Sreerama Chandra Mynampati (born 19 January 1986) is an Indian playback singer and actor, recognised for his work in Telugu films and television, as well as for hosting music shows. He began his career in 2008 as a playback singer in Telugu with ETV shows Okkare and Sye Singers Challenge. In 2010, he gained prominence by winning the fifth season of the music reality show Indian Idol. He made his acting debut in 2013 with the Telugu film Jagadguru Adi Shankara. In 2021, he participated in Bigg Boss Telugu 5, finishing as the second runner-up. Sreerama also hosted the first season of Telugu Indian Idol, which premiered on 25 February 2022. He appeared as Kranthi in the film Papam Pasivadu, which premiered on 29 September 2023, alongside Rashi Singh, Srividya Maharshi, Gayatri Changanti, and Ashok Kumar.

He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the song "O Rendu Prema Meghaalila" from Baby in 2024.

Personal life Sreerama Chandra was born in Addanki, a town in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. His father is a High Court advocate, while his mother is a housewife. Despite a non-musical background, Sreerama Chandra enjoyed singing and started singing during his school days, learning from N.Ch.Parthasarathy, and continued during his college days.

He attended St. Andrews School, Bowenpally, Secunderabad and graduated (B.Tech) from the Royal Institute of Technology and Science (RITS). He learned music at Sri Bhakta Ramadasu Govt. College of Music And Dance, Secunderabad from Bhaskara Haripriya (one of the Hyderabad Sisters).

Career He completed his fifth year of his certificate course in Carnatic vocal at Sri Bhakta Ramadasa Music College, Marredpally, Secunderabad. After he participated in ETV's Sye, a singing reality show, Telugu film music director Mickey J. Meyer recognised Sreeram's talent and gave him the opportunity to sing "Chirugalithone Adiga" for the movie Notebook.

He worked on an advertising campaign with Suzuki that featured Salman Khan. He released his debut Hindi album, Rehnuma, in 2010, dedicating it to his loved ones. He also recorded a music album called Crazy Love.

In 2021, Chandra participated as a contestant in the reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu season 5. He finished as the second runner-up.

He starred in Papam Pasivadu, which aired on Aha, in the lead role alongside Rashi Singh.

Competitions Finalist and 1st Runner-up of Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star 2 in 2012 Winner of Indian Idol Season 5 on Sony Entertainment Television in 2010 (19 March to 15 August). Winner of Okkare conducted by ETV in 2008 (June–December). Reached Top 18 of Amul STAR Voice of India in March 2007. Finalist in Sye Singer's Challenge conducted in 2006–07, by ETV. Qualified for Delhi Finals Sangam Kala Group (Delhi), conducted in November 2006, by Hero Honda. Winner of radio competition Voice of Andhra, conducted in 2005–06 by FM radio. Runner-up in Relax songs competition conducted by Ramana Gogula in 2005. Winner of Ananda Ragam Contest conducted by the team from Anand in 2004. Runner-up of The Remix season 1 on Amazon Prime Video India in 2018. 2nd Runner-up of Bigg Boss Telugu 5 in 2021.

Achievements and performances He began performing shows at the age of 8 and has performed many stage shows, including classical and film music. He has performed with singers such as Mano, Malathi, and Sunitha, and has also done shows with Limca. He has performed with Koti, M. M. Keeravani, Madhavpeddi Suresh, Vandemataram Srinivas, Ghantadi Krishna, and many other music directors. He sang three songs on the audio CD Sabari Gireesha Saranam, composed by Mantha Srinivas. His first performance in Hyderabad was on 25 September 2010. He performed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in New Delhi with singers such as Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sunidhi Chauhan.

Awards Sreerama won the Lata Mangeshkar Award from the Andhra Pradesh Government. He was awarded the P. B. Sreenivas Award on 19 October by singer P. B. Sreenivas at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad. Sreerama received the Ghantasala Award on 4 December. He won the Indian Idol 5 contest on 15 August 2010. At GIMA 2011, Sreerama won Best Music Debut for Rehnuma in the non-film music category. Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for "O Rendu Prema Meghaalila" from Baby.

