# Tamil Idol talent hunt launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-idol-talent-hunt-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-21T08:22:34.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Music composer A. R. Rahman launched ‘Tamil Idol’, a statewide singing talent hunt in Tamil Nadu produced by Fremantle India. The competition, unveiled by Sony Vizha, aims to provide a platform for voices from smaller towns and communities through both digital and television broadcasts.

Following the initial launch, the competition announced its judging panel, which includes playback singer Karthik, Benny Dayal, and actress-singer Andrea Jeremiah, with Rahman serving as the ‘Super Judge’. On-ground auditions were scheduled to begin in Chennai on August 23 for contestants aged 14 to 30, with Vikkals Vikram and Pooja Venkat serving as hosts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Tamil Idol announces judges and Chennai audition dates

Tamil Idol, the new singing competition featuring A. R. Rahman as Super Judge, will begin auditions in Chennai on August 23 with judges Karthik, Benny Dayal, and Andrea Jeremiah.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-idol-announces-judges-and-chennai-audition-dates

### 2026-08-17: A. R. Rahman launches ‘Tamil Idol’ talent hunt in Tamil Nadu

Composer A. R. Rahman has launched ‘Tamil Idol’, a statewide singing talent hunt in Tamil Nadu, with auditions opening August 18 via the Sony LIV app.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/a-r-rahman-launches-tamil-idol-talent-hunt-in-tamil-nadu

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