Five Star Audio
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UnclaimedFive Star Audio is a Tamil music company and film production/distribution house founded in 1996, known for releasing audio cassettes, CDs, and digital content.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Five Star Audio is an Indian music company and film production/distribution house based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was started in 1996 primarily to promote audio cassettes and CDs, and over more than two decades it has grown into one of the most popular music companies in the Tamil film industry. The company was formed as a partnership among Mr. Kalyana Sundaram, Mr. Senthil, and Mr. Kadhiresan, with the core service of promoting, distributing, and releasing songs across all genres. Its repertoire includes about 1,000 audio and video titles, and it has been involved in the release of around 1,500 movies. Beyond music, Five Star Audio is engaged in the production and distribution of films across overseas territories as well as in Tamil Nadu. It has also expanded into the digital market, working with short films, public service announcements (PSAs), documentaries, and music videos, thereby encouraging aspiring filmmakers to exhibit their talent. The company maintains a presence on YouTube through channels such as Five Star Audio, Five Star E Songs, Comedy Clips, Five Star Music Videos, and others. Key personnel include partner Mr. Kalyana Sundaram, who serves as Vice President of the South Indian Music Companies Association (SIMCA), and Mr. Kadhiresan, who is the current Vice President of the Tamil Film Producers Council. The company is privately held and operates primarily in India, with additional distribution reach in overseas markets.
History
Five Star Audio was started in 1996 primarily to promote audio cassettes and CDs. It was formed as a partnership among Mr. Kalyana Sundaram, Mr. Senthil, and Mr. Kadhiresan, with the core service of promoting, distributing, and releasing songs across all genres. Over more than two decades, the company became one of the most popular music companies in the Tamil film industry. Its repertoire now includes about 1,000 audio and video titles, and it has been involved in the release of around 1,500 movies. The company later expanded into the production and distribution of films across overseas territories as well as in Tamil Nadu. It also entered the digital market, working with short films, PSAs, documentaries, and music videos, thereby encouraging aspiring filmmakers. Key personnel include partner Mr. Kalyana Sundaram, who is Vice President of the South Indian Music Companies Association (SIMCA), and Mr. Kadhiresan, who is the current Vice President of the Tamil Film Producers Council.
- 1996
Five Star Audio was founded as a partnership to promote audio cassettes and CDs.
The company grew into one of the most popular music companies in the Tamil film industry.
Expanded into film production and distribution across overseas territories and Tamil Nadu.
Entered the digital market with short films, PSAs, documentaries, and music videos.
Products and positioning
One of the most popular music companies in the Tamil film industry, with a focus on promoting, distributing, and releasing songs across all genres.
Audio cassettes
CDs
Digital music
Film production
Film distribution
Short films
PSAs
Documentaries
Music videos
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