Sri Mani Explained

Shree Mani
Birth Date:15 September 1988
Birth Place:Chirala, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation:Lyricist
Years Active:2011–present

Shree Mani (born 15 September 1988), also known as Sri Mani, is an Indian lyricist well known for his works in Telugu cinema and his unique style of lyrics. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for the film Attarintiki Daredi, penning the song "Aaradugula Bullet".

Early life

Shree Mani's parents died during his young age and he was raised by his grandparents Koniki Dathatreyulu and Koniki Ramanamma. Since the age of 8, he developed an interest in poetry and writing.

Career

During his days of bachelor's degree, his grandfather died, which planted a thought of his own employment and career. He moved then to Hyderabad for the job of a lyricist, after a lot of struggles director Sukumar gave him the first chance to write lyrics for a song in his film 100% Love and later on he shot to fame for his lyrics in Sega, which gave him good fame and name the great and legendary singer Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan SPBalasubramaniyam gave compliments to him for Varsham Munduga song in Sega in Padutha Theeyagaa program, which telecasts in Eenadu TV, leading him to Trivikram Srinivas to give him a chance in Julai, Atharintiki Daredhi, S/O Sathyamurthy and more.[1] He used to say the most memorable moment is when he got compliments for the lyrics in 100% Love from Devi Sri Prasad and Sukumar. He told never once sat down seriously with an intention to write, and his songs always used to happen spontaneously while travelling, working, with a few friends or on the move which he records in his phone immediately.[2]

