Mallikarjun is an Indian playback singer and composer who mostly sings in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada language films.[1] After emerging as one of the semi-finalists in the first edition of singing competition Padutha Theeyaga, he went on to become a playback singer in the South Indian film industry. He is married to playback singer Gopika Poornima.[2] He is very well known as an energetic stage performer and ardent fan of Telugu actor Chiranjeevi.

Mallikarjun
Background information
Birth nameBoda Mallikharjuna Rao
Born (1976-03-05) March 5, 1976 (age 48)
Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India
OriginChennai, Tamilnadu
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
GenresFilm Score, Playback singing
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboard
Years active1997–present

Personal life

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Mallikarjun's father is an engineer in the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation department. He originally hails from Anakapalle of Visakhapatnam district. Mallikarjun was born when his father got transferred to Srisailam, a temple town. He was named after the local god Lord Mallikarjuna of Srisailam temple. His mother is a housewife.[3] He has started learning music at the age of 9 and got recognition by padutha teeyaga musical competition. He has one sister.[4]

He met his co-singer Gopika Poornima and they fell in love with each other and got married on 10 February 2008 in Simhachalam.[5] They have one daughter named Samhitha. Currently they are living in Chennai.

Career

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Mallikarjun made his debut as a playback singer along with Gopika Poornima in Chennai for the movie Singanna on 23 February 1997 composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. He has sung more than 300 songs in films and 2000 private devotional albums. He also assisted renowned music composers like Koti for 1 year and Mani Sharma for 8 years. He has the prospect of singing for all the heroes in Telugu Film Industry.[6] He made his debut as a Composer for the movie Kathi Kantha Rao in 2010.[7] He is one of the core singer in the musical band "SUSWANA" along with Gopika Poornima and Parthu formed in 2016 and performed in countries like India (Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Tirupati, Hospet), United States (Dallas, Texas), Kuwait And Oman (Muscat).Mallikarjun regularly sings in "Swarabhishekam" program telecast in ETV on every Sunday.

Awards

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He got the Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2003 for the serial Sukhadukhalu (ETV) in the TV Section.[8]

Concerts

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Mallikarjun has done more than 200 shows across the world. He also participated in various musical concerts in the countries like United States of America, United Kingdom(England, Ireland, Scotland), Australia, New Zealand, Africa (South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania), (Germany), Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Arab World (Kuwait, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain) with legendary singers like Padmabhushan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja and others.

Performances

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Music concerts for TANA (Telugu Association of North America) in 2007 and 2013 along with famous music composer Mani Sharma.[9]

  • Music concerts for ATA (American Telugu Association) in 2006 and 2008 along with renowned music composers Mani Sharma and Devi Sri Prasad.[10]
  • Music concerts for NATA (North America Telugu Association) in 2014.
  • Music concerts for TCAGT (Telugu Cultural Association of Greater Toronto) in Canada 2014 along with prominent music composer S. Thaman.[11]
  • Performed at WTF (World Telugu Federation) in Singapore and Dubai in 2002 and 2006 along with eminent music composer R. P. Patnaik.
  • Performed extensively with renowned S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and G. Anand team across the world.
  • Performed at TAL (Telugu Association of London) in England 2017.
  • Performed at MATA (Mana Telugu Association) in Germany 2016.
  • Performed at SATC-South African Telugu Community's Musical Concert in South Africa 4 November 2018 and 8 February 2020

TV programmes

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  • Participated as a judge and team leader in the musical competition "Airtel Super Singer 9" conducted by Star Maa in 2015.
  • Participated as a judge in the musical competitions like "STAR OF AP" and "STAR SINGER" conducted by Gemini TV and Vissa TV.

Discography

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Devotional

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Private album by Musical Bee Productions

Year Song available on youtube Music Director
2024 Sundarakanda Parayanam Telugu Pavan Kumar

Composer

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Year Film
2010 Kathi Kantha Rao

