Sriram Parthasarathy, born on May 9, 1981, is a Carnatic vocalist and playback singer. Hailing from a family of classical musicians, he trained under Neyveli Santhanagopalan. Sriram's career began with recording several singles in the classical genre. He gained prominence through collaborations with prominent composers and music directors such as Ilaiyaraaja, Harris Jayaraj, A.R. Rahman, Yuvan Shankar Raja, and Vidyasagar. Notable songs include "Elangaathu Veesudhe" from Pithamagan (2003), "Suttum Vizhi" from Ghajini (2005), and "Aanandha Yaazhai" from Thanga Meengal (2013). His rendition in Shades of Blue: A Musical Tribute to Venmurasu received significant appreciation. Sriram has won numerous awards, including the Tamil Nadu Filmfare Award for "Suttum Vizhi", and SIIMA and Filmfare Awards for "Aanandha Yaazhai". He also received the Best Singer Award from the Music Academy and the Yuva Kala Jyothi from Nada Veda Mahotsavam Trust.