Super Singer, a famous Tamil language TV reality show on Star Vijay, has been a great program for promising singers across Tamil Nadu. The show encourages musical talent by giving participants an opportunity to show off their adaptability, skills, interest, and love for music.

Each season takes the viewers on a journey through amazing rounds such as duets, solo acts, and theme-based tasks. They are all guided by industry-specific mentors and judged by prominent personalities from the world of music. The most outstanding performer is awarded at the grand finale, declaring him/her as a super singer winner who eventually becomes a rising star in the Tamil music industry.

Notably, the show begins with massive auditions, wherein the contestants perform in front of the judges to go ahead in the competition. This feature has served as a platform to pick many amazing singers since its introduction in season one. First aired on 28th April 2006, the series has completed ten seasons so far. Delve into the Super Singer Title Winners list given below. 

Super Singer Winners List of All Seasons: A Quick Overview 

Super Singer Winners List Season Wise with Runners Up, Judges, Prize Money, and more!

Have a look at the super singer winner season-wise (1 to 10). Our list also discusses the amount they received as a winner. 

1. Super Singer Winner (Season 1) – Nikhil Mathew

The 1st Season of Super Singer aired on 28th April 2006, introducing as a platform dedicated to looking for singing talents from Tamil Nadu. The show was hosted by a famous singer called Chinmayi and featured contestants competing in a variety of musical genres. 

Nikhil Mathew was announced as the Super Singer 1 winner. He won praise from the judges Aadesh Shrivastava, Bhushan Kumar, and Alka Yagnik for his sweet and heart-touching voice. After emerging as the winner of season 1, he pursued his playback singing career. He lent his voice to Harris Jayaraj’s music Bheema, which was adapted into a Tamil film. 

Anitha V Karthikeyan was the first runner-up and mesmerized the audience with her charming stage presence as well as her varied voice modulation methods.

• Runners-up: Anitha V. Karthikeyan, Sowmya Mahadevan
• Judges: Anuradha Sriram, P. Unnikrishnan, Srinivas
• Prize Money: Rs 5 Lakhs  
• Host(s): Chinmayi Sripaada

2. Super Singer Winner (Season 2) – Ajeesh

On 27th June 2008, the Season 2 of the Super Singer show was aired, featuring 30 contestants. Ajeesh was announced as the Super Singer Title Winner of this season. He was given a chance to lend his voice on the sets of a film in Goa. Ajeesh sang his first song in a musical by Yuvan Shankar Raja and has lent his voice to several films. His soulful singing and performance left both the judges and the audience emotional.

Ravi was the runner-up, and he was noted for his performance and songs sung with high dynamism and energy. The third position was secured by Renu who came on top for her traditional singing with perfect assignments with every song. 

Season 2 featured renowned playback singers as judges, and every contestant delivered unforgettable performances, which made it a truly remarkable season. Ajeesh, the winner of Super Singer season one received a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and got a chance to give his voice in the Tamil film Goa.

• Runners-up: Ravi and Renu
• Judges: Sujatha, Unnikrishnan, Srinivas
• Prize Money: Rs 5 Lakhs 
• Host(s): Chinmayi Sripaada, Yugendran and Malini

3. Super Singer Winner (Season 3) – Saicharan 

In the Super Singer title winner list, the next winner is Saicharan from Super Singer season 3. The season began on July 12, 2010, and was judged by the same judges from Season 2. Saicharan was praised by the audience and judges for his wide-ranging and consistent singing. He won the title after months of dedication and hard work.

