Rising music composer and singer Sai Abhyankkar has reflected on his rapidly growing career, sharing his regret over missing the opportunity to score a film for actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay. Speaking at the India Today Tamil Nadu Roundtable in Chennai, the 21-year-old musician spoke candidly about his career ambitions, his admiration for Vijay, and his upcoming independent projects.
Sai Abhyankkar’s Dream Collab with Vijay
During the session, Abhyankkar described working with Vijay as one of his biggest unrealised professional dreams. With Vijay transitioning into full-time politics following the completion of his final feature film project, the young composer acknowledged that the chance to collaborate on a film soundtrack is no longer feasible.
Sai Abhyankkar on Working With Vijay
“Don’t make me emotional. That’s a major chunk I will be missing in my life,” Abhyankkar said during the panel. “It’s not possible anymore, so I don’t know what to do. It was an absolute dream, without any doubt. I would have given a 16-track album.”
Abhyankkar revealed that Vijay had previously expressed appreciation for his viral track Aasa Kooda. While discussing his broader aspirations, the composer also shared his dream of composing for Hollywood director Christopher Nolan, recalling how fans had previously shared AI-generated clips showing Nolan praising his work.
Sai Abhyankkar’s Upcoming Indie Song Titled ‘Radhimaa’
Alongside discussing his film soundtrack aspirations, Abhyankkar teased his next independent single, titled “Radhimaa”. Marking his sixth indie release, the upcoming track is described as a peppy break-up song featuring a unique musical twist.
Sai Abhyankkar Announces New Song ‘Radhimaa’
The announcement follows a streak of successful releases that began with his breakout 2024 hit “Katchi Sera”, followed by “Pavazha Malli”. Beyond his independent work, the young composer is actively expanding his footprint in film scoring, with high-profile projects lined up, including collaborations with director Atlee and actor Allu Arjun.