Mani Sharma

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Indian composer

Mani Sharma

Mani Sharma

Background information
Birth name| Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam
Born|  (1964-07-11) 11 July 1964 (age 61)
Madras, Madras state, India
Genres|

* Film score
* electronic
* rock
* fusion
* blues
* Indian classical

Occupations|

* Film composer
* music director

Years active| 1992–present

Musical artist

Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam[1] (Telugu: యనమండ్ర వెంకట సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం; born 11 July 1964),[2][3] professionally known as Mani Sharma, is an Indian composer and music producer known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema, along with contributions to Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films.[4][5]

## Early life

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Mani Sharma was born as Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam[1] on 11 July 1964 in Madras, where he was also raised.[6][7] His family has ancestral roots in the West Godavari and Machilipatnam regions.[8][9]

His father was a violinist who played with composer Saluri Rajeswara Rao.[2] Mani Sharma discontinued his studies after the 12th standard.[10]

## Career

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Mani Sharma began his career as a programmer under Satyam and Saluri Rajeswara Rao, later working with composers like Ramesh Naidu and M. M. Keeravani. Director Ram Gopal Varma entrusted him with composing the background score for Raathri and Antham (both 1992), along with a song for Antham.

Sharma was initially signed as a full-fledged music director (songs and background score) for a film produced by Aswini Dutt, starring Chiranjeevi and directed by Ram Gopal Varma.[11] However, the project was later helmed by Gunasekhar. While this film was in development, Super Heroes and Bavagaru Bagunnara? were released earlier, and the Chiranjeevi–Aswini Dutt film was eventually released as Choodalani Vundi.[11]

As music director, he has worked on several films with producer Aswini Dutt, starting with Super Heroes.[12] As of July 2023[update] he has been music director on more than 200 films, for the most part Telugu but also including 25 Tamil productions and several in Kannada.[2] His first hit was Preminchukundam Raa (1997);[3] Choodalani Vundi and Samarasimha Reddy in particular have been highly successful.[12] He has also collaborated on albums with many actors, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan.[3]

His works are noted for integrating Indian with Western classical instrumentation.[3] He is sometimes known as Melody Brahma and Swara Bramha.[3]

Composers including S. Thaman, Devi Sri Prasad, and Harris Jayaraj worked under him in their early days.[13][14][15]

## Awards

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He has received two state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, two CineMAA Awards and three Mirchi Music Awards South for Best Music Direction.

