SriCharan Pakala
Indian music composer
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SriCharan Pakala is an Indian Music composer, music producer, playback singer and instrumentalist primarily associated with Telugu cinema. Known for blending contemporary electronic soundscapes with orchestral arrangements, he has emerged as one of the prominent composers of the new generation of Telugu filmmakers.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | 14 May 1987 |
| Genres | Film score, Soundtrack, Electronic, Orchestral |
| Occupations | Film composer, Music producer, Playback singer, Instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Drums, guitar, keyboard |
| Years active | 2013 - Present |
Early life and career
Born in Visakhapatnam[2], Andhra Pradesh, SriCharan Pakala made his debut as a music director with the romantic comedy Kiss. He gained wider recognition through his work in critically acclaimed films such as Kshanam, Guntur Talkies, Goodachari, Evaru, Krishna and His Leela[3], Naandhi, Major, DJ Tillu, Bhairavam and Shambhala. His background scores, particularly in thriller and espionage dramas, have been praised for enhancing narrative tension and emotional depth.
Over the course of his career, SriCharan has collaborated with several leading filmmakers and production houses, contributing to films across multiple genres including action thrillers, romantic dramas, crime investigations and commercial entertainers. His work in films such as Goodachari and Major established him as a sought-after composer for high-concept and genre-driven cinema. Over the course of his career, he has composed music for more than 50 projects, establishing himself as a prominent voice in contemporary Telugu cinema.
Apart from composing film scores and soundtracks, Pakala has also worked as a playback singer and performer. His music is noted for its modern production techniques, thematic motifs, and ability to balance commercial appeal with storytelling requirements.
As of 2026, SriCharan Pakala remains one of the most active composers in Telugu cinema, with a filmography spanning theatrical releases, streaming originals and television productions.
Discography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As composer
Score and soundtrack
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kiss | [4] | |
| 2016 | Kshanam | [5] | |
| Guntur Talkies | |||
| Naruda Donoruda | [6] | ||
| 2017 | PSV Garuda Vega | [7] | |
| 2018 | Rangula Ratnam | [7] | |
| Humble Politician Nograj | Kannada film | [8][9][10] | |
| Pelli Gola 2 | Television series | ||
| Goodachari | |||
| Ee Office Lo | Television series | [11] | |
| Idam Jagath | [12] | ||
| 2019 | Jessie | [13][14][15] | |
| Evaru | [16] | ||
| Chanakya | [17] | ||
| Operation Gold Fish | [18] | ||
| 2020 | Aswathama | [19][20] | |
| Krishna and His Leela | [21][22] | ||
| Gatham | [23] | ||
| Maa Vintha Gadha Vinuma | [24] | ||
| 2021 | Naandhi | [25] | |
| Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali | [26] | ||
| 2022 | Humble Politiciann Nograj | Kannada TV show, "Scam Raja" song | |
| DJ Tillu | Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Music Director – Telugu | ||
| Major | also shot in Hindi | [27] | |
| Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam | |||
| 2022–2023 | Jhansi | Television series | |
| 2023 | Ugram | ||
| Spy | |||
| Yadha Yadha Hi | Kannada film | ||
| The Great Indian Suicide | |||
| Vidhi | |||
| Atharva | |||
| Bubblegum | |||
| 2024 | Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana | ||
| Tillu Square | [28] | ||
| Sundaram Master | [29] | ||
| Satyabhama | [30] | ||
| Bahumukham | |||
| 2025 | 28 Degree Celsius | Background score only | |
| Bhairavam | |||
| Shambhala | |||
| 2026 | Cheekatilo |
As a singer
Film songs
| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kshanam | "Edo Laga Undhi" |
| 2018 | Goodachari | "Sakhiya" |
| 2025 | Bhairavam | "Theme of Gajapathi" |
Singles (Non-film)
| Year | Single | Co-Artist(s) | Ref. |
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| 2021 | "Ladi Ladi" | Priya Prakash Varrier (co-singer), Rahul Sipligunj (composer) | [31][32] |