Sunitha Upadrashta
Sunitha | |
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| Born | Sunitha Upadrashta 10 May 1978 Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Rama Krishna Veerapaneni 2021-present |
Sunitha Upadrashta, known mononymously as Sunitha, is an Indian playback singer and dubbing artist who primarily works in Telugu cinema.[1][2][3]
Sunitha made her playback singing debut in 1995 with the film Gulabi, and as a dubbing artist she has lent her voice to over 110 actresses in more than 750 films.[4][5][6] She is recognised as an anchor and host for music-based and flagship programmes, including the foundation-laying ceremony of Amaravati in 2015.[7][8] She has also been a judge on music reality shows on several television channels, notably Padutha Theeyaga, the long-running programme on ETV launched and hosted by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.[9][10][11]
Sunitha has performed as a singer in 19 countries, including the United States (almost annually since 1999), the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia, Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and Mauritius.
Sunitha is a recipient of nine Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South in various categories. At the age of 15 she received a National Award from All India Radio in the light music category.[12] She won her first Nandi Award in 1999, followed by consecutive awards from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2010 to 2012. In 2011 she was conferred the Lata Mangeshkar Best Singer Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[13]
Early and personal life
Sunitha was born into a music-loving family on 10 May 1978 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.[14] At the age of six she began training in Carnatic vocals under Pemmaraju Surya Rao and in light music under Kalaga Krishna Mohan. She had the opportunity to perform in concerts from a young age, including programmes featured by All India Radio. At the age of thirteen she participated in the Tyagaraja Aradhana Utsavalu along with her guru Pemmaraju Surya Rao, and later received a scholarship from the Government of India to pursue her musical training.
In 1997, at the age of nineteen, she married Kiran Kumar Goparaju, a media professional. They have two children, Akash and Shreya,[14] but the couple later divorced. In January 2021 Sunitha married businessman Rama Krishna Veerapaneni in the presence of family members and close friends.[15][16]
Following in her mother's footsteps, daughter Shreya made her playback singing debut with the song "Tick Tick Tick" in the Telugu film Savyasachi.
Career
Playback singing
Sunitha began her playback singing career at the age of seventeen when music director Sashi Preetham gave her an opportunity to sing in the film Gulabi. Her first song was "Ee Vela Lo Neevu", written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. In 1997 she sang a solo track for the Kannada film Bhoomi Geetha, composed by Ilayaraja, and also rendered title songs for Telugu television serials such as Ruturagalu and Antarangalu. In 1999, for the title song of Antarangalu, she received her first Nandi Award from the then undivided state of Andhra Pradesh.
Over the course of her career Sunitha has recorded nearly 3,000 songs in South Indian films,[6] singing in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, and has collaborated with many music directors, including Ilayaraja, Vidyasagar, M.M. Keeravani, A.R Rahman, S.V. Krishna Reddy, Vandematharam Srinivas, Mani Sharma, Ramana Gogula, S.A. Raj Kumar, Sandeep Choutha, Mickey J. Mayer, Devisri Prasad, R.P. Patnaik, Chakri, Anup Rubens, Sunil Kashyap, Madhavapeddi Suresh, V. Harikrishna, Jassie Gift, S. Thaman,and others.
