Sripathi Panditaradhyula Sailaja is an Indian singer and actress who has sung in

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and

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films.

Early life

She was born in Nellore district of

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. Her father, S. P. Sambamurthy, was an exponent of

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and her brother S. P. Balasubrahmanyam was a playback singer in

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and

films. She is the youngest of the eight children of Sambamurthy and Sakunthalamma (d. 2019).

Career

Voice acting

Sailaja has occasionally worked as a voice actor and dubbed for various artistes including

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, Sonali Bendre and

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among others. She started dubbing for the movie

Seetamalakshmi ''Seetamalakshmi'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Talluri Rameswari (in her Telugu debut) and Chandra Mohan. It was released on 27 July 1978. It won two state Nandi Awards and a Filmf ...

heroine Rameshwari.She predominantly dubbed for actresses in Telugu films or Telugu dubbed from Tamil films.

Acting

Sailaja acted in ''

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'', a Telugu film directed by

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, in which she played the role of a classical dancer.

Television works

Sailaja started her television career with the ETV show SaRiGaMalu which she co-hosted along with singer

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. Sailaja has appeared as both an audition judge and a guest judge in several reality talent hunt shows such as Vijay TV's ''

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'', ''

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'',

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's ''

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'', Zee Telugu's SaReGaMaPa Little Champs and SaReGaMaPa.

Filmography

Actress

Playback Singer

*''Maarpu'' (1977) *''

Mana Voori Pandavulu ''Manavoori Pandavulu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, dealing with the struggle against the feudal system in their own unique way. The film is remake of Kannada movie ''Paduvaa ...

'' (1978) *''Pranam Kareedu'' (1978) *''

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! ''Manitharil Ithanai Nirangala!'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. C. Sakthi and starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Murali Mohan The film was released on Diwali 1978, coinciding with Sigappu Rojakkal on the same day to ...

'' (1978) *'' Agal Vilakku'' (1979) *'' Kalyanaraman'' (1979) (Tamil) *'' Niram Maaratha Pookkal'' (1979) *''Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu'' (1979) *'' Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979) *''

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'' (1979) *''Mosagadu (1980)'' *''

Vamsa Vruksham ''Vamsa Vruksham'' () is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Bapu. It is a remake of the 1972 Kannada film ''Vamsha Vriksha'' which was based on S. L. Bhyrappa's novel of same name. Mullapudi Venkata Ramana wrote the screenplay ...

'' (1980) *''

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''(1980) *'' Seethakoka Chiluka'' (1981) *''

Meendum Kokila ''Meendum Kokila'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by G. N. Rangarajan from a screenplay written by Ananthu and story by Haasan Brothers. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. Deepa, M. Krishnamoorthy, T ...

'' (1981) *'' Thanikattu Raja'' (1982) *''

Agaya Gangai (film) ''Agaya Gangai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Manobala in his debut and written by Manivannan. The film stars Karthik and Suhasini. It was released on 17 December 1982, and was a box office failure. Plot Murali move ...

'' (1982) *''

Subhalekha ''Subhalekha'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language comedy-drama film, produced by Allu Aravind and V. V. Sastry under the Prasanthi Creations banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Chiranjeevi and Sumalata , with music composed by K. V. Mahadev ...

'' (1982) *'' Gopurangal Saivathillai'' (1982) *''

Sitaara ''Sitaara'' () is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Vamsy. The film marked the debut of Bhanupriya in Telugu film industry. The film was adapted from Vamsy's own novel ''Mahal lo Kokila'' (). The film deals with the ...

'' (1983) *''

Salangai Oli ''Sagara Sangamam'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language dance film written and directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Edida Nageswara Rao. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jaya Prada, Sarath Babu, S. P. Sailaja and Chakri Toleti. Upon release, t ...

'' (1983) (Dubbed version of

) *''

Rendu Jella Sita ''Rendu Jella Sita'' is a 1983 Telugu comedy film, written and directed by Jandhyala. The film stars Naresh, Rajesh, Pradeep Kondiparthi, Subhakar and Mahalakshmi in lead roles, while Allu Ramalingaih appears in a prominent role. Plot Fou ...

