Chakri (composer)

Chakri
Chakri in 2014
Chakri in 2014
Background information
Birth nameGilla Chakradhar
Born(1974-06-15)15 June 1974
Kambalapalli, Mahabubabad district, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Died15 December 2014(2014-12-15) (aged 40)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
GenresFilm score
Occupation(s)Film score composer, singer
Years active2000–2014

Gilla Chakradhar (15 June 1974 – 15 December 2014), known professionally as Chakri, was an Indian music composer and singer who worked in Telugu cinema. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for Satyam (2003) & Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Simha (2010).