Super Singer Junior (season 2)

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Super Singer Junior
Season 2
Release
Original network STAR Vijay
Original release22 June 2009 (2009-06-22) 
17 June 2010 (2010-06-17)
Season chronology
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The second season of Airtel Super Singer Junior - Thamizhagathin Chellakuralukkana Thedal(the search for the sweet voice of Tamil Nadu) premiered on 22 June 2009. The music competition reality TV show was again telecast on Vijay TV, and Bharti Airtel returned to sponsor this show. Episodes were telecast between Monday and Thursday each week at 9:00 pm. [1] [2] Children aged 6 years to 14 showcased their singing talent. [1] The show initially promised that its winner would receive 25 lakhs (2.5 million Rupees) in prize money, [1] which was later changed to a villa in Anugraha Satellite Town valued at 25 lakhs by its sponsor, Navashakthi Township and Developers.

Contents

Following playback singer Chinmayi's decision to stop hosting Vijay TV's Super Singer earlier in the year, [3] [4] various television anchors including Dhivyadarshini (DD), Sivakarthikeyan, Aishwarya Prabhakar, and Uma Padmanabhan hosted the show at various intervals, and playback singer Dhivyadarshini (DD) appeared regularly during the season as a replacement. Ananth Vaidyanathan returned as a voice trainer, and playback singer K. S. Chithra returned as a permanent judge of the show. Playback singers Mano, and Malgudi Subha also joined the show as permanent judges to replace Usha Uthup who quit the show.

A number of eminent playback singers and music directors appeared during the season as guest judges, including P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, M. S. Viswanathan, S. Janaki, Sadhana Sargam, Nithyasree Mahadevan, Suchithra, Harish Raghavendra, Unni Menon, Madhu Balakrishnan, Sowmya, Pop Shalini, and Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy. Stars from the senior version of the show also appeared as judges during the season, including former contestants Naresh Iyer, Nikhil Mathew, and Ajeesh, and permanent judges P. Unnikrishnan, Anuradha Sriram and Srinivas. The winner Alka Ajith, was introduced as a playback singer in the 2011 Malayalam-language film The Train .

Grand opening

The grand opening week was hosted by Malini and Yugendran.[ who? ] Former contestants from Airtel Super Singer 2008 and the debut season of Airtel Super Singer Junior participated in a week-long competition to promote and celebrate the opening of season 2 of the show.

No.Title Judges Original airdate
1"Grand Opening – Part 1"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi 22 June 2009 (2009-06-22)
2"Grand Opening – Part 2"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi23 June 2009 (2009-06-23)
3"Grand Opening – Part 3"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi24 June 2009 (2009-06-24)
4"Grand Opening – Part 4"Anitha Kuppuswamy & Mahathi25 June 2009 (2009-06-25)

Auditions

Open auditions

Open auditions for the season commenced in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, according to the then-official website of the show. [1] Contestants in each round were either spot-selected, rejected, or wait-listed until the conclusion of that round. Each of these rounds were hosted by Divyadarshini.

No. Title Audition Judges Original airdate
5"Coimbatore Auditions (preliminary round)"Former contestants Anitha V., Nikhil Mathew, and Gautham29 June 2009 (2009-06-29)
Preliminary auditions were held in Coimbatore.
6, 7, 8"Coimbatore Auditions (level 1)" Deepan Chakravarthy, Anitha Kuppuswamy, and Mahathi30 June – 2 July 2009 (30 June – 2 July 2009)
A total of 21 contestants were selected for level 2 auditions in Chennai.
9"Trichy Auditions (preliminary level)"Former contestants Anitha V., Nikhil Mathew, and Maya6 July 2009 (2009-07-06)
Preliminary auditions were held in Trichy.
10, 11, 12"Trichy Auditions (level 1)" Manikka Vinayagam and Anitha Kuppuswamy7–9 July 2009 (7–9 July 2009)
A total of 19 contestants were selected for level 2 auditions in Chennai.
13, 14"Chennai Auditions (preliminary level)" Charulatha Mani, Madhumitha, Dr. Lavanya,
former contestants Anitha V., Nikhil Mathew, and Gautham
13–14 July 2009 (13–14 July 2009)
Preliminary auditions were held in Chennai.
15, 16"Chennai Auditions (level 1 – part A)" Sunitha Sarathy, Tippu, and Shalini 15–16 July 2009 (15–16 July 2009)
17, 18, 19, 20"Chennai Auditions (level 1 – part B)"Tippu, Shalini, and Mahathi20–23 July 2009 (20–23 July 2009)
A total of 57 contestants were selected for level 2 auditions.
21, 22, 23"Trichy-Coimbatore Auditions (level 2)" Unni Menon, Shalini, and Mahathi27–29 July 2009 (27–29 July 2009)
Level 2 auditions were held in Chennai for the 40 contestants selected in Coimbatore and Trichy. The contestants were required to sing a slow or melody-genre based song and a fast song. A total of 25 contestants were selected to advance to main auditions.
24, 25, 26, 27"Chennai Auditions (level 2)" Unni Menon, Shalini, and Mahathi3–6 August 2009 (3–6 August 2009)
Level 2 auditions were held in Chennai for the 57 contestants selected in level 1 Chennai auditions. The contestants were required to sing a slow or melody-genre based song and a fast song. A total of 45 contestants were selected to advance to main level auditions.

Main level auditions

Contestants

Top 25 contestant IDs

The top 25 contestants were selected from the final round of auditions.

Main competition

The main competition comprised a series of performance rounds on successive weeks, from 23 September 2009 to 27 May 2010, with occasional break weeks. Typically each round had four episodes telecast Monday to Thursday, with a contestant eliminated at the end of the last show that week.

Freestyle round

This round required the top 25 contestants to perform a song of their choice.

Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
23 September 20091SSJ23 Sri Prasanna"Vathikuchi Pathikadhuda" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Yuvan Shankar Raja Dheena (2001)
2SSJ14 Sanjana"Oho Megam Vandhadho" S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Mouna Ragam (1986)
3SSJ15 Shravan"Varaha Nadhikarai" Shankar Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
4SSJ16 Srinisha"Chittu Kuruvi" P. Susheela Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Puthiya Paravai (1999)
5SSJ17 Shrihari"Unakenna Mele"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamKannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Simla Special (1999)
6SSJ18 Sharath Rajagopalan"Ennadi Meenakshi"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaali Ilaiyaraaja Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)

The top 25 contestants were required to provide duet or trio performances in celebration of the Hindu festival Navarathri.

For the episodes telecast on 29 and 30 September, musical performances were of a South Indian theme. Unlike usual weeks, the contestants and guest performers sat on seats at one side of the stage so that the Bharatha Natyam students who were dancing to the song took centre stage.

In the episode telecast on 1 October, the art of daandiya[ what language is this? ] was taught to contestants by Mansi Bhat who together with the judges and host danced on stage before the commencement of music performances. Musical performances were of a North Indian theme.

  – Non-competition performance
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performer(s)Contestant 1Contestant 2SongOriginal artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
29 September 2009
1
2SSJ04 SahanaSSJ21 Priyanka"Sri Ranga Ranganathanin" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Uma Ramanan, & Shobana VigneshVaali Ilaiyaraaja Mahanadi (2009)
3 Shweta Mohan "Alai Payudhe" Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Traditional Carnatic music composition
4SSJ14 SanjanaSSJ15 Shravan"Kurai Ondrum Illai" M. S. Subbulakshmi VaaliTraditional Carnatic music composition Kadhalan (1994)
5SSJ17 SrihariSSJ23 Sathyanarayanan"Om Sivoham" Vijay Prakash VaaliIlaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
6 K. S. Chithra, Mano & Malgudi Shubha SSJ17 SrihariSSJ23 Sathyanarayanan"Janani Janani" Ilaiyaraaja, Deepan Chakravarthy & Krishnachandran IlaiyaraajaThai Moogambikai (1982)
30 September 20091SSJ03 BalasaranganSSJ09 Vishnuharan"Amma Endru" K. J. Yesudas VaaliIlaiyaraaja Mannan (1992)
2SSJ05 ManishaSSJ24 SrinidhiSSJ10 Sivaranjani"Kaatril Varum" Hariharan (singer), Sadhana Sargam, Shreya Ghoshal VaaliIlaiyaraaja Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (1981)
3SSJ07 SowmyaSSJ25 Ponmozhi"Mukundha Mukundha" Sadhana Sargam & Kamal Haasan VaaliA. R. Rahman Dasavathaaram (2008)
4SSJ02 Alka AjithSSJ19 Roshan"Kalabham Tharaam"K. S. Chithra Gireesh Puthenchery Raveendran Vadakkumnathan (Malayalam language 2006)
1 October 20091SSJ01 MonishaSSJ18 SharathMedley of 3 songs ("Dil Mera") Mathangi Jagdish & Srinivas; Vairamuthu; Ramesh Vinayakam; Azhagiya Theeye (2004);
2
3SSJ08 OviyaSSJ25 Sathyanarayanan"Thandiya" Unni Menon, M. G. Sreekumar & Kavita Krishnamurthy Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhalir Dhinam (1999)
4SSJ16 SrinishaSSJ22 Soundarya"Raadhai Manadhil" K. S. Chithra, Sujatha Mohan & Sangeetha SajithVairamuthu Vidyasagar Snegithiye (2000)

Koothu songs

The 5–8 October round required the 25 contestants to perform songs of a koothu style. Those selected in the top five were safe from elimination. At the conclusion of the performances, the judges eliminated a contestant from the competition.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected into top-five zone with immunity this week
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
5 October 2009
1Manikka VinayagamExcerpt from Kootthu Song
2SSJ25 Ponmozhi"Machan Meesai"Pushpa Anand Pa. Vijay Vidyasagar Dhill (2001)
2SSJ18 Sharath"Ah Mudhal Akku" Shankar Mahadevan Srikanth Deva Jithan (2005)
3SSJ16 Srinisha"Vechukkava" KK & Srilekha Parthasarathy Srikanth Deva M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
4SSJ03 Balasarangan"Aruvaa Meesai"Manikka Vinayagam & Vidhu PrabhakarVidyasagar Dhool (2003)
5SSJ24 Shrinidhi"Kumbida Pona Deivam" Shankar Mahadevan & Malathy Lakshman Perarasu Dhina Thirupaachi (2005)
6SSJ19 Roshan"Annaaththe Aaduraar" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
6 October 20091SSJ01 Monisha"Appadi Podu"KK. & Anuradha Sriram KapilanVidyasagar Ghilli (2004)
2SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Kallakuven" Silambarasan & Shankar MahadevanThamarai Deva & Sabesh–Murali Dum (2003)
3SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Thirupathi Vantha"Shankar Mahadevan Bharadwaj Thirupathi (2006)
4SSJ08 Oviya"Pandian Naanirukka" L. R. Eswari & S. C. KrishnanKannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
5SSJ13 Shri Prasanna"Kattabomma Oorenakku" Vijay Yesudas Na. Muthukumar Yuvan Shankar Raja Thaamirabharani (2006)
6SSJ21 Priyanka"Ketala Ange"Ilaiyaraaja Bhadrakali (1976)
7SSJ14 Sanjana"Manmadha Rasa"Shankar Mahadevan & Malathy Lakshman Yugabharathi Dhina Thiruda Thirudi (1976)
7 October 2009SSJ04 Sahana"Aasai Dosai"Priya SubramaniamNa. MuthukumarVidyasagar Paramasivan (2006)
SSJ20 Shrikanth"Namma Singaari Sarakku"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraaja Kaakki Sattai (1985)
SSJ22 Soundharya"Kitta Neringivaadi"Gayathri & Sukhwinder Singh Vairamuthu Vijay Antony Dishyum (2006)
SSJ05 Manisha
8 October 2009
1SSJ23 Sathyanarayanan"Machan Peru"Shankar MahadevanKapilanVidyasagar Madhurey (2004)
2SSJ11 Nithyashree"Seena Thana (Siruchi)"Grace Vairamuthu Bharadwaj Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
3 Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Seena Thana (Siruchi)"GraceVairamuthuBharadwajVasool Raja MBBS (2004)
4SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Sarakku Vachirukken"Shankar Mahadevan & Radhika TilakVairamuthu Mani Sharma Shahjahan (2001)
5SSJ10 Sivaranjani"Mambazhamam Mambazham"Shankar Mahadevan & Ganga Snehan Mani Sharma Pokkiri (2007)
6SSJ15 Shravan"Saroja Saman Nikalo"Shankar Mahadevan & Premji Amaran Gangai AmaranPremji Amaran & Yuvan Shankar Raja Chennai 600028 (2007)
7SSJ05 Manisha

Deepavali special

There was no elimination in this show on 14 October.

