The mirchi music awards held lately to encourage the talent in Tollywood turned out to be a grand success, bringing together the musical fraternity. The highlight of the year being Devi Sri Prasad, one of the best in the music, bagging three awards back to back for his superb compositions in Gabbar Singh. He won three awards in a row – Best Album of the Year (Jury Choice), Best Album of the Year (Listeners Choice) and Best Composer of the Year! The event also recognised some of the upcoming talents in the industry with deserving awards. Below is the complete list of the Winners
SP Balasubramanyam – “Sangeeth Samrat” award
Life Time achievement Award- Jamuna Rani
Best Album of the year – Jury Choice – Gabbar Singh
Best Album of the year – Listeners Choice – Gabbar Singh
Best Song of the year – Jury Choice – ‘Aaksam Ammayaithe’ from Gabbar Singh
Best song of the year – Listeners Choice – ‘Kevvu Keka’ from Gabbar Singh
Best Composer of the year – Devi Sri Prasad for Gabbar Singh
Best male singer – SP Bala Subramanyam for Shiridi Sai
Best Female Singer – Chitra for Devasthanam
Best Lyricist – Sirivennela Seethamara Sastry for Onamalu
Upcoming Male Singer – Rakendu Mouli for Andala rakshasi
Upcoming Lyricist – Rakendu Mouli for Andala rakshasi
Upcoming Female Singer – Sainora for Genius Movie
Upcoming Music Composer – Raadan for Andaala Rakshasi
Best Sound Mixing – Jeevan Babu for Nene Naani ne song in Eega
Jury Special Recognization award to Chinna Prasad – Tabla Player