Dubbing artist
Sunitha began her career as a dubbing artist in 1998 with the film Choodalani Vundi, providing her voice for Soundarya, who co-starred with Chiranjeevi. She went on to become one of the leading dubbing artists in the Telugu film industry, voicing more than 110 actresses in over 750 films,[5][4][17] and reportedly voicing as many as 60 films in a single year. Her 750th film as a dubbing artist was Gautamiputra Satakarni in 2017, in which she lent her voice to Shriya Saran.[18]
Discography
Playback and singing
Telugu
Sunitha's work as a playback singer in Telugu includes:
| Year | Film | Song(s) | Music director(s) | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Gulabi | "Ee Velalo Neevu" | Sashi Preetam | |
| 1997 | Egire Paavurama | "Maaghaa Maasam" | S.V. Krishna Reddy | |
| "Gunde Gutiki" | ||||
| 1998 | Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi | "Nee Oohallo" | M.M. Keeravani | |
| "Om Ani" | ||||
| "Raamayana Saaram" | ||||
| "Yevamma Computeramma" | ||||
| "O Prema" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |||
| "Yevamma Vinavemamma" | ||||
| "Shuklam Baradharam" | ||||
| 1999 | Thammudu | "Pedhavi Datani" | Ramana Gogula | Ramana Gogula |
| 2000 | Badri | "Vevela Mainala Gaanam" | Ramana Gogula | |
| "Bangalakathamlo" | ||||
| "Chali Pidugullo" | ||||
| "Hey Chikitha" | ||||
| Yuvaraju | "Manasemo" | Ramana Gogula | ||
| "Tholivalape Tiyyanidi" | ||||
| "Chandamama" | ||||
| Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | "Abbo Naa Bangaru Laddu" | Vandemataram Srinivas | Sukhwinder Singh, Swarnalatha | |
| 2001 | Murari | "Alanati Ramachandruni" | Mani Sharma | Jikki, Sandhya |
| Naa Manasistha Raa | "Punnami Jabilli" | S.A. Rajukumar | SP. Balu | |
| "Kadantaava Cheppu" | ||||
| "Twinkle Twinkle Twinkle" | ||||
| 2002 | Aadi | "Nee Navvula" | Mani Sharma | Mallikarjun |
| 2003 | Vijayam | "Meghala Pallaki" | Koti | Tippu |
| Nenu Pelliki Ready | "Nuvvunte Chalu"(Female) | Chakri | ||
| "Mugguru Bhamala" | ||||
| Ela Cheppanu | "Meghala Pallakilona" | Koti | ||
| "Rangula Taaraka" | ||||
| Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu | "Chandamama Kathalo" | M.M. Keeravani | Kalyani Malik | |
| Gangotri | "Ganga" | M.M. Keeravani | SPB. Charan | |
| Maa Alludu Very Good | "Paluke Bangaramayena" | M.M. Keeravani | ||
| "Padaka Padaka" | MM Keeravani | |||
| Seethaiah | "Samayaniki" | M.M. Keeravani | ||
| "Adhishankarula" | SPB.Charan | |||
| Simhadri | "Nannedo Seyyamaku" | M.M. Keeravani | M.M. Keeravani | |
| 2 Much | "Papa Nee Votu" | K. Veeru | ||
| "Talentu Bayata Pettu" | ||||
| Anaganaga O Kurraadu | "Sakku Sakku" | Chakri | ||
| Appudappudu | "Nee Kalalu Kaavali" | R. P. Patnaik | ||
| 2004 | Siva Puthrudu | "Chirugali Veechene"(Duet) | Ilayaraja | R.P. Patnaik |
| Letha Manasulu | "Letha Manasulu" | M.M. Keeravani | ||
| Nenunnanu | "Nenunnanani" | M.M. Keeravani | M.M. Keeravani | |
| "Ryali Ravalapadu" | Tippu | |||
| Pallakilo Pellikoothuru | "Naa Peru Cheppukondi" | M.M. Keeravani | ||
| Athade Oka Sainyam | "Naa Paata Teta Telugu" | S.V. Krishna Reddy | ||
| "Maa Intiki Ninnu Pilichi" | ||||
| "Hey Apparao" | ||||
| Swarabhishekam | "Kudikannu Adirene" | Vidya Sagar | SP. Balu | |
| Anji | "Maanava Maanava" | Mani Sharma | tippu | |
| Apparao Driving School | "Ninnu Chuse Velalone" | Ghantadi Krishna | ||