Melody round

The 19–22 October round required the 24 remaining contestants to perform melody-based songs. The 22 October episode featured compositions of A. R. Rahman. The top-five performers were safe from elimination. At the conclusion of the performances, the judges eliminated a contestant.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected into top five with immunity this week (Shravan, Priyanka, Srikanth)
  – Contestant was in the bottom five (Sathyanarayanan, Ponmozhi, Sanjana, Harish and Sivaranjani)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
22 October 2009
1SSJ01 Alka Ajith"Kannalanae"K. S. Chithra, A. R. Rahman & Chorus Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Bombay (1995)
2SSJ13 Sri Prasanna"Uyirum Neeye" P. Unnikrishnan VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
3 Ajeesh Excerpt from "Uyirum Neeye"P. UnnikrishnanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanPavithra (1994)
4SSJ07 Sowmya"Kannathil Muthamittal" Chinmayi & P. Jayachandran VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Kannathil Muthamittal (1994)
5SSJ19 Roshan"Anjali Anjali" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Duet (1994)
6Nikhil Mathew, Ajeesh & Mano Excerpt from "Thendralae Thendralae" Mano & P. Unnikrishnan VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1994)
7SSJ03 Balasarangan"Roja Roja"P. UnnikrishnanVaaliA. R. Rahman Kadhalir Dhinam (1999)
8SSJ23 Sathyanarayanan

Rain songs

The 26–29 October round required the 23 remaining contestants to perform songs which fit the theme of rain.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected into top 5 with immunity this week
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricist Music directorMovie (year)
28 October 2009
1 Mano, Nikhil Mathew & Ajeesh Excerpt from "Chandrodayam Oru" T. M. Sounderarajan Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Chandhrodhayam (1966)
2SSJ21 Priyanka"Vaan Maegam Poo Poovaai"K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Punnagai Mannan (2000)
3 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Vaan Maegam Poo Poovaai"K. S. ChithraVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaPunnagai Mannan (2000)
4SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Chinna Chinna Thooral" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam VaaliIlaiyaraaja Senthamizh Pattu (1992)
5SSJ24 Shrinidhi"Megham Thiruluthadi" S. Janaki & M. S. Viswanathan Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Thanneer Thanneer (1981)
6SSJ15 Shravan"Mazhai Varuthu" K. J. Yesudas VaaliIlaiyaraaja Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)
7SSJ25 Ponmozhi"Thaen Sindhudhe Vaanam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Kannadasan G. K. Venkatesh Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1990)
8SSJ11 Nithyashree"Venmegham" Shreya Ghoshal & Uday MazumdarVairamuthu A. R. Rahman Guru (2007)

Non-Tamil songs

The 2–5 November round had the theme of Pira Mozhi Paadalgal (English: other language songs). The 22 remaining contestants were required to perform songs which were in a language other than Tamil. At the conclusion of the week, a contestant was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round with immunity (Sharath [1])
  – Contestant was in the bottom four
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestant(s)SongLanguageOriginal artistLyricistMusic composer/directorSource/Movie (year)
3 November 2009
1 K. S. Chithra "Mayangi Poy" Malayalam K. S. Chithra Kaithapram M. Jayachandran Nottam (2006)
2SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Kabhi Neki Bhi" Urdu Asha Bhosle & Mirza Ghalib Jaidev
3SSJ12 Harish"Confusion Theerkaname"Malayalam M. G. Sreekumar Gireesh Puthenchery Vidyasagar Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
4SSJ04 Sahana"Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon" Hindi Lata Mangeshkar Anand Bakshi Rahul Dev Burman Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
5SSJ14 Sanjana"Mann Mohana"Hindi Bela Shende Javed Akhtar A. R. Rahman Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
6SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Naadha Roopini Shankari"MalayalamM. G. SreekumarKaithapram Raveendran His Highness Abdullah (1971)
7SSJ10 Sivaranjani"Tere Meri Beech"Hindi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Anand Bakshi Laxmikant–Pyarelal Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
4 November 2009
1 Malgudi Shubha "Kalla Chandamama" Kannada Malgudi SubhaV. Nagendra Prasad Gurukiran Khushi (2003)
2SSJ01 Monisha"Ho Laal Meri Pat Rakhiyo"Hindi Runa Laila Nisar BazmiThe Loves Of Runa Laila (1985 album)
3SSJ20 Srikanth"Omkaara Naadaanusandhanam" Telugu S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Veturi K. V. Mahadevan Sankarabharanam (1998)
4SSJ16 Srinisha"Dum Maro Dum"Hindi Asha Bhosle Anand BakshiRahul Dev Burman Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1967)
5Divya, Malgudi Shubha, Mano, K. S. ChithraAll contestantsExcerpt from "Dum Maro Dum"HindiAsha BhosleAnand BakshiRahul Dev BurmanHare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
6SSJ13 Shri Prasanna"Jab Deep Jale Aana, Jab Shaam Dhale Aana"Hindi K. J. Yesudas & Hemlata Ravindra Jain Ravindra Jain Chitchor (1976)
7SSJ03 Balasarangan"Ramakadha"MalayalamK. J. YesudasKaithapramRaveendran Bharatham (1991)
8SSJ19 Roshan"Mitwa"Hindi Shafqat Amanat Ali, Caralisa Monteiro & Shankar Mahadevan Javed Akhtar Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
5 November 2009
1Divya"Chura Liya Hai Tumne"Hindi Shaan & Alka Yagnik Himesh Reshamiya Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (2003)
2SSJ08 Ovviya"Melee Melee" Arabic
3SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Bahut Pyar Karte Hain"HindiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sameer Nadeem-Shravan Saajan (1992)
4SSJ21 Priyanka"Bole Re Pappihara"Hindi Vani Jairam Gulzar Vasant Desai Guddi (1971)
5SSJ17 Shrihari"Pramadavanam Veendum"Malayalam K. J. Yesudas KaithapramRaveendranHis Highness Abdullah (1971)
6SSJ22 Soundharya"Raina Beeti Jaye"HindiLata Mangeshkar & Rajesh Khanna Anand BakshiR.D.Burman Amar Prem (1972)
7SSJ12 Harish

Pleasant melody songs

The 9–12 November round required the 21 remaining contestants to perform Raajaavin Ramyamaana Raagangal (English: Ilaiyaraaja's pleasant melody songs) from movies released in the 1970s and 1980s. The 10 November episode celebrated the 44th birthday of judge Mano, with his family appearing on the show.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round with immunity (Sowmya)
  – Contestant was in the bottom two
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic composer/directorSource/Movie (year)
10 November 2009
1 Mano "Panivilum Malarvanam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)
2SSJ11 Nithyashree"Indha Poovil" S. Janaki Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Murattu Kaalai (1980)
3SSJ17 Shrihari"Azhagae Azhagu" K. J. Yesudas Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja Raja Paarvai (1979)
4SSJ24 Shrinidhi"Yennulil Yengo" Vani Jairam Gangai Amaran IlaiyaraajaRosapoo Ravikaikari (1979)
5 Jency Excerpt from "Iru Paravaigal"JencyGangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
6SSJ10 Sivaranjani"Iru Paravaigal"JencyGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaNiram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
7SSJ08 Oviya"Endhan Kannil"S. JanakiKannadasanIlaiyaraaja Guru (1980)
11 November 2009
1JencyMedley consisting of excerpts from "Dheiveega Raagam", "Aathoram Kaathaada" & "Kaadhal Oviyam"Jency; Jency & Vani Jairam; Ilaiyaraaja & JencyPanchu Arunachalam; Panchu Arunachalam & VairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Ullasa Paravaigal (1980); Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982) & Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
2SSJ01 Monisha"En Vaanilae"JencyKannadasanIlaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
3 Mano & Sadhanandham (guitar)Excerpt from "Yen Iniya Pon Nilaave"K. J. YesudasGangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja Moodu Pani (1982)
4SSJ18 Sharath Rajagopalan"Yen Iniya Pon Nilaave"K. J. YesudasGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaMoodu Pani (1982)
5SSJ13 Shri Prasanna"Ilaya Nila"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982)
6SSJ03 Balasarangan"Idhu Oru Ponmaalai Pozhuthu"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Nizhalgal (1980)
7SSJ21 Priyanka"Azhagiya Kanne"S. JanakiKannadasanIlaiyaraaja Uthiripookkal (1979)
12 November 20091SSJ20 Shrikanth"Chinna Pura" S. P. Sailaja & S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraajaAnbe Sangeetha (1979)
2SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Senthoora Poove"S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile (1977)
3SSJ04 Sahana"Aasaiya Kathula"S. P. SailajaGangai AmaranIlaiyaraajaJohnny (1980)
4SSJ19 Roshan"Poove Sempoove" K. J. Yesudas VaaliIlaiyaraaja Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
5SSJ16 Srinisha"Puttham Pudhu Kaalai"S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
6SSJ14 Sanjana"Azhagu Aayiram"S. JanakiPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaUllasa Paravaigal (1980)
7SSJ24 Shrinidhi

Boys vs girls round

The 16–19 November round divided the 20 remaining contestants into a team of males and another of females. Voice trainer Ananth Vaidyanathan, who trained contestants in the latter rounds of the previous season, began training this season's contestants. He requested the judges to not eliminate any contestants this week, and the judges agreed.

Mottukalin Mettukal round

The 23–25 November episodes featured a Mottukalin Mettukal[ clarification needed ] round for the remaining 20 contestants. At the end of this week's performance, Sanjana was eliminated from the competition.

Carnatic classical round

The 30 November – 2 December round celebrated the Hindu festival Karthigai Deepam, and required the 19 remaining contestants to sing film songs which fit in the Carnatic music ("classical") genre.

Carnatic music advocate and playback singer Nithyasree Mahadevan made her first appearance on the show as a special guest judge for this round. The special guest judges granted four contestants immunity from this week's elimination. Students receiving formal training in Bharatha Natyam danced while each contestant performed.

At the conclusion of this week's performances, the special guest judges decided to waitlist the bottom five contestants and would not eliminate any contestant based on their performances. Consequently, the bottom five contestants were required to perform in a "waitlist challenge" the following week, at which time an elimination would be decided.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom five
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
30 November 2009
1 Nithyasree Mahadevan "Kottai Kattadhey" D. K. Pattammal T. K. Sundara VaathiyarG. AswathammaPizhaikkum Vazhi (1948)
2SSJ08 Ovviya"Maargazhi Thingal Allava" S. Janaki, P. Unnikrishnan & Madhumitha Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
3SSJ03 Balasarangan"Poomaalai Vaangi" K. J. Yesudas Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
4SSJ07 Sowmya"Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jayaram Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
5SSJ18 Sharath"Vasantha Mullai" T. M. Soundararajan A. Maruthakasi G. Ramanathan Sarangadhara (1958)
6SSJ22 Soundharya"Mannavan Vanthanadi" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
1 December 20091SSJ19 Roshan"Sangeetha Jathi Mullai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam VairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
2SSJ16 Srinisha"Kannodu Kanbathellam"Nithyasree MahadevanVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Jeans (1998)
3Nithyasree MahadevanExcerpt from "Kannodu Kanbathellam"Nithyasree MahadevanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanJeans (1998)
4SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Ullathil Nalla" Seerkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
5SSJ21 Priyanka"Kaatril Varum" Hariharan (singer), Sadhana Sargam, Shreya Ghoshal VaaliIlaiyaraaja Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (1981)
6SSJ15 Shravan"Oru Naal Podhumaa" M. Balamuralikrishna KannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
2 December 2009
1Lavanya Sundararaman (vocally supported at conclusion of performance by Nithyasree Mahadevan)"Sowkiyamaa Kannae"Nithyasree MahadevanVairamuthuA. R. RahmanSangamam (1999)
2SSJ Srikanth"Kalaivaaniye"K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraajaSindhu Bhairavi (1985)
3SSJ Nithyashree"Maraindhirundhu Paakum" P. Susheela KannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
4SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Maadhavi Ponmayilaal"T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVaaliM. S. Viswanathan Iru Malargal (1967)
5SSJ17 Shrihari"Isai Kettaal" T. M. Soundararajan KannadasanM. S. ViswanathanThavaputhalvan (1972)
6SSJ04 Sahana"Kanda Naal Mudhalai"Subiksha & PoojaRemix of Carnatic song, written and composed by N. S. Chidambaram Yuvan Shankar Raja Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)

Rajnikanth special

The bottom five contestants from the previous week were required to perform in a "waitlist challenge" in the first episode of the week. SSJ09 Vishnucharan was ill and considered the weakest performer, but the judges decided the contestant should receive immediate formal training in Carnatic music for his development as a musician rather than being eliminated.

