Sometimes in life, you have to knock on opportunity’s door. Other times if you’re really lucky and talented, opportunity itself knocks on your door. A confluence of hardwork, skill, and luck is what had made a farmer Rakesh Unni now a trending topic in social media.

A few days back a video of a humbly Rakesh Unni singing Unnai Kaanadha Naan was widely circulated in the web. When we had also posted his amazing singing video at Indiaglitz, it started trending virally in social media. Seems like Rakesh Unni got finally noticed. And that too, by none other than Shankar Mahadevan. Unnai Kaanadha Naan is a melodious number from Kamal’s ‘Vishwaroopam’ composed by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy.

Shankar Mahadevan didn’t stop at it though. He has been so impressed with Rakesh’s talent, that he actually spoke with him and has assured to ‘take things forward’. This is the unexpected break that Rakesh Unni might have been waiting for!

Not only that, noted composer Sam CS have also promised to use Rakesh Unni in his upcoming albums. Well, isn’t that wonderful and inspiring! We wish the very best for Rakesh Unni for a great career ahead and keep people mesmerising with his voice!

On #SocialMediaDay
I had posted about this very special & talented farmer Rakesh Unni & I’ve just been able to find him through the reach of the internet, I spoke with him & will now take things forward!
I’d like to thank each one of you for the tremendous love & support. pic.twitter.com/ZKcCYH3Kj4

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) July 2, 2018

This is called fruit of labour!
When we hear this, it just makes me feel so so proud of our country that produces so much talent and is so rich in culture. Who is this guy???
How can I trace him?
Need help & would like to work with him. pic.twitter.com/SWqGQkmChb

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) June 30, 2018

Thank you @VigneshShivN bro for sharing #, will be recording this talented singer Unni Nooranaadu in next few days for one of my upcoming albums. I've come up the hardway too & it's a privilege to launch such a talent and I wish Unni the very best in all his upcoming ventures.

— Sam CS (@SamCSmusic) July 1, 2018