Vaddepalli Srinivas | |
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| Born | (1960-07-04)4 July 1960[1] |
| Died | 29 February 2024(2024-02-29) (aged 63) |
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| Years active | 1994–2024 |
| Spouse | Indira |
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Vaddepalli Srinivas (4 July 1960–29 February 2024) was an Indian singer and folk artist who worked inTelugu cinema.[2] He had wonFilmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the song "Gannulanti Kannulunna Pilla" fromGabbar Singh (2012).[3]
Vaddepalli Srinivas was born inWarangal district ofAndhra Pradesh (now inTelangana), India.[4] His family moved toHyderabad in his childhood. He started singing at the age of 3. He was initially interested in sports and worked as aphysical education teacher at a school inKrishna district. Later, he released an independent albumKaliki Chilukalu in 1994 through Meghana Audio which became popular.[5][6] The same year he debuted as a playback singer with "Garam Garam Pyai Gajjala Sanari" song, composed byRaj–Koti from the filmNamste Anna. He has later sung many independent folk songs.
| Year | Song(s) | Work |
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| 1994 | "Garam Garam Pyai Gajjala Sanari" | Namste Anna |
| 1995 | "Yem Konetattu Ledu" | Errodu |
| 2008 | "Yenthapani Chestiviro" | King |
| 2012 | "Gannulanti Kannulunna Pilla" | Gabbar Singh |
| 2018 | "Raaye Raaye Chinni" | Bengal Tiger |
| Year | Title | Studio |
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| 1994 | Kaliki Chilukalu | Sony Music |
| 2000 | Oh Pilla Bangarama | |
| 2008 | Palleturi Pilla | Gayatree Music |
Srinivas died on 29 February 2024, aged 64, at his residence in Hyderabad due to health related issues.[7]
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Filmfare Awards South | 2013 | Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu | "Gannulanti Kannulunna Pilla" (fromGabbar Singh) | Won | [8] |
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