Ladies First: Awesome Female Vocalists (Tamil)

To be a successful playback singer behind the vivacious screen personas of today's Tamil heroines, a female vocalist needs range, stamina and that special oomph factor—especially on sizzling item numbers. Keeping up with the fast tempos, fluctuating trends and new musical influences takes talent and dexterity. We've collected some of the finest female vocal performances of recent times for this extraordinary playlist.