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The Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual
Filmfare Awards South The Filmfare Awards South are annual awards that honour artistic and technical excellence in the Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Kannada cinema. They are presented by ''Filmfare'' magazine of The Times Group. When it was intr ...
for
Telugu film Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Based in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telug ...
s. The first award in Telugu was given in 2004. During the period of 1997–2004, a common award for was given irrespective of gender of singers across all the four language-industries.
K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
is the first recipient also holds the record for maximum number of wins.


Winners


Nominations


2000s

2005:
Smita Smita Vallurupalli (born 4 September 1980), known mononymously as Smita, is an Indian singer and actress. She began her career in 2000 with the release of her debut pop album, ''Hai Rabba''. She has since released several albums, including ''Ma ...
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Anukokunda Oka Roju ''Anukokunda Oka Roju'' () is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. Produced by Gunnam Gangaraju and Venkat Dega under the Just Yellow banner, the film stars Charmy, Jagapathi ...
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K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
– "Manasa Manasa" – ''Nireekshana'' *
Kavita Krishnamurthy Kavita Krishnamurthy (born as Sharada Krishnamurthy), is an Indian playback and classical singer. She has recorded numerous songs in various Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Odia, Marathi, ...
– "Pilichina" – ''
Athadu ''Athadu'' () is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film, written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Jayabheri Arts. The film stars Mahesh Babu as a hitman hired to stage the assassination of a politician, only to be ...
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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Pillagali Allari" – ''Athadu'' * Shreya Ghoshal – "Neeke Nuvvu" – ''
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– "Rakhi Rakhi" – '' Rakhi'' *
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– "Bommanu Geesthe" – ''
Bommarillu ''Bommarillu'' () () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy family drama film directed and co-written by Bhaskar in his directorial debut, and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Siddharth, Genelia, Prakash Raj and Jayasudha. ...
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K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
– "Manasa Vaacha" – ''
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'' * K. S. Chithra – "Muvvala Navvakala" – '' Pournami'' 2008:
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– "Nenani Neevani" – '' Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' *
Geetha Madhuri Geetha Madhuri is an Indian playback singer and voice artist. Madhuri has sung over 2300 songs in several languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. She is the recipient of numerous Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards. Pe ...
– "Ninne Ninne" – ''
Nachavule ''Nachavule'' () is a 2008 Telugu film directed by Ravi Babu and produced by Ramoji Rao. The film was the debut for the stars Tanish and Maadhavi Latha. The film is a teenage romantic comedy. It was released on 19 December, 2008. The film won ...
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Sadhana Sargam Sadhana Sargam (née Ghanekar, born 7 March 1969) is an Indian singer known for her playback career in Indian cinema predominantly in Hindi, Marathi language, Marathi, Bengali language, Bengali, Nepali, Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, ...
– "Ninnenaa Nenu" – ''
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– "Merupulaa" – ''
Chintakayala Ravi ''Chintakayala Ravi'' is a 2008 Telugu-language romantic comedy film produced by Nallamalupu Bujji and directed by Yogi. The cross over cinema, starring Venkatesh, and Anushka Shetty in lead roles, while Mamta Mohandas and Venu Thottempudi ...
'' * Sunitha – "Vayassunamee" – ''
Kantri ''Kantri'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in the lead role, alongside Hansika Motwani and Tanishaa, supporting p ...
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Priya Himesh Priya Hemesh (also credited as Priya Himesh) is an Indian playback singer. She sings predominantly in Kannada language, Kannada, Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Malayalam, and Odia language, Odia movies. She has sung more than 2 ...
– "Ringa Ringa" – ''
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– "Meghama" – '' Prayanam'' * Nikitha Nigam – "Dheera Dheera" – ''
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Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan (pronounced ; born Nidhi Chauhan, 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer. Known for her Bold vocal range, she has recorded songs for films in several Indian languages and List of awards and nominations received by Sunidhi ...
– "Saradaga" – '' Oy!'' * Sunitha – "Neela Neela Mabbulu" – '' Pravarakhyudu''


