Chegondi Anantha Sriram is an Indian lyricist, poet and actor who works in Telugu cinema. Sriram has written lyrics for over 1000 Telugu film songs in his career. He won a Nandi Award, two Filmfare Award and two SIIMA Awards for his work as a lyric writer.
Early life Anantha Sriram was born on 8 April 1984 in Doddipatla village near Palakollu in West Godavari district. His parents are C. V. V. Satyanarayana and Umarani. Anantha Sriram is a relative of politician Chegondi Harirama Jogaiah.; Event occurs from 5:24 to 5:40 He started writing songs from the age of 12.
Career Kadante Aunanile (2005) was the first film he worked on. He gained prominence after he wrote songs for Chiranjeevi's Andarivaadu and Stalin. He has worked with top music directors including A. R. Rahman, Keeravani and Illayaraja.
He received a Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu in 2013. He also made a cameo appearance in the film Saakshyam (2018) as a game designer.
Discography
Year Work Song(s)2026Peddi"Rai Rai Raa Raa", "Hellallallo",”Massa Massa”Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu"Sasirekha"Sahakutumbaanaam"Title Song", "Adhi Dha Saaru", "ABCDF", "Fake Saales"2025Paanch Minar"Em Bathukura Naadi"Sankranthiki Vasthunam"Meenu", "Guruvarya", "Chinna Raju"Daaku Maharaaj"The Rage of Daaku", "Chinni"Game Changer"Jaragandi", "Raa Macha Macha"2024The Family Star"Nandanandana", "Kalyani Vaccha Vacchaa"2023Hi Nanna" Odiyamma", "Enno Enno", "Asalelaa", "Samayama"Animal (Dubbed Telugu version only)"Ammayi", "Nanna Nuv Naa Pranam", "Ney Veyrey", "Yaalo Yaalaa", "Kashmeeru", "Evarevaro", "Yaalo Yaalaa" (Extended film version), "Evarevaro" (Soul version)Nijam With Smita"Episode 1 Closing Song", "Episode 2 Closing Song", "Episode 3 Closing Song", "Episode 4 Closing Song", "Episode 5 Closing Song", "Episode 7 Closing Song", "Episode 8 Closing Song", "Episode 9 Closing Song"Skanda"Gandarabai"Ghar Banduk Biryani (Dubbed Telugu version only)"Aaha Hero", "Ichchipadey"Baby"O Rendu Prema Meghaalila"2022Ori Devuda"Paathasalalo"Highway"Kommallo"Ponniyin Selvan: I (Dubbed version)All SongsThe Life of Muthu (Dubbed version)"Marachipomanna", "Ninnu Talachitey"Sarkaru Vaari PaataAll songsGodfather"Thaar Maar Thakkar Maar", "Najabhaja"Shekar"Kinnera"Sita Ramam"Oh Sita Hey Rama"Rowdy Boys"Nuvve Na Dhairyam" (along with Sri Mani)Acharya"Neelambari"2021Akhanda"Akhada Title Song", "Jai Balayya"Manchi Rojulochaie"Ekkesinde Ekkesinde"Richie Gadi Pelli"Emitidhi Mathiledha Pranamaa"Varudu Kaavalenu"Digu Digu Digu Naaga"Most Eligible Bachelor"Guche Gulabi"Narappa"Chalaaki Chinnammi"Paagal"Saradaga Kasepaina"A: Ad InfinitumAll SongsMaster (Dubbed version)"Chitti Story"2020 Choosi Choodangaane"Nee Parichayamutho", "Venkane Vunaa"2019Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy"Andam Ankitam" Guna 369 " Bujji Bangaram"Thoota (Dubbed version)"Maruvaali" 2018 Saakshyam All songs2.0 (Dubbed version)"Yanthara Lokapu sundarive"Geetha Govindam"Inkem Inkem Inkem Kaavaale"2017Arjun Reddy"Emitemitemo", "Dhooram"2016Ghatana All songsSahasam Swasaga Sagipo"Chakori", "Taanu Nenu"Speedunnodu"Gurrani Cheruvu Daaka" Sarrainodu "You Are My MLA" Nirmala Convent All songs, "Mundhu Nuyya" with Chandrabose 2015 Baahubali: The Beginning "Pachcha Bottesi" Nenu Sailaja "Masti Masti"Kumari 21F "Meghaalu Lekunna" with Sri Mani Size Zero All songs Courier Boy Kalyan All songs Yevade Subramanyam "Challagali Takuthunna, O kala" Gopala Gopala "Bhaje Bhaaje" I (Dubbed version) "Poolane Kunukeyamanta" Janda Pai KapirajuAll songs Loukyam "Ninnu Chudagane" 2014 Raja Rani All songs Oka Laila Kosam "Teluse Nuvvu ravani" Rabhasa "Hawa Hawa" Autonagar Surya All songs Bhimavaram Bullodu "Super Manula Marinanura Va" Yamaleela 2All songs Vikramasimha"Yedemaina Sakha", "Yedemaina Sakhi" Oohalu Gusagusalade "Emiti Hadavidi", "Em Sandeham Ledu" Lingaa (Dubbed version) "Vo Manmadhaa" 2013 Bangaru Kodipetta All songsRaja RaniAll songs Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu "Aaraduguluntara", "Inka Cheppale", "Seethamma