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Sai Abhyankkar breaks silence on rumors of joining AGS Entertainment’s next as an actor | Tamil News

Sai Abhyankkar breaks silence on rumors of joining AGS Entertainment’s next as an actor | Tamil News

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4 min readHyderabadApr 13, 2026 07:07 PM IST It took two tweets and one reply to start and finish a rumour in Tamil film circles. Archana Kalpathi, Creative Producer of AGS Entertainment and CEO of AGS Cinemas, posted a welcome message on social media for 21-year-old music composer Sai Abhyankkar. “Super happy to welcome the super talented Sai Abhyankkar on board for our next production. May this be the first of many associations,” she wrote. Her sister Aishwarya Kalpathi, Associate Creative Producer at AGS Entertainment, followed with her own post shortly after. “Officially on board for our next one! Welcome to the AGS family, Sai Abhyankkar,” she added. Both posts were warm and clearly celebratory, but neither one specified in what capacity Abhyankkar was joining the production. For a young musician who has become one of the most recognisable faces in Tamil music well before most of his film projects have even released, that gap was enough to set speculation in motion. Fans and followers quickly floated the idea that AGS was preparing to launch …

Mani Ratnam announces new film with Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi; AR Rahman composing, not Sai Abhyankkar

Mani Ratnam announces new film with Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi; AR Rahman composing, not Sai Abhyankkar

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Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has announced his next project after the disappointment of his Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life last year. On Thursday, his production house, Madras Talkies, announced that his next film will be headlined by Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. AR Rahman will compose the music for it amid rumours that Sai Abhyankkar is on board. Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi will headline Mani Ratnam’s next. Mani Ratnam’s next film announced On Thursday, Madras Talkies made a joint Instagram post with Lyca Productions, Sethupathi, and Pallavi. They wrote, “Delighted to welcome @sonymusic_south as the Audio Partner for #MadrasTalkiesProduction23. #Subaskaran presents. A #ManiRatnam Film. An @arrahman Musical. Produced by @lycaproductions @madrastalkies #IndiaTalkies. Starring @actorvijaysethupathi @saipallavi.senthamarai.” Rahman is confirmed to be joining hands with Mani, despite this week’s rumours that Abhyankkar is on board. Reacting to the news, one fan commented, “Happppaaaaa ARR musical.” Another commented, “We believe we’re gonna get something really beautiful really peaceful really soothing.” One Instagram user even wrote, “Finally… Full stop to all the rumors!!” while another commented, “Another soulful album loading.” …

Mani Ratnam to have Sai Abhyankkar over AR Rahman for Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi’s film? Here’s what we know

Mani Ratnam to have Sai Abhyankkar over AR Rahman for Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi’s film? Here’s what we know

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Vijay Sethupathi recently confirmed that he will be working with director Mani Ratnam on a new film, co-starring Sai Pallavi. Now, it appears that musician Sai Abhyankkar might replace AR Rahman in the project, marking a departure from the director’s usual practice. Dude composer Sai Abhyankkar to replace AR Rahman in Mani Ratnam’s next film? According to a report by Valai Pechu, director Mani Ratnam is considering roping in music composer Sai Abhyankkar for his upcoming film. However, this remains an unconfirmed report and is yet to receive an official update. If the report turns out to be true, Sai Abhyankkar would become the third music composer to collaborate with the OK Kanmani director. Mani Ratnam initially worked with Ilaiyaraaja on his early films. Later, with the 1992 film Roja, he began his long-standing collaboration with AR Rahman, which has spanned over three decades. Now, it appears that the filmmaker might break this pattern. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. Earlier, Vijay Sethupathi confirmed that he would be collaborating with Mani Ratnam and that …

AA22xA6: Sai Abhyankkar confirms providing music for Allu Arjun starrer, reveals Atlee signed him with one song

AA22xA6: Sai Abhyankkar confirms providing music for Allu Arjun starrer, reveals Atlee signed him with one song

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Allu Arjun and director Atlee are set to hit the big screens soon with their upcoming film, AA22xA6. Initially, Sai Abhyankkar was reported to helm the film’s musical compositions, with the musician now confirming the same and recalling how he landed the project. Sai Abhyankkar recalls how he landed Allu Arjun starrer AA22xA6 Speaking at an event to launch his new single, Pavazha Malli, Sai Abhyankkar revealed how director Atlee offered him the film after hearing just one song. The composer said, “Allu Arjun sir’s AA22xA6 music composition work is currently going on. However, I want to speak about Atlee Anna right now. When he first met me, I hadn’t even signed a single film.” “I just played one song for him, and the very next second, Atlee Anna asked me, ‘Can you do my next film?’ I was shocked to hear that from him. The confidence Atlee Anna gave me has boosted my career, and I am ever grateful to him,” the musician added. Earlier, director Atlee and Sai were also spotted having a …

Sai Abhyankkar joins Allu Arjun starrer AA22xA6 as music director

Sai Abhyankkar joins Allu Arjun starrer AA22xA6 as music director

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Allu Arjun is currently busy shooting for his next big project. This high-budget action fantasy film is being directed by Atlee, known for helming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan. Tentatively titled AA22xA6, the film features Deepika Padukone as the female lead opposite Allu Arjun. It promises to be one of the biggest cinematic spectacles in recent times. Allu Arjun was last seen onscreen in Pushpa 2: The Rule. Sai Abhyankkar confirmed as music director Ever since the announcement of the project was made, fans were curious to know who would provide music for the film. It has now been confirmed that Sai Abhyankkar will serve as the music director. On the composer’s birthday, Allu Arjun shared a heartfelt message on social media. “Many happy returns of the day to my brother SAK! Wishing you all the success and glory to unfold in the coming year,” he wrote. The viral post has seemingly confirmed Abhyankkar as the music director for AA22xA6. The young composer, who recently delivered a hit with Dude (set to release on OTT next …

Sai Abhyankkar Replaces A.R. Rahman As Music Composer For Suriya’s Highly Anticipated Suriya 45

Sai Abhyankkar Replaces A.R. Rahman As Music Composer For Suriya’s Highly Anticipated Suriya 45

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Sai Abhyankkar Joins Suriya 45 (Photo Credit – Instagram) Tamil star Suriya’s much-anticipated upcoming film, tentatively titled Suriya 45, is directed by RJ Balaji, with a screenplay crafted by RJ Balaji and Rathna Kumar. Initially, the film’s music was to be composed by the legendary AR Rahman. However, recent reports reveal that Sai Abhyankkar, a rising talent in the Tamil music scene, has stepped in to take on this responsibility. Sai Abhyankkar gained widespread recognition for his independently produced hit Katchi Sera, which Spotify Wrapped named the most-streamed Tamil track of 2024. He is also the son of celebrated playback singers Tippu and Harini. Why was AR Rahman replaced in Suriya 45? The official reason for AR Rahman’s replacement in Suriya 45 is scheduling conflicts, which seems plausible. However, rumors have been circulating that his separation from his wife might have influenced his temporary decision to leave work. That said, AR Rahman’s children have strongly dismissed these speculations, clarifying that there is no truth to these personal allegations. For now, it seems the decision was …