14/06/2025
Sunitha Upadrashta
🎂 Date of Birth: May 10, 1978
🏠 Birthplace: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
🧬 Profession: Playback Singer, Dubbing Artist, TV Presenter, Classical Vocalist
🎶 Music Career
Sunitha began her music journey at the age of 6, trained in Carnatic classical music and light music.
She made her playback singing debut at just 17 years old in the Telugu film Gulabi (1995).
She has sung over 3,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Her voice is known for its clarity, emotional depth, and adaptability across romantic, devotional, and classical genres.
Worked with top music directors including Ilayaraja, A.R. Rahman, M.M. Keeravani, Anup Rubens, and Devi Sri Prasad.
🔈 Dubbing Artist
Sunitha is also a highly successful dubbing artist, having lent her voice to over 750 films.
She has dubbed for leading actresses like Meera Jasmine, Bhumika Chawla, Genelia D’Souza, Trisha, and many others.
She is praised for her expressive dialogue delivery that matches the on-screen emotion perfectly.
📺 Television and Live Performances
Sunitha has hosted and judged various music shows on Telugu television, such as Paadutha Teeyaga and Super Singer.
She frequently performs in live concerts both in India and internationally, known for her graceful stage presence.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple Nandi Awards for both playback singing and dubbing.
Filmfare Awards South winner for Best Female Playback Singer.
Honored by cultural organizations in India and abroad for her contributions to music and arts.
❤️ Personal Life
Sunitha was first married to Kiran Kumar and has two children — a son named Aakash and a daughter named Shreya.
After her divorce, she married businessman and digital entrepreneur Rama Krishna Veerapaneni in 2021.
Her son Aakash has also entered the entertainment industry.
🌟 Why She’s Loved
Known as the “Melody Queen of Telugu music”, Sunitha is admired not just for her voice, but also for her humility, elegance, and cultural contribution.
She has inspired many young singers and continues to be a role model in South Indian entertainment.