Mano Murthy is a popular musician and composer known for his work in Kannada films. One of his biggest hits came from the movie Mungaru Male for which he won awards. He has also won Filmfare award for Best Music Director for the film Milana (2007). His other notable compositions can be seen in movies like Moggina Manasu, Bombaat, Manasaare, Gokula, Mr. Duplicate, Lifeu Ishtene, Abhinetri, and Mast Mohabbat. He has also worked in the Telugu film Vaana. His other project includes Madha Mathu Manasi and Savarna Deergha Sandhi.