If you're alive on social media, you wouldn’t have missed out on Rakesh Unni who mesmerised all of us with his singing of Unnai Kaanadha Naan in a humble video. The video went viral, Rakesh got noted by Shankar Mahadevan himself who sang the song! Rakesh is all set for an entry into films as well!

When Indiaglitz got in touch with Rakesh, he was sure elated at how things were turning out for him. Rakesh lives in Nooranad, Mavelikkara. Rakesh who works as a wood cutter used to sing songs as a way of distracting himself from the strain of the job. Thanks to his friends, they noted his talent at singing and made it viral by sharing in social media.

Rakesh also revealed that Shankar Mahadevan called him and appreciated. As the singer now is in London, he has assured to record with him in his Mumbai studio once he comes back. And when we told him that Sam CS has promised to work with him in his future project, an unaware Rakesh was really taken aback by surprise and expressed happinness at the same.

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

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?

In addition to this, Rakesh Unni is now en route to Chennai the purpose of which he promises to tell us once it is finished. Interestingly, Rakesh has also got offered a chance by Malayam’s famous Balabhaskar who is a famopus composer, violinist and recorder as well.

Rakesh who is a die hard fan of Shankar Mahadevan’s singing says that he has been singing from the past two months only. And he also expressed gratitude to Pandhalam Balan, his friend who helped share the video large scale.

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

And last but not least, when we asked who was his favourite actor in Tamil cinema, this is what he had to say: “I like Ulaganaayagan Kamal sir and Thalapathy Vijay, but I like Vijay sir only more!”

Well seems like Rakesh is already on his way to stardom. Indiaglitz wishes him the very best for his future endeavours !