Ananta Sriram Biography 
Ananta Sriram is a popular young lyricist associated with Telugu cinema at present. Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu 2012 earned him Filmfare award for best lyricist (Telugu). Noted politician and cine producer Chegondi Venkata Harirama Jogaiah is his uncle. Sriram is associated with Telugu cinema since 2005 at the age of 21 and has completed one decade in the industry. The title track of “Seethama Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu” is indeed popular. He wrote four key songs for the movie and it’s difficult to believe that these soulful lyrics were written by a youngster. Currently he is one of the most sought lyricists of Telugu film industry, the romantic track - Pachcha Bottesi of Bahubali (2015) is his latest hit.
The young lyricist Ananta Sriram was born on April 8, 1984 in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. His full name is Chegondi Ananta Sriram. He was born into a family of politicians. A good reader, he used to attend library discussions since young. After schooling from his hometown though he joined Bapatla Engineering College to pursue his graduation, he discontinued his studies during the third year. In 2010, he got married to a Hyderabad girl Kethineedi Swathi at the age of 26 in a low profile affair.
Sriram made his debut as a lyricist with 'Avunante Kadanile' in 2005 at the age of 21. Though very young, he gained success within a short period and soon became a name to reckon with his choicest lyrics. With the use of free-flowing catchy words from English, Hindi and Telugu while penning lyrics he became one of the top lyricists of Telugu cinema. Eaga, Mayagadu, Suprabhatam, Dhada Bommarillu, Stalin, Chandamama, Parugu, Kotha Bangaru Lokam and Brindaavanam are among his hits.
While at school his friends used to say that his words suit film lyrics most. Slowly he became crazy for movies and first break was given by music director Sathyam of Kaadante Aunanile. His father too helped him a lot in improving Telugu lyrics. Within 5 years he completed over 60 songs from 30 movies. He also got help from his uncles.
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Updated: January 21, 2016
