{{Short description|Indian vocalist}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Sam Vishal | image = Sam Vishal.jpg | caption = Vishal in 2019 | birth_name = Sam Vishal J.X. | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1999|09|28}} | birth_place = Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India | education = Loyola College, Chennai | occupation = Singer | years_active = 2019 {{endash}} present | height = 5'11" | television = Super Singer 7 }}
'''Sam Vishal J.X.''' (born 28 September 1999) is an Indian singer and an independent vocalist. In 2019, he became the 2nd runner up of Super Singer 7 reality show.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|title=Sam Vishal and Punya emerged as the second runner up|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/super-singer-season-7-winner-murugan-bags-the-trophy-and-wins-rs-50-lacs-worth-house/articleshow/71996432.cms|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The Times of India|date=10 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref> As the 2nd runner up of his season, he won a chance to sing songs for music director Anirudh Ravichander – 'Chitti Story' and 'Putta Story' (Telugu and Kannada versions of 'Kutti Story') for the film Master. Apart from film music, Sam Vishal is also a regular in independent music and is also seen releasing music independently. He has won the 'Sensational Singer at Digital' award at Blacksheep Digital Awards 2022.
== Early life == Sam Vishal was born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Mr. Xavier Sahayaraj and Mrs. Sofia Xavier. He also has a younger sister, Sifra Xavier. Sam Vishal has not learned music in the course of formal studies and comes from a family without a musical background. He completed his Bachelor's degree in English Literature at Loyola College, Chennai. During his college days, he started a band along with his friends and went on to participate in many competitions.
== Career ==
=== Television === In 2019, Sam Vishal made his first TV appearance when he got selected as one of the top 20 contestants in Super Singer 7. During the show, he also revealed that his close friend Deepan had sent his audio and video clips for Super Singer auditions without his knowledge and had informed him about this only after he had got selected. When he was nominated by the judges as the danger zone contestant of the week, he managed to get 65,50,285 votes in a total of 72,35,296 votes against Roshini which marks the highest number of votes that any contestant had got in the history of Super Singer. He was finally tied at the 3rd place along with Punya.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-11|title=Sam Vishal and Punya were the second runners-up. Anirudh promised to give Sam and Punya a chance to showcase their talents., Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/super-singer-season-7-murugan-takes-winners-title-will-record-song-for-composer-anirudh-ravichander-7632271.html|access-date=2021-08-08|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
In 2020, he went on to participate ''Super Singer Champion of Champions''<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|title=Contestants from the previous seasons of Super Singer...Samvishal, Srinisha, Sudhan Kumar... - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/music-reality-show-super-singer-champion-of-champions-to-premiere-soon/articleshow/77505275.cms|access-date=2021-06-09|website=The Times of India|date=12 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> featuring the Super Singer Stars along with his team ''Bachelor Band'' that included playback singer Srinisha Jayaseelan and ''DJ Sudhan'' aka ''DJ Black''. According to sources, Bachelor Band was the first ever team to use a DJ in a musical show in the south. With this unique combo of musicians, they made their way into the finals as a direct finalist along with the ''Nighty Boys'' (Srinivasan Raghunathan, Diwakar and Manoj) and the ''Ooo Team'' (Maalavika Sundar, Santhosh Hariharan and Rangapriya).<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|title=Samvishal, Srinisha, Sudhan Kumar... were featured in the show - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/super-singer-champion-of-champions-grand-finale-to-premiere-on-november-1/articleshow/78947823.cms|access-date=2021-06-09|website=The Times of India|date=30 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
