Sailendra Samantaray, also known as Sai, has become a household name in Odisha, capturing the hearts of millions with his mesmerizing dance moves and catchy remixes of Bollywood hits. Born and raised in Cuttack, Odisha, Sailendra has emerged as a multi-talented sensation, making a significant mark on both the YouTube scene and the Ollywood movie industry.

Early Life and Family:

As of 2024, Sailendra Samantaray is 26 years old, with a height of 5 feet 6 inches. Born and brought up in Cuttack, Odisha, not much is known about his family, except that he has a brother named Ogendra Samantaray, affectionately called Oggy.

Education and Career Beginnings:

Sailendra completed his schooling at D.A.V. Public School, CDA, Sector-6, Cuttack, and is currently pursuing his L.L.B. at Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack, Odisha. His journey to stardom began when he participated as a contestant in the Indian dance reality show DID Little Master’s Kolkata Audition, impressing judges Geeta Kapoor, Terence Lewis, and Bosco Martis.

YouTube Sensation:

Sailendra’s popularity soared with his YouTube dance music videos, earning him the title of Odisha’s YouTube Superstar. His videos, including Toh Galara Kalajai, Rasabati Bilasa, and Rangabati, have garnered millions of views, making him a sensation in every Odia household.

Acting Debut:

The Odia dancing sensation transitioned to the silver screen with his debut film titled “Tu Mora Sathire” alongside Ollywood actress Divya Mohanty. Directed by Raja D under the banner of Zee Sarthak, the film combined a love story with elements of comedy and, of course, Sailendra’s signature dance music videos, such as “Chamak Chalo” and “Tu Mora Sathire.”

Versatility in Entertainment:

Sailendra has showcased his versatility not only through dance but also by participating in YouTube Odia comedy series like ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Sala-1’ & ‘Saheb Biwi Sala aur Sasu maa.’ His debut in the acting career began with the album ‘College Days’ under the banner Vtunes Pro, followed by ‘Mo Ghara Bata Dei’ and the immensely popular ‘Puchuki Gali,’ which crossed 16M+ views on YouTube.

Collaborations and Milestones:

Sailendra’s collaboration with Prakruti Mishra in the music video “Trending Now” marked a milestone, being touted as the most expensive Odia music video to date. Expressing his aspirations, Sailendra stated, “Expression is a part of acting and Dance is a part of expression. I want to be a good performer and will give equal importance to Dance and Acting in my future.”

Social Media Stardom:

Social media has played a pivotal role in Sailendra’s rise to fame, earning him titles such as Social Media King and YouTube Superstar. Despite being less active on his social media handles, Sailendra boasts more than 5.5 lakhs+ followers on Instagram and 4.4 lakhs+ subscribers on YouTube, a testament to his widespread popularity.