## Discography

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### Telugu

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Year | Film  | Notes

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1992  | Raat | Both films were Simultaneously shot in Telugu and Hindi
Background score for both films; also 1 song for Antham
Antham
1997  | Super Heroes |
Preminchukundam Raa |
1998  | Bavagaru Bagunnara? |
Ganesh |
Choodalani Vundi |
Manasichi Choodu |
Samarasimha Reddy |
1999  | Anaganaga Oka Ammai |
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu |
Neti Gandhi |
Iddaru Mitrulu |
Rajakumarudu |
Seenu |
Ravoyi Chandamama |
2000  | Annayya |
Yuvakudu |
Manoharam |
Kauravudu |
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary |
Azad |
Vamsi |
Chiru Navvutho |
2001  | Mrugaraju |
Narasimha Naidu |
Devi Putrudu |
Murari |
Kushi |
Prematho Raa |
Bhalevadivi Basu |
Subbu |
2002  | Cheppalani Vundi |
Seema Simham |
Takkari Donga |
Aadi |
Priyadarsini |
Joruga Husharuga |
Indra |
Chennakeshava Reddy |
Bobby |
2003  | Okkadu |
Pellam Oorelithe |
Raghavendra | Reused one song from Shahjahan and Youth
Taarak |
Palnati Brahmanayudu |
Kalyana Ramudu |
Simhachalam |
Tagore | Reused one song from Premakke Sai
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu |
Abhimanyu |
2004  | Morning Raga |
Lakshmi Narasimha |
Anji |
Adavi Ramudu |
Samba |
Yagnam | Reused one song from Jai
Sri Anjaneyam |
Arjun |
Gudumba Shankar |
Sakhiya |
Vidyardhi |
2005  | Radha Gopalam |
Subash Chandra Bose |
Athanokkade |
Narasimhudu |
Athadu |
Allari Pidugu |
Balu |
Jai Chiranjeeva |
That is Pandu |
2006  | Raagam |
Ranam |
Style |
Veerabhadra |
Pokiri |
Ashok |
Stalin |
Raraju |
Seethakoka Chiluka |
Roommates |
2007  | Poramboku |
Madhumasam |
Dubai Seenu |
Lakshyam |
Chiruta |
Athidhi |
Godava |
Okka Magadu |
Toss |
Sri Mahalakshmi |
2008  | Pourudu |
Ontari |
Kantri | Reused one song from Pokkiri
Parugu |
Yuvatha |
Hero |
Souryam |
2009  | Sasirekha Parinayam |
Pista |
Bhadradri |
Evaraina Epudaina |
Mithrudu |
Ek Niranjan |
Rechipo |
Baanam |
Billa |
Aa Okkadu |
2010  | Varudu |
Em Pillo Em Pillado |
Subhapradam |
Kothimooka |
Don Seenu |
Happy Happy Ga |
Khaleja |
Kalyanram Kathi |
Rakta Charitra
Rakta Charitra 2 |
2011  | Parama Veera Chakra |
Vastadu Naa Raju |
Shakthi |
Teen Maar |
Maaro |
Solo |
2012  | Rachcha |
Ramachari |
Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu |
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum |
2013  | Telugulo Naaku Nachni Padam Prema |
Prema Geema Janta Nai |
Doosukeltha |
2014  | Basanti |
Rough |
2015  | Tippu |
Lion |
2016  | Gentleman |
Siddhartha |
2017  | Aakatayi |
Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor |
Jayadev | Reused "Hey Mama" as "Ne Raja"
Ami Thumi |
Shamanthakamani |
LIE |
Balakrishnudu |
Okka Kshanam |
2018  | MLA |
Ee Maaya Peremito |
Devadas |
2019  | iSmart Shankar |
2021  | Red |
Seetimaarr |
Black Rose |
Aaradugula Bullet |
Narappa | [16]
Sridevi Soda Center |
Republic |
2022  | Acharya | [16]
Bhala Thandanana |
Balamevvadu |
Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini |
S5 No Exit |
2023  | Premadesam |
Shaakuntalam |
Ala Ila Ela | [17]
Bedurulanka 2012 |
Rebels of Thupakula Gudem |
Mr. King |
Raa Raa Penimiti |
Jilebi |
Madhurapudi Gramam Ane Nenu |
2024  | Raajadhani Files |
Double iSmart |
2025  | LYF: Love Your Father |
Sahakutumbaanaa |  |
Kannappa | one song composed by Mani sharma(Akasha Veedhilo)