'' (1983) *''

Sattam ''Sattam'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji, starring Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu and Madhavi. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Dostana'' (1980). The film was dubbed in Ma ...

'' (1983) *''

Adutha Varisu ''Adutha Varisu'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film '' Raja Jani'', which itself was loosely based on the 1956 American f ...

'' (1983) *''Kokkarako'' (1983) *''

Janani Janmabhoomi ''Janani Janmabhoomi'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language philosophical film produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sri Bramharambika Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sumalatha, Satyanarayana, Sharada and mu ...

'' (1984) *''Mayuri'' (1984) *'' Naan Paadum Paadal'' (1984) *''

Poi Mugangal ''Poi Mugangal'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Rakesh and Sulakshana. Rakesh previously produced the Tamil film '' Padikkadavan'' (1985), under his real name V. Ravichandran. The film is bas ...

'' (1986) *''

Swathi Muthyam ''Swathi Muthyam'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Edida Nageswara Rao. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Raadhika, while Gollapudi Maruti Rao, J. V. Somayajulu, Nirmalamma, Sarat ...

'' (1985) *''

Sippikkul Muthu ''Swathi Muthyam'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Edida Nageswara Rao. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Raadhika, while Gollapudi Maruti Rao, J. V. Somayajulu, Nirmalamma, Sar ...

'' (1985) (Dubbed version of

) *''Swathi'' (1985) *''Jackie'' (1985) *''Sur Sangam'' (1985) *'' Pagal Nilavu'' (1985) *'' Thazhuvatha Kaigal'' (1986) *''

Sirivennela ''Sirivennela'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language romance film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Suhasini, Sarvadaman Banerjee and Moon Moon Sen. The film has music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film won five Nandi Awar ...

'' (1986) *''

Mr. Bharath ''Mr. Bharath'' is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj and Ambika. A remake of the Hindi film '' Trishul'', it revolves around a son's revenge against his father for cheat ...

'' (1986) *''

Padamati Sandhya Ragam ''Padamati Sandhya Ragam'' ( te, script=latn, Paḍamaṭi Sandhyārāgaṁ; ) is a 1987 Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Jandhyala. It stars Vijayashanti as Sandhya, a young Indian woman, and Thomas Jane as Chris, a white Amer ...

'' (1986) *'' Magadheerudu'' (1986) *''

Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe ''Sri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe'' is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Vamsy, starring Naresh and Madhuri. It was produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore, under ''Sri Sravanthi Movies''. The chartbuster music was composed by ...

'' (1987) *'' Swayam Krushi'' (1987) *''

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'' (1988) *''Bava Marudula Sawal'' (1988) *''Swara Kalpana'' (1989) *'' Siva'' (1989) *'' Apoorva Sagodharargal'' (1989) *''

Raja Chinna Roja ''Raja Chinna Roja'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language children's film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman, and produced by AVM Productions. The plot revolves around Raja (Rajinikanth), who arrives in the city to become an actor. In the process he m ...

'' (1989) *''Kokila'' (1989) *'' Suthradharulu'' (1990) *''

Appula Appa Rao ''Appula Appa Rao'' is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by B. Suresh under the Kamadhenu Creations banner, presented by Rama Prabha and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Shobana and music composed by Raja ...

'' (1991) *'' Pelli Pusthakam'' (1991) *'' Sigaram'' (1991) *''Siva Shakthi'' (1991) *'' Bangaru Bullodu'' (1993) *'' Aagraham'' (1993) *''

Subha Sankalpam ''Subha Sankalpam'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by noted singer, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It stars Kamal Haasan, Aamani and Priya Raman, with Viswanath also playing a pivotal role. P. C. Sreeram ...

'' (1995) *''

Paasavalai ''Pasavalai'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language historical fantasy film, directed by A. S. Nagarajan produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres, and written by Pa. Kannan. Music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. It stars M. K. ...

'' (1995) *'' Annamayya'' (1997) *''Aawaragaadu'' (2000) *''

Mrugaraju ''Mrugaraju'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language action adventure film directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Chiranjeevi, while Simran, Sanghavi and Nagendra Babu played the supporting roles. Mani Sharma composed the music. The film was released a ...

'' (2001) *'' Unnai Charanadainthaen'' (2003)

Dubbing

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