Rahul Sipligunj
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Rahul Sipligunj | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 22 August 1989 |
| Genres | Rapping, Hip hop music, Indie music, Ghazal |
| Occupations | |
| Instruments | Vocals, Saxophone |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Mango Music Aditya Music |
Rahul Sipligunj (born 22 August 1989) is an Indian playback singer and songwriter working predominantly in Telugu cinema. He became popular with his independent songs on YouTube.[1][2]
The Government of Telangana announced a cash reward of Rs.1 crore to Rahul Sipligunj who got international recognition with the Oscar award winning song 'Naatu Naatu' in RRR on 20 July 2025.[3]
Career
As independent artist
He started his career with online music videos on YouTube. He co-produced, wrote and sang songs like "Magajaathi", "Em Maayaloo", "Mangamma", "Makikirikiri", "Poor boy", "Daawath", "Galli Ka Ganesh", "Doorame", "Jai Bajrang", "Hijra". Most of his music videos were hits but among these videos, "Makikirikiri" & "Galli ka Ganesh" were Huge hits songs.
Tollywood
His first song was "College bulloda" in the movie Josh at the age of 20 in 2009. He became popular in Tollywood with his songs like "Vaastu Bagunde" in Dammu, "Singareni Undi" in Racha. He also sang Spanish part in the song "Melikalu" in Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu, "Prema Katha Chitram Title song" in Prema Katha Chitram, "You are My Darlingo" in Jakkana, "O Alekhya O Alekhya" in Doosukeltha, "Peddha Puli" in Chal Mohan Ranga. He sang the most popular song "Ranga Ranga Rangasthalana" from the movie Rangasthalam. He sang another popular song "Bonalu" from the movie iSmart Shankar.[citation needed]
He is best known for his work with M.M. Keeravani on the soundtrack for the 2022 film RRR. Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava performed the Oscar-winning song "Naatu Naatu" at the 95th Academy Awards in March 2023.[6] He was nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the song.
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Bigg Boss 3[7] | Contestant | Winner |
| Alitho Saradaga | Guest | Talk Show | |
| 2020 | 2020 Anukunnadi Okati Ayinadi Okati | Reality show | |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICON | Reality music show | ||
| 2021 | BB Utsavam | Guest | TVshow |
| 2023 | Super Singer 3 (Telugu) | Judge | One of the judge along with Shweta Mohan, Mangli & Anantha Sriram |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Rama Chakkani Seetha | Gulabi Puvvu Govind | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | Pressure Cooker | Himself | Also composer for 2 songs Cameo appearance in the song "America Poyi Nuvaitvra Langa" |
| 2023 | Rangamarthanda | Rahul | Debut in a Lead role |