=== As playback singer === Sam Vishal made his debut as a playback singer with "Chitti Story"<ref name=":32">{{Cite web|title=Chitti Story' From Movie 'Master' Sung By Anirudh Ravichander And Sam Vishal Featuring Vijay And Vijay Sethupathi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/telugu-song-2020-watch-latest-telugu-lyrical-song-music-video-chitti-story-from-movie-master-sung-by-anirudh-ravichander-and-sam-vishal-featuring-vijay-and-vijay-sethupathi/videoshow/79952764.cms|access-date=2021-06-09|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> (Telugu version of Kutti Story) which was released in December 2020 in which he sang along with music director Anirudh Ravichander, and then also recorded 'Putta Story', the Kannada version of the same.<ref name=":62">{{Cite web |title=Putta Story: Makers of Thalapathy Vijay's Master release the Kannada version of Kutty Story song sung by Sam Vishal |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/putta-story-makers-thalapathy-vijay-s-matser-release-kannada-version-kutty-story-song-589282 |access-date=2021-06-09 |website=pinkvilla.com |language=en}}</ref>
In May 2021 he sang "Talku Lessu Worku Moreu" for the movie ''Murungakkai Chips'' under the music composition of Dharan Kumar alongside Sivaangi .K.<ref name=":82">{{Cite web |title=Video song of 'Talku Lessu Worku Moreu' song sung by Sam Vishal and Sivaangi from Murungakkai Chips released - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/murungakkai-chips-song-talku-lessu-worku-moreu/videoshow/83487263.cms |access-date=2021-06-14 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 2022 Vishal worked with Hiphop Tamizha on the song "Kanavugal" from Anbarivu and again with A. H. Kaashif for 'Poove' song from Rendagam. Sam then sang the Duet "Ninne Thaladanne" from The Life of Muthu with Rakshita Suresh composed by A. R. Rahman.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=TeamIH |date=2022-09-12 |title=A Beautiful Melody From 'The Life of Muthu' - 'Ninne Thaladanne' Song Out Now! |url=https://industryhit.com/t/a-beautiful-melody-from-the-life-of-muthu-ninne-thaladanne-song-out-now/ |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=IndustryHit.Com |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Show host== In 2020, Sam Vishal made his debut as a host with the YouTube game show '''''Samodu Vilayadu''''', launched on the [https://www.youtube.com/@MediaMasonsTamil Media Masons YouTube channel]. The show features a lively, scratch card-based format combining movie trivia with the participation of TV, digital, and film celebrities. It premiered on May 9, 2020, and has successfully completed three seasons. As of 2025, it is airing its fourth season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusive – Sam Vishal on Samodu Vilayadu: It's my dream to work with music legends like A.R. Rahman sir and Ilaiyaraaja sir |work=The Times of India |date=21 April 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/exclusive-sam-vishal-on-samodu-vilayadu-its-my-dream-to-work-with-music-legends-like-a-r-rahman-sir-and-ilaiyaraaja-sir/photostory/120482318.cms |access-date=2025-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusive! Super Singer fame Sam Vishal hosts new show Samodu Vilayadu – A journey of passion |date=23 April 2025 |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2025/exclusive-super-singer-fame-sam-vishal-hosts-new-show-samodu-vilaiyadu-a-journey-of-passion-s-456569.html |access-date=2025-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sam Vishal's Samodu Vilayadu: From music journey to game show host |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/sam-vishal-super-singer-samodu-vilayadu-music-journey-youtube-show-tamil-news-364230 |access-date=2025-06-11}}</ref>
=== Independent Music === On 13 February 2021, ''Media Masons'' released a single 'Kaarkuzhal Kanmani' starring ''Sam Vishal'' and ''Pragya Nagra'' which was directed by ''Ravoofa H.K''. The music was composed by ''Sebastin Rozario'' while the lyrics were penned by ''Parthiv Mani'' and was sung by Sam Vishal himself.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=Kaarkuzhal Kanmani {{!}} Sam Vishal {{!}} Pragya {{!}} Rozario {{!}} MM Originals #1| date=13 February 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0gTze6QAwY|language=en|access-date=2021-07-17}}</ref>
Sam Vishal then provided his vocals for the song "Kannamma Eannamma" composed by Dev Prakash. He was also a part of the music video that starred Rio Raj, Pavithra Lakshmi and Bala.
The second original of Media Masons 'Yarume Thevayillai' was released on 8 October 2021. The music video featured ''Sam Vishal, Shirley'' and ''A. H Kaashif'' who is the composer and lyricist of the song. The song was sung by ''Sam Vishal'' and ''Amina Rafiq''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Yaarume Thevai Illa {{!}} A H Kaashif {{!}} Sam Vishal {{!}} Amina Rafiq {{!}} Aswin {{!}} Shirley {{!}} MM Originals| date=8 October 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYcVXFbb3YY|language=en|access-date=2021-10-29}}</ref>
The fifth original of Media Masons was titled as 'Theera Kadhalae' and the song was released on 22 April 2022. The music video starred Sam Vishal and Akshaya Hariharan and was directed by Sasikumar Jeyaraman. The music was composed by Santhosh Balaji and the song was sung by Sam Vishal. "Theera Kadhalae" marks the 25th song of Sam Vishal in his career.
== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable" |+Key | style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Songs that have not yet been released}} | Denotes songs that have not yet been released |}
=== Independent Songs === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Song !Album !Language !Composer !Co-artists ! |- |2019 |"Nee Indri Naatkalum" |Short Film - En Dhevadhai En Bike |Tamil |AKKU The Band | | |- | rowspan="3" |2020 |"Minnal Polave" |Short Film - Best Friend |Tamil |Sebastin Rozario | | |- |"Kaaka Mutta Kannala" | |Tamil |Rashaanth Arwin | | |- |"Solla Maatten Po" | |Tamil |Amritesh Vijayan |Sivaangi Krishnakumar |<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title=Tamil Song 'Solla Maatten Po' Sung by Sam Vishal and Sivaangi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/tamil-gana-video-song-latest-tamil-song-solla-maatten-po-sung-by-sam-vishal-and-sivangi/videoshow/79428202.cms|access-date=2021-06-09|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="13" |2021 |"Kaarkuzhal Kanmani" |MM Originals |Tamil |Sebastin Rozario | | |- |"Neere Niranthara Urave" | |Tamil |Sharran Surya | | |- |"Seeni Sakkara Mittaye" | |Tamil |Sharran Surya | | |- |"Ava Cola" | |Tamil |Priyadharsan Subbian | | |- |"Vanji Aval Pearazhagi" | |Tamil |Gersan |Mahathi | |- |"Siragugal" | |Tamil |Ilamaran |Praniti |<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|last2=|last3=|first3=|title=Chennaiite makes song to spread vaccination awareness {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/chennaiite-makes-song-to-spread-vaccination-awareness/articleshow/84673735.cms|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The Times of India|date=23 July 2021|language=en}}</ref> |- |"Tholai Thooram" |Eyes on Keys |Tamil |M. Kowtham | | |- |"Kannamma Eannamma" | |Tamil |Dev Prakash | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-20|title=TEASER of Kannamma Eannamma sung by Sam Vishal - VIDEO|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/teaser-of-rio-raj-pavitralakshmis-kannamma-eannamma-video.html|access-date=2021-07-23|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> |- |"Maravadhey" | |Tamil |Samyuktha. V |Samyuktha. V |<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|title='சூப்பர் சிங்கர்' சாம் விஷால் பாடிய மறவாதே ஆல்பம் வெளியீடு|url=https://m.dinamalar.com/cinema_detail.php?id=98239|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804110643/https://m.dinamalar.com/cinema_detail.php?id=98239|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2021|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Dinamalar|language=ta}}</ref> |- |"Anbe En Anbe" |Susi-Search of Love |Tamil |Kishore Murali |Sowmya Lakshmi |<ref>{{Citation|title=In Search of Love - #Anbe_En_Anbe {{!}} Susi Web Series {{!}} Sam Vishal {{!}} Raveena {{!}} Daniel {{!}} Kishore Murali| date=2 October 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fubJ2X4AbI|language=en|access-date=2021-10-02}}</ref> |- |"Yaarume Thevai Illa" |MM Originals |Tamil |A.H. Kaashif |Amina Rafiq | |- |"Walkie Talkie" | |Tamil |MJ |Dhanu | |- |"En Swasame" | |Tamil |Alfee-Jim | | |- | rowspan="14" |2022 |"Kalyanam Kacheri" | |Tamil |Gokul Sreekandan | | |- |"Nam Desamey" | |Tamil |BK Kannagi |Anuradha Sriram, Srinisha, Vikram Sai Prasad, Yogi Sekar, BK Kannagi |<ref>{{Citation|title=Nam Desamay {{!}} Full Song {{!