Live ReportChai Kings Studio Indie Music FestivalAura Studios, Chennai

Manoj Krishna live concert: a room filled to the walls.

The Manoj Krishna live concert sold 45 tickets for a 60-seat studio, and the room filled with the people behind the night. Inside one of the most intimate evenings of the Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival.

Manoj Krishna live concert poster and crowd at Aura Studios during the Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival
ArtistManoj Krishna
Date27 September
VenueAura Studios, T. Nagar
Festival19 Sept – 18 Oct
The Festival

Built for listening, not for distance.

The Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival turns Aura Studios into a small, honest concert room, with independent artists on one side and people who came only to hear them on the other.

Presented by Chai Kings Studio and running from 19 September to 18 October, the line-up was curated by Girinandh C, a composer and the proprietor of Aura Studios. Manoj Krishna's set was one of its warmest nights.

Visuals by Gokulakrishnan. Thank you for capturing the night.

We want people to hear the music, see the artist, feel the energy and be part of the room.

Chai Kings Studio
The Night in Numbers

45 tickets. One packed room.

45/ 60 seats
tickets sold for a 60-seat studio, with the studio packed beyond that on the night.
045 tickets sold60 seats
45Tickets sold
60Seat capacity
PackedFull house

The Manoj Krishna live concert was joined by the people who made the night happen. Aura Studios was packed with additional guests including:

OrganisersSound engineersPhotographersVideographers
The Artist

Who is Manoj Krishna, the singer behind the live concert?

A singer, songwriter and composer for Indian films, whose voice and music have travelled across languages and soundtracks.

His film credits span Tamil and Telugu hits, with songs also appearing in the Malayalam and Kannada versions of Jai Bhim. On stage at Aura Studios, that catalogue was stripped back to its essentials: voice, melody and a room close enough to hear every breath.

Credits sourced from his Apple Music artist profile and streaming listings.

  • ManameTourist Family · with Sean Roldan
  • Kaadhal KadhaiWith Love
  • Preme VaramWith Love (Telugu)
  • Yen AnaiyumAalan
  • Ambuli KolamPalthu Janwar (Tamil)
  • Usuru UrigaTrue Lover
  • Thathinakkara Thaalam LonaEleven
  • YaazhisaiyeChinmayi's Melting Melodies
Gallery

Inside Aura Studios.

Packed studio crowd at the Manoj Krishna live concert, Aura Studios, Chennai
Singers performing a duet under stage lighting at the Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival
Indie music band performing live on stage at Aura Studios
Indie band and audience group photo at Aura Studios after the show
Audience members recording the live music performance on their phones
On Instagram

Relive the Manoj Krishna live concert.

Three moments from the Manoj Krishna live concert, straight from the room.

About Chai Kings Studio

A stage for independent voices.

Chai Kings Studio is a cultural platform that supports independent artists across music, theatre, storytelling, art and community experiences.

It creates intimate, accessible spaces between performers and audiences, with no unnecessary distance. The Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival at Aura Studios, T. Nagar, is the latest chapter, and tickets for each night are sold through Kynhood.

Music

Indie sounds

Live sets from independent artists, from world and electronic to indie rock pop and Tamil indie pop.

Stage

Theatre & storytelling

Spaces for performers and storytellers to meet an audience up close.

Art

Creative expression

A platform for artists working beyond music to share their work.

People

Community experiences

Accessible, welcoming events where the audience is part of the room.

Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival Chennai 2026 poster
Upcoming Shows

More nights are on the way.

The Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival runs at Aura Studios until 18 October, and more experiences are coming to Chai Kings Studio. See the latest upcoming shows and book your tickets on the Studio page.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is the Chai Kings Studio Indie Music Festival?
It is a series of intimate live shows by independent artists, held at Aura Studios in T. Nagar, Chennai, from 19 September to 18 October.
Who is Manoj Krishna?
Manoj Krishna is a singer, songwriter and composer for Indian films, with soundtrack credits that include Maname from Tourist Family, Kaadhal Kadhai from With Love and Yen Anaiyum from Aalan.
How many people attended the Manoj Krishna live concert?
45 tickets were sold for a 60-seat venue. The room was packed beyond that with organisers, engineers, photographers and videographers.
Who curated the artists?
Girinandh C, a composer and the proprietor of Aura Studios, curated the artists for the festival.
How can I find upcoming Chai Kings Studio events?
Visit the Chai Kings Studio page for the latest schedule, or call or WhatsApp +91 7200 920 920.

Be in the room next time.

See what's coming up at Chai Kings Studio, or reach out to bring your music to the stage.

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