2010s

2010:
Geetha Madhuri Geetha Madhuri is an Indian playback singer and voice artist. Madhuri has sung over 2300 songs in several languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. She is the recipient of numerous Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards. Pe ...
– "Magallu" – '' Golimaar'' * Kousalya – "Bangaru Konda" – '' Simha'' *
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– "Nijamena" – '' Brindavanam'' *
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– "Jagadhananda Karaka" – ''
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'' * Neha Bhasin – "Hello Hello" – '' Dhada'' *
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– "Ammammo Ammo" – '' Ala Modalaindi'' * Ramya – "Poovai Poovai" – ''
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Swathi Reddy Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987) is an Indian actress and television presenter who predominantly works in Telugu films, along with Tamil and Malayalam films. She has acted in over 29 movies. Her nickname ''Colours Swathi'' comes from her sti ...
– "A Square B Square" – '' 100% Love'' 2012:
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– "Saar Osthara" – ''
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Gopika Poornima Gopika Poornima is an Indian singer who mostly sings for Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, and Kannada language films. She became popular with the singing competition ''Padutha Theeyaga''. Her husband Mallikarjun is also a singer ...
– "Laali Laali" – ''
Damarukam ''Damarukam'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film, action fantasy film written and directed by Srinivasa Reddy, and produced by R. R. Venkat on R. R. Movie Makers. It stars Nagarjuna (actor), Nagarjuna, Anushka Shet ...
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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Sai Andri Nanu" – ''
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Shweta Pandit Shweta Pandit (born 7 July 1986) is an Indian singer and actress who primarily works in Hindi cinema. She has also recorded popular songs for films in Telugu and Tamil and many other Indian languages. Early life She is the younger daughter ...
– "Amara Rama" – '' Shirdi Sai'' *
Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan (pronounced ; born Nidhi Chauhan, 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer. Known for her Bold vocal range, she has recorded songs for films in several Indian languages and List of awards and nominations received by Sunidhi ...
– "Atu Itu" – ''
Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu ''Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language musical romance film co written, co produced and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. It stars Nani and Samantha. The film features score and soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja a ...
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K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
– "Seethamma Vakitlo" – ''
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Chinnaponnu Chinnaponnu (also credited as Chinna Ponnu or Chinnaponnu Kumar) is a folk and playback singer from the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Early life Chinnaponnu was born in Suranam, a small village in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, India. She start ...
– "Mirchi" – '' Mirchi'' *
Geetha Madhuri Geetha Madhuri is an Indian playback singer and voice artist. Madhuri has sung over 2300 songs in several languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. She is the recipient of numerous Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards. Pe ...
– "Vechhani Vayasu" – ''
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Indu Nagaraj Indu Nagaraj is an Indian playback singer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. She is the recipient of a Filmfare Award for the song " Pyarge Aagbittaite" from the film '' Govindaya Namaha'' (2012). Life and career She sang for many films whi ...
– "Pyar Mein Padipoya" – '' Potugadu'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Hey Nayak" – '' Naayak'' 2014: Sunitha – "Yem Sandeham Ledu" – '' Oohalu Gusagusalade'' * Chinmayi – "Ra Rakumara" – '' Govindudu Andarivadele'' * Neha Bhasin – "Aww Tujho Moh" – '' 1: Nenokkadine'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Chinni Chinni Aasalu" – '' Manam'' *
Shruti Haasan Shruti Haasan (born 28 January 1986) is an Indian actress and singer who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. One of the highest paid actresses in South Indian cinema, Haasan is the recipient of various accolades, including t ...
– "Junction Lo" – ''
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Geetha Madhuri Geetha Madhuri is an Indian playback singer and voice artist. Madhuri has sung over 2300 songs in several languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. She is the recipient of numerous Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards. Pe ...
– "Jeevanadhi" – '' Baahubali: The Beginning'' * Aishwarya and
K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
– "Marhaba" – '' Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju'' *
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– "Ye Katha" – ''
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Mohana Bhogaraju Mohana Bhogaraju is an Indian playback singer who has recorded songs in Telugu-language films. She gained recognition with the song " Manohari" from the film '' Baahubali: The Beginning'' for which she won the Radio Mirchi–Mirchi Music upcomi ...
– "Size Sexy" – ''
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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Nijamenani" – ''
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'' 2016:
K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
– "Ee Premaki" – ''
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& Anjana Sowmya – "Naidorintikada" – ''
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and M. M. Manasi – "Mahanubhavudu" – ''
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'' * Neha Bhasin – "Swing Zara" – '' Jai Lava Kusa'' * Sameera Bharadwaj – "Madhurame" – '' Arjun Reddy'' * Sonu and Deepu – "Hamsa Naava" – '' Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'' 2018:
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Mandaraa Mandaraa" – '' Bhaagamathie'' *
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– "Yettagayya Shiva Shiva" – ''
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'' * Chinmayi – "Yenti Yenti" – ''
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– "Rangamma Mangamma" – ''
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– "Reddamma Thalli" – '' Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' *
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– "Gelupu Leni Samaram" – ''
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2020s

