Sahithi Chaganti (born 30 October 1999) is an Indian playback singer predominantly active in the Telugu film industry, known for her versatile voice in both film soundtracks and independent music.[1]Trained in classical music from a young age, Chaganti began her career early, contributing a slokam to the Telugu film Badrinath in 2011 and making her full playback debut with the song "Pink Lips" from Loukyam in 2014.[2] Her breakthrough came with high-profile tracks like "Etthara Jenda" and "Sholay" from the Academy Award-winning film RRR (2022), which showcased her ability to blend traditional and contemporary styles.[3]Chaganti's popularity surged further with chart-topping hits such as "Jai Balayya" from Akhanda (2021), "Laahe Laahe" from Acharya (2022), "Kurchi Madathapetti" from Guntur Kaaram (2024), and more recent tracks like "Love Song" from Kannappa (2025), the latter becoming a viral sensation with millions of streams on platforms like Spotify, where she boasts over 3 million monthly listeners as of November 2025.[4] She has also lent her voice to songs in other South Indian films, including the Tamil Jailer (2023) and Veera Simha Reddy (2023), expanding her reach across languages.[5] In addition to cinema, she has released independent singles like "Dugu Dugu" and participated in music reality shows, earning recognition as a rising star in Tollywood.[4]
Early life and education
Family background
Sahithi Chaganti was born on 30 October 1999 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India, and was raised in Hyderabad, Telangana.[2] She hails from a Telugu-speaking family with no prominent musical heritage, though her parents recognized and nurtured her early interest in singing.[6] She has a brother named Shashank Chaganti.[2]
Academic and musical beginnings
Details of Chaganti's formal academic education are not publicly available. Her musical journey began in childhood; she started learning music during her kindergarten years and began formal training in Carnatic classical music at the age of six under a guru.[6] She gained early exposure through participation in singing reality shows, reaching the top 6 in Padalani Undi, becoming the runner-up in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, and winning Bol Baby Bol.[2]
Professional career
Debut and breakthrough
Sahithi Chaganti gained early recognition through her participation in singing reality shows, including finishing in the top 6 of Padalani Undi on ETV Telugu, becoming runner-up in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee Telugu, and winning the title in Bol Baby Bol on Gemini TV around 2010–2011.[1][2]These appearances led to her entry into the Telugu film industry, starting with a slokam in the 2011 film Badrinath, composed by M. M. Keeravani. Her full playback singing debut came in 2014 with the song "Pink Lips" from Loukyam, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, which marked her transition to professional singing after completing her B.Tech in engineering.[1][2][3]Her breakthrough arrived in 2022 with the songs "Etthara Jenda" and "Sholay" from the film RRR, composed by M. M. Keeravani, which gained international acclaim following the film's Academy Award win.[3][5]
Television participation
Chaganti's television journey began with her strong performances in early singing competitions, as noted in her debut subsection, which provided initial exposure. She has occasionally appeared as a guest performer on Telugu music shows but has primarily focused on playback singing post-2014, with no major contestant roles in recent seasons as of 2025.[2]
Playback singing and collaborations
Since her debut, Chaganti has contributed to over 100 songs in Telugu films and expanded to Tamil and other South Indian languages, blending classical training with contemporary styles. Notable hits include "Jai Balayya" from Akhanda (2021, composed by Bheems Ceciroleo), "Laahe Laahe" from Acharya (2022, composed by Mani Sharma), and "Kurchi Madathapetti" from Guntur Kaaram (2024, composed by Thaman S), the latter achieving viral success with over 500 million YouTube views as of November 2025.[4][7][5]Key collaborations include repeated work with M. M. Keeravani on RRR tracks and Bheems Ceciroleo on folk-influenced songs like "Jai Balayya." She has also sung in Tamil for Jailer (2023, "Kaavaalaa" composed by Anirudh Ravichander) and Veera Simha Reddy (2023). Recent projects as of 2025 feature "Love Song" from Kannappa (composed by M. M. Keeravani) and "Onam" from K-Ramp, alongside independent releases like "Dugu Dugu" (2023). Her work often incorporates devotional and folk elements, enhancing her versatility across regional cinemas.[3][4]
Musical works
Selected film songs
Sahithi Chaganti's playback singing career began with a slokam in the Telugu film Badrinath (2011), marking her entry into cinema at age 12.[1] Her full playback debut came in 2014 with "Pink Lips" from Loukyam, a peppy track composed by Devi Sri Prasad that highlighted her youthful energy.[3]She gained widespread recognition with songs from major Telugu films. In 2021, "Jai Balayya" from Akhanda, composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, became a chart-topping anthem celebrating the lead actor, showcasing her powerful vocals in a mass appeal number.[4] The following year, 2022, her contributions to the soundtrack of RRR—an Academy Award-winning film—proved pivotal. "Etthara Jenda", a duet with Vijay Sithara composed by M. M. Keeravani, blended folk elements with contemporary beats, while "Sholay" demonstrated her range in a high-energy track.[3] Also in 2022, "Laahe Laahe" from Acharya, composed by Mani Sharma, emerged as a massive hit with its rhythmic folk fusion.[8]Chaganti expanded into other South Indian languages, singing "Jujubee" (Telugu version) for the Tamil film Jailer (2023), composed by Anirudh Ravichander, which featured a lively ensemble vibe.[9] In Telugu cinema, she lent her voice to "Maa Bava Manobhavalu" from Veera Simha Reddy (2023), a celebratory track composed by Thaman S.[10] Her 2024 release "Kurchi Madathapetti" from Guntur Kaaram, composed by Thaman S, went viral, amassing millions of streams and over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of November 2025, thanks to its infectious beat and dance challenge popularity.[4]Other notable contributions include "Dandakadiyal" from Dhamaka (2022), a duet with Mangli composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, emphasizing her versatility in energetic folk tracks.[8]
Independent albums
Beyond film soundtracks, Sahithi Chaganti has released independent singles that explore diverse themes, from romance to festive vibes. Her single "Dugu Dugu" (2023), a playful romantic track, highlights her melodic style in non-cinematic contexts.[4]In 2024, she contributed to "Onam" from the album K-Ramp, a celebratory song blending traditional and modern elements for the Onam festival.[3] Other standalone releases include "Love Song (Telugu)" from Kannappa (2025), a soulful duet with L. V. Revanth composed by Stephen Devassy, evoking emotional depth.[8] These works underscore her growing presence in independent music, often collaborating with regional producers to reach broader audiences.
Personal life
Sahithi Chaganti maintains a private personal life, with limited public information available about her family or relationships. She was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, and resides there.[2]
Name change
No information available.
Marriage and family
No public details are available regarding Sahithi Chaganti's marriage or family.