The remaining episodes of 7–10 December round required the 19 contestants to perform songs from movies which starred Rajinikanth in celebration of his birthday. At the conclusion of the week, another contestant was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant lost and was eliminated (no other bottom performers this week)
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestant(s)SongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
7 December 2009
1SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Sandhana Thendralai" Hariharan & Mahalakshmi Iyer Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
2SSJ07 Sowmya"Senthoora Poove" S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile (1977)
3SSJ13 Shri Prasanna"Bikshai Paathiram" Madhu Balakrishnan IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
4SSJ01 Monisha"Senthoora Poove"S. JanakiVaali Ilaiyaraaja Annakili (1976)
5SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Isaithamizh Nee" T. R. Mahalingam Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
6SSJ21 Priyanka"Yengae Enathu Kavithai"K. S. Chithra & Srinivas VairamuthuA. R. RahmanKandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
7 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Yengae Enathu Kavithai"K. S. Chithra & SrinivasVairamuthuA. R. RahmanKandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
8 December 2009
1All contestantsMedley & Dance Routinevariousvariousvariousvarious movies starring actor Rajinikanth
2SSJ18 Sharath"My Name is Billa" KK & Naveen Pa. Vijay Yuvan Shankar Raja Billa (2007)
3SSJ15 Shravan"Namma Ooru Singaari" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
4SSJ09 Vishnucharan""
5SSJ03 Balasarangan"Vanthenda Paalkaaran"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthu Deva Annamalai (1992)
6SSJ11 Nithyashree"Vechukava Unna Mattum" K. J. Yesudas & S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja Nallavanuku Nallavan (1984)
7SSJ21 Priyanka"Sundhari Kannal"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraaja Thalapathi (1991)
9 December 20091SSJ10 Sivaranjani"Raa Raa"Binny Krishnakumar & Tippu Bhuvanachandra Vidyasagar Chandramukhi (2005)
2SSJ16 Srinisha"Maasi Maasam"K. J. Yesudas & Swarnalatha Panchu Arunachalam and Gangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja Dharma Durai (1991)
3SSJ22 Soundharya"Maapilaikku" Malaysia Vasudevan & Uma Ramanan KannadasanIlaiyaraaja Netrikkann (1981)
4SSJ20 Shrikanth"Aasaiyin Nooruvagai"Malaysia Vasudevan Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Adutha Varisu (1983)
5SSJ01 Monisha"Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiMuthulingamIlaiyaraaja Thanga Magan (1983)
6SSJ19 Roshan"Oorai Therinchikitten"K. J. YesudasVairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Padikkadavan (1985)
7SSJ13 Shri Prasanna"Senorita"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
10 December 20091SSJ08 Ovviya"Poo Maalai Oru"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraaja Thanga Magan (1983)
2SSJ17 Shrihari"Sambho Siva"M. S. ViswanathanKannadasanM. S. ViswanathanNinaithale Inikkum (1979)
3SSJ04 Sahana"Konja Neram" Asha Bhonsle & Madhu Balakrishnan Yugabharathi Vidyasagar Chandramukhi (2005)
4SSJ07 Sowmya"Thillana Thillana" Mano & Sujatha VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Muthu (1995)
5SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Vellai Pura"K. J. Yesudas & S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Puthukavithai (1982)
6SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Naan Autokaaran"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuDeva Baashha (1995)
7SSJ10 Sivaranjani

Duets

For the 14–17 December round, the remaining 18 contestants were required to perform duet performances: first a "melody" song then a "peppy" song. Contestants who were spot-selected by the judges were seated on the "silver sofa", designating them as guest performers in next week's show, receiving immunity from this and next week's eliminations.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom four but not eliminated
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performer(s)Contestant 1Contestant 2SongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
17 December 2009
1 K. S. Chithra, Malgudi Subha and Mano "Puttham Pudhu Boomi"K. S. Chithra & Mano Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
2SSJ08 OvviyaSSJ18 Sharath"Vaadaa Maappille" Tippu, Vadivelu, Savitha Reddy & Rita Kabilan Devi Sri Prasad Villu (2009)
3SSJ09 VishnucharanSSJ07 Sowmya
4SSJ01 MonishaSSJ03 Balasarangan"Mukkala"A. R. Rahman, Mano & SwarnalathaVaaliA. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
5SSJ17 SrihariSSJ22 Soundharya"Kaatru Embadhaa"Shankar Mahadevan & MathangiPa. VijayYuvan Shankar Raja Perazhagan (2004)
6SSJ22 Soundharya

Christmas special

The 21–24 December special round was a non-elimination showcase by all 25 of the main competition contestants.

Playback singer debut songs

The 28–31 December round required the remaining 17 contestants to perform songs which various South Indian singers had used to debut as playback singers in Tamil cinema (a.k.a. "Kollywood"). Sharath and Ovviya were not required to compete as they had been granted immunity from the previous week's duet round. Additionally, five contestants were spot selected. Consequently, one contestant was eliminated from the remaining ten contestants.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
28 December 20091SSJ18 Sharath"Sorgam Enbathu"Srinivas & Swarnalatha Vaali Mahesh Mahadevan Nammavar (1994)
2 Srinivas excerpt from "Sorgam Enbathu"Srinivas & Swarnalatha VaaliMahesh MahadevanNammavar (1994)
3SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Mudhal Mudhalai"Srimathumitha, Benny Dayal, Yugendran & TippuVaali Harris Jayaraj Lesa Lesa (2003)
4 Srimathumitha "Mudhal Mudhalai"Srimathumitha, Benny Dayal, Yugendran & TippuVaaliHarris JayarajLesa Lesa (2003)
5SSJ19 Roshan"Pon Mane Kobam"Unni Mennon & Uma Ramanan Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
6 Unni Menon excerpt from "Pon Mane Kobam"Unni Mennon & Uma RamananVairamuthuIlaiyaraajaOru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
7SSJ21 Priyanka"Poovaiketha Poovidhu"K. S. Chithra & Gangai Amaran VairamuthuIlaiyaraajaNeethana Antha Kuyil (1986)
8SSJ03 Balasarangan"Adi Nenthukittaen" Karthik & Chitra SivaramanPalani Bharathi A. R. Rahman Star (2001)
29 December 2009SSJ20 Shrikanth"Kannukkule" Manicka Vinayagam Arivumathi Vidyasagar Dhill (2001)
SSJ11 Nithyashree"Aiyayyo Ayyayo Pudichirukku" Hariharan, Komal Ramesh & MahathiNa. MuthukumarHarris Jayaraj Saamy (2003)
SSJ16 Srinisha"All The Time"Malgudi ShubhaIlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja Nadodi Thendral (1992)
SSJ17 Shrihari""
30 December 20091SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Ennavale"P. Unnikrishnan Kadhalan (1994)
2 P. Unnikrishnan excerpt from "Ennavale"P. UnnikrishnanKadhalan (1994)
3SSJ01 Monisha"Unakkena"Ramya NSK Kadhalil Vizhundhen (2008)
4 Ramya NSK SSJ01 Monisha"Unakkena" & excerpt from another songRamya NSKKadhalil Vizhundhen (2008)
5SSJ04 Sahana"Nilaa Kaigirathu" Harini VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Indira (2008)
6SSJ13 Shriprasanna"Poongathave"Deepan Chakravarthy & Uma Ramanan Nizhalgal (1980)
31 December 20091SSJ15 Shravan"Strawberry Kanne" KK VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
2SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Unakkena Iruppen"Haricharan Na. Muthukumar Joshua Sridhar Kaadhal (2004)
3 Haricharan excerpt from "Unakkena Iruppen"HaricharanNa. MuthukumarJoshua SridharKaadhal (1994)
4SSJ07 Sowmya"Thoothu Varumaa" Sunitha Sarathy Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
5SSJ08 Ovviya"Ini Acham Acham Illai" Anuradha Sriram, G. V. Prakash, Sujatha, Shweta Mohan, Esther, Sha Thamarai Harris JayarajIndira (2008)
6SSJ01 Monisha

New Year specials

In special episodes on 31 December 2009 and 1 January 2010, the remaining 16 contestants performed with former contestants of the junior and senior versions of the show. This was a non-elimination round with no judges.

OrderFormer contestant performer(s)Current contestant performer(s)SongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
1season 1 jnr finalist Saicharan SSJ20 Shrikanth"Illamai Idho Idho" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
2season 1 jnr finalists Vignesh & Krishnamoorthy, and snr finalist Prasanna SSJ03 Balasarangan & SSJ15 ShravanMedleyvariousvariousvariousvarious
3season 2 snr finalist Ajeesh SSJ19 Roshan"Unnidam Mayangugiren" K. J. Yesudas VaaliV. Kumar & G. K. Venkatesh Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
4season 1 snr finalist AnithaSSJ21 Priyanka & SSJ04 Sahana"Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jayaram Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
5season 2 snr finalist Raginisri SSJ16 Srinisha & SSJ11 Nithyashree"Idhu Oru Nila" S. Janaki Kannadasan/VairamuthuIlaiayaraaja Tik Tik Tik (1981)
6season 1 snr finalist GowthamSSJ02 Alka Ajith"Bak Bak Bak Mudapura" T. L. Maharajan, Balaram, Karthik, Chithra, Manjula, Sandhya, Kalyani. Mano Pa. Vijay Vidyasagar Parthiban Kanavu (2003)
7season 2 snr finalist Ranjani SSJ09 Vishnucharan & SSJ08 Ovviya"Manmatha Raasaa" Shankar Mahadevan & Malathy Lakshman Yugabharathi Dhina Thiruda Thirudi (2003)
8season 2 snr finalist Ravi SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar & SSJ17 Shrihari"Veyilodu Vilaiyadi" Jassie Gift, Kailash Kher, Tippu, Prasanna Na. Muthukumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Veyil (2006)
9season 2 snr finalist Renu SSJ13 Shriprasanna"Pothi Vacha Malliga" S. Janaki VairamuthuIlaiayaraaja Mann Vasanai (1983)
10season 2 snr finalist Vijay Narayan SSJ18 Sharath"It's My Life" Bon Jovi It's My Life (Bon Jovi song)
11season 1 snr finalist SowmyaSSJ07 Sowmya"Rahathulla" Annupamaa Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)

Dance attack

The 4–7 January round.

Village songs

The 11–14 January round was in celebration of the Pongal festival, and required contestants to perform Graamiya Padalgal (English: village songs).

DJ mix

The 18–21 January round required the remaining 15 contestants to sing old film songs which had been remixed in new films. Film stars Karthi and Andrea Jeremiah made their first appearance on the show to promote the movie Aayirathil Oruvan .

At the end of the week's performances, the bottom four contestants were waitlisted and required to perform in a waitlist challenge at the beginning of the following round.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant was in the bottom four
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
18 January 2010
1 Ananth Vaidyanathan, Mano, K. S. Chithra, and Malgudi Subha Medleyvariousvariousvarious
2SSJ17 Shrihari"Aasaiyin Nooruvagai" (remix)Malaysia Vasudevan Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Adutha Varisu (1983)
3SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Aattamaa Therottamaa" (remix) Swarnalatha Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Captain Prabhakaran (1991)
4SSJ18 Sharath"Pon Magal" Mohammed Aslam & Ember PhoenixAlangudi Somu A. R. Rahman Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
5SSJ03 Balasarangan"Vethayala Pottendi" Shankar Mahadevan Pa. Vijay Yuvan Shankar Raja Billa (2007)
6 Andrea Jeremiah "Maalai Neram"Andrew Jeremiah & G. V. Prakash Kumar G. V. Prakash Kumar Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)
19 January 20101SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Taxi Taxi" Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Javed Ali & Viviane ChaixBlaaze, Na. Muthukumar & Viviane ChaixA. R. Rahman Sakkarakatti (2008)
2SSJ06 Prasanna SundarExcerpt from "Maadhavi Ponmayilaal" (Remixed)T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVaaliM. S. Viswanathan Iru Malargal (1967)
3SSJ07 Sowmya"Vaanam Ellai...Illai "Shruti Haasan & Blaaze Shruti Haasan & Blaaze Shruti Haasan Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
4SSJ15 Shravan"Andru Vandhathu Idhe Nila" (remix)(original: T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela)(original: Kannadasan)(original: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy)(original: Periya Idathu Penn (1963))
5SSJ20 Shrikanth"Thanni Karuthirichi" Silambarasan & Vineetha AjithVaaliAchu Ennai Theriyuma? (2009)
6 Karthi together with compere & judgesExcerpt from "Un Mela Aasadhaan" Dhanush, Aishwarya Dhanush & Andrea JeremiahYuvan Shankar RajaAayirathil Oruvan (2010)
20 January 20101SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Adiye"Benny Dayal, Krish and Shruti Haasan Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
2SSJ08 Ovviya"Erani Kuradhani Gopala" Kalakal Smita Vaali/VairamuthuA. R. RahmanSMITA (2008 album)
3SSJ08 Ovviya"Yeno Yeno Panithuli" (remix)(original song: Shail Hada, Sudha Raghunathan & Andrea Jeremiah)Thamarai(original tune: Harris Jayaraj)(original film: Aadhavan (2009))
4SSJ19 Roshan"Kaalangalil Aval" (remix)(original: P. B. Sreenivas)Kannadasan(original: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy)(original: Pava Mannippu (1961))
5ManoSSJ Roshan"Yennadi Meenakshi" (remix)Vaali Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
6SSJ21 Priyanka"Thootal Poo Malarum" Hariharan & Harini VaaliHarris Jayaraj New (2004)
7Mano & K. S. ChithraExcerpt from original "Thootal Poo Malarum"T. M. Soundararajan and P. SusheelaVaaliViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Padagotti (1964)
21 January 20101SSJ11 Nithyashree"Thulluvadho"Malgudi ShubhaVaali Vijay Antony Sukran (2005)
2SSJ16 Srinisha"Vaseegara" Bombay Jayashri ThamaraiHarris Jeyaraj Minnale (2001)
3Malgudi ShubhaSSJ16 SrinishaExcerpt from "Vaseegara"Bombay JayashriThamaraiHarris JeyarajMinnale (2001)
4Divya & Ananth VaidyanathanExcerpt from "Zara Zara"Bombay Jayashri Sameer Harris Jeyaraj Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
5SSJ04 Sahana"Palakattu Pakkathile" Haricharan, Suchitra & Vinaya/Jaidev, Vinaya & Dr. Burn (Rap)Yuvan Shankar Raja Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)

Patriotic songs

The episode telecast on 25 January featured the waitlist challenge between the bottom four contestants from the previous week's performances. However, there was no elimination. The judges warned the weakest performers, Sowmya and Ovviya, that either would be eliminated if a bottom performer again.