Discography Year Song Film Language Music director Lyricist Co-singer(s) Note2024"Arere Arere (Sad)"Roti Kapda RomanceTeluguRR DhruvanRaghuram"Sarphira"Chandu ChampionHindiPritamKausar Munir"Sankellu"NindhaTeluguSanthu OmkarKittu Vissupragada2023"Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya (Tamil)"Jawan (D) TamilAnirudh Ravichander VivekAnirudh Ravichander, Rakshita Suresh"Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya (Telugu)" Telugu Chandrabose"O Rendu Prema"BabyTeluguVijay BulganinAnantha Sriram"O Rendu Prema"(Reprise)2022"Rave Rave"Crazy FellowRR DhruvanAlarajuSatya Yamini"Mere Dholna" (Father Version)Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2HindiPritamSameerNot included in the film's soundtrack; only heard in the film itself."Private Party"DonTeluguAnirudhSrinivasa MoorthyAnirudh, Sahithi Chaganti"Padara Sainika" GodfatherS. ThamanRamajogayya Sastry "Chalo Chalo Sainiko" GodfatherHindiS. ThamanRamajogayya Sastry "Beast Mode"Beast (D)HindiAnirudhRaqueeb AlamAnirudhTeluguChandrabose2021"Manasa Vinava"Nootokka Jillala AndagaduTeluguShakthikanth KarthickBhaskarabhatla"Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha"Aapki Nazron Ne SamjhaHindiSargam Basu, Nakash AzizTV Series"Woh Muskaana Aankhon Ka"MasterAnirudh2019"Anaganaganaga"Oh! Baby TeluguMickey J. MeyerLakshmi Bhupal"Dil Hi To Hai" RepriseThe Sky is PinkHindi PritamJaved AkhtarAntara Mitra"Fikar Not"ChhichhoreAmitabh Bhattacharya Dev Negi, Antara Mitra, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Amitabh Bhattacharya2018"Allah Duhai Hai"Race 3JAM8 (Tushar Joshi)Shabbir Ahmed, Shole Shanky, Raja Kumari Jonita Gandhi, Amit Mishra, Raja Kumari"Manzilein"BhartaSukumar DuttaKunaal Vermaa Short film"Touch Chesi Chudu"Touch Chesi Chudu TeluguJAM82017"Closer x Channa Mereya"Cover for FourHead MusicHindi"Let Me Love You x Enna Sona"Cover"Pee Loon x Ishq Sufiyana"T-Series MixtapeAbhijit VaghaniZaalima (Remix)RaeesJAM8Amitabh Bhattacharya2016"En Oruthiye"Koditta Idangalai NirappugaTamilC.SathyaKabilan"Kilukilu Payaai"R. Parthiepan"Papparamittai"Velainu Vandhutta VellaikaaranYugabharathi"Mari Maree"M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (Telugu Dub)TeluguAmaal MallikChaitanya PrasadTelegu counterpart of "Phir Kabhi" "Pougalaam"M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (Tamil Dub) Tamil Pa. VijayTamil counterpart of "Phir Kabhi""Dhundicha Kshan Ha Ola"M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (Marathi Dub)MarathiGuru ThakurMarathi counterpart of "Phir Kabhi" "Munna Re" Munna Re – Short Film Hindi Pranshu Jha "Nee Choopu Thakagane" SwardhamTelugu Kabir Rafi Kishore Babu Sambangi "Brahmotsavam" Brahmotsavam Mickey J Meyer Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry "Haal-E-Dil (Male)" Sanam Teri KasamHindi Himesh Reshammiya Sameer Anjaan"Aafreen" (2nd version)1920: LondonJAM82015 "Naseeba (Reprise)" Wedding Pullav Salim–Sulaiman Irfan Siddique "Yolo" All Is Well Himesh Reshammiya "Andaniki Nirvachanam" 365 DaysTelugu Nag Srivatsav Sirasri "Ninne Choostunna" Lava Kusa2014 "Aa Roje Tolisari" Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham