# Adithya RK
**Adithya RK** is an Indian playback singer known for his work in Tamil-language films. He first became known as a contestant on the reality show Super Singer 8 on Vijay TV and made his playback debut with "Bae" from the film *Don* (2022), composed by [Anirudh Ravichander](https://www.edgepedia.org/anirudh-ravichander).[1](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html) He has since sung several songs for A.R. Rahman, including "Jinguchaa" from *Thug Life* (2025) and "Lavender Neramae" from *[Kadhalikka Neramillai](https://www.edgepedia.org/kadhalikka-neramillai-2025-film)*, and has also released independent singles such as "Amour", "Soul", and "I'm from Ulundurpettai".[3](https://music.amazon.in/artists/B07SQGH3WJ/adithya-rk) • [5](https://www.traplyrics.com/artists/adithya-rk) • [10](https://www.raaga.com/tamil/singer/Adithya-RK) As of October 2026 his Spotify catalog totaled about 291.6 million streams, with "Bae" alone accounting for about 116.6 million.[4](https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/2AQwMDyDvgpZcHLITOpgpm_songs.html)
He first became known as a contestant on the Tamil reality show Super Singer 8 and made his playback debut with "Bae" from the film *Don* (2022), composed by Anirudh Ravichander[1](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Breakthrough | "Bae" from *Don* (2022), composed by Anirudh Ravichander; his first proper recording[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms) |
| Television | Contestant on Super Singer 8 on Vijay TV[1](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html) |
| A.R. Rahman songs | "Jinguchaa" (*Thug Life*, 2025), "Lavender Neramae" (*Kadhalikka Neramillai*), "Vo Nahin" (*Main Vaapas Aaunga*)[3](https://music.amazon.in/artists/B07SQGH3WJ/adithya-rk) |
| Streaming reach | About 291.6 million Spotify streams in total, with "Bae" alone at about 116.6 million[4](https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/2AQwMDyDvgpZcHLITOpgpm_songs.html) |
| Other work | Independent singles such as "Amour", "Soul", and "I'm from Ulundurpettai"; acting in a Tamil film that is a German coproduction[5](https://www.traplyrics.com/artists/adithya-rk) • [2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms) |
## Early life and family
Adithya was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to Krishnan and Meera Krishnan, an actress known for Tamil-language films and television serials who is also a veena player; she was earlier a newsreader[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/after-singing-for-anirudh-i-am-getting-a-lot-of-good-opportunities-rk-adithya/articleshow/90162784.cms).
He has said that Imtiaz Ali's film *Rockstar* inspired him to become a musician; he watched it with his mother and later told Ali that the film was the reason he got into singing[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms). Before his break, he learned to record himself so he could make music on his own, and he started a YouTube channel in 2019[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms) • [1](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html).
## Career
**Television and playback debut.** Adithya gained a large audience as a contestant on Super Singer 8, which he credits with giving him a big stage to showcase his skills[1](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html) • [6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/after-singing-for-anirudh-i-am-getting-a-lot-of-good-opportunities-rk-adithya/articleshow/90162784.cms). His playback debut came with "Bae", the second single from the Tamil film *Don* (2022), composed by Anirudh Ravichander[1](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html). He has described working with Anirudh as one of his best experiences, saying the composer pushed him to give his best, and that opportunities increased after the song[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/after-singing-for-anirudh-i-am-getting-a-lot-of-good-opportunities-rk-adithya/articleshow/90162784.cms).
**Growth across industries.** His film work includes songs for composers such as Anirudh Ravichander, Leon James, Sean Roldan, Sam C.S., Vijai Bulganin, and [Yuvan Shankar Raja](https://www.edgepedia.org/yuvan-shankar-raja)[7](https://zvuk.com/artist/210773264). He has also contributed background vocals, for example on "Hukum - Thalaivar Alappara" from *Jailer* (2023)[8](https://www.shazam.com/song/1697802460/hukum-thalaivar-alappara-from-jailer?tab=lyrics).
**Work with A.R. Rahman.** Adithya has sung several songs for A.R. Rahman, including "Jinguchaa" from *Thug Life* (2025, with [Kamal Haasan](https://www.edgepedia.org/kamal-haasan), Vaishali Samant, and [Shakthisree Gopalan](https://www.edgepedia.org/shakthisree-gopalan)), "Lavender Neramae" from *Kadhalikka Neramillai* (with Alexandra Joy), and "Vo Nahin" from Imtiaz Ali's *Main Vaapas Aaunga*[3](https://music.amazon.in/artists/B07SQGH3WJ/adithya-rk). He was in Rahman's studio to record another song when Rahman asked him to sing "Vo Nahin"; Adithya was still learning Hindi, and Rahman's team helped him with the pronunciations[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms). He was also named in the lineup for Rahman's Wonderment Tour 2025[9](https://0e190a550a8c4c8c4b93-fcd009c875a5577fd4fe2f5b7e3bf4eb.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/EINPresswire-824863341-a-r-rahman-unveils-star-studded-lineup-for-the-wonderment-tour-2025-1.pdf).