The 26–28 January episodes featured performances of songs penned by poet Subramania Bharathiyar and other songs of Indian patriotism. Personal secretary to the late Mahatma Gandhi, Mr V.S. Kalyanam, appeared as a special guest. At the conclusion of the performances, in celebration of the Independence Day theme, no contestants were eliminated.

Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic composer/directorSource/Movie (year)
25 January 20101SSJ07 Sowmya"X Machi" Mathangi & Nakul Vaali Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)
2SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Chithiram Pesuthadi" T. M. Soundararajan Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam T. G. Lingappa Sabaash Meena (1958)
3SSJ08 Ovviya
4SSJ04 Sahana"Kaatrin Mozhi" Sujatha Vairamuthu Vidyasagar Mozhi (2013)
26 January 2010
1 Mano, K. S. Chithra, and Malgudi Subha "Puttham Pudhu Boomi"K. S. Chithra & ManoVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
2SSJ20 Shrikanth"Thai Manne Vanakkam"A. R. RahmanVairamuthu A. R. Rahman Vande Mataram (1997 album)
3SSJ03 Balasarangan"Paarukkule Nalla Naadu" Subramania Bharathiyar Traditional Carnatic music compositionTraditional Carnatic music composition
4SSJ08 Ovviya"Indhiya Naadu" T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan, Malaysia Vasudevan, K. Veeramani, P. Susheela & L. R. Eswari Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Bharatha Vilas (1973)
5SSJ15 Shravan"Chinnanchiru Kiliye" M. L. Vasanthakumari & M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Subramania BharathiyarC. R. Subbaraman Manamagal (1951)
6SSJ16 Srinisha"Aaduvome Pallu Paaduvome" D. K. Pattammal Subramania BharathiyarR. Sudharsanam Naam Iruvar (1947)
27 January 20101SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Kappaleri Poyaachu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela VaaliA. R. Rahman Indian (1996)
2SSJ08 Sharath"Sindhu Nadhiyin Isai"T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Easwari & J. V. Raghavulu Subramania Bharathiyar Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kai Koduttha Dheivam (1964)
3SSJ07 Sowmya"Suttum Vizhi" Hariharan Subramania BharathiyarA. R. RahmanKandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
4SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Endru Thaniyum Indha"Trichy G. LoganathanSubramania Bharathiyar G. Ramanathan Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)
5SSJ04 Sahana"Kakkai Chiraginile" Sudha Raghunathan Subramania BharathiyarTraditional Carnatic music compositionTraditional Carnatic music composition (version: "Bharathiyar Padalgal Vol. 1" (1998) – Carnatic music album released by Amutham)
28 January 20101SSJ17 Shrihari"Shivashakthi" Nithyasree Mahadevan Subramania BharathiyarLalitha Sivakumar (mother of Nithyasree Mahadevan)"Ragam Vol. 1" (1998) – Carnatic music album released by Amutham
2SSJ21 Priyanka"Vellai Thamarai"M. L. VasanthakumariSubramania BharathiyarG. Ramanathan Thai Ullam (1952)
3SSJ19 Roshan"Vellai Pookkal"A. R. RahmanVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
4SSJ11 Nithyashree"Theeradha Vilaiyattu"D. K. PattammalSubramania BharathiyarR. SudharsanamVedala Ulagam (1948)
5SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Thikku Theriyadha" G. N. Balasubramaniam Subramania BharathiyarTraditional Carnatic music compositionTraditional Carnatic music composition

Kings and queens

The 1–4 February round required the remaining 15 contestants to perform songs on a theme of kings and queens. The comperes, voice trainer, permanent judges, and contestants dressed as ancient Indian kings and queens, and spoke in Middle Tamil. Viewers expressed positive comments about the concept and were later disappointed that the following two seasons of the show did not repeat the round to the same high standard.[ according to whom? ] During the 2 February episode, dancer Priyadarshini gave a special performance to a medley of songs.

  – Special non-competition performance
  – Contestant was in the bottom three (Vishnucharan)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
1 February 2010
1 Mano and Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Raajaavin Paarvai" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Anbe Vaa (1966)
2SSJ15 Shravan"Sindhanai Sei Maname"T. M. Soundararajan G. Ramanathan K. D. Santhanam Ambikapathy (1957)
3SSJ16 Srinisha"Azhaikkathe Ninaikkathe"P. SusheelaThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass S. Rajeswara Rao Manaalane Mangaiyin Bhagyam (1957)
SSJ03 Balasarangan
5"Mannavar Porulkalai" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
5Malgudi Shubha (dance by compere Aishwarya)Excerpt from "Azhagana Ponnu Naan" P. Bhanumathi A. Maruthakasi Susarla Dakshinamurthy Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1964)
6SSJ21 Priyanka"Kannukku Kulamedhu"P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyKarnan (1964)
7Mano (dance by compere Aishwarya)Excerpt from "Maraindhirundhu"P. SusheelaKannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
8Excerpt from "Kalyaana Samayal Saadham"Trichy LoganathanThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Ghantasala Mayabazar (1968)
2 February 20101SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Mayakkum Maalai" Jikki & A. M. Rajah Thanjai N. Ramaiah DassViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Gulebakavali (1955)
2SSJ18 Sharath"Paadaatha Paatellaam" P. B. Sreenivas & S. Janaki KannadasanViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Veerathirumagan (1962)
3SSJ19 Roshan"Kaaviyamaa Nenjil" C. S. Jayaraman & P. SusheelaA. MaruthakesiK. V. Mahadevan Paavai Vilakku (1960)
4SSJ07 Sowmya"Thesulavudhe"Ghantasala & P. Susheela Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Adi Narayana Rao Manalane Mangayin Bhagyam (1957)
3 February 20101SSJ11 Nithyashree"Unnazhagai Kanniyargal"P. Susheela K. S. Gopalakrishnan G. Ramanathan Uthama Puthiran (1958)
2SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Mullai Malar Mele"T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaA. MaruthakasiG. RamanathanUthama Puthiran (1958)
3SSJ20 Srikanth"Achcham Enbathu"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanViswanathan Ramamoorthy Mannadhi Mannan (1958)
4SSJ08 Ovviya"Kannum Kannum Kalanthu" P. Leela & Jikki Kothamangalam Subbu C. Ramchandra Vanjikottai Valiban (1958)
4 February 20101SSJ04 Sahana"Mannavan Vanthanadi"P. SusheelaKannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
2SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Omkaaramaai Vilangum"T. M. SoundararajamKannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Vanangamudi (1967)
3SSJ17 Shrihari"Paatum Naane"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
4 Ananth Vaidyanathan "Vaapul Moraa" in Sindhubhairavi raag
5SSJ07 Sowmya

Medley round

The 8–11 February round required the remaining 14 contestants to sing a series of songs in a medley form.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant advanced to next round (Priyanka, Sahana, Nithyashree, Ovviya)
  – Contestant was in the bottom three (Prasanna Sundar, Shrihari and Vishnucharan)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
8 February 2010
1 Mano, Harish Raghavendra & Pop Shalini Excerpt from "Thulluvadho Ilamai" T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. EswariVaaliM. S. Viswanathan Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
2 Ananth Vaidyanathan Excerpt from
11 February 2010
SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Ullathil Nalla" Seerkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)

Love songs

The 14–18 February Kaadhal Geethangal (English: love songs) round was split over two parts. First requiring contestants to sing a duet in pairs, then to sing another song as a solo performance. Judges granted immunity to the strongest duet performers, who were not required to give a competitive solo performance.

In the 15 February episode, Prem and Hamsadhwani, winners of the first season of the Vijay TV dance competition reality show, appeared as special guests. The duet performance of Nithyashree and Shrihari was dedicated to them, and followed by a brief duet dance by Nithyashree and Prem.

In the 16 February episode, Badava Gopi and Haritha Gopi appeared as special guests. The duet performance of Prasanna Sundar and Srinisha Jayaseelan was dedicated to them. Carnatic vocalist and playback singer Charulatha Mani and her husband Karthick also appeared as special guests. The trio performance by Shrikanth, Ovviya and Sharath was dedicated to them.

In the 17 February episode, Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy and Anitha Kuppuswamy appeared as special guests.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom four (also Sahana)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performer(s)Contestant 1Contestant 2Contestant 3SongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
15 February 20101SSJ02 Alka AjithSSJ19 Roshan"Thoda Thoda" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Indira (1995)
2 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Thoda Thoda"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. RahmanIndira (1995)
3SSJ02 Alka Ajith(solo – non-competitive performance due to spot selection)Excerpt from "Snehithane" Sadhana Sargam & Srinivas VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Alaipayuthey
4SSJ19 Roshan(solo – non-competitive due to spot selection)Excerpt from "Raja Raja Cholan" K. J. Yesudas Mu. Metha Ilaiyaraaja Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
5SSJ15 ShravanSSJ21 Priyanka"Thoongaadha Vizhigal" S. Janaki & K. J. YesudasVaaliIlaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)
6SSJ15 Shravan(solo – non-competitive due to spot selection)Excerpt from "En Kadhalae"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Duet (1994)
7SSJ11 NithyashreeSSJ17 Shrihari"Uppu Karuvadu" Shankar Mahadevan & Kavita Krishnamurthy VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Mudhalvan (1999)
16 February 20101SSJ03 BalasaranganSSJ04 Sahana"Kaatre En Vasal" P. Unnikrishnan & Kavita KrishnamurthyVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Rhythm (2000)
2SSJ06 Prasanna SundarSSJ16 Srinisha"Kangal Irandal"Belly Raj & Deepa Miriam Thamarai James Vasanthan Subramaniapuram (2008)
3SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar(solo – non-competitive due to spot selection)Excerpt from "Oru Poiyavadhu" Hariharan, Srinivas & Sujatha VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Jodi (1999)
4Charulatha Mani"Vaseegara" Bombay Jayashri ThamaraiHarris Jeyaraj Minnale (2001)
5SSJ20 ShrikanthSSJ08 OvviyaSSJ18 Sharath"En Uchimandai" Krishna Iyer, Shoba Chandrasekhar, Charulatha Mani & Shakthisree Gopalan AnnamalaiVijay Antony Vettaikaaran (2009)
6SSJ20 Shrikanth(solo – non-competitive due to spot selection)"Pottu Vaitha Kathal Thitam" Kamal Haasan & ManoVaaliIlaiyaraaja Singaravelan (1992)
17 February 2010
1Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy(solo)"Oru Sevatha Ponnu Karuthapayana"Saravana Poigai (Tamil album)
2SSJ21 Priyanka(solo)"Unnai Kaanaadha Kannum" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Idhayak Kamalam (1965)
3SSJ08 Ovviya(solo)"Uyire Uyire"Hariharan & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Bombay (1995)
4K. S. Chithra(solo)Excerpt from "Uyire Uyire"Hariharan & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. RahmanBombay (1995)
5SSJ18 Sharath(solo)"Senorita"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
6SSJ04 Sahana(solo)"Narumugaye"P. Unnikrishnan & Bombay JayashriVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Iruvar (1997)
18 February 20101SSJ(solo)""
2SSJ(solo)""

Devotional songs

The 22–25 February Bhakthi Padalgal (English: devotional songs) round required the remaining 12 contestants to perform songs from the devotional genre. The first song was required to have been released in film. Contestants who were not spot-selected after their first song were required to perform a second song which had not yet been released in film.