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | "Gundusudi" | M.M. Keeravani | M.M. Keeravani |
| "Summa Maasuriya" | ||||
| Allari Bullodu | "Andhamante Evaridi" | M.M. Keeravani | SPB. Charan | |
| Athadu | "Avunu Nijam" | Mani Sharma | ||
| Radha Gopalam | "Maa Muddu Radhamma" | Mani Sharma | ||
| "Nee Vaalu Jada" | sp Balasubramaniam | |||
| That Is Pandu | "Vennelona Adapillanu" | Mani Sharma | ||
| Manasu Maata Vinadhu | "Nuvvu Nijam" | Kalyan Koduri | ||
| Alex | "O Meghamala" | Bunty | ||
| Allari Pidugu | "Maa Subbalachamma" | Mani Sharma | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2006 | Shiva 2006 | "Adaganidhe Cheppedi Yela" | Ilayaraja | Vijay Prakash |
| Vikramarkudu | "Jum jum Maya" | M. M. Keeravani | m.m keeravani | |
| Godavari | "Andhanga Lena" | K.M. RadhaKrishnan | ||
| Sri Ramadasu | "Chalu Chalu' | M.M. Keeravani | sp.charan | |
| "Idigidigo Naa Ramudu" | ||||
| "Nanubrovamani" | ||||
| "Thandrimatanu" | ||||
| Kokila | "Shubhamo Sukhamo" | Madhukar | ||
| Boss | "Yedho Thamasaga" | Kalyan Koduri | ||
| "Naa Kallu Valle" | ||||
| "Andhagadu Muttukunte" | ||||
| "Anaganaganaga" | ||||
| "Veluthunna" | ||||
| Chinnodu | "Hey Manasa" | Ramana Gogula | Venu | |
| Lakshmi | "Thara Thaluku Thara" | Ramana Gogula | ||
| 2007 | Sangamam | "Chinuku Chinuku' | M.M. Keeravani | |
| Yamadonga | "Noonugu Meesalodu" | M.M. Keeravani | ||
| Gita | "Neekosam Nennunantu" | Sunil Kashyap | ||
| Yogi | "Nee Illu Bangaram" | Ramana Gogula | Ramana Gogula | |
| Viyyalavari Kayyalu | "Neelala Neekallu" | Sri Krishna | ||
| Aata | "Yela Yela" | Devi Sri Prasad | ||
| Bookailas | "Venu Madhava" | M. M. Keeravani | ||
| Chirutha | "Ivvale" | Mani Sharma | ||
| Godava | "Okkasaari" | |||
| Gundamma Gaari Manavadu | "Chengaavi Rangu Cheera" | Vandemataram Srinivas | ||
| Manchu Kurise Velalo | "Andhama Nee Vooredhamma" | Usha Kanna, Krishna Mohan | ||
| "Choodalani Vundi" | ||||
| Nee Navve Chaalu | "Poola Pallaki" | Vandemataram Srinivas | ||
| O Chinnari korika | "Aataladukundam" | Nagendra Kumar Vepuri | ||
| Okkadunnadu | "Adugaduguna" | M. M. Keeravani | ||
| Veduka | "Mallela Mancham" | Anup Rubens | ||
| 2008 | Pandurangadu | "Govindhude Kokachutti" | M. M. Keeravani | |
| "Kosaladeshapu Kamalitho" | ||||
| Kanthri | "Vayassunami" | Mani Sharma | Hema Chandra | |
| Rainbow | "Aasha Chinni Aasha" | Nihal | ||
| "Manasa Chalinchake" | ||||
| "Challu Challu" | ||||
| "Naa Kallalo" | ||||
| "O Lalana" | ||||
| "Sala Sala" | ||||
| "Swamy Raa"(Thillana) | ||||
| Aalayam | "Neetho Vasthunna" | Koti | ||
| Bhuma | "Abba Yem Kandaluro" | Vandemataram Srinivas | ||
| 2009 | Nachav Alludu | "Enthentha Dhooram" | Koti | Hema Chandra |
| Vengamamba | "Alaka Nabambhu Chalada" | M. M. Keeravani | ||
| "Harinama"(Kruthi) | ||||
| "Hari Alasiti" | ||||
| "O Thalli Ganga" | ||||
| "Srikaramuganu" | ||||
| "Sri Rukminilola" | ||||
| "Thirukonda Harathi" | ||||
| Boni | "Nammaleni Kale Nijamayena" | Ramana Gogula | Deepu | |
| Saarai Veerraju | "Needho Naadho" | V. Sri Sai | Karthik | |
| "Veeche Gaali" | ||||
| Aa Intlo | "Hrudayavedhana" | Koti | ||
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | "Entha Entha" | M. M. Keeravani | |
| "Sannayi Mogindhi" | ||||
| Vedam | "Egiripothe Entha Baguntundi" | M.M. Keeravani | ||
| Subhapradam | "Nee Navve Kadadaka" | Mani Sharma | Karthik | |
