Mangli, born Satyavathi Rathod on June 10, 1994, in Gooty, Andhra Pradesh, is a renowned Indian playback singer and television presenter. She belongs to the Banjara community and pursued a diploma in Carnatic music from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Initially aspiring to be a music teacher, Mangli moved to Hyderabad to begin her career in television anchoring.

Career and Breakthrough

Mangli gained popularity through folk songs celebrating Telangana festivals like Bathukamma, Bonalu, and Telangana Formation Day. Her song Orugallu Kotanadugu for Telangana Formation Day 2018 became a massive hit. She later transitioned into Tollywood playback singing, lending her voice to films like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (Ramuloo Ramulaa), Love Story (Saranga Dariya), and Seetimaarr (Jwala Reddy).

Television and Public Recognition

Mangli became a household name through satirical news shows like Teenmaar Vaarthalu on V6 News and Jordar News on HMTV. Her energetic performances and distinctive folk style earned her awards, including the SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

Recent Controversy and Public Image

Despite her success, Mangli recently faced controversy when her birthday party at Tripura Resorts was raided by Hyderabad police, uncovering foreign liquor and ganja consumption4. While she maintains that she was unaware of any illegal activities, the incident has sparked discussions about celebrity accountability.

Mangli continues to be a prominent voice in Telugu folk music, captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and cultural songs.