In the second and third episodes this week, devotional playback singer L. R. Eswari appeared on the show as a guest judge and guest performer. Pastor Alwyn Thomas also appeared on the show for a special guest performance in the third episode of the round. In the fourth and final episode of the round, devotional singer Veeramani Raju appeared as a guest judge and guest performer. The compere for this round also provided a special performance in this episode before contestant SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar delivered a well-received performance of a "rare" and "difficult" song popularised by Nithyasree Mahadevan.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round with immunity
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic composer/directorSource/Movie (year)
22 February 2010
1SSJ19 Roshan"Maruthamalai Mamaniye" Madurai Somu Kannadasan Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Deivam (1972)
2SSJ16 Srinisha"Ariyathu" K. B. Sundarambal Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Kandan Karunai (1967)
3SSJ20 Shrikanth"Thirupathi Mazhai" Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)
4SSJ21 Priyanka"Solla Solla" P. Susheela KannadasanK. V. MahadevanKandan Karunai (1967)
5SSJ17 Shrihari"Isai Thamizh Nee Seidha" T. R. Mahalingam KannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
6SSJ18 Sharath"Janani Jagam Nee"Deepan Chakravarthy, Krishnachandran & IlaiyarajaVaali Ilaiyaraaja Thai Moogambigai (1982)
23 February 2010
1SSJ11 Nithyashree"Thirupparang Kundrathil" Rajalakshmi of Soolamangalam Sisters & P. SusheelaKannadasanK. V. MahadevanKandan Karunai (1967)
2SSJ03 Balasarangan"Thiruchendhurin" T. M. Soundararajan & Sirkazhi GovindarajanKannadasanKunnakudi VaidyanathanDeivam (1972)
3 L. R. Eswari "Magamaayi Samapurathaaye"L. R. EswariChellaaththaa Maariyaa Thithaa
4SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Om Sivoham" Vijay Prakash VaaliIlaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
5SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Komaathaa Engal Kulamaathaa"P. SusheelaKannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
6SSJ15 Shravan"Kannan Vandhaan"T. M. Soundararajan & Sirkazhi GovindarajanKannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ramu (1966)
7SSJ04 Sahana"Azhagan Muruganidam"P. SusheelaKannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Panchavarna Kili (1965)
24 February 2010
1SSJ18 Sharath"Mel Maruvathur Aadhi Paraashakthi"K. Veeramani
2SSJ11 Nithyashree"Chellathaa Chella Maariyaathaa"L. R. EswariChellaaththaa Maariyaa Thithaa
3 Ananth Vaidyanathan "Yaar Arivaaro Yaadhava Leela" in Hindustani raag
4SSJ03 Balasarangan"Varuvaai Varuvaai" in ragas Rageshri, Bhageshri & Mohanam Sudha Raghunathan Subramania Bharathiyar K. S. RaghuRadha Sametha Krishna (Carnatic/Hindu devotional album)
5Pastor Alwyn Thomas"En Chellam"Pastor Alwyn ThomasPastor Alwyn ThomasPastor Alwyn ThomasNandri Vol.4 (Christian devotional album)
6SSJ15 Shravan"Om Namo Narayana" in raga KarnaranjaniAmbujam Krishna Charumathi Ramachandran
25 February 2010
1SSJ20 Shrikanth"Iraivan Idam Kai"Nagore E. M. HaniffaSV. VenkataramanIraivanidam Kaiyendhungal (2003 Muslim devotional album)
2 Mano "Allahu"ManoR. Abdul Salam A. R. Rahman Deen Isai Maalai (1989 Muslim devotional album)
3Veeramani Raju"Kothaiyin Thiruppaavai"Amarar K. VeeramaniKannadasanIlaiyaraajaSri Krishna Ganam (Hindu devotional album)
4SSJ04 Sahana"Paal Vadiyum" in raga Nattaikkurinji Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Traditional Hindu Carnatic music composition
5 Uma Padmanabhan "Kakkai Chiraginile" in ragamalikaSubramania Bharathiyar
6SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Vanna Mayil" (viruttam) followed by "Shanmukha Kandhanum Mohana Kannanum" in ragas Shanmukhapriya & Mohanam Nithyasree Mahadevan Satthoor Karpagam
7SSJ19 Roshan"Kurai Onrum Illai" in ragas Sivaranjani, Kapi & Sindhubhairavi M. S. Subbulakshmi C. Rajagopalachari Kadayanallur Venkataraman
8SSJ03 Balasarangan"Vedam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja VairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Salangai Oli (1983)

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya special

The 1–4 March round promoted the release of the film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa , directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring actor Silambarasan ("Simbu"). The first part of the round required the remaining 11 contestants to sing songs from Tamil films directed by Menon, who appeared as a special guest judge. Playback singer Vijay Prakash gave a special performance to open the round. The second part of the round required the contestants to sing songs from films starring actor Simbu.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant spot-selected to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom three
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestant(s)SongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
1 March 2010
1 Vijay Prakash Top 11 contestants"Hosanna"Vijay Prakash, Suzanne & Blaaze Thamarai A. R. Rahman Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
2SSJ19 Roshan"Ennai Konjam"Timmy, Tippu & Pop Shalini Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
3SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Nenjikkul Peidhidum" Hariharan, Krish, Devan Ekambaram and PrasannaThamaraiHarris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
4SSJ04 Sahana"Yeno Yeno Panithuli" Shail Hada, Sudha Raghunathan & Andrea Jeremiah ThamaraiHarris Jayaraj Aadhavan (2009)
5SSJ21 Priyanka"Manmadhane" Sadhana Sargam Snehan Yuvan Shankar Raja Manmadhan (2004)
6SSJ11 Nithyashree"Unakkul Naane" Bombay Jayashri RohiniHarris Jayaraj Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
2 March 2010lastSSJ20 Shrikanth"Ava Enna" Karthik & PrasannaThamarai Harris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
3 March 2010firstSSJ11 Nithyashree"Yammaadi Aathaadi" Vijaya T. Rajendar, Suchithra, Simbu & Mahathi Perarasu Yuvan Shankar Raja Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
SSJ19 RoshanVechikkava RemixSimbu & Suchitra Gangai Amaran Yuvan Shankar Raja Silambattam (2008)
SSJ17 Shrihari"Where Is the Party" Mukesh & PriyadarshiniSimbuYuvan Shankar RajaSilambattam (2008)
SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Mannipaaya"A. R. Rahman & Shreya Ghoshal ThamaraiA. R. RahmanVinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
SSJ15 Shravan"Hosanna"Vijay Prakash, Suzanne D'Mello & BlaazeThamaraiA. R. RahmanVinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
Mano variation of "Olimaiyamaana" Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
lastSSJ21 PriyankaEncore of "Manmadhane"Sadhana SargamSnehanYuvan Shankar RajaManmadhan (2004)
4 March 2010SSJ18 Sharath"Kallakuven" Silambarasan & Shankar Mahadevan Thamarai Deva & Sabesh–Murali Dum (2003)
SSJ04 Sahana"Yaaridamum Thondravilai" Harini & Ramesh Vinayagam SnehanHarris Jayaraj Thotti Jaya (2003)
SSJ17 Shrihari"Kallai Mattum"HariharanVaaliA. R. Rahman Dasavatharam (2008)

Final ten round

The 8–11 March round marked there being 10 remaining contestants [6] and had no elimination. Instead, special prizes of 1 lakh (100,000 rupees) were awarded to the best male and best female performance from the round. [6] The prizes went to Shrikanth for male performance and was split between Alka Ajith and Nithyashree for female performance. Srinisha was given special recognition by the guest judges.

Playback singer Suchithra Karthik Kumar made her first appearance on the show, as a guest judge for this round. [6] Playback singer Naresh Iyer also appeared as a guest judge, [6] and had competed in the first season of Airtel Super Singer .

New songs

The 15–18 March Pudhu Padalgal (English: new songs) round required the remaining 10 contestants to sing songs from films released in 2008 and 2009. The first song was required to be a fast song, and the second song was required to be a melody song. Contestant SSJ16 Srinisha won immunity after performing her fast song. Contestant SSJ02 Alka Ajith was announced best performer of the melody song segment.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant advanced to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom four
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
15 March 2010
1 Mano and Malgudi Shubha "Maasi Maasi"Mano & MegaVaali Harris Jayaraj Aadhavan (2009)
2SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Mambo Mamiya" Vikram & RitaViveka Devi Sri Prasad Kanthaswamy (2008)
3SSJ20 Srikanth"Puli Urumudhu"Ananthu & Mahesh Vinayakram Kabilan Vijay Antony Vettaikaaran (2009)
4SSJ04 Sahana"Allegra Allegra"RitaVivekaDevi Sri Prasad Kanthaswamy (2009)
5SSJ21 Priyanka"Karigalan Kala" Suchith Suresan & Sangeetha Rajeshwaran KabilanVijay AntonyVettaikaaran (2009)
6SSJ15 Shravan"Pala Pala" Hariharan Na. Muthukumar Harris Jayaraj Ayan (2009)
16 March 2010
1 Ananth Vaidyanathan, Mano and Malgudi ShubhaMedley
2SSJ16 Srinisha"Daddy Mummy" Mamta Mohandas & Naveen MadhavDevi Sri PrasadViveka Villu (2009)
3SSJ18 Sharath"Taxi Taxi" Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Javed Ali & Viviane ChaixBlaaze, Na. Muthukumar & Viviane Chaix A. R. Rahman Sakkarakatti (2008)
4SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Dheemthanakka Thillana"Devi Sri Prasad & Divya Snehan Devi Sri Prasad Villu (2009)
5SSJ19 Roshan"En Uchimandai" Krishna Iyer, Shoba Chandrasekhar, Charulatha Mani & Shakthisree Gopalan AnnamalaiVijay AntonyVettaikaaran (2009)
6SSJ11 Nithyashree"Oyaayiye Yaayiye"Benny Dayal, Haricharan & Chinmayi Na. MuthukumarHarris JayarajAyan (2009)
17 March 20101SSJ04 Sahana"Oru Vikkam Varuthe" Shreya Ghoshal Thamarai James Vasanthan Pasanga (2009)
2SSJ15 Shravan"Bikshai Paathiram" Madhu Balakrishnan Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
3SSJ21 Priyanka"Azhagaai Pookuthe"Janaki Iyer & PrasannaKalai Kumar Vijay Antony Ninaithale Inikkum (2009)
4SSJ20 Srikanth"Adiye"Benny Dayal, Krish and Shruti Haasan ThamaraiHarris Jayaraj Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
5SSJ19 Roshan""Divya
18 March 20101SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Marudaani" Madhushree, A. R. Rahman, Hentry KuruvillaVaaliA. R. RahmanSakkarakatti (2008)
2SSJ18 Sharath""
3SSJ11 Nithyashree"Mukundha Mukundha" Kamal Haasan & Sadhana Sargam VaaliA. R. Rahman Dasavathaaram (2008)
4SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Vennmegam"HariharanNa. MuthukumarYuvan Shankar Raja Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
5Malgudi Shubha"Thendral Vandhu"Ilaiyaraaja & S. Janaki VaaliIlaiyaraaja Avatharam (1995)
6SSJ04 Sahana

Moon songs

The 22–25 March Nila Padalgal (English: moon songs) round required the remaining nine contestants to perform songs over two parts which fit the theme of "the moon". The set was transformed and everyone was dressed in white to complement the theme.

The first part of the round required contestants to sing songs from films released before 1980. The special guest of the week was veteran playback singer, P. B. Sreenivas, who was well known for this subgenre. After the performance of contestant SSJ18 Sharath, Sreenivas sang the first line of the song when giving his feedback on the performance.

