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{{short description|Indian folk, playback singer and actor (born 1983)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2020}}

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Senthil Ganesh
| birth_date = 1983
| birth_place = [[Karambakkudi]], [[Pudukkottai]],
[[Tamil Nadu]], India
| genre = [[Playback singer|Playback singing]], [[Devotional songs]]
| occupation = Singer
| years_active =
| nickname =
}}

'''Senthil Ganesh''' is an Indian folk, playback singer and actor.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Senthil Ganesh: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday {{!}} eTimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Senthil-Ganesh|access-date=2020-06-08|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> He rose to prominence after winning the [[Super Singer 6|6th edition]] of the ''[[Airtel Super Singer]]'' in 2018 which was aired in [[Star Vijay]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Singer 6 winner: Senthil Ganesh bags the trophy - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/super-singer-6-winner-senthil-ganesh-bags-the-trophy/articleshow/65000229.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He made his acting debut with the film ''Thirudu Pogatha Manasu'' (2014). He married fellow folk singer Rajalakshmi in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Singer fame Senthil Ganesh and wife Rajalakshmi celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/super-singer-fame-senthil-ganesh-and-wife-rajalakshmi-celebrate-their-8th-wedding-anniversary/articleshow/75918209.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Senthil recalls how he got married to Rajalakshmi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/senthil-recalls-how-he-got-married-to-rajalakshmi/articleshow/65149962.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
He pursued his interest in folk music [[Naattupurapaattu]] at the age of five and started recording songs at his young age after learning the basics of the music. He learnt music from Chella Thangaiah and recorded his first song ''Mannuketha Raagangal'' at the age of ten.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=2018-07-19|title=From performing at 'thiruvizhas' to singing for A.R.Rahman|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/never-thought-id-work-with-ar-rahman-someday-senthil-ganesh/article24460525.ece|access-date=2020-06-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He completed his primary and secondary education at a school in [[Alangudi, Pudukkottai|Alangudi]], [[Pudukkottai]] and pursued his higher education at a musical college in [[Trichy]]. He has also conducted over 100 folk music concerts and has performed in many local cultural religious functions.<ref name=":0" /> Senthil also received the [[Doctor of Letters]] for [[Tamil Literature]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=பட்டி தொட்டி எல்லாம் பரவிய மக்கள் இசைக் கலைஞர் செந்தில் கணேஷின் நாட்டுப்புற பாடல்!|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/photogallery/kollywood/movie-events/super-singer-season-6-fame-senthil-ganesh-and-rajalakshmi-wonderful-combination/photoshow/65011208.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=Samayam Tamil|language=ta}}</ref> In 2014, he was roped into play a lead role in the film ''Thirudu Pogatha Manasu'' by his music guru turned director Chella Thangaiah and the film marked Senthil's acting debut.<ref>{{Citation|title=Thirudu Pogatha Manasu Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/thirudu-pogatha-manasu/movieshow/62520529.cms|access-date=2020-06-08}}</ref>

He then took part in ''[[Super Singer 6]]'' along with his wife as one of 16 contestants in the season and became popular in the show for singing mostly folk songs.<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/tamil/senthil-ganesh-wins-golden-voice-of-the-week/articleshow/62832755.cms</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Contestants battle it out at Super Singer Season 6 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/contestants-battle-it-out-at-super-singer-season-6/articleshow/62788005.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He emerged as the winner of the contest while his wife received a consolation prize.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh on board for Super Singer 7 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/anirudh-on-board-for-super-singer-7/articleshow/69038564.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> After taking part in the contest, he received film opportunities<ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Singer season 6 winner Senthil Ganesh to make singing debut soon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/super-singer-season-6-winner-senthil-ganesh-to-make-singing-debut-soon/articleshow/65021546.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and collaborated with director Chella Thangaiah for the second time and played the lead role in ''[[Karimugan]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Senthil Ganesh was my only choice for Karimugan: Chella Thangaiah|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/oct/24/senthil-ganesh-was-my-only-choice-for-karimugan-chella-thangaiah-8467.html|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=2018-10-10|title=Senthil Ganesh dons grease paint|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/101018/senthil-ganesh-dons-grease-paint.html|access-date=2020-06-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Senthil Ganesh says he was camera-shy, but is done with his debut film - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/senthil-ganesh-says-he-was-camera-shy-but-is-done-with-his-debut-film/articleshow/66120166.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Singer winner Senthil Ganesh tunrs hero in 'Karimugan' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/super-singer-winner-senthil-ganesh-tunrs-hero-in-karimugan/articleshow/66119717.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> It was initially reported that Senthil Ganesh would make his playback singing debut after being approached by music director [[D. Imman]] with the film ''[[Seema Raja]]'' in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Imman to introduce Senthil Ganesh in Sivakarthikeyan's Seema Raja|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jul/17/imman-to-introduce-senthil-ganesh-in-sivakarthikeyans-seema-raja-7018.html|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