**Independent music.** Beyond film work, he has released independent singles including "Amour" (2022), "Sengandhal Penne", "Dhandasoru", "Soul", "Hey Penne", and "I'm from Ulundurpettai"[5](https://www.traplyrics.com/artists/adithya-rk) • [10](https://www.raaga.com/tamil/singer/Adithya-RK). His single "Amour", composed by debutants Pranav Aditya and Sanjay Prashadh K R, also marked his acting debut in its music video[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/after-singing-for-anirudh-i-am-getting-a-lot-of-good-opportunities-rk-adithya/articleshow/90162784.cms). He is a registered member of the Indian Performing Rights Society as a composer and author, credited as lyricist for the song "Yaavum Dooram"[11](https://iprs.org/wp-content/uploads/List_Authors_Other_Owners_Disclosure_Report_30th_September2023.pdf).
## Reception and reach
Streaming data shows the scale of his audience: as of October 2026 his Spotify catalog totaled about 291.6 million streams, of which "Bae" accounted for about 116.6 million, "Almost Padipoyindhe Pilla" about 55.7 million, and "Jinguchaa" about 42.2 million[4](https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/2AQwMDyDvgpZcHLITOpgpm_songs.html). His Instagram account has around 600,000 followers and his YouTube channel about 110,000 subscribers[1](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html).
In a 2026 interview he described how recognition builds gradually in playback singing, saying that with "Marandhu Poche" from *With Love* people came to know he had sung the song, and that audiences discover new singers on social media every day[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms). He also accepts the industry's uncertainties, including the possibility that a song he recorded is released in another singer's voice[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms).
## Acting and other plans
Adithya has moved toward acting in steps. After his music-video debut in "Amour", he said in 2026 that he was acting in a Tamil film that is a German coproduction, taking one step at a time so that a move between forms does not cost him singing work[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/after-singing-for-anirudh-i-am-getting-a-lot-of-good-opportunities-rk-adithya/articleshow/90162784.cms) • [2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms). On the indie scene, he has described it as marketing-driven, noting that labels may spend 3 million to 4 million rupees (30 to 40 lakh rupees) on a song, but that reach ultimately depends on a good song connecting with listeners[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms).
## References
1. [Adithya RK - Age, Bio, Family, Famous Birthdays](https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/adithya-rk.html)
2. [I told Imtiaz sir that he was the reason I got into singing: Adithya RK, The Times of India (July 1, 2026)](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-told-imtiaz-sir-that-he-was-the-reason-reason-i-got-into-singing-adithya-rk/amp_articleshow/132108083.cms)
3. [Adithya RK on Amazon Prime Music](https://music.amazon.in/artists/B07SQGH3WJ/adithya-rk)
4. [Adithya RK - Spotify Top Songs, kworb.net](https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/2AQwMDyDvgpZcHLITOpgpm_songs.html)
5. [Adithya RK Lyrics, Songs, and Albums, Trap Lyrics](https://www.traplyrics.com/artists/adithya-rk)
6. [After singing for Anirudh, I am getting a lot of good opportunities: RK Adithya, The Times of India (March 12, 2022)](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/after-singing-for-anirudh-i-am-getting-a-lot-of-good-opportunities-rk-adithya/articleshow/90162784.cms)
7. [Adithya RK on Zvuk.com](https://zvuk.com/artist/210773264)
8. [Hukum - Thalaivar Alappara (From "Jailer") credits, Shazam](https://www.shazam.com/song/1697802460/hukum-thalaivar-alappara-from-jailer?tab=lyrics)
9. [A.R. Rahman unveils star-studded lineup for The Wonderment Tour 2025, EIN Presswire](https://0e190a550a8c4c8c4b93-fcd009c875a5577fd4fe2f5b7e3bf4eb.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/EINPresswire-824863341-a-r-rahman-unveils-star-studded-lineup-for-the-wonderment-tour-2025-1.pdf)
10. [Adithya RK songs, Raaga](https://www.raaga.com/tamil/singer/Adithya-RK)
11. [IPRS List of Authors and Other Owners, Disclosure Report as on 30th September 2023](https://iprs.org/wp-content/uploads/List_Authors_Other_Owners_Disclosure_Report_30th_September2023.pdf)
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*Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Music › Music scenes › South Asian scenes › South Indian film music: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada*
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