Soorya Gayithri Biography, Age, Height, Career, Net Worth In 2025

Sooryagayathri: Biography of a Young Indian Classical Music Prodigy
Sooryagayathri (born 26 January 2006) is a gifted Indian classical vocalist conferred with the fame of stirring the soul through songs of devotion: bhajans and kirtans. Sooryagayathri was very swiftly an ever-loved name in Indian spiritual music, with her recognition coming much earlier in life.

Family and Early Background

Sooryagayathri, hailing from a quiet village of Purameri in Kozhikode district of Kerala, was born into a musically endowed family. Sooryagayathri's paternal grandfather, Balachandran, was a noted dance guru, while her grandmother Thankamani is an accomplished musician. Her father P.V. Anilkumar, serves as a Mridangam artist with All India Radio, Kozhikode. Her mother, Divya, a literature enthusiast and poet, noticed Soorya’s musical potential when she was just two and a half years old. Her younger brother, Sivasoorya, has also followed in her footsteps, beginning to sing at an early age.

Musical Journey
Sooryagayathri began her musical training under the guidance of her father. She later received formal training in Carnatic music from Nishant Nadapuram (since age five) and currently studies under S. Anandi. She dedicates around three hours daily to practice, with extended sessions ahead of performances.

Her breakthrough came at the age of nine when renowned Carnatic vocalist and composer Kuldeep M Pai discovered her. Impressed by her voice, he featured her in a recording of the Hanuman Chalisa, which she rehearsed for 107 days. The video, uploaded to Pai’s YouTube channel, became a viral hit. Collaborations continued with Soorya performing classics like Ganesha Pancharatnam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, and Vaishnava Jana To, all of which elevated her stature among devotional music lovers.

She now runs her own channel under SG Productions and records with labels like Strumm Spiritual, Ishtar Devotional (Believe Music), and Strings Entertainment. Her repertoire includes compositions such as Aigiri Nandini, Kalabhairavashtakam, Rangapura Vihara, and many more.

Besides vocal training, Sooryagayathri is learning Veena from Ramana Balachandran, and continues to practice Mridangam with her father.

Notable Performances
International Events
She has performed globally in countries such as Singapore, South Africa, UAE, Australia, Qatar, USA, and the West Indies at spiritual, cultural, and community events.

National Engagements
In India, Soorya has sung at prestigious events including the Brahmotsavam in Tirupati, SPIC MACAY conventions, ISKCON Bengaluru, Ramakrishna Ashram, and for dignitaries including the Vice President of India.

Honors and Recognition
Sooryagayathri has earned numerous accolades for her dedication and talent, including:

M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship (Shanmukhananda Sabha)

Kalanidhi Sangeeth Rathna Award

Samaj Sakthi Award

Bala Gnana Kala Bharathi (Bharat Kalachar)

JKYog Award for Musical Excellence

Global Child Prodigy Award

Sooryagayathri’s devotion to classical and devotional music continues to inspire thousands around the world, proving that age is no barrier to creating a spiritual and artistic impact.