Anantha Sriram

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, a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award 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. 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.

Besides a Filmfare award for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu, he has received a host of other honours. He also made a cameo appearance in the film Saakshyam (2018) as a game designer.

Filmography

 * As an actor
 * Rangabali
 * Saakshyam

Awards

 * Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu in 2013
 * SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist (Telugu) – Anantha Sriram for Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu in 2014
 * 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