Manikanth Kadri is an Indian music director, playback singer and background musician, who has worked in several South Indian film industries. He made his debut as a music director with the 2006 Malayalam movie, Smart City. Over the years he has worked on movies like Avakai Biryani (2008), Savari (2009), Swayamvara (2010), Cool Ganesh (2013), Gharshane (2014), Manasunu Maya Seyake (2014), Savaari 2 (2014), Rang (2014), Chaali Polilu (2014), Mosagallaku Mosagadu (2015), Chandi Kori (2015), Jaathre (2015), Shutterdulai (2016) and Barsa (2016). In 2017 Manikanth worked on the background music of Are Marler. His other releases include Asathoma Sadgamaya, Paddayi, Ranganayaki and Jabardasth Shankara. His 2020 releases include Ombatthane Dikku and Www.Meenabazar.,.