Sai Abhyankkar has emerged as one of the most promising young music composers in Tamil cinema. He first shot to fame with independent singles such as Aasa Kooda and Pavazha Malli, featuring Preity Mukundhan and Kayadu Lohar, respectively. Both tracks became hugely popular, attracting millions of views on YouTube and establishing Sai as a rising musical talent. He subsequently made his mark in feature films with Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude and Suriya’s Karuppu, further strengthening his position in the industry.
A Hollywood-Scale Sci-Fi Epic
However, the biggest project of Sai’s career is undoubtedly Raaka, the ambitious sci-fi epic directed by Atlee Kumar and starring Allu Arjun in the lead role. Backed by Sun Pictures, the film is mounted on a massive budget and reportedly involves several prominent Hollywood technicians. With Deepika Padukone playing the female lead, Raaka is among the most anticipated Indian films currently in production. Landing such a high-profile project is a major milestone for Sai, but it may also have placed restrictions on his ability to take up other assignments.
Making Raaka Global – The Atlee Way
According to reports, Sai Abhyankkar has signed an exclusive contract with Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures, preventing him from composing music for other feature films until Raaka reaches theatres. A source familiar with the development reportedly cited this agreement as the reason behind the composer not signing new film projects. While exclusive arrangements are not unusual for major productions, they are more commonly associated with lead actors and actresses than music composers. If the reports are accurate, Atlee and the producers appear keen to secure Sai’s undivided attention for this ambitious project, making Raaka a defining chapter in the young composer’s career.
