Ratnamala Prakash, a celebrated Indian singer, is a legend in Sugama Sangeetha. Daughter of Carnatic classical maestro R. K. Srikantan, she has made significant contributions to Kannada cinema, debuting with the iconic duet ''Tangaaliyante Baalalli Bande'' alongside Dr. Rajkumar in ''Guri.'' Her collaborations with musical greats like L. Vaidyanathan and Hamsalekha are widely acclaimed. In 2016, she received the Sangeet Natak Academy Award for her contributions to Sugama Sangeetha.