Sri Mani

Shree Mani
Born (1988-09-15) 15 September 1988 (age 36)
Chirala, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationLyricist
Years active2011–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 Devi Sri Prasad A Square B Square (Male Version),
A Square B Square (Female Version),
Aho Balu,
That is Mahalakshmi
Sega Joshua Sridhar Oka Devatha,
Padam Vidichi,
Rani,
Varsham Munduga
Telugu Dubbed Version of Veppam
Pilla Zamindar V. Selvaganesh Haiyayo
Bodyguard S. Thaman Yevvaro
2012 Nuvva Nena Bheems Oy Pilla
Love Failure S. Thaman Happy Heart Attack,
Inthajare Inthajare,
Melukora Melukora,
Parvathi Parvathi
Vennela 1 1/2 Sunil Kashyap Dhin Chik,
Prema Gola Gola,
Monalisa Monalisa
Endukante... Premanta! G. V. Prakash Kumar Cinderella
Julai Devi Sri Prasad Chakkani Bike Undhi,
Mee Intiki Mundhu,
Osey Osey
Race Vivek Sagar & Sanjay Prapanchame,
Yammayo
Sarocharu Devi Sri Prasad Rachcha Rambola
2013 Sukumarudu Anoop Rubens Neelakasamlo,
O Baby Naa Lokam
Pelli Pusthakam Sekhar Chandra Chali Chali Ee Vedi
DK Bose Achu Maula Maula,
Mr. D.K. Bose
Mandodari Chinni Charan Noota Enabai
Adda Anoop Rubens Enduke Enduke,
Ninne Ninne Chusthunte
Kevvu Keka Bheems Modhal Modhal
Yevadu Devi Sri Prasad Oye Oye,
Cheliya Cheliya
Atharintiki Daaredi Devi Sri Prasad Aaradugula Bullet
Ramayya Vasthavayya S. Thaman Pandaga Chesko,
Kurrayeedu,
Idhi Ranarangam
Doosukeltha Mani Sharma Modati Saari,
Soodimande,
Tandavamade Sivudae
2014 Aagadu S. Thaman Aagadu
Run Raja Run Ghibran Bujjiamma Bujjiamma
Paathshala Rahul Raj Single Card
Loukyam Anoop Rubens Pink Lips
Oka Laila Kosam Anoop Rubens O Meri jane jana
Brother of Bommali Shekar Chandra
2015 S/O Satyamurthy Devi Sri Prasad Jaaruko,
Seethakaalam
Kumari 21F Devi Sri Prasad Meghalu Lekunna
Sher S. Thaman Rama Rama,
Suragani,
Chal Chalona
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy Gopi Sunder Hello Hello
Bruce Lee – The Fighter S. Thaman Run
Bengal Tiger Bheems Ceciroleo Chupulato
2016 Oka Ammai Tappa Mickey J Meyer Yegireney Yegireney
Babu Bangaram Ghibran Dhillunna Vade,
Snehithudo
Sarrainodu S. Thaman Telusaa Telusaa
Srirastu Subhamastu S. Thaman Anu Anu
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Shekar Chandra Chirunaama thana chirunaamaaaa
2017 Khaidi No. 150 Devi Sri Prasad You & Me,
Sundari
Shatamanam Bhavati Mickey J. Meyer Mellaga Tellarindoila
Winner S. Thaman "Pichonne Airpoya"
Nenu Local Devi Sri Prasad Arere Yekadda,
Side Please,
Champesaave Nannu,
Disturb Chestha Ninnu
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham Devi Sri Prasad Thakita Thakajham,
Bhramaramba Ki Nachesanu,
Nee Vente Nenunte
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi Devi Sri Prasad Rayyi Rayyi Mantu
Jaya Janaki Nayaka Devi Sri Prasad Let's Party All Night,
Rangu Rangu Kallajodu,
Just Chill Boss,
Veede Veede,
A For Apple
MCA Devi Sri Prasad Kotha Kothaga,
Family Party,
Yemaindho Teliyadhu Naaku
Aaradugula Bullet Mani Sharma All Songs
Agnyaathavaasi Anirudh Ravichander Baitikochi Chuste,
Dhaga Dhagamaney,
AB Yevvaro née Baby
2018 Ego Saikarthik
Tholi Prema S. Thaman All songs
Lover Sai Kartheek All Songs
Note: Two songs "Anthe Kadha Mari" and "Yevaipuga Naa Choopu Saagali"

penned along with Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry

Srinivasa Kalyanam Mickey J. Meyer "Kalyanam Vaibhogam","Ekkada Nuvvunte","Ithadena Ithadena","Something Something","Vinavamma Toorupu Chukka",

"Kalyanam Vaibhogam (Climax Version)"

Geetha Govindam Gopi Sundar "What the Life", "Yenti Yenti", "Vachindamma"
2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama Devi Sri Prasad "Thandane Thandane", "Thassadiyya",
"Ek Baar", "Rama Loves Sita"
F2 – Fun and Frustration Devi Sri Prasad "Entho Fun", "Honey is the Best"
Mr. Majnu S. Thaman All songs
Maharshi Devi Sri Prasad All songs
Raagala 24 Gantallo Raghu Kunche "Rebba", "Nee Chiru Navvuki Namo"
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru Devi Sri Prasad "Mind Block", "He's So Cute"
Ksheera Sagara Madhanam Ajay Arasada "Nee Peru"
2021 Uppena Devi Sri Prasad "Nee Kallu Neeli Samudram", "Jala jala Patham", "Ranguladdukunna"
Alludu Adhurs Devi Sri Prasad "Hola Chica", "Nandhila Nandhila", "Ramba Oorvasi Menaka"
Naandhi Sricharan Pakala "Cheli"
Rang De Devi Sri Prasad All Songs
Ishq Mahati Swara Sagar All Songs
Ninnila Ninnila Rajesh Murugesan All Songs
Lol Salaam Ajay Arasada "LOL Salaam" web series
Most Eligible Bachelor Gopi Sundar "Guche Gulabi", "Leharaayi"
2022 Rowdy Boys Devi Sri Prasad "Preme Aakasamaithe", "Vesane O Nicchena", "Nuvve Na Dhairyam" (along with Ananta Sriram)
Saamanyudu Yuvan Shankar Raja "Matthikinche Kalley"
Khiladi Devi Sri Prasad "Istam", "Khiladi Title Song", "Atta Sudake", "Full Kick", "Catch Me"
Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu "Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu"
The Warriorr "Dhada Dhada"
Highway Simon K. King "Oohicha Ledhu Kadhe"
Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam Sricharan Pakala "Lachchimi"
18 Pages Gopi Sundar All Songs
2023 Shaakuntalam Mani Sharma Along with Chaitanya Prasad
Dasara Santhosh Narayanan "Ori Vaari"
Samajavaragamana Gopi Sundar "Choti Choti", "Hola Re Hola", "What to do"
2024 Tiragabadara Saami Jeevan Babu (JB) "Oka Poola Meghamey", "Chaala Bagunde"
Indian 2 (D) Anirudh Ravichander "Come Back Indian"
Aay Ram Miriyala "Sufiyana"

References

  1. ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (7 January 2012). "Climbing up solo". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Interview With Shree Mani". CineGoer.net. Retrieved 8 January 2012.