Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Lyricist, Director, Actor, Music Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/02/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Sathyamangalam, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Adhi (Hiphop Tamizha)
09/08/2026
Hiphop Tamizha cancelled a free Chennai concert after an unexpectedly massive crowd created security concerns. The event had been scheduled for 8 August 2026, but organizers called it off to prevent further risk.
25/07/2026
Meesaya Murukku 2 received a release date for theatres worldwide, with the film slated to arrive on 25 September 2026. The announcement confirmed the sequel is part of Adhi's continued work as an actor-writer-director in Tamil cinema.
09/06/2026
Adhi spoke about taking Tamil hip-hop to a global audience while stressing the importance of staying rooted in local identity. The interview highlighted his ongoing push to expand the reach of Tamil music beyond regional markets.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Adhithya Ramachandran Venkatapathy |
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| Nickname | Adhi |
| Stage Name | Hiphop Tamizha Adhi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Chavara Vidya Bhavan |
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| College | Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu; Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Electrical Engineering, Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| PhD | Music Entrepreneurship from Bharathiar University (2015) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Singing, writing |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Lakshiya Devareddy |
| Marriage Date | 30/11/2017 |
Family
| Father | Works at Bharathiar University |
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| Mother | Agricultural background |
| Spouse | Lakshiya Devareddy |
Career
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| Duo Formation | Founded Hiphop Tamizha on 15/02/2010 with R. Jeeva (met via Orkut in 2005) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Adhi comes from a middle-class Gounder (Backward Class) family. | |
| 2. His first single track, 'Club Le Mabbu Le', garnered over two million views on YouTube within a week. | |
| 3. In 2005, he founded the musical duo 'Hiphop Tamizha' with R. Jeeva after connecting on the social platform Orkut. | |
| 4. That year, Hiphop Tamizha introduced their first Tamil hip-hop mixtape, 'Vishwaroobam Arambam.' | |
| 5. In 2012, they unveiled their first album, 'Hiphop Tamizhan.' | |
| 6. In 2005, he formed the musical duo 'Hiphop Tamizha' with R. Jeeva after connecting on the social platform Orkut. | |
| 7. Adhi named his YouTube account 'Hiphop Tamizha' and used an image of Tamil poet Subramania Bharati to avoid being caught by his parents, who initially opposed his music career. | |
| 8. He released the video song 'Takkaru Takkaru' to campaign for the legalization of Jallikattu, claiming the sport does not encourage animal cruelty, and also stood with Jallikattu protestors. | |
| 9. He co-founded 'Tamizhanda Clothing' in 2013. | |
| 10. His first exposure to rap came when his neighbor showed him Michael Jackson's 'Jam'. | |
| 11. In 2005, he connected with R. Jeeva via the social platform Orkut. | |
| 12. Around the mid-2000s, he released 'Viswaroobam Arambam', considered the first Tamil hip-hop mixtape. | |
| 13. Hiphop Tamizha was officially founded on 15 February 2010. | |
| 14. Remy Martin, after hearing 'Club le Mabbu le', launched Hiphop Tamizha as an official brand. |