Radhika

Radhika (1970 – 10 November 2017) was an Indian playback singer known for her contributions to Telugu cinema. She recorded over 200 songs in various South Indian languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. Radhika is particularly recognized for singing item numbers in commercial films.

She gained prominence with her iconic song "Bavalu Sayya... Maradallu Sayya" from the film Bava Bavamaridi (1993), which became a significant hit. Other notable tracks include "Aata Kavala," "Amalapuram Bulloda," and "Sunnunda Theesuko." Despite a successful career, she did not achieve widespread recognition.

Early life and career Radhika was born in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Radhika started her career as a playback singer in the late 1980s and became known in the South Indian music industry, especially in Telugu cinema. Her breakthrough came with the hit song "Bavalu Sayya... Maradallu Sayya". She later contributed to many successful songs, especially item numbers in the 1990s and early 2000s. Her death was mourned by music directors Koti and Mani Sharma, and singer Mano.

1994 Kishkindha Kanda Telugu "Emananti" M. M. Keeravani 1994 Bobbili Simham Telugu "Mayadari Pillada" M. M. Keeravani

2001 Narasimha Naidu Telugu "Chilakapacha Koka" Mani Sharma

2004 Anji Telugu "Mirapakaya Bajji" Mani Sharma