Not only did he come out on top among the top 20 contestants, but he also has a golden chance to lend his voice to the upcoming Tamil movie Sattai which is going to be recorded at Imman Musical Studio. The runner-up Santosh Hariharan was praised for his stage presence and versatility. Satya Prakash, who came third, has the ability to sing classical music and has a depth of solitude. As the winner of the show, Sai Charan was awarded a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

• Runners-up: Santosh Hariharan, Sathya Prakash
• Judges: Sujatha, P. Unnikrishnan, Srinivas
• Prize Money: Rs 5 Lakhs 
• Host(s): Divya Vijayagopal, Sivakarthikeyan

4. Super Singer Winner (Season 4) – Diwakar

Diwakar is one of the Super Singer title winners. The season commenced on 4th Feb 2013 and featured judges like Srinivas, Sujatha, and Unnikrishnan. In Season 4, the winner, Diwakar got a Chennai house worth Rs 75 lakh for his hard work and dedication.

People were impressed by his powerful voice and the way he expressed the emotions of his songs. Judges’ choice and 1st runner-up, Syed Subahan displayed amazing consistency and quality. Second runner-up Sarath Santhosh impressed everyone with his classical and contemporary singing. After winning the title on television, Diwakar soon provided his voice for the upcoming Tamil film “Man”. 

• Runners-up: Syed Subahan, Sarath Santosh
• Judges:  Sujatha Mohan, Mano, P. Unnikrishnan and Srinivas
• Prize Money: Mansion worth Rs. 75 lakhs and a gold chain
• Host(s): Ma Ka Pa Anand, Bhavana Balakrishnan, Priyanka Deshpande

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5. Super Singer Winner (Season 5) – Anand Arvindakshan

The 5th season of the Super Singer competition began in mid-2015 and the TV series aired until March 2016. Anand Aravindakshan was declared the Vijay TV Super Singer Winner this season.

Despite coming from a professional background, he was appreciated for his singing talent. His incredible abilities provided him with opportunities in the field of playback singing. Anand lent his voice to blockbuster Tamil movies like Boomerang, Kodi, and Lakshmi. 

The runner-up, Farida, was recognized for her emotional melodic performance. Rajaganapathy bagged the second runner-up position and showcased a fusion of Western and classical forms. Meanwhile, the winner got a cash prize worth Rs 60 lakhs. 

• Runners-up: Fareedha, Rajaganapathy
• Judges: P. Unnikrishnan, Srinivas, Mano, Usha Uthup
• Prize Money: Rs 60 Lakhs 
• Host(s): Ma Ka Pa Anand, Priyanka Deshpande, Bhavana Balakrishnan

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6. Super Singer Winner (Season 6) – Senthil Ganesh

Senthil Ganesh was announced as the Super Singer 6 winner. Season 6 of Super Singer competition began on Jan 21st, 2019. Senthil, a talented folk singer, expressed his joy and satisfaction with his performances. His authentic style connected with the audience, earning him their votes along with high praise from the renowned judges.

The first runner-up, Rakshitha, was praised for her technical acumen and skills. Malavika secured the 2nd runner-up position, and she had a wonderful voice and sang very well in both contemporary and classical music. The winner, Senthil, received a mansion worth Rs 50 lakh along with a car. And now he has become one of the best playback singers in Tamil cinema.

• Runners-up: Rakshitha, Malavika
• Judges: Anuradha Sriram, P. Unnikrishnan, Benny Dayal, Shweta Mohan. 
• Prize Money: A house worth Rs 50 lakhs and a car
• Host(s): Ma Ka Pa Anand, Priyanka Deshpande

7. Super Singer Winner (Season 7) – Murugan 

Murugan (known by his stage name Mookuthi Murugan) is one among the winners in Super Singer List. He bagged the trophy of the 7th season of the prestigious Super Singer competition along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh.

He makes his voice instantly recognizable, and it’s as genuine in sentiment as the heartfelt emotions he pours into his craft. Season 7 began on 27 April. One of the first runners-up, Vikran stunned with his dynamic vocal range and stage presence. Third runners-up, Punya and Sam Vishal showcased their unusual skills. Renowned singer Shweta Mohan and music director Anirudh Ravichander attended the finale.