The second part of the round required contestants to sing hits from films released after 1980. Contestant SSJ02 Alka Ajith was announced the best performer of this part of the round, followed by contestants SSJ11 Nithyashree and SSJ21 Priyanka.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant was in the bottom two
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestant(s)SongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
22 March 2010
1 Mano, K. S. Chithra and Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Aha Inba Nilavinile" Ghantasala & P. Leela Thanjai N. Ramaiah DassGhantasala Mayabazar (1957)
2SSJ19 Roshan"Aayiram Nilave Vaa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela Pulamaipithan K. V. Mahadevan Adimai Penn (1969)
3SSJ11 Nithyashree"Vaaraayo Vennilaave" A. M. Rajah & P. Leela Pulamaipithan S. Rajeswara Rao Missamma (1954 Tamil film)
4ManoExcerpt from "Ravoyi Chandamama"A. M. Raja & P. LeelaPingali NagendraraoS. Rajeswara Rao Missamma (1955 Telugu film)
5SSJ18 Sharath"Nilave Ennidam" P. B. Sreenivas & P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ramu (1966)
6 Ananth Vaidyanathan "Kanavile Varum Nilave" in raga Mohanam
7SSJ16 Srinisha"Amudhai Pozhiyum Nilave"P. SusheelaKu Ma Balasubramaniam T. G. Lingappa Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957)
23 March 20101SSJ15 Shravan"Iravum Nilavum" T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaKannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
2SSJ21 Priyanka"Naalai Indha Velai" P. Susheela VaaliM. S. Viswanathan Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
3SSJ20 Srikanth"Andru Vandhadhum Idhe Nilaa"T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Periya Idathu Penn (1963)
4SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Inbam Pongum Vennilaa"P. B. Sreenivas & P. Suseela Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam G. Ramanathan Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)
5SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Oru Pennai Paarthu Nilavai"T. M. SoundararajanVaaliViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Dheiva Thaai (1964)
24 March 20101SSJ21 Priyanka"Kalyaana Thennilaa" K. J. Yesudas & K. S. ChithraPulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Mounam Sammadham (1990)
2K. S. Chithra (vocally supported by Mano)Extended excerpt from "Kalyaana Thennilaa"K. S. ChithraPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaMounam Sammadham (1990)
3SSJ18 Sharath"O Vennila" P. Unnikrishnan Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
4SSJ16 Srinisha"Konjam Nilavu" Annupamaa Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
5Malgudi Shubha(chorus support)"Nilaa Pongal"Malgudi Shubha Girish Puthenchery Berny Ignatius Thenmavin Kombath (1994)
25 March 20101SSJ11 Nithyashree"Iravu Nilavu" S. Janaki, Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Bhavatharini, Venkat Prabhu, Premji Amaran, Parthi Bhaskar & Hari BhaskarVaaliIlaiyaraaja Anjali (1990)
2K. S. Chithra"Azhagu Nilave"K. S. ChitraVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
3SSJ20 Shrikanth"Nila Adhu Vanathumele"IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja Nayakan (1987)
4SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Paadu Nilaave"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Mu. Metha Ilaiyaraaja Udaya Geetham (1988)
5SSJ19 Roshan"Nilaa Kaigirathu" Harini VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Indira (2008)
6SSJ18 SharathExcerpt from "Sorgam Enbathu" Srinivas & Swarnalatha Vaali Mahesh Mahadevan Nammavar (1994)

Retro songs

The 29 March – 1 April round required the remaining eight contestants to sing songs of a retro theme.

  – Special non-competitive performance
  – Contestant granted immunity to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in danger zone (bottom three)
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
2010
Mano, K. S. Chithra and Malgudi Shubha
2010SSJ19 Roshan"Engeyum Eppodhum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
2010SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Idhu Oru Nila" S. Janaki Kannadasan/VairamuthuIlaiayaraaja Tik Tik Tik (1981)
2010SSJ11 Nithyashree
2010SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar
2010SSJ15 Shravan
2010SSJ16 Srinisha
2010SSJ16 Roshan
2010SSJ11 Priyanka
2010SSJ20 Shrikanth
2010SSJ20 Shrikanth

Award-winning songs

The 5–8 April round required the remaining seven contestants to perform national award-winning songs. In the first part of the round, the best two performers, Srinisha and Shravan, were given an award by playback singer P. Susheela and immunity to advance to the next round. The other contestants sang another song on the theme; the worst of these three then had to perform state award-winning songs, and the worst two of those had to perform brand new songs. Nithyashree was ultimately the bottom performer, however special guest S. Janaki requested that no one be eliminated and the judges agreed.

  – Special non-competitive performance
  – Contestant granted immunity to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in danger zone
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
5 April 20101SSJ11 Nithyashree"Paadariyen"K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
2SSJ19 Roshan"Ennavale" Unni Krishnan Vaali & Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
3SSJ21 Priyanka"Ovvoru Pookalume"K. S. Chithra Pa. Vijay Bharadwaj Autograph (2004)
4 K. S. Chithra Excerpt from "Ovvoru Pookalume"K. S. ChithraPa. VijayBharadwajAutograph (2004)
5K. S. ChithraExcerpt from "Manjal Prasaadham" (Malayalam language)K. S. Chithra ONV Kurup Bombay Ravi Nakhakshathangal (1986)
6 Ananth Vaidyanathan Excerpt from "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" (Hindi/Urdu language) Asha Bhosle Shahryar Khayyam Umrao Jaan (1981)
6 April 2010
1 P. Susheela Excerpt from "Unnai Ondru Ketpen"P. Susheela
2SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Naalai Indha Velai" P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
3SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Arupadai Veedu" Sirkazhi Govindarajan KannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Kandan Karunai (1967)
4SSJ15 Shravan"Thanga Thamarai Magale" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Malgudi Subha VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
5Mano (vocally supported by K. S. Chithra)"Thooliyile Ada Vantha"Mano & K. S. ChithraVaaliIlaiyaraaja Chinna Thambi (1991)
6SSJ16 Srinisha"Chittukuruvi" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Savaale Samali (1971)
7 April 2010
1 S. Janaki Excerpt from "Senthoora Poove"S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile (1977)
2SSJ11 Nithyashree"Inji Idupazhaga"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraaja Thevar Magan (1992)
3SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Oru Dheivam Thantha Poove" Chinmayi & P. Jayachandran VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
4SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Strawberry Kanne" KK VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
5SSJ21 Priyanka"Paattu Solli Paada Solli" Sadhana Sargam Palani BharathiIlaiyaraaja Azhagi (2002)
6SSJ19 Roshan"Pudhu Vellai Mazhai" Unni Menon & Sujatha Mohan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Roja (1992)
7 S. Janaki Excerpt from "Ooru Sanam"S. Janaki Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja 16 Vayathinile (1977)
8 April 20101SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Naadham En Jeevane"S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1992)
2SSJ11 Nithyashree"Kaadhal Yaanai" Nakul, Melvin & G. V. Prakash Kumar Na. MuthukumarA. R. Rahman Anniyan (2005)
3SSJ16 SrinishaExcerpt from "Mayil Pola" Bhavatharini Na. MuthukumarA. R. Rahman Bharathi (2000)
4SSJ15 ShravanExcerpt from "Kannal Pesum Penne"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVairamuthuVidyasagar Mozhi (2007)
5S. Janaki & ManoExcerpts from "Nilaa Kaayum Neram" & "Machana Paathingala"S. Janaki & ManoVaali & VairamuthuIlaiyaraaja & Sirpy Chembaruthi (1992) & Nattamai (1994)
6SSJ19 Roshan"Amma Endru" K. J. Yesudas VaaliIlaiyaraaja Mannan (1992)
7SSJ11 Nithyashree"Kaatril Enthan"S. JanakiGangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja Johnny (1980)
8SSJ19 Roshan"Ninnu Kori" K. S. Chithra VaaliIlaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)

Chithirai Thiruvizha special

The 12–15 April round celebrated Chithirai Thiruvizha. Instead of an elimination there was special prize for impressing the judges, who performed with them. Mano considered Alka Ajith was the most impressive, Malgudi Shubha considered Srinisha was the most impressive and Chithra considered Nithyashree the most impressive.

  – Special solo performance by judge
Air dateOrderPermanent judge performer(s)ContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
12 April 20101 Mano SSJ21 Priyanka"Mukkala"A. R. Rahman, Mano & Swarnalatha Vaali A. R. Rahman Kadhalan (1994)
2 Malgudi Shubha SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Subbammaa" Manicka Vinayagam & Malgudi Shubha Bharadwaj Roja Kootam (2002)
3 K. S. Chithra SSJ15 Shravan"Ithazhil Kathai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. ChithraMuthulingam & Pulamaipithan Ilaiyaraaja Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
4Malgudi ShubhaSSJ01 Alka Ajith"Thulluvadho"Malgudi ShubhaVaali Vijay Antony Sukran (2005)
5ManoSSJ19 Roshan"Thendrale Thendrale"Mano, Unni Krishnan & Dominique Cerejo VaaliA. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
13 April 20101ManoSSJ15 Shravan"Malayaala Karaiyora"ManoVaaliIlaiyaraaja Rajadhi Raja (1989)
2K. S. ChithraSSJ19 Roshan"Nee Oru Kaadhal"Mano & K. S. ChithraPulamaipithanIlaiyaraaja Nayakan (1987)
3Mano & K. S. ChithraExcerpt from "Nee Oru Kaadhal"Mano & K. S. ChithraPulamaipithanIlaiyaraajaNayakan (1987)
4Malgudi ShubhaSSJ16 Srinisha"Poo Meedhu"Malgudi ShubhaPugazhendhiVijay Antony Dishyum (2006)
5ManoSSJ11 Nithyashree"Onnu Rendu"Uma Ramanan & ManoM. S. Murali Chithirai Pookkal (1991)
6K. S. ChithraSSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Malargale" Hariharan & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Love Birds (1996)
14 April 20101Malgudi ShubhaSSJ19 Roshan"Mun Paniya"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Malgudi SubhaPalani Bharathi Yuvan Shankar Raja Nandha (2001)
2ManoSSJ02 Alka Ajith"Sevvanam Chinna Penn"Pallavi & Mano Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Pavithra (1994)
3K. S. ChithraSSJ21 Priyanka"Ninnu Kori"K. S. ChithraVaaliIlaiyaraaja Agni Natchathiram (1988)
4ManoSSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Thooliyile Aada Vantha"Mano & K. S. ChithraVaaliIlaiyaraaja Chinna Thambi (1991)
5ManoSSJ16 Srinisha"Vedhaalam" S. P. Sailaja & ManoIlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja Soora Samhaaram (1988)
15 April 20101K. S. ChithraSSJ02 Alka Ajith"Ovvoru Pookalume"K. S. Chithra Pa. Vijay Bharadwaj Autograph (2004)
2K. S. ChithraExcerpt from "Mounamgane Yedagamani" (from Telugu language film)K. S. Chithra Chandrabose M.M. Keeravani Naa Autograph (2004)
3Malgudi ShubhaSSJ15 Shravan"Thaiyya Thaiyya" Sukhwinder Singh & Malgudi SubhaVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Uyire (1998)
4K. S. ChithraSSJ11 Nithyashree"Othaiyila"K. S. Chithra Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Vanaja Girija (1994)
5K. S. ChithraExcerpt from "Othaiyila"K. S. ChithraPanchu ArunachalamIlaiyaraajaVanaja Girija (1994)
6Malgudi ShubhaSSJ21 Priyanka"All The Time"Malgudi ShubhaIlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja Nadodi Thendral (1992)
7K. S. ChithraSSJ16 Srinisha"Kuzhaloodhum Kannanukku"K. S. ChithraVaaliM. S. Viswanathan & Ilaiyaraaja Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986)
8K. S. ChithraExcerpt from "Chinna Kuyil Paadum"K. S. ChithraVairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Poove Poochooda Vaa (1985)

Unplugged round

The 19–22 April round required the remaining seven contestants to perform songs in an "unplugged" format. The contestants were accompanied by special-guest musicians.

In relation to the musicians who made their TV debut appearance on the show, the compere announced that:

The bottom three performers from the unplugged songs were given five minutes to learn another song before performing it. Based on those performances the judges eliminated Prasanna Sundar from the competition.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant granted immunity to advance to next round
  – Contestant was in danger zone
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
19 April 20101SSJ11 Nithyashree"Malarendra Mugamondru" L. R. Eswari & M. S. Raju Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
2SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Maadi Mele" P. B. Sreenivas KannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyKadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
3 Mano Excerpt from "Kunguma Poove"
4SSJ16 Srinisha"Thulluvadho Ilamai" T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. EswariVaaliM. S. Viswanathan Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
5Mano"Then Sindhuthe" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki KannadasanG. K. VenkateshPonnukku Thanga Manasu (1973)
6SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Unnai Kaanaadha Kannum Kannalla" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Idhayak Kamalam (1965)
20 April 20101SSJ15 Shravan"Paaduvor Paadinaal"T. M. Sounderarajan & P. SusheelaKannadasanM. S. Viswanathan Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
2SSJ19 Roshan"Oru Pennai Paarthu Nilavai"T. M. SoundararajanVaaliViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Dheiva Thaai (1964)
3Augustin (piano)Instrumental (solo)
4SSJ21 Priyanka"Anubhavam Pudhumai"P. B. Sreenivas & P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–RamamoorthyKadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
5 Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Bésame Mucho" (Spanish song)
21 April 20101SSJ16 Srinisha"Vennilaa Vennilaa" Asha Bhosle Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Iruvar (1990)
2SSJ21 Priyanka"Thoda Thoda" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Indira (1995)
3SSJ19 Roshan"Poi Solla Koodaadhu" Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam Vidyasagar Run (2002)
4SSJ11 Nithyashree"Vegam Vegam" Usha Uthup Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Anjali (1990)
5SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Thendrale Thendrale"Mano, Unni Krishnan & Dominique Cerejo VaaliA. R. Rahman Kadhal Desam (1996)
6Mano"Thendrale Thendrale"Mano, Unni Krishnan & Dominique CerejoVaaliA. R. RahmanKadhal Desam (1996)
22 April 2010SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar

Tribute to MSV

The 26–29 April round required the remaining six contestants to perform songs from films that had the music director M. S. Viswanathan, a 55-year veteran of the industry. This was the last ordinary round before the semi-finals.

