K. S. Harisankar

Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (born 18 November 1993) is a Carnatic musician and Indian playback singer known for his work across South Indian cinema, performing in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. He is the recipient of a Kerala State Film Awards for Best Playback Singer. He made his Malayalam debut under composer Ouseppachan with the song Kaatte from Karnavar. He rose to prominence with hits such as Jeevamshamayi (Theevandi), Vennilave (Queen) , Nilamanaltharikalil ( Kismath), Pavizha Mazhaye (Athiran), Nee Hima Mazhayayai, Kamini (Anugraheethan Antony), Vaanam Chaayum (Anarkali), Hatja ( Alappuzha Gymkhana) and Kiliye (ARM). In Tamil cinema, Harisankar was introduced by composer Dhibu Ninan Thomas with Pesatha Mozhiye (a duet with Chinmayi) and later collaborated with G. V. Prakash Kumar for the pan-Indian film Thalaivii. His latest is ‘Venguzhalil Izhaynthayedee’ from the movie Kantara Chapter 1. His entry into Kannada cinema came through Nobin Paul's composition Hymn of Dharma for 777 Charlie, followed by Dhare Neenididaasare-Sapta Sagaradaache and Ello Side B by Charan Raj. He also sang the latest Malayalam version of Oh Madanamanamohini and Brahmakalasha for Kantara Chapter 1 for B. Ajaneesh Loknath. In Telugu, Harisankar rendered the Malayalam version of Naatu Naatu from S. S. Rajamouli’s RRR, the Academy Award and Golden Globe winning track for Best Original Song for Hymn of Dharma for 777 Charlie and Virisina for Raajahyogam. He has also contributed to other pan-Indian films such as Sita Ramam, 2018, 777 Charlie, and Kantara: Chapter 1. Rooted in Carnatic music, he has performed at prestigious venues including the Madras Music Academy, Shanmukhananda Sabha, Narada Gana Sabha, and the Chembai Sangeetholsavam.