Chennai is a two-word word. In its stop, there is an increase and a decline, a push and a bridge. The city is alive in this break between ‘Che’ and ‘Nai’; It is in this break that you find its people. You lift some of them, celebrate with them, and sometimes follow their instructions strictly. But do you know those who make Chennai’s soundscape distinguished? Come, let’s meet them.
Rahul Nambiar and Ranjith Govind, CSK Anthem
Singers Rahul Nambiar and Ranjith Govind | Photo Credit: Prasanna Mahadan
Now over the years, lion roars at the Chepack Stadium Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) the ancient anthem ‘Idu Chennai Super Kings’ after a loyal and foot-tamping singing. But when it was built during the first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, two of the four singers on the track, Ranjith Govind and Rahul Nambiar, said they had no idea what they were recording for composer Mani Sharma.
Complete the voices behind the most famous sounds of Chennai
Video Credit: Adithian Roy, Prasanna Mahadan, Karthik Raj S, Abi Babu, Shivraj S.
“At that time, no one knew what the IPL was or what it was going to be. We just thought that it could be a fun song to clap in a game. Ever since, ever since, since every four, six more wickets, when the song plays in a CSK game, it is very good to see the crowd and sing this Anthem that we used to record this.” Ranjith says that although both singers have sung a hit number in various film industries in India and are well known for their work, their contribution to CSK Anthem is hardly known.
“I don’t think anyone ever recognizes us [and singers Naveen Madhav and Suchitra] It is always a pleasure to see it playing from this song but during the tournament. We once lived this song with a full band 15 years ago and got to watch the match from the performance stand. This was a good experience, “he says. Ranjith and Rahul say they are respected to be part of one of the most funded ceremonies in Chennai – when CSK plays – and they will not trade it for anything else.
Devsena ES, Chennai Metro Rail Voice
Voice artist Devasena S | Photo Credit: Prasanna Mahadan
Devasena as a call center employee was responding to the first job phone of S and saying “Hello, this is a pizza corner. How can I help you?”. Does he eventually prepares him to be announced for Chennai Metro Rail?
“When I was an executive of a call center, people often told me that I had a good voice. At a time when I changed different careers and eventually a job in Tech, I was unhappy and wanted to go to a different field. When I came in an article in T.That Hindu He said that he was training people to become radio jockey (RJ) and voice-over artists. I did not think I was quite calm or cut to be RJ, but I eventually became one! “She says. But I continued my voice work too. This is when I was asked by the National Film Vikas Nigam if I would be interested in presenting my voice for Chennai Metro Rail. This is where all this started,” says Devasena.
Former RJ says that he did not know that his voice was used until a friend at that moment did not ask him to say that he had recognized the voice inside the metro. She says, “I took the train from Teynampet to some stations and to confirm that it was really me,” she says. Devasena is used to be behind the curtain and states that there is a fuzzy place for him in the headlines, but is thrilled to recognize his voice. “At the shops, when I ask for things, people often say that they have heard my voice somewhere. Then it hits them,” she says. Devasena has continued to record the names of new stops and lines added to the Chennai Metro Rail Network and is expected to have a voice inside the train for many years to come.
Sachin Sundar, Greater Chennai Corporation Garbage Anthem
Music composer Sachin Sundar | Photo Credit: Prasanna Mahadan
If we told you that a song on the garbage becomes a city-wide pop-culture moment, then you will call us to spin the yarn. But Sachin Sundar’s waste song ‘Namma Uru Samma Joru’ is a bright example of the incident that anything can happen.
The 27 -year -old song that plays with speakers of battery -powered garbage vehicles is the one who invites bouquets and brickbats equally. “I thought it would be trolled, but when I met this sanitary worker, who collects garbage at home, he told me that people request the number,” Sachin says. A sanitary officer of Greater Chennai Corporation, Sachin’s father, M Sundar told his son that senior officials in the local body were looking for a bright and attractive song to encourage better waste management.
He said, “In a few hours, I wrote, composed and sang. I sent it as a draft, but everyone in the corporation enjoyed it and the first attempt in the song was approved,” he says, Chakli. Sachin says that his father often tease him. “I don’t get up very quickly because I work late. My father says,” Here you are sleeping, while Chennai gets up for your song. ”
Sachin, who is the music director of the film Andha Ijhu Nakkal On release on September 12, it is said that the film’s producer gave him a chance only after hearing the garbage anthem. “I feel proud and socially responsible after creating that sound. I hope we all play a role in making Chennai a better place,” he says.
Published – September 11, 2025 08:22 am IST