Anup Rubens Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry "Sravani for King Fisher Back Stage" "Kanupapalo " I Am in Love "Kshaminchave Cheli"Nee Jathaga NenundaliTeluguJeet GannguliChandraboseTelugu remake of "Bhula Dena" from Aashiqui 2"Ee Pichchey Premani"Palak MuchhalTelugu remake of "Hum Mar Jayenge" from Aashiqui 2 "Sirf Yaari Hai, Ya Ishqdaari Hai" Izhaar Maine Kiya NahiHindi Neeraj ShrivastavaSamsher Singh "Beniyaaz" "Moda Thumbiruvaaga" Rangan StyleKannada "Ye Huduga"Rose Anoop Seelin Kannada "Sorry Ri Sorry" Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad2013 "Prema Geema" Prema Geema Jantha NahiTelugu "Papalo Aaduko" "Tappucheddam" Preminchali "Premincha" Toofan (Telugu Version) TeluguChirrantan BhattChandraboseShalmali KholgadeTelugu counterpart of "Lamha Tera Mera""Subhaanallah" Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani HindiPritam Amitabh Bhattacharya2012 "Yem Cheddam"Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle ChettuTeluguMickey J MeyerSirivennela Seetharama Sastry"Meghallo" "Mari Antaga" "Musire Mabbula" "Naa Manasupai" Routine Love Story Ananta Sriram "Balma" Khiladi 786 Hindi Himesh Reshamiya Sameer Shreya Ghoshal "Atu Itu"Life Is BeautifulTelugu Mickey J Meyer Ananta Sriram "Life is beautiful (Pop-Rock Version)" "Vasanthame" Maa Voori Maharshi 2011"Ammammammo Ammo" Solo Mani Sharma Krishna Chaitanya "Ishq Risk" (Remix)Mere Brother Ki DulhanHindiSohail SenIrshad Kamil"Madhubala" "Nachchavura" BadrinathTelugu M. M. Keeravani M. M. Keeravani, Anantha Sreeram "Kannulu Moose"MaaroMani SharmaSamavedam Shanmukha Sarma "Gelupu Talupulu" Theenmaar Mani Sharma Rahman2010 "Kondallo Koyilamma" Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta "Unbelievable" Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam AppalarajuKoti "Sarejaha Acha" BrokerR.P.Patnaik "Yemavutundhi Gundelo" Kalyanram KathiMani Sharma "Nuvvoka Puvvula" Kothimuka Ramajogayya Sastry "Nandaamaya" Andari BanduvayaAnup Rubens2009 "YYW"PrayanamMahesh Shankar"Nuvvu Entha" "Telisenade Talachenade Jarigindi" Neramu Siksha(new) "Ne Medha Naaku" Nachavu Alludu "Drohama" Jallu Sirivennela Seethaarama Sastry "Arere Chejarinde"BoniRamana Gogula "Pragathi S Good Bye" "Dds Solitude" "Eskora Kallumuntha"18.20 Love Story Telugu "Gunde Napindhi" "Nammalo Ledo & Tidathara Kodathara" Ashta ChammaKalyani Malik Sirivennela SeetharamasastryTelugu2008 "Jilibili" Tsunami 7XIlaya RajaVeturi SundararamamurthyTelugu2007 "Chirugaalulato" NotebookKotiTelugu "Jimbo Jimbo" One Telugu

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Language 2013Jagadguru Adi ShankaraKing AmarakaTelugu 2014Prema Geema Jantha NaiRam2021MMOFRaghava2026Lechindhi Mahila LokamAravind

Television YearWork RoleLanguageNotes2010Indian IdolContestant HindiWinner2014–2021SwarabhishekamHimselfTelugu 2019–2020Wow (season 2-3)Guest2021Bigg Boss 5Contestant2nd runner-up2022 & 2024Telugu Indian IdolHost2023Nenu Super Woman2023Papam PasivaduKranti2023–2024Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11ContestantHindiFinalist

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