Songs

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Year Film Song Music Director
1997 Singanna Kalaganti Kalaganti Vandemataram Srinivas
2000 Chitram Ekanthavela Ekantha Seva R. P. Patnaik
2001 Anandam Kanulu Terichinna Devi Sri Prasad
Premante
Subbu Love Passayyanu Mani Sharma
Nuvvu Nenu Gunnamavi R. P. Patnaik
12B Mela Thalatho Harris Jayaraj
2002 Aadi Nee Navvula Mani Sharma
Indra Ghallu Ghallu Mani Sharma
Bobby Laalu Darwaja Mani Sharma
Sontham Yepudu Devi Sri Prasad
Ninne Cherukunta Nalo Vundi M. M. Srilekha
2003 Anji Manava Manava (Theatrical Version) Mani Sharma
Okkadu Sahasam Swasaga Mani Sharma
Pellam Oorelithe Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Mani Sharma
Raghavendra Adugulona Adugu Mani Sharma
Palnati Brahmanayudu Brindavanamlo Mani Sharma
Tagore Manmadha Manmadha Mani Sharma
Abhimanyu Nee Perento Telusu Mani Sharma
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram kanu Padamati Sandhya Raagam Mani Sharma
Ezhumalai (Tamil) Un Punnagai Mani Sharma
Varsham Joole Joole Devi Sri Prasad
Sambaram Pattudalatho R. P. Patnaik
Ela Cheppanu Manchu Thakina Koti
Abbayi Premalo Paddadu Abba Em Body Vandemataram Srinivas
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Pappesuko Charesuko Mani Sharma
Adavi Ramudu Nagaramu Lo Mani Sharma
Yagnam Chamak Chamakmani Mani Sharma
Sri Anjaneyam Rama Rama Raghuram Mani Sharma
Gudumba Shankar Chitti Nadumune Mani Sharma
Sakhiya Notilona Mani Sharma
O Chandrama
Vidyarthi Em Pilla Matladavu Mani Sharma
Venky Andala Chukala Lady Devi Sri Prasad
Abhi Allari Chese Devi Sri Prasad
Jai Neekosame Anup Rubens
Gowri Gundello Gudiganta Koti
Idho Tareeku Mandhistama Vandemataram Srinivas
2005 Subash Chandra Bose Mee Intlo Amma Mani Sharma
Athanokkade Gunedelalo Mani Sharma
Narasimhudu Yeluko Nayaka Mani Sharma
Allari Pidugu Nede Eenade Mani Sharma
Jai Chiranjeeva Jai Jai Ganesha (Uncredited) Mani Sharma
That Is Pandu Jabilipayina Mani Sharma
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Paripoke Pitta Devi Sri Prasad
Oka Oorilo Oka Oorilo Devi Sri Prasad
Bhadra Akasam Nelaku Devi Sri Prasad
Andarivadu Paduchu Bangarama Devi Sri Prasad
Avunanna Kadanna Suvvi  Suvvi R. P. Patnaik
2006 Evandoi Srivaru Aandalu Srikanth Deva
Ranam Vareeva Chandamama Mani Sharma
Veerabhadra Sirimalli Mani Sharma
Seethakoka Chiluka Chuputhoti Mani Sharma
Roommates Hayire Mani Sharma
Ajay (Kannada) Ene Aagali Mani Sharma
Illavatam (Tamil) Kechinaga Mani Sharma
Stalin Siggutho Chi Chi (Uncredited) Mani Sharma
Ganaa Yendukeevela Vandemataram Srinivas
Shankar Nee Muthi Peppi Vandemataram Srinivas
2007 Poramboku Hi Voltage Mani Sharma
Chirutha Kaneeti  Vaana Mani Sharma
Okka Magadu Nanu Paalinchaga Mani Sharma
Vaana Muvaanti Maina Kamalakar Rao
Classmates Mounamenduku Koti
Nee Navve Chalu Emito Evela Vandemataram Srinivas
2008 Aarya MBBS Vennela Koona Mani Sharma
Mallika I Love You Aaha Vooha Yuvan Shankar Raja
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Satyanarayan Vrathamu Vandemataram Srinivas
2009 Dhammunodu Mudhu Mudhu Vandemataram Srinivas
2010 Subhapradam Bailele Bailele Mani Sharma
Darling Bulle G. V. Prakash Kumar
2011 Mr. Perfect Ningi Jaripadda Devi Sri Prasad
Badhulu Thochani
Rangam Nemali Kulukula Harris Jayaraj
Pandem Kollu Ee Chitti Guvvena G. V. Prakash Kumar
2012 Ramachari Sudigalai Mani Sharma
Sakuni Ammalara Ayyalara G. V. Prakash Kumar
Siva Thandavam Mogali Puvvanti G. V. Prakash Kumar
2013 Greeku Veerudu Yevvaru Lerani S. Thaman
Gouravam Manasa S. Thaman
Nenu Chala Worst Padamara Vypunake Parthasarathy (Parthu)
Good Boy Preminchave Pilla Vandemataram Srinivas
Adi c/o abn college Nee Gali  Soki Vandemataram Srinivas
Srinu c/o Anu Cheliya Cheliya Vandemataram Srinivas
2014 Beeruva Pistolu Baava S. Thaman
Chandrakala Kathilagundi Bharadwaj
2016 Pittagoda Emaindo Kamalakar Rao
2018 Nela Ticket O Sari Try Chey Shakthikanth Karthick

References

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  1. ^ Sujatha Varma (9 May 2009). "Humming identical tunes". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Veturi Memorial award to Mallikarjun, Gopika Poornima". The Hans India. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  3. ^ Gorusu, Jagadeeswar Reddy. "తాన్ సేన్ అనే వాళ్ళు..." Telugu cinema Charitra. Andhra Jyothi. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  4. ^ "ఇదే నా ప్లాట్‌ఫాం". Sakshi. Sakshi. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Mallikarjun ties nuptial knot to Gopika". filmibeat.com. 3 January 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  6. ^ "బాలూగారు తన సొంత ఖర్చుతో నాకు సంగీతం నేర్పించారు : మల్లికార్జున్". Sakshi (in Telugu). 22 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Kathi Kanta Rao music launch – Telugu cinema". idlebrain.com. Idlebrain. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  8. ^ T, Lalit Singh (6 October 2004). "Life Hyderabad : 'Jananee Janma Bhoomi' steals the show". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 August 2018.[dead link]
  9. ^ "SwaraBrahma Sri Mani Sharma & Group Dazzles Dallas Telugus To Enchanting Musical Evening". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  10. ^ "Devi Sri Prasad music concert in Chicago". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  11. ^ "Telugu Cultural Association of Greater Toronto (TCAGT) Silver Jubilee Celebrations – Telugu cinema news". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
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