• Runners-up: Vikram, Punya, Sam Vishal
• Judges: Anuradha Sriram, Unnikrishnan, Shweta Mohan, Benny Dayal.
• Prize Money: A house worth Rs 50 lakhs
• Host(s): Priyanka Deshpande, Ma Ka Pa Anand

8. Super Singer Winner (Season 8) – Sridhar Sena

Super Singer season 8 aired on Star Vijay on January 24, 2021, for 6 hours. The title of Super Singer 8 winner was won by Sridhar Sean and he was looking forward to starting his career in the music industry after winning the competition.

He also had to render a song written by Anirudh Ravichander for the upcoming film. Sridhar has developed the steadiest set of performances and viewers’ attention to win that title. Rajesh K Bharat was declared the runner-up and was felicitated on stage for his melodious voice. Abhilash, who stood third, presented that he can sing almost every genre of music. As the winner of the show, Sridhar took home a cash price of Rs 10 lakh along with a car. Many talented musicians were present to perform at the grand finale of Super Singer Season 8.

• Runners-up: Bharat K Rajesh, Abhilash Venkatachalam
• Judges: Anuradha Sriram, P. Unnikrishnan, Benny Dayal, Shweta Mohan, S. P. Charan, Shakthisree Gopalan, Kalpana Raghavendra
• Prize Money: Rs 10 Lakhs and a car
• Host(s): Ma Ka Pa Anand, Priyanka Deshpande

9. Super Singer Winner (Season 9) – Aruna Sivaya

Super Singer Season 9 started airing on 19th November in 2022, and the series aired for nine consecutive months. Aruna Sivaya was declared as the Super Singer 9 title winner. Her unparalleled vocal control and soulful singing made her a favorite of both the judges and the audience. Priya Jerson was the first runner-up, demonstrating significant versatility and stage presence.

Prasanna Adhisesha finished as a second runner-up and was praised for his musicality and technical skills. Aruna, who won the title, received a mansion worth Rs 60 lakh along with a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. The season finale welcomed special guests including renowned music director Sam C.S. and Harris Jayaraj.

• Runners-up: Priya Jerson
• Judges: Anuradha Sriram, P. Unnikrishnan, Benny Dayal, Shweta Mohan
• Prize Money: Rs. 60 lakhs and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs
• Host(s): Priyanka Deshpande, Ma Ka Pa Anand

10. Super Singer Winner (Season 10) – John Jerome

The Super Singer title winner list ends with the current winner John Jerome in Season 10. The season premiered on December 16th on Star Vijay, telecasted every Saturday and Sunday. Season 10 of the leading Tamil singing competition features a panel of judges including Sean Roldan, Anuradha Sriram, Mano, and Sujatha Mohan.

The finale took place on 23rd June 2024, in which John Jerome won the title, received a mansion worth Rs 60 lakhs, while Jeevitha was the 1st runner up and Vaishnavi was the 2nd runner up. John’s performance and wide vocal range emerged as the winner of the show. Jeevitha was popular for her soulful singing and emotive voice, while Vaishnavi was appreciated for her versatility and technical proficiency.

During this season, several guests charmed the series including Shivangi Krishnakumar, Velmurugan, Pragathi Guruprasad, Jayam Ravi, and Deva. They all admired the wonderful performances of the singers and often performed with them.

• Runners-up: Anagai Settu
• Judges: Anuradha Sriram, Sean Roldan, Mano, Sujatha Mohan.
• Prize Money: A flat worth Rs 60 lakhs
• Host(s): Ma Ka Pa Anand, Priyanka Deshpande

Closing Words!

The Tamil-language singing show “Super Singer” has a huge fan base over the years. Since its launch in 2006, the competition has been a flagship program on Vijay TV. The platform aims to discover and nurture exceptional singing talent.

With its intense talent search and tough competition, the show not only finds the best singers from Tamil Nadu but also provides them with an opportunity to step into the global playback singing industry. 

Several winners and runners-up after the show have gone on to achieve significant success by lending their voices to leading Telugu and Tamil films, as well as collaborating with leading music directors. If you are interested to know the winners of Super Singer seasons 1 to 10 then we have already discussed the complete list above. Read all and let us know which one is your favorite winner!