However he along with his wife Rajalakshmi made their playback singing debut together in early 2018 and both rose to prominence after crooning the [[sleeper hit]] song ''Chinna Machan'' for the film ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/senthil-and-rajalakshmi-to-sing-their-chinna-machan-song-for-charlie-chaplin-2/articleshow/65164607.cms|title=Senthil and Rajalakshmi to sing their 'Chinna Machan' song for Charlie Chaplin 2|website=The Times of India|access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/oct/17/charlie-chaplin-2-music-director-amrish-thrilled-with-adulation-for-chinna-machan-sevatha-machan-son-1886387.html|title=Charlie Chaplin 2 music director Amrish thrilled with adulation for Chinna Machan Sevatha Machan song|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Senthil Ganesh and Rajalakshmi make their debut in playback singing - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/senthil-ganesh-and-rajalakshmi-make-their-debut-in-playback-singing/articleshow/65118550.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=2018-07-24|title=Senthil-Rajalakshmi sing folk number for Prabhu Deva's next|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/240718/senthil-rajalakshmi-sing-folk-number-for-prabhu-devas-next.html|access-date=2020-06-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> He collaborated with another folk singer [[Rockstar Ramani Ammal]] and crooned the song ''Sirukki'' for the film ''[[Kaappaan]]'' which became popular among the rural people.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Singer-fame Senthil Ganesh to sing for Suriya|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/aug/01/super-singer-fame-senthil-ganesh-to-sing-for-suriya-7256.html|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Singer Senthil Ganesh croons in Suriya 37 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/super-singer-senthil-ganesh-croons-in-suriya-37/articleshow/65240859.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

He also appeared in the reality television show ''Mr and Mrs. Chinnathirai'' with his wife in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr and Mrs. Chinnathirai Grand Finale to premiere on May 19 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/mr-and-mrs-chinnathirai-grand-finale-to-premiere-on-may-19/articleshow/69360343.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Controversy ==
He and his wife Rajalakshmi were credited for speaking critically about Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] in the social media.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2019-07-30|title=Hindu outfit threatens to interrupt orchestra due to anti-Modi remarks of singer couple|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/hindu-outfit-threatens-to-interrupt-orchestra-due-to-anti-modi-remarks-of-singer-couple/article28752534.ece|access-date=2020-06-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

* ''Thirudu Pogatha Manasu'' (2014)
* ''[[Karimugan]]'' (2018)

== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:70%;border=1"
!Year
!Song Title
!Film Name
!Language
!Music Director
|-
|2018
|''Paraak Paraak''
|''[[Seema Raja]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Super Singer 6 winner Senthil Ganesh to sing in Imman's music for Sivakarthikeyan's 'Seemaraja' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/super-singer-6-winner-senthil-ganesh-to-sing-in-immans-music-for-sivakarthikeyans-seemaraja/articleshow/65021201.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|Tamil
|[[D. Imman]]
|-
|2019
|''Chinna Machan''
|''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]''
|Tamil
|[[Amresh Ganesh]]
|-
|2019
|''Danga Danga''
|''[[Viswasam]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Senthil Ganesh to croon for a song in Ajith's' 'Viswasam' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/senthil-ganesh-to-croon-for-a-song-in-ajiths-viswasam/articleshow/67056522.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|Tamil
|[[D. Imman]]
|-
|2019
|''Sirukki''
|''[[Kaappaan]]''
|Tamil
|[[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|2019
|''Onnukku Renda''
|''[[Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven]]''
|Tamil
|[[Hiphop Thamizha]]
|-
|2019
|'' Nilla Kallula''
|''[[En Kaadhali Scene Podura]]''
|Tamil
| Amresh Ganesh
|-
|2019
|''Iruchi''
|''[[Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu]]''
|Tamil
| Tenma
|-
|2020
|''Pudhu Vidiyal''
|''[[Pattas]]''
|Tamil
|[[Vivek-Mervin]]
|-
|2020
|''Mannurunda''
|''[[Soorarai Pottru]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Senthil Ganesh sings in Suriya's Soorarai Pottru - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/senthil-ganesh-sings-in-suriyas-soorarai-pottru/articleshow/70392577.cms|access-date=2020-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|Tamil
|[[GV Prakash Kumar]]
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=nm10166057}}

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