| 2011 | Raaj | "Bheemavaram Bulloda" | Koti | |
| "Sutiga Chusava" | ||||
| Aha Naa Pellanta! | "Subhramanyam" | Raghu Kunche | ||
| "Saturday Evening" | ||||
| 2012 | Damarukam | "Kanya Kumari" | Devi Sri Prasad | Jaspreet Jasz |
| Shirdi Sai | "Saranu Saranu" | M. M. Keeravani | ||
| "Sai Ante Thalli' | ||||
| "Ekkadayya Sai" | ||||
| "Nee Padamulu" | ||||
| "Aarati" | ||||
| Aakashamlo Sagam | "Naaku Neevu Pranam" | Yasho Krishna | ||
| 2013 | Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha | "Thamari Thone" | Kalyani Malik | |
| "Nenea Aa Nenena" | ||||
| Intinta Annamayya | "Venkatadri Samam" | M. M. Keeravani | ||
| "Neeke Saranu" | ||||
| Maha Bhaktha Siriyala | "Ee Dehamu Pranamu" | Mangala Poornachandh | ||
| "Kalyana Sugunakara" | ||||
| 2014 | Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | "Aa Venneladaina" | K. M. RadhaKrishnan | |
| "Venu Gaana Lolude" | ||||
| Oohalu Gusagusalade | "Em Sandeham Ledu" | Kalyani Malik | Kalyani Malik | |
| Anamika | "Kshanam Kshanam" | M. M. Keeravani | ||
| "The Search" | ||||
| "Dead & Live" | ||||
| Ice Cream 2 | "Kiss Me" | Satya Kashyap | ||
| "Kiss Me"(Remix) | ||||
| Alibaba Okkade Donga | "Adugadugu" | Sai Srikanth | ||
| "Aakasham" | ||||
| April Fool | "Raa Raa" | Bunty | ||
| 2015 | Mariyaan | "Inka Konchem Sepu" | A. R. Rahman | Vijay Prakash |
| "Sonapareeya" | ||||
| Yes | "Ee Vela Madilona" | Indraganti Laxmi Srinivas | ||
| "Premante Maayele" | ||||
| 2016 | Kalyana Vaibhogame | "Chakkandaala Chukka" | Kalyani Koduri | Kalyani Koduri |
| Manalo Okadu | "Madhuram" | R. P. Patnaik | ||
| Raagam | "Yeenadu Neepai Jaali Padadhe" | Sunil Kashyap | Sunil Kashyap | |
| Evaro Taanevvaro | "Kammani Kalalu" | S Sriram | ||
| Atu Itu Kaani Hrudayam Thoti | "Maruvaleni" | GP Raavin | ||
| Aa Mugguru | "Pachani Pandiri" | Sathya Kashyap | ||
| Jilakarra Bellam | "Vintha Vinthaga" | Vandemataram Srinivas | ||
| Sri Sri | "Nela Nichi" | E. S. Murthy | ||
| 2017 | Mixture Potlam | "Allari Godhari" | Madhavapeddi Suresh | |
| "Nee Maate" | ||||
| Om Namo Venkatesaya | "Vayyari Kalahamsika" | M. M. Keeravani | ||
| Malli Raava | "Malli Raava"(Reprise) | Shravan Bharadwaj | ||
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | "Modalaudaam" | Mickey J. Meyer | Anurag Kulkarni |
| "Vinavamma Toorupu Chukka" | ||||
| Mahanati | "Chivaraku Migiledi" | |||
| Bluff Master | "Ye Maayo Yemo Teliyade" | Sunil Kashyap | ||
| 2019 | NTR Mahanayakudu | "Ramanna Katha" | M. M. Keeravani | K. S. Chithra |
| Pranavam | "Edo Edo Kaavalantu" | Padmanav Bharadwaj | ||
| Oorantha Anukuntunnaru | "Alavaatu Lo Leni" | K. M. Radha Krishnan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| Paarari | "Siggu" | Mahith Narayan | Yazin Nizar | |
| 2020 | 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela | "Neeli Neeli Aakasham" | Anup Rubens | Sid Sriram |
| Local Boy | "Tholi Suryuda" | Vivek–Mervin | ||
| Nireekshana | "Kalalu Yenno" | Mantra Anand | ||
| 2021 | Guduputani | "Neeli Ningi Thaakalani" | Pratap Vidya | |
| Bro | "Annayya " | Shekar Chandra | ||
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | "Tharali Tharali" | Vishal Chandrashekhar | |
| Madhi | "Soul Of Madhi" | P. V. R. Raja | Deepu[19] | |
| 2024 | Honeymoon Express | "Nijama" | Kalyani Malik | Kalyani Malik |
| Pranaya Godari | "Choodakayyo Nemalikalla" | Markandeya Paramalla | Sai Charan | |