Discography

Year Album Composer Songs Notes
2011 100% Love A Square B Square (Male Version),
A Square B Square (Female Version),
Aho Balu,
That is Mahalakshmi
Sega Oka Devatha,
Padam Vidichi,
Rani,
Varsham Munduga
Telugu Dubbed Version of Veppam
Pilla Zamindar Haiyayo
Bodyguard Yevvaro
2012 Nuvva Nena Bheems Oy Pilla
Love Failure Happy Heart Attack,
Inthajare Inthajare,
Melukora Melukora,
Parvathi Parvathi
Vennela 1 1/2 Sunil Kashyap Dhin Chik,
Prema Gola Gola,
Monalisa Monalisa
Endukante... Premanta! Cinderella
Julai Chakkani Bike Undhi,
Mee Intiki Mundhu,
Osey Osey
Race Vivek Sagar & Sanjay Prapanchame,
Yammayo
Sarocharu Rachcha Rambola
2013 Sukumarudu Neelakasamlo,
O Baby Naa Lokam
Pelli Pusthakam Sekhar Chandra Chali Chali Ee Vedi
DK Bose Maula Maula,
Mr. D.K. Bose
Mandodari Chinni Charan Noota Enabai
Adda Enduke Enduke,
Ninne Ninne Chusthunte
Kevvu Keka Bheems Modhal Modhal
Yevadu Oye Oye,
Cheliya Cheliya
Atharintiki Daaredi Aaradugula Bullet
Ramayya Vasthavayya Pandaga Chesko,
Kurrayeedu,
Idhi Ranarangam
Doosukeltha Modati Saari,
Soodimande,
Tandavamade Sivudae
2014 Aagadu Aagadu
Run Raja Run Bujjiamma Bujjiamma
Paathshala Single Card
LoukyamAnoop RubensPink Lips
Oka Laila Kosam O Meri jane jana
Brother of Bommali
2015 S/O Satyamurthy Jaaruko,
Seethakaalam
Kumari 21F Meghalu Lekunna
Sher Rama Rama,
Suragani,
Chal Chalona
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy Hello Hello
Bruce Lee – The Fighter S. ThamanRun
Bengal Tiger Bheems Ceciroleo Chupulato
2016 Oka Ammai TappaYegireney Yegireney
Babu Bangaram Dhillunna Vade,
Snehithudo
Sarrainodu Telusaa Telusaa
Srirastu Subhamastu Anu Anu
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Chirunaama thana chirunaamaaaa
2017 Khaidi No. 150 You & Me,
Sundari
Shatamanam Bhavati Mellaga Tellarindoila
S. Thaman"Pichonne Airpoya"
Nenu Local Arere Yekadda,
Side Please,
Champesaave Nannu,
Disturb Chestha Ninnu
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham Thakita Thakajham,
Bhramaramba Ki Nachesanu,
Nee Vente Nenunte
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi Rayyi Rayyi Mantu
Jaya Janaki Nayaka Let's Party All Night,
Rangu Rangu Kallajodu,
Just Chill Boss,
Veede Veede,
A For Apple
Kotha Kothaga,
Family Party,
Yemaindho Teliyadhu Naaku
Aaradugula BulletMani SharmaAll Songs
AgnyaathavaasiBaitikochi Chuste,
Dhaga Dhagamaney,
AB Yevvaro née Baby
2018 Ego Saikarthik
Tholi Prema All songs
LoverSai Kartheek All Songs
Note: Two songs "Anthe Kadha Mari" and "Yevaipuga Naa Choopu Saagali" penned along with Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Srinivasa KalyanamMickey J. Meyer"Kalyanam Vaibhogam","Ekkada Nuvvunte","Ithadena Ithadena","Something Something","Vinavamma Toorupu Chukka","Kalyanam Vaibhogam (Climax Version)"
Geetha GovindamGopi Sundar"What the Life", "Yenti Yenti", "Vachindamma"
2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama "Thandane Thandane", "Thassadiyya",
"Ek Baar", "Rama Loves Sita"
F2 – Fun and Frustration "Entho Fun", "Honey is the Best"
Mr. Majnu All songs
Maharshi All songs
Raagala 24 Gantallo "Rebba", "Nee Chiru Navvuki Namo"
2020Sarileru Neekevvaru "Mind Block", "He's So Cute"
Ksheera Sagara MadhanamAjay Arasada"Nee Peru"
2021 UppenaDevi Sri Prasad"Nee Kallu Neeli Samudram", "Jala jala Patham", "Ranguladdukunna"
Alludu AdhursDevi Sri Prasad"Hola Chica", "Nandhila Nandhila", "Ramba Oorvasi Menaka"
NaandhiSricharan Pakala"Cheli"
Rang DeDevi Sri PrasadAll Songs
IshqMahati Swara SagarAll Songs
Ninnila NinnilaRajesh MurugesanAll Songs
Lol SalaamAjay Arasada"LOL Salaam"web series
Most Eligible BachelorGopi Sundar"Guche Gulabi", "Leharaayi"
2022Rowdy BoysDevi Sri Prasad"Preme Aakasamaithe", "Vesane O Nicchena", "Nuvve Na Dhairyam" (along with Ananta Sriram)
SaamanyuduYuvan Shankar Raja"Matthikinche Kalley"
KhiladiDevi Sri Prasad"Istam", "Khiladi Title Song", "Atta Sudake", "Full Kick", "Catch Me"
Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu"Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu"
The Warriorr"Dhada Dhada"
HighwaySimon K. King"Oohicha Ledhu Kadhe"
Itlu Maredumilli PrajaneekamSricharan Pakala"Lachchimi"
18 PagesGopi SundarAll Songs
2023ShaakuntalamMani SharmaAlong with Chaitanya Prasad
DasaraSanthosh Narayanan"Ori Vaari"
SamajavaragamanaGopi Sundar"Choti Choti", "Hola Re Hola", "What to do"
2024Tiragabadara SaamiJeevan Babu (JB)"Oka Poola Meghamey", "Chaala Bagunde"
Indian 2 (D)Anirudh Ravichander"Come Back Indian"
AayRam Miriyala"Sufiyana"

Notes and References

  1. News: Climbing up solo. 7 January 2012. Y. Sunita. Chowdhary. The Hindu. 7 January 2012.
  2. Web site: Interview With Shree Mani. CineGoer.net. 8 January 2012.