Komanduri Ramachari
Komanduri Ramachary is an Indian playback singer, composer and music teacher who predominantly works in Telugu films. Ramachary is the Founder of Little Musicians Academy. Ramachary was born in Medak District, Telangana and brought up in Hyderabad, Telangana. His first film as music director was PremaLekha Raasa. SP Balasubramanyam, a renowned playback singer in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema has been a guide and inspiration. His songs are for the movies Sambaram, Ramayanam, Sri Ramadasu and Guntur Kaaram.
Ramachary has performed all over India and abroad in countries, including America, Australia, Kuwait and Dubai. He has won many Awards like Andhra Pradesh State government NANDI Award, Delhi Telugu Academy Award, Vamsee International Award, and Kalaradhana Award. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology and Research on August 2, 2025.
Early life and background
Ramachary was born to Komanduri Krishnamachary and Yashodamma in Medak District of Telangana. Ramachary's musical journey started at a very young age when he used to accompany his father, a Harikatha artist, for his concerts in various villages. He learned Carnatic classical music from Kumari. Oruganti Leelavathi garu and light music from P.V.Sai Baba Garu, son of Putcha Subba Rao garu and nephew of P. V. Parabrahma Sastry.He struggled hard to complete training in music as well as graduation. He also completed his BEd from Osmania University. Through these years, he won many accolades for his rendition of devotional songs and light music in radio and television shows.