At the end of each episode's performances, the best-judged contestant was given immunity and advanced to the next round. Priyanka was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant won immunity and advanced to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
26 April 20101SSJ15 Shravan"Avalukku Enna" T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Server Sundaram (1964)
2SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Thedinen Vandhadhu" P. Susheela Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)
3SSJ21 Priyanka"Partha Gnaabagam Illaiyo"P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Puthiya Paravai (1991)
4SSJ11 Nithyashree"Adi Ennadi Ulagam"L. R. EswariKannadasanM. S. Viswanathan Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
5 M. S. Viswanathan & Malgudi Shubha Excerpt from "Naan Paarthathilae"T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVaaliM. S. Viswanathan Anbe Vaa (1966)
6SSJ19 Roshan"Ennadi Raakamma"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanM. S. Viswanathan Pattikada Pattanama (1972)
7SSJ16 Srinisha"Nenjathile Nee"P. SusheelaKannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Shanthi (1965)
8 Mano Excerpt from "Kuttukoru"ManoVaaliM. S. Viswanathan & Ilaiyaraaja Senthamizh Pattu (1992)
29 April 2010SSJ21 Priyanka

Finals

Semi-finals part one

The semi-finals began with the 2–6 May round which required the remaining five contestants to perform in a quick-fire competition, accompanied by special guest musicians. Srinisha was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant won and advanced to next round
  – Contestant was in the bottom two
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderNon-contestant performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
3 May 20101SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Sahana Saral" Vijay Yesudas & Gomathishree Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sivaji (2007)
2SSJ15 Shravan"Ullathil Nalla" Seerkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Karnan (1964)
3Manonone (solo special)"On Namaha" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki Vaali Ilaiyaraaja Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989)
4SSJ11 Nithyashree"Love Birds" P. Susheela Vaali M. S. Viswanathan Anbe Vaa (1966)
5SSJ16 Srinisha"Iru Paravai" Jency Gangai Amaran Ilaiyaraaja Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
4 May 20101SSJ19 Roshan"Anthi Mazhai"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVairamuthuIlaiyaraaja Raja Paarvai (1979)
2SSJ15 Shravan"Engeyum Eppodhum"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamKannadasanM. S. Viswanathan Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
3SSJ11 Nithyashree"Pallinginal Oru" L. R. Eswari KannadasanVeda Vallavan Oruvan (1966)
4SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Raajaavin Paarvai" T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVaaliM. S. ViswanathanAnbe Vaa (1966)
5SSJ16 Srinisha"Kaathodu Thaan"L. R. EswariVaaliV. Kumar Velli Vizha (1972)
6SSJ19 Roshan"Neela Vana Odaiyil"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliGangai Amaran Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
5 May 20101SSJ11 Nithyashree"Aduthathu Ambujatha Pathela"T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaV. KumarM. S. Viswanathan & V. Kumar Ethir Neechal (1968)
2SSJ15 Shravan"Vennilavae" Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan & Kavita PaudwalVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Minsara Kanavu (1997)
3SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Ninaikka Therindha"P. SusheelaKannadadasanViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Anandha Jodhi (1963)
4SSJ16 Srinisha"Yelantha Payam"L. R. EswariKannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Velli Vizha (1972)
5SSJ11 Nithyashree"Aduthathu Ambujatha Pathela"S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraaja Annakili (1976)
6SSJ19 Roshan"Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru"S. Janaki & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Panchu Arunachalam Ilaiyaraaja Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
6 May 20101SSJ02 Alka Ajith"Anjali Anjali"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Sivaji (2007)
2SSJ19 Roshan"Mandram Vantha"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaaliIlaiyaraaja Mouna Ragam (1986)
3Malgudi Shubha Annie's Song
5SSJ16 Srinisha"Kunguma Poove" J. P. Chandrababu & K. Jamuna Rani Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam S. M. Subbaiah Naidu Maragadham (1959)
6SSJ15 Shravan"Madai Thiranthu"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamVaali (originally Written by Manivannan)Ilaiyaraaja Nizhalgal (1980)
7SSJ16 Srinisha

Semi-finals part two

The semi-finals concluded with the 10–13 May round which required the remaining four contestants to perform in another quick-fire competition. Each contestant was required to sing:

The contestants received additional training from each of the above playback singers for this round, in addition to their usual training from Ananth Vaidyanathan. At the conclusion of the episode, Nithyashree was eliminated.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant advanced as direct finalist
  – Contestant was in the bottom two
  – Contestant was eliminated
Air dateOrderSpecial guest performerContestant(s)SongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
10 May 20101 Nithyasree Mahadevan SSJ11 Nithyashree"Vaanathin Meethu" (sung as viruttam in the raga Mand)Nithyasree Mahadevan Ramalinga Swamigal
2Nithyasree MahadevanSSJ11 Nithyashree"Sowkiyamaa Kannae"Nithyasree Mahadevan Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Sangamam (1999)
3Nithyasree MahadevanSSJ19 Roshan"Vedam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja Vairamuthu Illayaraja Salangai Oli (1983)
4Nithyasree Mahadevannone (solo special)"Pazham Neeyappa" K. B. Sundarambal Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
5 Suchithra Karthik Kumar SSJ15 Shravan"Something Something" TippuVairamuthu Devi Sri Prasad Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
6Suchithra Karthik KumarSSJ11 Nithyashree"X Machi" Mathangi & Nakul Vaali Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)
11 May 20101 Harish Raghavendra SSJ15 Shravan"Pon Ondru Kanden" T. M. Soundararajan & P. B. Sreenivas Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Padithaal Mattum Podhuma (1962)
2Harish RaghavendraSSJ19 Roshan"En Kadhalae"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. ChithraVairamuthuA. R. Rahman Duet (1994)
3Nithyasree MahadevanSSJ02 Alka Ajith"Ezhu Swarangalukkul" Vani Jayaram Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
4Nithyasree Mahadevannone (solo special)Carnatic Tanam in raga VasanthaNithyasree MahadevanNithyasree MahadevanNithyasree Mahadevan
5Nithyasree MahadevanSSJ15 Shravan"Minsara Kanna"Nithyasree Mahadevan & Srinivas VairamuthuA. R. Rahman Padayappa (1999)
12 May 20101Suchithra Karthik KumarSSJ19 Roshan"Manjal Veyil"(Hariharan, Krish & Nakul)Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
2Suchithra Karthik KumarSSJ02 Alka Ajith"Rahathulla" Annupamaa Thamarai Harris Jayaraj Ghajini (2005)
3Ananth VaidhyanathanShravan, Alka Ajith, Nithyashree & RoshanMedley containing excerpts from "Om Namashivaya", "Samajavaragamana" & "Margazhi Poove" S. Janaki & Shobha ShankarVairamuthu, Tyagaraja, & VairamuthuIllayaraja, K. V. Mahadevan & A. R. Rahman Salangai Oli (1983), Sankarabharanam (1980) & May Madham (1994)
4Harish RaghavendraSSJ11 Nithyashree"Valaiosai"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Lata Mangeshkar VaaliIlaiyaraaja Sathya (1988)
5Harish RaghavendraSSJ15 Shravan"Ithazhil Kathai"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. ChithraPulamaipithan, Muthulingam & IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
13 May 2010
1Suchithra Karthik Kumarnone (solo special)Medley containing excerpts from "Excuse Me" & "Oru Chinna Thaamarai"SuchitraVivekaSri Devi Prasad & Vijay Antony Kanthaswamy (2009) & Vettaikaaran (2009)
2Harish Raghavendranone (solo special)"Sakkarai Nilavae"Harish RaghavendraVairamuthu Mani Sharma Youth (2002)
3none (60 second solo by contestant)SSJ11 NithyashreeExcerpt from "Naalaam Naalam"P. B. Sreenivas & P. Susheela KannadasanViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
4none (60 second solo by contestant)SSJ19 RoshanExcerpt from "Aval Oru Navarasa"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamKannadasanM. S. Viswanathan Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
5none (60 second solo by contestant)SSJ19 RoshanExcerpt from "Sundari Kannal"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVaaliIllayaraja Thalapathi (1991)
6none (60 second solo by contestant)SSJ11 NithyashreeExcerpt from "Thendral Vanthu Theendumbothu"Ilaiyaraaja & S. JanakiVaaliIlaiyaraaja Avatharam (1995)
7none (60 second solo by contestant)SSJ11 NithyashreeExcerpt from "Partha Gnaabagam Illaiyo"P. SusheelaKannadasanViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Puthiya Paravai (1991)
8none (60 second solo by contestant)SSJ19 RoshanExcerpt from "Elangaathu Veesudhey" Sriram Parthasarathy Palani BharathiIlaiyaraaja Pithamagan (1995)

Wild card entry round

The 17–20 May round allowed contestants who had been eliminated in fifteenth to sixth place in the main competition an opportunity to perform for a chance to re-enter the competition in the wild card round. (Eliminated semi-finalists were automatically entitled to perform in the public wild card round.) In the first part of this round, the wild card entry judges selected two contestants to advance to the public wild card round.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Top two contestants selected to advance to next round
  – Top five contestants in this round
Air dateOrderSpecial guest performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
17 May 20101SSJ06 Prasanna Sundar"Minsara Kanna"Nithyasree Mahadevan & Srinivas Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman Padayappa (1999)
2SSJ18 Sharath"Sangeetha Jaathi Mullai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
3 Madhu Balakrishnan "Bikshai Paathiram"Madhu BalakrishnanIlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja Naan Kadavul (2009)
4SSJ21 Priyanka"Maraindhirundhu Paakum" P. Susheela Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
5SSJ17 Shrihari"Maadhavi Ponmayilaal" T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVaali M. S. Viswanathan Iru Malargal (1967)
6SSJ08 Oviya"Maseeya" Mano & MegaVaali Harris Jayaraj Iru Malargal (2009)
18 May 2010
1 Sowmya & Ananth Vaidyanathan; Srinivas; Annupamaa; Unni Menon; Madhu Balakrishnan; and final chorusMedley consisting of alapana & Sloka in raga Dhwijavanthi; excerpt from "Azhage Sugamaa"; excerpt from "July Maadham"; excerpt from "Poomaalai Vaangi"; excerpt from "Pramadhavanam" & excerpt from "Panivilum Malarvanam"Sowmya & Ananth Vaidhyanathan; Srinivas; K. J. Yesudas; S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu, Vaali, & Kaithapram A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja & Raveendran Paarthale Paravasam (1999); Pudhiya Mugam (1993); Sindhu Bhairavi (1985); His Highness Abdullah (1990); Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)
2SSJ02 Srikanth"Ulaga Nayakan"Vinit SinghVairamuthu Himesh Reshammiya Dasavathaaram (2008)
3SSJ07 Sowmiya"Ninaithu Ninaithu" Shreya Ghoshal Na. Muthukumar Selvaraghavan & Yuvan Shankar Raja 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
4SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Kadhalikka Neramillai" Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Kadhalikka Neramillai (2004)
5SSJ04 Sahana"Ennai Yenna" Sudha Raghunathan VaaliIlaiyaraja Ivan (2002)
6SSJ03 Balasarangan"Yaar Tharuvaar" T. M. Soundararajan KannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)

In the second part of the wild card entry round, 19–20 May, the remaining eight eliminated contestants were given another opportunity to perform. At the conclusion of this round, two more were selected to enter the public wild card round.

  – Non-competition performance
  – Contestant selected to advance to next round
 
Air dateOrderSpecial guest performerContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
19 May 20101SSJ08 Oviya
2SSJ17 Shrihari"Neeye Unakku Endrum" T. M. Soundararajan & M. Raju Kannadasan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Bale Pandiya (1962)
SSJ02 Srikanth"Paatum Naane"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)

Wild card round

The 24–27 May wild card round had the six wild card contestants compete for a chance to re-enter the competition. Over four episodes, they performed "mass entertainment" songs, "philosophical" songs, South Indian "folk" songs, and "challenging" songs. Throughout the week, the public were invited to vote for their favourite wild card contestants.