}} Republic Day Song| date=25 January 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WstSo4aW5g|language=en|access-date=2022-01-26}}</ref> |- |"Theera Kadhalae" |MM Originals |Tamil |Santosh Balaji | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-16 |title=Best Tamil songs released in May 2022 - Don't miss |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/best-tamil-songs-released-in-may-2022-dont-miss.html |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> |- |"Muthu Pechi" | |Tamil |Charan Kumar |Madhumitha | |- |"Thikki Thikki" | |Tamil |Navin Kumar |CJL | |- |"Netrayinum Indrayinum" | |Tamil |Dev Prakash |Anu Anand | |- |"Crazy Hazy" |Insta - 1 Min Music |Tamil |Makka Band | | |- |"Romantic Virumandi" | |Tamil |Ehsan Regal | | |- |"Nanba Vaa" |Insta - 1 Min Music |Tamil |Sebastin Rozario | | |- |'Aaruyir Ayyapa' | rowspan="4" | |Tamil | rowspan="4" |Dharan Kumar | rowspan="4" |Muthusirpi | |- |"Praaname Ayyappa" |Telugu | |- |"Usiru Neene Ayyappa" |Kannada | |- |"Kananajyothiyam Ayyappa" |Malayalam | |- |"Karther Thaamae Nammai Thedi" | |Tamil |Ashley JC | | |- | rowspan="4" |2023 |"Isaiyai Nee" | |Tamil |Nilukshan | | |- |"Nila Mugam" |MM Originals |Tamil |Sebastin Rozario | | |- |"Kanavula Vazhuranae" | |Tamil |Mohan Ram |Hemambiga | |- |"Oru Vaarthai" |Saregama |Tamil |CM Naveen | | |- | rowspan="2" |2024 |"Kadhal Serkaadho" |MM Originals |Tamil |Sam Vishal |Niyathi Kadambi | |- |"Nambunga" | | |Reenukumar |Mervin Solomon and Reenukumar | |- | rowspan="2" |2025 |"Yengureney" | |Tamil |Sam Vishal |Srinisha Jayaseelan | |- |"Yesappa Kitta" | |Tamil |Sam Vishal | | |- | rowspan="2" |2026 |"Kaalam Neram" |MM Originals |Tamil |Sam Vishal | | |- |"Hey Raasathi" |Saregama |Tamil |Samson P Moses | | |}
=== Film Songs ===
{| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Song !Film !Language !Composer !Co-artists ! |- | rowspan="3" |2020 |"Rangoola Lokam" |Hi Five |Telugu |JD Jawz | | |- |"Chitti Story" | rowspan="2" |Master |Telugu | rowspan="2" |Anirudh Ravichander |Anirudh Ravichander |<ref name=":32"/> |- |"Putta Story" |Kannada | | <ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2 January 2021 |title=Putta Story: Makers of Thalapathy Vijay's Master release the Kannada version of Kutty Story song sung by Sam Vishal |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/putta-story-makers-thalapathy-vijay-s-matser-release-kannada-version-kutty-story-song-589282 |access-date=2021-06-09 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> |- |2021 |"Talku Lessu Worku Moreu" |Murungakkai Chips |Tamil |Dharan Kumar |Sivaangi Krishnakumar |<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title=Video song of 'Talku Lessu Worku Moreu' song sung by Sam Vishal and Sivaangi from Murungakkai Chips released - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/murungakkai-chips-song-talku-lessu-worku-moreu/videoshow/83487263.cms|access-date=2021-06-14|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |2022 |"Kanavugal" |Anbarivu |Tamil |Hiphop Tamizha |Benny Dayal, Srinisha Jayaseelan, Bamba Bakya Sridhar Sena, Shilvi & Maanasi. K | |- |"Poove" |Rendagam |Tamil |A.H. Kaashif | | |- |"Ninne Thaladanne" |The Life of Muthu |Telugu |A. R. Rahman |Rakshita Suresh |<ref name=":6" /> |- |"Vaa Arugil Vaa" |Dum Dum Dumeel |Tamil |Santhosh Dhayanidhi |Amina Rafiq | |- |}
== Awards and nominations == thumb|Sam at Blacksheep Digital Awards 2022|334x334px {| class="wikitable" style="background:#f5f5f5;" |- ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Result |- |2022 |Blacksheep Digital Awards |Sensational Singer at Digital |{{Won}} |- |2025 |Cineulagam Digital Awards |The Best Digital Anchor |Won |}
== External links == * {{Instagram|samvishal0928}} * {{IMDb name|id=nm12814515}}
== References == {{Reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Vishal, Sam}} Category:Loyola College, Chennai alumni Category:Living people Category:Indian musicians Category:1999 births Category:Indian male playback singers Category:21st-century Indian male singers Category:Singers from Tamil Nadu Category:Tamil-language playback singers Category:Telugu-language playback singers Category:Kannada-language playback singers