Sai Abhyankkar was born on November 4, 2004, in Chennai, Virugambakkam. By 2025, at the age of 20, he will have made a name for himself in the Indian music industry. Born into a family of rich musical heritage, with parents Tippu and Harini being popular playback singers, Sai was surrounded by music from early on. His sister, Sai Smriti, is a singer too, creating the atmosphere of home as a joyous ambience filled with music and beats. As a child, he practiced singing and, nearly simultaneously, honed playing skills on an array of instruments, including the tabla, mridangam, piano, guitar, and drums.
He has trained under illustrious teachers like Sriram Parthasarathy and Henry Kuruvilla and bravely chose to join the online schooling wave, post-10th grade, upon deciding to dedicate himself to music. He became an overnight sensation after the launch of his first independent track, “Katchi Sera,” in January 2024, which reached national recognition. The song had become a sensation, with 236 million views by mid-2025. After this hit, Sai released “Aasa Kooda” in June 2024, a track featuring the vocals of his sister, and achieved more than 293 million views in just a year. Both songs were extremely popular on social media, especially Instagram Reels, where their catchy tunes and contemporary production struck a chord with the younger audience.
Still, even with his fast success, he has faced backlash. Some say that his musical background may have helped him a little too much, but many listeners can see his talent, his deep sense of melody, and his ability to create songs that very much carry the vibe of the times. Sai is present on Instagram under the name @saiabhyankkar, where he shares videos from the studio, live gigs, and bits of behind-the-scenes into his music production journey.
His projected net worth by 2025 is around \$500,000; this is accrued through streaming, brand collaborations, and music contracts.
