Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Tamil Idol Launches With AR Rahman As Super Judge
Tamil Idol is a new singing competition for young singers in Tamil Nadu.
Sony VIZHA and Sony LIV announced the show’s first season.
AR Rahman will be its super judge.
Singers between 14 and 30 years old can take part.
The auditions will be held in Chennai.
The show hopes to help talented singers become playback or independent artists.
Selected singers will perform on a large stage and learn from experienced music professionals.
Participants must bring original identity proof and prepare songs to sing.
Sony VIZHA and Sony LIV announced the first season of Tamil Idol in Tamil Nadu.
Music composer AR Rahman will serve as the competition’s super judge.
The contest aims to help singers pursue playback and independent music careers.
Singers aged 14 to 30 can audition at Velammal Vidyalaya Annexure in Chennai.
Applicants must bring original identity proof and prepare their preferred songs for auditions.
- Who
- Sony VIZHA, Sony LIV, AR Rahman, and aspiring singers aged 14 to 30.
- What
- The first season of Tamil Idol, a reality singing competition, has been launched.
- Where
- Auditions will commence at Velammal Vidyalaya Annexure, Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai.
- Why
- To give young vocal talents exposure and opportunities in playback and independent music.
- Competition
- Tamil Idol
- Organizers
- Sony VIZHA and Sony LIV
- Super judge
- AR Rahman
- Eligible age
- 14 to 30 years
- Audition venue
- Velammal Vidyalaya Annexure, Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai
- Required documents
- Original identity proof
- Career opportunities
- Playback and independent singing