Sunitha Upadrashta is a Telugu film industry playback singer, anchor, TV personality, and dubbing artist from India. She is recognized as the “Queen of Melody” in South Indian film and has received several important honors during her career.
Quick Facts
| Birth Name | Sunitha Upadrashta |
| Nickname | Sunitha, Singer Sunitha |
| Date of Birth | May 10, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Profession | Singer, Voice Artist, Television host |
| Mother Name | Sumathi Upadrashta |
| Boyfriend | Ram Krishna Veerapaneni |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Husband/Fiance Name | Ex-Husband: Kiran Kumar Goparaju Fiance: Ram Krishna Veerapaneni |
| Children | Son: Aakash Goparaju Daughter: Shreya Goparaju |
| Height (approx) | 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx) | 67 kg |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
Sunitha Upadrashta Biography
Sunitha, or Sunitha Upadrashta, is a well-known Telugu film singer, anchor, actress, and dubbing artist. She was born in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Wednesday, May 10, 1978. She was born into a musical household. Her parents, Upadrasta Narasimha Rao and Sumathi, are well-known musicians in Vijayawada and Guntur. Sunitha began her musical studies at the age of six with Pemaraju Surya Rao in Carnatic Vocal. She then had Light music training from Kalaga Krishna Mohan. She was given several opportunities to engage in and perform in concerts and events at a young age.
She also took part in well-known shows broadcast on All India Radio. She took part in Tyagaraja Aradhana Utsavalu with her master Pemmaraju Surya Rao when she was 13 years old.
Sunitha Upadrashta’s Age, Height, Weight
Sunitha Upadrashta is 46 years old as of 2024. She stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 67 kg. She has lovely long black hair as well as brilliant star-like black eyes. She did not have any tattoos on her body.
Career
Sunitha began her career as a playback singer at the age of 17 when she sang “Ee Vela Lo Neevu,” a Sri Sasi Preetham composition penned by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri. Gulabi was her first Telugu film. She has performed songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Sunitha has dubbing credits for Jyothika, Anushka, Bhoomika, Charmi, Laila, Meera Jasmine, Soundarya, Sonali Bendre, Richa Gangopadhyay, Raasi, Shriya, Genelia, Sneha, Sada, Katrina Kaif, Ileana, Tamannaah, Trisha, Kamilini Mukherji, Nayanthara, and others. Sunitha has presented various devotional shows on Gemini, including Navaragam, Jhummandi Nadam, Sapta Swaralu, and Paaduta Teeyaga.
Since the fourth season of Maa TV’s singing reality program Super Singer, she has served as a judge. She is now presenting a singing talent competition on Zee Telugu called SaReGaMaPa Lil Champs.
Achievements and Awards
- Best Female Dubbing Artist in 2012 (voice of the Nayantara)
- “Mamathala Kovela” wins best TV film in 2011.
Best Female Playback Singer in 2010 for the film “Anthahpuram” - Best Female Dubbing Artist in 2004 (voice of Kamalinee Mukherjee)
- Best Female Playback Singer in 2003 for the film “Athade Oka Sainyam”
- Best Female Dubbing Artist in 2002 for the film “Jayam”
- Best Female Playback Singer in 1999 for the film “Antha Rangaalu”
- 2014: Telugu Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Em Sandehamledu”
- Best Female Playback Singer (Kannada) in 2010 for “O Priyathama”
- Nominated for Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) in 2009 for the song “Neela.”
- 2019: I Stand For The Nation NGO’s Vishishta Seva Puraskar
- Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly, 2013.
- The State Government conferred the Lata Mangeshkar Best Singer Award in 2011.
- Ghantasala Melody Queen Award in 2011.
- 2003: European Telugu Association, London, best playback singer award
Sunitha Upadrashta’s Net Worth in 2024
Sunitha is a well-known face in South Indian movies, particularly among music fans. While her actual net worth is unclear, she should have amassed a fortune in excess of $5 million as of February 2024. Her earnings come from singing, voice acting, theatrical performances, sponsorships, TV appearances, and tours.
Sunitha Upadrashtas Husband, Marriage
Sunitha married her spouse, Kiran, at the age of 19 years. They divorced and are no longer a couple. They have two children together: Aakash (born in 1997) and Shreya (born in 2001). (born in 1998).
Sunitha confirmed her engagement to her longtime friend Rama Krishna Veerapaneni in December 2020. The couple married on January 9, 2021, in a private ceremony attended by just family and close friends.