### Tamil

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Year  | Title  | Notes

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2001 | Narasimha |
Shahjahan | Reused songs from Annayya (2000) and Kushi (2001)
2002 | Ezhumalai | Remake of Narasimha Naidu (2001), three songs reused from said film.
One reused song from Aadi (2002)
Youth | Remake of Chiru Navvutho (2000), one song reused from said film.
Reused songs from Annayya (2000) and Kushi (2001)
2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai |
Arasu | Reused one song from Premakke Sai ("Chanchala")
Alaudin |
Anjaneya | Reused songs from Palanati Brahmanaidu and Tagore
2004 | Jai | Remake of Aadi, one reused song from said film ("Tholi Pilupey").
One reused song from Vamsi ("Veyinchukunte Baaguntadi")
Gambeeram |
2005 | Thirupaachi | Composed only one song "Kannum Kannum" which is reused from Gudumba Shankar.
2007 | Pokkiri | Two songs reused from Pokiri (2006)
Sabari |
Arya |
Malaikottai |
2009 | Kadhalna Summa Illai | One song only "Ennammo Seithai Nee". Reused song from Okkadu (2003)
Padikathavan | Reused songs from Choodalani Vundi (1998),
Adavi Ramudu (2004), Athidhi (2007), and Yuvatha (2008)
Gaja |
Thoranai |
Malai Malai | Reused songs from Murari ("Dum Dum"), Athadu ("Pillagali Allari" ) and Parugu ("Nammavemo")
Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru |
2010 | Sura | Reused songs from Samba (2004), Balu (2005), Ashok (2006), and Billa (2009)
Maanja Velu | Remake of Lakshyam (2007); five songs reused from said film
2011 | Singam Puli | Reused songs from Okkadu, Chirutha and Stalin
Mappillai | Reused songs from Dubai Seenu (2007) and Parugu (2008)
Uyarthiru 420 |
2013 | Apple Penne |
2014 | Vetri Selvan |
2015 | Inji Murappa |
Narathan | One reused song from Ek Niranjan

### Kannada

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Year  | Title  | Notes

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2002 | Premakke Sai | Remake of Chiru Navvuto; three songs reused from said film;
One song reused from Kushi
2005 | Yashwanth |
2006 | Gopi | Remake of Muraari
Songs only
Ajay | Remake of Okkadu
One reused song from Gudumba Shankar
2014 | Ninnindale |
2015 | Shivam |
2024 | Martin | Songs only
Score composed by Ravi Basrur

### Hindi

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Year  | Title  |

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1992 | Drohi | score and 1 song
1992 | Raat | score
2014 | Mumbai 125 KM | also producer

### Background score only

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Year | Film | Language

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1996 | Deyyam | Telugu
2002 | Shakti: The Power | Hindi
2006 | Lakshmi | Telugu
2006 | Raam
2009 | Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam
2008 | Chintakayala Ravi
2010 | Golimaar
2011 | Oh My Friend
2012 | Nuvva Nena
2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Ongole Gittha
2015 | Temper
Akhil
2016 | Hyper
2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu
2024 | Laggam

### Television

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Year  | Title  | Producer  | Language  | Channel

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2007 | Suriya Vamsam | Radaan | Tamil / Telugu | Sun TV / Gemini TV

### Other works

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Year  | Title  | Producer  | Language

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2009 | Chennai Super Kings Theme song | Chennai Super Kings | Tamil
2016 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | Star Maa | Telugu
2020  | Bigg Boss (Telugu season 4) Theme music  | Star Maa | Telugu

## References

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1. ^ a b Alitho Saradaga | Mani Sharma (Music Director). ETV. 28 November 2022. Event occurs at 3:20 to 3:38. Retrieved 23 March 2025 – via YouTube.
2. ^ a b c "Music Producer Mani Sharma Celebrates Birthday With Bhola Shankar Team". News 18. 13 July 2023.
3. ^ a b c d e B, Satya (11 July 2021). "Gulte Special: Melody Brahma – King Of Background Music". Gulte.
4. ^ "A musical blockbuster in the making?". Deccan Chronicle. 4 December 2019.
5. ^ Borah, Prabalika M. (29 January 2012). "One for the melody". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
6. ^ "సితార - మణి...సినీ సంగీత ఆమని! - పాటల పల్లకి - సంగీత దర్శకులు". సితార (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 September 2021.
7. ^ "మరపురాని 'మణి' మధురం!". NTV (in Telugu). 11 July 2021. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021.
8. ^ Music Director Mani Sharma Open Heart With RK | Season 02 - Episode :134 | 17.06.18. ABN Andhra Jyothi. Event occurs at 2:14. Retrieved 23 March 2025 – via YouTube.
9. ^ Alitho Saradaga | Mani Sharma (Music Director). ETV. 28 November 2022. Event occurs at 6:36 to 6:55. Retrieved 23 March 2025 – via YouTube.
10. ^ Music Director Mani Sharma Open Heart With RK | Season 02 - Episode :134 | 17.06.18. ABN Andhra Jyothi. Event occurs at 4:13. Retrieved 23 March 2025 – via YouTube.
11. ^ a b Music Director Mani Sharma Open Heart With RK | Season 02 - Episode :134 | 17.06.18. ABN Andhra Jyothi. Event occurs at 17:09 to 19:42. Retrieved 23 March 2025 – via YouTube.
12. ^ a b P, Ram (11 July 2023). "Happy Birthday To Melody Brahma Mani Sharma". cinejosh.com.
13. ^ Kumar, Asha Kiran (11 July 2018). "Mani Sharma: Top Telugu musical hits of Melody Brahma". The Times of India.
14. ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (5 September 2015). "One good, two better?". The Hindu.
15. ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (10 September 2009). "On a song". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
16. ^ a b "The team of Narappa did not let me compose music for the first glimpse: Mani Sharma". The Times of India. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
17. ^ "The 'Ala Ila Ela' Pre-release event was held in Hindupur and the makers are confident about the success of their film". The Times of India. 26 June 2023.