| 2025 | Dooradarshini | "Naa Needa Veluthundhaa" | Anand Gurrana | Anurag Kulkarni |
| 2026 | Band Melam | "Ento Emo" | Vijai Bulganin |
Kannada
Sunitha's work as a playback singer in Kannada includes:
| Year | Film | Song | Music director(s) | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Bhoomigeetha | "Boodyaviya Habba" | Ilayaraaja | Ilayaraaja, Nepolean |
| "Nodiravva Nodiravva" | ||||
| "Are Kamali Kamali" | SPB Charan | |||
| 2007 | Savi Savi Nenapu | "Sooryanu Ee Divasa" | R.P. Patnaik | Rajesh |
| 2009 | Abhay | "Baanu Kempadante" | V. Hari Krishna | |
| 2010 | Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu | "Janumada Jodi" | V. Hari Krishna | Sonu Nigam |
| "O Priyathama" | ||||
| Modalasala | "Prathama Olava" | V. Hari Krishna | Srinivas | |
| 2011 | Hudugaru | "Neerinalli Sanna Ale"(Duet) | V. Hari Krishna | Sonu Nigam |
| "Neerinalli Sanna Ale"(Solo) | ||||
| 2012 | Drama | "Hambalada Hoovanu" | V. Hari Krishna | |
| Katari Veera Surasundarangi | "Jum Jumka" | V. Hari Krishna | Sonu Nigam | |
| "Oorige Nee" | Upendra | |||
| "Parijatha" | ||||
| Ko Ko | Mellane
Naa Kolluve |
Ramana Gogula | Karthik, Ramana Gogula | |
| Kiladi Kitty | Thumba thumba | Jassie Gift | Sonu Nigam | |
| 2014 | Agraja | Rara priyachora | Nandhan Raj | |
| Rose | Preethige Rose Andaru | Anoop Seelin | Nakul Abhyankar | |
| 2016 | Santhu Straight Forward | Koodi itta | V. Hari Krishna | Sonu Nigam |
Tamil
Sunitha's work as a playback singer in Tamil includes:
| Year | Film | Director | Song | Music director(s) | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Punniyavathi | Subburaj | Unakkoruthi | Ilaiyaraaja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. B. Charan, Ilaiyaraaja |
| 2000 | Kadhal Rojavae | Keyaar | Ninaitha varam | Ilaiyaraaja | P. Unnikrishnan |
| 2001 | Badri | P. A. Arun Prasad | Kadhal Solvadhu | Ramana Gogula | Srinivas |
Non-film songs
Sunitha has sung the title songs for several Telugu television serials and has also worked as a dubbing artist for the series Andam.
| Serial Name | Song |
|---|---|
| Antharangaalu | "Gundeki Savvadenduku" |
| Ruthuraagaalu | "Vaasanta Sameeramlaa" |
| Maunaraagam | "Ningi Taakutunnade Neeloni Dhairyam" |
| Antahpuram | "Antahpuram.. Silaleni Kovelamundu" |
| Koyilamma | "Anaganagaa Oka Thotalona" |
| Varudhini Parinayam | "Chandamaama Ni Sarijodu" |
| Enneno janmala bandham | "Enneno janmala bandham" |
Private albums
Sunitha has recorded numerous private albums, with Meera Padavali and Aanota–Manasu Palike Vela, composed by her guru Kalaga Krishna Mohan, among her most recognised works. She is featured in the devotional album Sri Ramachandra Krupalu, a bhajan by Tulsidas, produced by sunithamusic.com, and her album Chandrashekara Ashtakam, composed by Sai Madhukar, is also notable.
Other private albums include Raghuram, Sai Sudha, Sri Venkateswara Tatwanidhi, Sri Vallabha Bhakthi Geethalu, Sai Darshanam, Sri Chidvilasam, Amma Durgamma, Pahimaam, Sri Rama Charanam, Govinda Ganamrutham, Saye Dhaivam, and Bathuku Paata.
Performances
Sunitha has performed extensively as a live artist in 19 countries, including the United States (almost annually since 1999), the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia, Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and Mauritius.