Vakitlo", "Vaana Chinukulu" Sahasam All songs Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha "Hey Kanipettey", "Thamari Thone", "Ye Inti Ammayive" Bhai"Nemmadiga" Aadu Magaadra Bujji "Adede Tholiprema" Chammak Challo "Simplega Cheppala", "Chandamamapai Kundelaa", "O Meri Mehabooba", "Naa Kallalona" Greeku Veerudu "Osina Bangaram" 2012 Poola Rangadu "Poola Rangadu" Denikaina Ready "Pilla Neevalla" Yeto Vellipoyindhi ManasuAll songs Routine Love Story "Naa Manasupai", "Yeppatikaina", "Nee Varasa Neede" Life is Beautiful"Life Is Beautiful", "Atu Itu Ooguthu", "Its Your Love", "Life Is Beautiful Pop" Sudigadu "Yenduke Cheli" Sarocharu"Gusa-Gusa" Eega "Konchem Konchem" Lovely"Chori Choriye", "Ninnu Chusina", "Nenunnadi" Ishq"Edho Edho", "Sutiga Choodaku" Body Guard"Hosannaa", "Oh My God" Nippu "Dhiya Dhiya" Genius All songs Gundello Godari"Jillumandi", "Nanu Neetho", "Ekkadundhi Naa Kodi" Nuvva Nena "Tha Tha Thamara" Vetadu Ventadu "Andham Andham", "Vennellona Aduthunna'" David Billa (Dubbed version) All songs 2011 Rajanna"Chittiguvva", "Okka Kshanam", "Raa Ree Ro Rela" Ala Modalaindi "Innaallu Naa Kallu Ammammo Ammo" Prema Kavali "Dum Dum Dolu Baaje", "Chirunavve Visirave", "Manasanta Mukkalu Chesi" Mr. Perfect"Rao Gari Abbai", "Chali Chaliga", "Aakasam Badhalaina" 2010 Mirapakay "Adigora Choodu" Brindavanam"Nijamena Nijamena", "Suride Suride Chooppulo Suride", "Chinnadho Vypu Pedhadho Vypu" Oosaravelli "Niharika", "Dandiya India" Dhada"Hello Hello", "Telugu Bengali", "Chinnaga Chinnaga" Nanna (Dubbed version)All songs Maryada Ramanna"Ammayi Kitiki Pakkana", "Telugammayi" Subhapradam"Mouname Chebutondi", "Yelelo Yelelo" Rama Rama Krishna Krishna All songs Darling"Hoshare", "Inka Aedo", "Neeve", "Pranama", "Yeyo" Manasara All songs with Bhaskarabhatla Baava "Pannendella Praayam" Gaayam 2 "Endukamma Prema Prema" Yagam All songs Seeta Ramula Kalyanam "Naa Kallalo" Ye Maaya ChesaaveAll songs 2009Oy!"Saradaga"KurraduAll songsThoranai "Pistha"Mitrudu"By Birth", "Don't Touch Me"Aakasamantha "Aatala Patala", "Veechi Gali"Arundhati"Chandamama"Satyameva JayateAll songs except "Saaganee"Sasirekha Parinayam "Bejawada, Gundello Golisoda," "O Bujjamma", "Yedho Yedho"Inkosaari"Life Oka Saturday"Aakasa RamannaAll songs 2008 Malli Malli "Magic Magic Magic"Kotha Bangaru Lokam"Nijangaa Nenena" Parugu"Nammavemo", "Yelageyalaga", "Manakanna Podiche" Kantri"I Go Crazy," "Janthar Manthar" Drona Vaade Vaade, Yem Maaya Ullasamga Utsahamga"Priyathama" Baladur "Yetu Podam Cheppamma" Souryam "Ammi Ammi" 2007 Chandamama"Naalo Oohalaku" Yamadonga "Nuvvu Muttukunte", "Rabbaru Gajulu", "Noonogameesoludu" Munna "Vastava Vastava" Sangamam"Poothavesina", "Santhosham", "Palarathi Silpaniki", "Chinuku", "Are You An Angel"Maharathi"Mangamma Mangamma" 2006 Stalin"Go Go Gova", "Tauba Re Tauba", "Parare Parare" Bommarillu "Apudo Ipudo Epudo" along with Kula Shekar" Evandoi SrivaruAll songs 2005 Andarivadu"Chilipi Srugarama" Oka OoriloAll songs except "Chandamama Okati'" Kaadante Avunanile All songs
Filmography +YearTitleRole 2013 Welcome Obama 2018SaakshyamValmiki2023Rangabali Parasuram’s secretary2025Sankranthiki VasthunamPrem Pandey
Television Year Work Role Network 2022 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Singing Superstar Judge Zee Telugu 2023 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Championship Super Singer 3 Telugu Star MaaNijam With SmitaWriterSonyLIV
Awards Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Baby in 2024 Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu in 2013 SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu in 2014 SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Baby in 2024 Maa Music Awards 2012 – Best Love Song (Jury) Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu Mirchi Music Awards South 2021 – Lyricist of the Decade "Taanu Nenu" from Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo 3rd IIFA Utsavam - Lyricist - "O Rendu Prema Meghaalila" from Baby in 2024
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