Sai Abhyankkar: Biography
Age and Birth Details
- Full Name: Sai Abhyankkar
- Date of Birth: November 4, 2004
- Age: 21 years (as of 2025)
- Place of Birth: Virugambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Family Background
- Father: Tippu, playback singer
- Mother: Harini, playback singer
- Sister: Sai Smriti, vocalist
Sai was born into a musically rich family, which greatly influenced his career path.
Education
- Schooling: DAV Group of Schools, Chennai
- Higher Education: B.Tech in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli
Musical Career
Sai began composing music at the age of 13 and is a multi-instrumentalist, skilled in vocals, tabla, mridangam, piano, drums, and guitar. His musical style often blends jazz and blues. He trained under noted mentors such as Sriram Parthasarathy, A.T. Ramamoorthy, and Henry Kuruvilla. After completing the 10th standard, he switched to online schooling to dedicate more time to music.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Sai Abhyankkar’s net worth is estimated to be between ₹5–10 crore, reflecting his growing success in the music industry.
Filmography
Movies
- Balti (2025, Malayalam) – Directed by Unni Sivalingam, starring Shane Nigam and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj. Sai was reportedly paid ₹2 crore, a record for a music director in Malayalam cinema.
- Dude (2025, Tamil) – Directed by Keerthiswaran, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju. The music is composed by Sai, with an OTT release on Netflix.
- Benz (2025, Tamil) – Directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, starring Raghava Lawrence and Nivin Pauly. Sai’s first intended debut, but released after other projects.
- Karuppu (2026, Tamil) – Directed by RJ Balaji, starring Suriya. Sai replaced AR Rahman as the composer.
- AA22xA6 (2026, Telugu-Tamil) – Directed by Atlee, starring Allu Arjun. A high-budget science fiction film with Sai as composer.
Singles
- Katchi Sera (2024) – Viral indie pop song with over 300 million views.
- Aasa Kooda (2024) – Received positive audience responses.
- Sithira Puthiri (2024) – Further established Sai’s popularity.
- Vizhi Veekura (2024) – Showcased Sai’s versatility as a composer.
Interesting Facts
- Sai’s compositions often blend jazz and blues, creating a unique sound in Tamil and Malayalam music.
- He started composing music at 13 and showed talent as a multi-instrumentalist from an early age.
- Despite his musical career, he completed a degree in Computer Science.
- Sai trained under esteemed music mentors, enhancing his skills across multiple instruments.
Sai Abhyankkar continues to gain recognition in the film and music industries, with several upcoming projects generating excitement among fans.