In 2009 she launched her concert series Melodious Moments with Sunitha, expanding it in 2019 with performances in five U.S. cities: San Jose, Charlotte, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Indianapolis,[20] with the Indianapolis event held at the Old National Center.[21] Following this success the series debuted in India with a concert at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad on 4 August 2019, which was later extended to other cities and towns across the Telugu-speaking states.[22]
Sunitha's other notable performances include the foundation-laying ceremony for Amaravati, the bicentennial celebrations of Secunderabad organised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the golden jubilee celebrations of the state assembly, and a rendition of "Vande Mataram" with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam at the Congress plenary session commemorating 50 years of Indian independence.
Filmography
Film dubbing artist
Television appearances
Sunitha has anchored, hosted, and performed as a singer in many music programs and live shows on various Telugu television channels. She has presented over 500 programs on AIR, DD channel, ETV, Gemini TV, and MAA TV.
| Year | Program Name | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Paadave Koyila
Single episode live show |
Doordarshan Andhra | Singer | The first ever musical live show organised by DD |
| 1996 | Navaragam | Gemini TV | Anchor | Music competition show where most of the Telugu singers were introduced |
| 1996 | Yours lovingly | Anchor | Birthday wishes show | |
| 2008 | Saptaswaraalu | ETV | Anchor | Singers competition that introduced most of the Telugu singers |
| Antakshari | Vanita TV | Anchor | Musical competition between participants | |
| 2004
2014 2020 - 2021 |
Saregamapa | Zee Telugu | Anchor | Saregamapa Lil Champs: hosted music competition for kids
Appeared as a guest judge in Saregamapa: The Next Singing Icon in 2020 and 2021 |
| 2007
2009 2014 |
Jhummandi Naadam | ETV | Host & singer | Musical interview show with live bands |
| 2014 till date | Swarabhishekam | Singer &
anchor in few US, UK shows |
Musical show with veteran and upcoming singers | |
| Super Singer
Seasons 4 to 7 |
MAA TV | Mentor & judge
Season 7 title winner |
Music competition show between Telugu singers | |
| 2014 to 2019 | Annamayya paataku Pattabhishekam | SVBC | Anchor & singer | A show where more than 1000 Annamayya keerthana's were featured in collaboration with Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam, movie director K Raghavendra Rao, and music composer MM Keeravani |
| 2020 | Drama Juniors | Zee5 | Judge | Children from different parts of the country showcase their varied acting skills and compete with each other to win the title |
| 2022 | Paaduthaa Teeyaga | ETV | Judge | A program to bring out emerging singing talent launched in 1996 by the Legendary SPB |
Short films
Sunitha played the lead role in her first short film Raagam, which was nominated in the short film category of the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in 2017.[23][24][25]
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Raagam | Telugu | Sree Chaitu | Lead |
| 2018 | Thadasthu | R.P. Patnaik | Special appearance |
Awards
Nandi Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for TV film Antha Rangaalu (1999)
- Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist for the movie Jayam (2002)
- Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the Movie Athade Oka Sainyam (2003)
- Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist for the movie Anand (voice of the Kamalinee Mukherjee) (2004)
- Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist for the movie Pothe Poni[26] (2005)
- Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the movie Godavari (2006)
- Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for TV film Anthahpuram (2010)
- Nandi Award for a TV film called Mamathala Kovela (2011)
- Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist for the movie Sri Rama Rajyam (voice of the Nayantara) (2012)
Filmfare Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Kannada (2010) for the movie Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu for the song "O Priyathama"
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Telugu (2014) for the movie Oohalu Gusagusalade for the song "Em Sandehamledu"[27][28]
- Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Telugu (2009) for the movie Pravarakhyudu for the song "Neela Neela Mabbulu"
- Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Telugu (2010) for the movie Vedam for the song "Egiripothe"
- Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Kannada (2010) for the movie Modalasala for the song "Prathama"
Other Awards
- TV Award 2009 for Best Female Playback Singer presented by Delhi Telugu Academy in Hyderabad on 8 August 2010[29]
- Lata Mangeshkar Best Singer Award for 2011 presented by the State Government[30]
- TSR TV9 Best Playback Singer Aaward for the song "Em Sandeham ledu" in 2014[31]
- NTR Memorial Award 2015[32]
- Singer of the Decade Award in 2016 presented by Zee Apsara Awards[33]
- Prestigious Indywood Academy Award as best playback singer for the song "Chivaraku migiledhi" from the epic biopic Mahanati in 2018[34]
- Vishishta seva puraskar by "I Stand for the Nation" NGO in 2019[35]
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