## External links

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* Mani Sharma at IMDb

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CineMAA Award for Best Music Director

* Mani Sharma (2002)
* Mani Sharma (2003)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2004)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2007)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2009)
* A. R. Rahman (2010)
* S. Thaman (2011)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2012)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2014)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2015)

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Nandi Award for Best Music Director

1977–1980|

* Rajan–Nagendra (1977)
* M. S. Viswanathan (1978)
* K. V. Mahadevan (1979)
* S. Rajeswara Rao (1980)

1981–1990|

* Ilaiyaraaja (1981)
* Ramesh Naidu (1982)
* K. Chakravarthy (1983)
* Ramesh Naidu (1984)
* S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1985)
* K. Chakravarthy (1986)
* K. V. Mahadevan (1987)
* Ilaiyaraaja (1988)
* O. P. Nayyar (1989)
* Ilaiyaraaja (1990)

1991–2000|

* K. V. Mahadevan (1991)
* M. M. Keeravani (1992)
* M. M. Keeravani (1993)
* Raj–Koti (1994)
* M. M. Keeravani (1995)
* Madhavapeddi Suresh (1996)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (1997)
* Mani Sharma (1998)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (1999)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (2000)

2001–2010|

* R. P. Patnaik (2001)
* M. M. Keeravani (2002)
* Mani Sharma (2003)
* Vidyasagar (2004)
* M. M. Keeravani (2005)
* K. M. Radha Krishnan (2006)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2007)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2008)
* M. M. Keeravani (2009)
* Chakri (2010)

2011–present|

* Ilaiyaraaja (2011)
* Ilaiyaraaja & M. M. Keeravani (2012)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2013)
* Anup Rubens (2014)
* M. M. Keeravani (2015)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2016)

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Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu

1990–2000|

* Ilaiyaraaja (1990)
* M. M. Keeravani (1991)
* K. V. Mahadevan (1992)
* M. M. Keeravani (1993)
* M. M. Keeravani (1994)
* Raj–Koti (1994)
* M. M. Keeravani (1995)
* M. M. Keeravani (1996)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (1997)
* Mani Sharma (1998)
* S. A. Rajkumar (1999)
* Mani Sharma (2000)

2001–2010|

* R. P. Patnaik (2001)
* R. P. Patnaik (2002)
* Mani Sharma (2003)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2004)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2005)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2006)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2007)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2008)
* M. M. Keeravani (2009)
* A. R. Rahman (2010)

2011–2018|

* S. Thaman (2011)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2012)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2013)
* Anup Rubens (2014)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2015)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2016)
* M. M. Keeravani (2017)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2018)

2020–present|

* Devi Sri Prasad (2020–2021)
* M. M. Keeravani (2022)
* Vijai Bulganin (2023)

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