Air dateOrderContestantSongOriginal artistLyricistMusic directorMovie (year)
27 May 20101SSJ16 Srinisha"Pazham Neeyappa" K. B. Sundarambal Kannadasan K. V. Mahadevan Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
2SSJ20 Shrikanth"Sangeetha Jaathi Mullai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
3SSJ17 Srihari"Kangalum Kavipaaduthe" Sirkazhi Govindarajan & Trichy LoganathanTanjore Ramaiah Das P. Adinarayana Rao Adutha Veettu Penn (1960)
4SSJ11 Nithyashree"Pattathu Raani" L. R. Eswari Kannadasan M. S. Viswanathan Sivandha Mann (1999)
5SSJ21 Priyanka"Mannavan Vanthanadi" P. Susheela KannadasanK. V. Mahadevan Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
6SSJ09 Vishnucharan"Isai Kettaal" T. M. Soundararajan KannadasanM. S. ViswanathanThavaputhalvan (1972)

Wild card results

Special awards
GenreNomineesWinner
ClassicalShravan, Sahana, Sri Hari, Prasanna SundarShravan, Sri Hari (special mention)
EntertainmentNithyashree, Srikanth, Srinisha Nithyashree
FolkVishnu Sharan, Oviya, Bala SaranganBala Sarangan
WesternNithyashree, Sharath, SowmiyaSowmiya
MelodyPriyanka, Roshan, AlkaAlka and Roshan
Most Progressive SingerPriyanka, Bala Sarangan, Prasanna Sundar, ShravanPrasanna Sundar and Priyanka
Most PopularNo nomineesSrikanth

The 31 May – 3 June round recognized contestants with the SSJ Awards and also announced the wild card winners – Srikanth and Nithyashree – who entered the finals along with Alka Ajith, Roshan and Shravan.

The wild card results created frustrations and disappointments among Vijay TV viewers citing that the public votes were manipulated and played no role in the results. Various blogs were very much in favour of the wild card winner as Priyanka followed by Srinisha. [7] [8] Views have been aired that Srikanth and Nithyashree though talented pose no competency to the other finalists in the final round.[ citation needed ]

Finals

The finals consisted of eight episodes telecast over two weeks, 7–16 June.

The finalists were required to perform songs of the Carnatic classical genre, the South Indian "folk" music genre, the Western melody genre, and a fast tempo song of a Western genre.

GenreAlkaShravanRoshanNithyashreeSrikanth
ClassicalEnnai enna seithai venkuzhalePaatum NaanVanthaaal MahaKannodu KanbathellamIsai Thamizh
FolkRaangi RangammaThillangapadiUppu KarvaduKaathadi Pola YendiVeyilodu Vilayaadi
Western (melody)Ithu VaraiNee Marilyn MonroeAzhagiya CindrellaJillenu Oru KaathalNenjukkul Peithidum
Western (fast)Mambo MaamiyaOyaayiye YaayiyeGirlfriend VenumKannum Kannum NokiaBumchikku Bumchikku

Grand finale

The grand finale was telecast live on 17 June 2010, and exceeded three hours. The five grand finalists were Shravan Pratap, Alka Ajith, Roshan Sebastin, Srikanth, and Nithyashree.

Sequence Alka Ajith ShravanRoshanNithyashreeSrikanth
1Singara Velane Om Sivoham Udhaya Udhaya Mayya Mayya Maadhavi Ponmayilal
2 Munbe Vaa Uyirum Neeye Oru Poiyavathu Sol Ivaloru Ilangkuruvi Namma Ooru Singaari

Grand finale results

The results of the competition and prizes awarded at the grand finale were as follows:

NamePositionPrize
AlkaTitle winnerA villa worth 25 lakhs (2.5 million rupees)
ShravanFirst runner-upA stylish car
SrikanthMost-popular contestant3 lakhs (300,000 rupees)
Nithyashree.J.J and Roshan2 lakhs (200,000 rupees) each
Priyanka and Srinisha 1 lakh (100,000 rupees) each

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Star Singer is an Indian music reality-television competition, broadcast on Asianet and previously sponsored by Idea Cellular. The show, which selected contestants in the age group of 15–35 years determined the winner based on their skill in singing and entertainment. From Season 1 to 7, Text messages are sent by the shows' audience to vote for the best performing participant and a small weightage of this score is considered for a candidate to be shortlisted to next round. In Season 8 voting is conducted on Disney+ Hotstar, Star Network's official OTT platform. From Season 9, judges decisions are made final thus votings are cancelled but marks can be entered on Disney+ Hotstar and these have small consideration. The show also features a panel of judges who are prominent personalities in the Malayalam music industry and they offer scores and evaluations of performance to the contestants in every stage of the competition. In 2009, Star singer Junior was launched.

Airtel Super Singer is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language reality television singing competition, that was sponsored by KAG Tiles for the tenth season. The show is televised in India on Vijay TV, and worldwide through partner broadcasting networks. The show, together with its spin-off editions such as Airtel Super Singer Junior, are part of Vijay TV's Super Singer TV series.

<i>Super Singer 2</i> Season of television series

Airtel Super Singer 2, the second season of the music competition reality show Airtel Super Singer, premiered on 7 July 2008. Episodes were telecasted on Star Vijay between Monday and Wednesday. Judges for the show were Sujatha Mohan, P. Unnikrishnan and Srinivas. Chinmayi was the host of the show until January 2009 and was followed by Malini Yugendran and Yugendran Vasudevan Nair. The voice trainer was Ananth Vaidyanathan.

Ananth Vaidyanathan is an Indian singing trainer, who is popular for his appearances on reality singing television shows. He is often regarded as India's leading voice expert. He has also worked on few films as an actor and as a playback singer.

Super Singer T20 is a 2012-2015 Indian Tamil-language reality television singing competition, which aired on Star Vijay. Former contestants from previous seasons of the Super Singer and Airtel Super Singer Junior shows were divided into 6 teams. 15 league matches were held where each team competed against the other five teams. 4 teams were selected for the knockout semi-finals, before the remaining 2 teams competed against each other in the finals. The show was hosted by Divyadarshini.

<i>Super Singer 4</i> Season of television series

Airtel Super Singer 4, the fourth season of Airtel Super Singer, premiered on 4 February 2013. The show was a reality-based Indian singing competition in Tamil that aired on STAR Vijay. It was designed to be a talent hunt to find the best voice of Tamil Nadu. Judges for the auditions were Ananth Vaidyanathan, S.P. Sailaja, Devan Ekambaram, Nithyasree Mahadevan, Mahathi, Pop Shalini, S. Sowmya, Mano and Malgudi Subha. Some of these judges along with other noted musicians reappeared as Guest judges. To name a few- S. Janaki, M. S. Viswanathan, A. R. Rahman, P. Susheela, Asha Bhosle, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vairamuthu, L. R. Eswari and Vani Jairam. Judges for the main competition were Sujatha, Mano, Unnikrishnan and Srinivas. Makapa Anand, Priyanka Deshpande, and Bhavana were the hosts for the show. The voice trainer was Ananth Vaidyanathan. The show aired on weekdays at 9:00 pm IST.

<i>Tanishq Swarna Sangeetham</i> Indian TV series or programme

Tanishq Swarna Sangeetham is a reality-based Indian singing competition in Tamil language that is being aired on Raj TV. The program seeks to discover the best singing talent in the Carnatic music genre, through a series of statewide auditions in South India. The contest is run for youngsters between the age group 15–23. The show is sponsored by the diamond and gold jewellery store, Tanishq, and the winner of the show is awarded 5 lakh rupees worth of jewellery from Tanishq. The show completed three seasons after its debut in 2012.

Jaya Super Singer South India is a reality-based Indian Tamil-language singing competition that was broadcast on Jaya TV. The program seeks to discover playback singing talent in South India.

Airtel Super Singer 3Thamizhagathil Brahmaanda Kuralukkaana Thedal – Immurai Ulaga Alavil, the third season of the Airtel Super Singer show, was a reality-based Indian singing competition in Tamil language that aired on Vijay TV. It was designed to be a talent hunt to find the best voice of Tamil Nadu. The show premiered on 12 July 2010, and episodes were telecast between Monday to Thursday each week at 9:00 pm. Persons above the age of 16 years were permitted to audition to showcase their talent on Vijay TV's platform.

Airtel Super Singer 2006Thamizhagathil Brahmaanda Kuralukkaana Thedal, the first season of the Airtel Super Singer show and Vijay TV's Super Singer series, was a reality TV singing competition in the Tamil language that aired on Star Vijay and was hosted by singer/voice artist Chinmayi Sripaada. The judging panel of this season includes, Anuradha Sriram, P. Unnikrishnan, and Srinivas. The show first premiered on 28 April 2006, with episodes originally aired on Star Vijay on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday nights at 7:00 pm.

<i>Sun Singer</i> Indian television series

Sun Singer is a premier reality TV Indian singing competition in the Tamil language that is being broadcast on Sun TV. Season 1 to 5, It is a singing talent hunt for children of age group 6 to 13 years old in Tamil Nadu. Season 6, It is a singing talent hunt for children of age group 14 to 60 years old in Tamil Nadu The show has had over six successful seasons so far.

Zee Tamil's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2009 Challenge was a reality-based Indian singing competition that aired on Tamil language TV channel Zee Tamil. It was designed to be a talent hunt in Tamil Nadu. The top 15 contestants would have an opportunity to perform with celebrity singers during the main stage of the competition. The show was sponsored by Clinic Plus.

Airtel Super Singer Junior Ithu Thamizhagathin Chellakuralukkana Thedal – is a reality TV show since February 2007 hosted by Vijay TV, a popular Tamil channel of the Star Network, and sponsored by Bharti Airtel. It is a singing talent hunt for the children of age group 6–15. This is the junior version of the Airtel Super Singer show, which premiered on 28 April 2006. Auditions are held in various parts of Tamil Nadu, India. The show attracts many kids from all over the state and rigorous multi-level selection procedures are done in order to select the contestants for the competition.

The third season of Airtel Super Singer Junior - Thamizhagathin Chellakuralukkana Thedal premiered on 17 October 2011 and 26 October 2012. The music competition reality TV show was again telecast on Vijay TV, and Bharti Airtel returned to sponsor the show. Episodes were telecast between Monday to Friday each week at 9:00pm. Children from the age of 6 years to the age of 14 years were permitted to audition to showcase their talent on Vijay TV's platform. Apart from gaining recognition from acclaimed names of the music industry and being a child singing icon, the show promised that its winner would be honored with a 3-bedroom Villa worth Rs.60 lakhs from its sponsor, Arun Excello Temple Green Township. Aajeedh Khalique was crowned the winner of Airtel Super Singer Junior Season 3. Pragathy Guruprasad was the first runner up.

Airtel Super Singer 5Thamizhagathil Brahmaanda Kuralukkaana Thedal, the fifth season of the Airtel Super Singer show, is a reality-based Indian singing competition in Tamil language that aired on Vijay TV. It was designed to be a talent hunt to find the best voice of Tamil Nadu. The show premiered on 1 June 2015, and episodes were telecasted on weekdays each week at 9:30 pm. Persons above the age of 16 years were permitted to audition to showcase their talent on Vijay TV's platform. This program was sponsored by Airtel.

<i>Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors</i> Indian TV series or programme

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Tamil is an 2017 Indian-Tamil language reality singing television show, airs on Zee Tamil and streamed on ZEE5. The show based on the Hindi Language show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Over five years, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has rolled out three seasons and Archana Chandhoke has continued as a host for three seasons. The show serves a sequel to the 2016 shows as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs.

<i>Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors</i> (season 2) Season of television series

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 2019 is a 2019 Indian-Tamil language reality singing television show, which aired on Zee Tamil from 18 May 2019 to 10 August 2019 on every Saturday and Sunday at 7:00PM (IST). Persons above the age of 18 years were permitted to audition to showcase their talent on the platform. It is the second season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors. The three main judges of this show are playback singer and music composer Vijay Prakash, evergreen playback singers Srinivas and Sujatha. It is hosted by anchor Archana. The winner of the season was Aslam.

Asian Paints Super Singer 7 is a 2019 Indian Tamil language Reality singing competition show, the seventh season of the Super Singer show, which aired on Star Vijay on every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (IST) starting from 27 April 2019.Asian Paints sponsored for the season.

<i>Super Singer 9</i> Season of television series

Super Singer Season 9 is a 2022-2023 Indian Tamil-language reality television singing competition show. The ninth season of Super Singer, which airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar, telecasts every Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 PM, which started from 19 November 2022. MRF Vapocure Paints is the main sponsor for this season.

<i>Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors</i> (season 3) Season of television series

The third season of the Indian Tamil-language reality singing television series Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors premiered on Zee Tamil on 18 December 2022. The four main judges of this show are Srinivas, Karthik, Vijay Prakash and Remya Nambeesan. Remya Nambeesan is the fourth new judge who has joined Sa Re Ga Ma Pa from season 3.Archana Chandhoke has returned as the host for the third time. This show has been a fame to have many talented contestants from many diverse backgrounds including those with disability.

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