shukoor 2020 Chayappattu Herself 2020 Corona Song 2020 Piriyuvanakilla ninne Meenakshi Jaykumar 2020 Song of Valor Herself 2020 Malakha Ansar 2020 Unthum Panthum Piranthum Sadique Pandallur 2020 Mohabatthin Athar Kozhikode Aboobacker 2020 Datham Jomin Samuel 2020 Swarnanalam NK Prabhakaran 2020 Nilapanthal Shameer 2020 Onathumbi Gopan Panachikadu 2020 Orumichoru Onam Samuel Aby 2020 Ente Neelakashapoykayil Vineeshkumar 2020 Aavani Roshin Ramesh 2020 Ormapookkal Komalam Gopalakrishnan 2020 Manasinte Madrasa Anvar Ali 2020 Ethramel E.Jayakrishnan 2020 Indumathi Gopi Sundar 2020 Parayanund Paribhavame Sanjai and Helvis 2020 Mehaboobi Thej Mervin 2021 Enthoru Marimayam Kanna Gokul Menon / Rajeev Nair Pallassana Ronima Creations 2021 Nagar KK Nishad 2021 Manathe Ambili Manu Ramesan 2021 Neeli Eldhose 2021 Undo Sakhi Raheem Kutyadi 2021 Hey Nila 2022 Uppayude Makal Yahya
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Jayachandran Lucky Star Isthiri Cut Ratheesh Vegha Omega.exe Mizhiyaale Cholli Ronnie Raphael Climax Thamara Poomkaikal Berny Ignatius Orissa – Ratheesh Vegha Black Ticket Naruliathullikal Gayoz Johnson Police Maman Police Maman Anwar Bangles Pen Poove Kunungi Suvid Wilson 2014 Ettekal Second Koodorukkidum Colin Francis, K. Santhosh Weeping Boy Kilimozhikal Alayayi Anand Madhusoodanan Mr. Fraud Sadaa Paalaya Gopi Sundar Tamaar Padaar Randattangal Kootimutti Bijibal Mylanji Monjulla Veedu Thammil Thammil Afzal Yusuff Colour Balloon Swapnakoodu Mohan Sithara Turning Point Hima Bindhukkal Vidyadharan Cousins Kannodu Kannidayum M. Jayachandran Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol Swapnathinu Kayyoppukal Sajeev Mangalathu Monayi Angane Aanayi Taj Theerthoru Shajahan Vinu Uday Aval Vannathinu Shesham Ethetho Nagara Santhosh Raj 2015 Aakashangalil – Abhijith. P.S. Nair Sand City Manasil Mazhaiyai Rinil Gowtham Laila O Laila Nanayumee Mazha Gopi Sundar Sir C. P. 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