2020–2021: Indravathi Chauhan – " Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava" – ''Pushpa: The Rise'' *Aditi Bhavaraju – "Baavochhadu" – '' Palasa 1978'' * Chinmayi – "Manasulone Nilichipoke" – '' Varudu Kaavalenu'' * Madhu Priya – "He's So Cute" – ''
Sarileru Neekevvaru ''Sarileru Neekevvaru'' () is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written & directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment and AK Entertainments. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Ras ...
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Ramya Behara Ramya Behara is an Indian playback singer who works predominantly in Telugu language, Telugu films. She has sung over 180 songs in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. "Dhivara (song), Dhivara" from the Telugu film ''Baahubali: T ...
– "Korameesam Polisoda" – ''Krack'' *Sinduri – "Chenguna Chenguna" – '' Varudu Kaavalenu'' 2022: Chinmayi – "Oh Prema" – ''Sita Ramam'' * Divya Malika – "Kolu Kolu" – '' Virata Parvam'' * Haripriya – "Ee Veduka" – '' Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam'' *
Jonita Gandhi Jonita Gandhi (born October 23, 1989), credited professionally as Jonita, is a Canadian singer known for her work in the Indian film and music industries. Since 2024, she has performed as a solo pop artist by releasing her debut Independent E ...
– "Ento Enteynto" – ''Thank You'' *
K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
– "Antha Ishtam" – ''Bheemla Nayak'' * Prakruthi Reddy – "Komma Uyyala" – ''RRR'' 2023:
Shweta Mohan Shweta Mohan (born 19 November 1985) is an Indian playback singer. She has recorded songs for films and albums in all the four south Indian cinema namely Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada, besides few Hindi films and has established hersel ...
– "Mastaaru Mastaaru" – ''Sir'' * Chinmayi – "Aradhya" – ''Kushi'' * Chinmayi – "Odiyamma" – ''Hi Nanna'' * Dhee – "Chamkeela Angeelesi" – ''Dasara'' *
Mangli Satyavathi Rathod, known by her stage name Mangli, is an Indian singer and television presenter. She majorly sings in Telugu language, Telugu language and is known for her cultural songs. She has received a SIIMA Award and an IIFA Utsavam, IIFA ...
– "Ooru Palletooru" – ''Balagam'' *
Shakthisree Gopalan Shakthisree Gopalan is an Indian vocalist, composer, songwriter and performer, famous for her collaborations with the top south-Indian music composers like A.R. Rahman. Aside from the film music, she is a regular in the independent music scene, ...
– "Ammaadi" – ''Hi Nanna''


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See also

* List of media awards honoring women *
Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Based in Film N ...
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