Sri Mani

Sri Mani, Also known as Sree 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 Atharintiki Daaredi penning the song "Aaradugula Bullet".

Early life

Sri Mani's parents died during his young age and he was raised by his grandparents. Since the age of 8, he developed an interest in poetry and writing. During his days of bachelor's degree, his Grand Father died which made him leave his Degree due to his poverty. He moved then to Hyderabad for the Job of a Lyricist. 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, Julai, Bodyguard and more.^[1] He used to say the most memorable moment is when he got compliments for the lyrics in 100% Love and Varsham Mundhuga number from Sega from Devi Sri Prasad and Sukumar. He was 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 recorded in his phone immediately.^[2]

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