Father and guru Dr Malladi Ravikumar Of ( malladi brothers)
Years of Experience
16+
Performances
Featured Performances – Sabhas & Cultural Platforms Sivanand has had the privilege of performing in numerous prestigious sabhas and cultural platforms across India and abroad, both in-person and virtually
Notable among them are: Chennai (Tamil Nadu) The Music Academy, Madras Parthasarathy Swami Sabha Narada Gana Sabha Mylapore Fine Arts Vani Mahal (Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha) Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Karthik Fine Arts Brahma Gana Sabha Madhuradhwani Mani Krishnaswami Academy PSN Disciples Foundation Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha Navaratri Chamber Concerts Global Yuva Sangeeth Utsav Vedanta Desikar Mutt Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram, Arunachalam Swara Tarangini, Vijayawada Sangeetha Sanmandali, Vijayawada Subrahmanya Mahathi Sangeetha Samithi, Vijayawada Sama Gana Lahari Cultural Trust, Vijayawada Bala Pratibha by Govt
of Andhra Pradesh Doordarshan Vijayawada Karnataka Ramaseva Mandali, Bengaluru Shankara Matham, Mysore Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram, Mysore Sri Mysore Vasudevachari Sabha, Mysore Maharashtra Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Mumbai Music Triangle, Mumbai Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) Visakha Music Academy Nada Sudha Tarangini Andhra Pradesh Nadaneerajanam (TTD SVBC), Tirupati Raga Rasagnya, Tirupati Saraswati Gana Sabha, Kakinada Gayatri Mahila Sangeetha Sammandali, Guntur Sadguru Sangeetha Sabha, Vijayawada Laya Nada Kala Vedika, Vijayawada Amma Kala Kendra, Vijayawada
Awards
Awards & Recognitions "Yuva Ratna" – Conferred by Jai Ho Bharateeyam in association with the Government of Andhra Pradesh (2023)
Yuva Puraskar" – Awarded by Sadguru Sangeetha Sabha (2022) for excellence in vocal and Mridangam
Upcoming Young Artist Talent Award" – Presented by Visakha Music and Dance Academy (2023) for excellence in vocal and Mridangam
Champa Narayan Award" – Received from Ramseva Mandali at the Pathibhakankshi Youth Festival (2023)
Nada Pallava" – Awarded by Nada Sudha, Chennai (2023), a prestigious recognition for upcoming artists
Best Junior Male Vocalist" – Honored by Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vanimahal (2023)
Best Senior Vocalist Award" – Presented by Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha (2025) for securing the highest number of prizes
Best Senior Mridangist Award" – Presented by Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha (2025), for securing the highest number of prizes
Kalasagaram Tambura Prize" – Awarded by Kalasagaram, Hyderabad (2024)
Competition Achievements- Inter University (2019–2025)
1st Prize – Carnatic Vocal, District Youth Festival – Govt
of AP 2022
1st Prize – Mridangam, District Youth Festival – Govt
of AP 2022
1st Prize – Hindustani Vocal, District Youth Festival – Govt
of AP 2022
1st Prize – Carnatic Vocal, State Youth Festival – Govt
of Andhra Pradesh 2022
2nd Prize – Hindustani Vocal, State Youth Festival – Govt
of Andhra Pradesh 2022
1st Prize – Carnatic Vocal, South Zone Youth Festival (Padma Tarang 2023) – Tirupati
1st Prize – Indian Group Song, South Zone Youth Festival (Padma Tarang 2023) – Tirupati
2nd Prize – Mridangam, South Zone Youth Festival (Padma Tarang 2023) – Tirupati
2nd Prize – Light Vocal, South Zone Youth Festival (Padma Tarang 2023) – Tirupati
Major Performances & Cultural Representations Performed at the prestigious Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), Mumbai in 2023
Shanmugananda finites Mumbai Represented India internationally with a performance at SIFAS (Singapore Fine Arts Society), Singapore in 2022
Invited to perform at Ramotsav in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Prathishta, held on the banks of the Sarayu River at Ram Ki Paidi, organized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and the Ministry of Culture on January 17, 2024
Featured artist in the Spirit of Youth Festival of Music and Dance, conducted by The Music Academy, Madras, in 2024
Performed at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj, on the banks of the Triveni Sangam, organized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and the Ministry of Culture on January 23, 2025
Collaborations
Malladi Brothers, Malladi Suri Babu , Bharath Sundar , many more
Suddha sastriya sangitha bani with sowkhyam with gurus blessings & thematic concerts like rama , Vishnu , ramadasa , deekshita, Syama, Sastry, Narayana, Tirtha, etc
Favorite Composers
Trinity , Bhadrachalam Ramadasa , Narayana Tirtha
Languages Performed
Telugu, Sanskrit
Unique Aspects In Performance
Bhavam and sowkhyam
Press Coverage Reviews
as both a Carnatic Sivaanand Malladi’s bril- vocalist and mridangam artiste is truly remarkable
A youth icon, he embodies a wholesome blend of extraordi- nary talent, relentless hard work, and natural dynamism that enables him to connect instantly with audiences
“The secret to progress is to fall in love with the process,” he says—and his musical journey reflects that love in every step
Over the past five years, Sivaanand has performed widely across India, earn- ing prestigious recognitions including Yuva Ratna, Yuva Puraskar, Upcoming Young Artist Talent Award, Champa Narayan Award, Nada Pallava, Best Junior Male Vocalist, and the Kalasagaram Tambura Prize
In 2025, he was hon- oured with both Best Senior Vocalist and Best Senior Mri- dangist by Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha
He has also won 15 national first prizes and 5 national second prizes from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
His acclaimed performanc- es include the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai; SIFAS, Singapore; Ramotsav, Ayodhya; Spirit of Youth Festival, Madras; and the Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj (2025)
What were your initial influences of being born into such an illustrious family with a rich legacy
My musical journey began with my mother, Smt
Na- galakshmi, whose patience and guidance laid my founda- tion
She is my first guru, inspiration, and role model
Later, I began my formal training under my father, Dr
Malladi Ravikumar, who, de- spite his demanding career as a performing artist, has taught A distinctive vocalist & a dynamic mridangam artiste – Sivaanand Malladi Ambika Ananth me with immense patience and love
His lessons go far beyond technique—he instills discipline, devotion, and a deep understanding of music and life itself
Every moment with him is like a masterclass
I also draw immense strength from my grandfather, Vidwan Malladi Suribabu, and my peddananna, Malladi Sriram Prasad, who, as part of the renowned Malladi Broth- ers duo, carry forward our family’s legacy with distinc- tion
Being born into such an environment naturally nur- tured in me a deep love and respect for Carnatic music
Equally special to me is my younger sister, Sindhu Rageswari
She is my closest musical companion—we share the stage in a unique way: when I sing, she plays the violin, and when she sings, I accompany her on the mri- dangam
This bond brings me immense joy and enriches my journey
For me, my parents are my Parvathi Paramesh- wara
Whatever I am today is because of their dedication, guidance, and unconditional support
As a vocalist and mridangist, talk about your manodharma aspect and musical journey
Manodharma (creative improvisation) and laya (rhythm) form the heart of my musical expression
I firmly believe that vocal music and mridangam complement each other—learning vocal makes me more sensitive as a percus- sionist, while playing mridan- gam sharpens my rhythmic awareness as a singer
My journey with the mri- dangam began at the age of three, inspired by my revered mama, Vidwan Burra Sriram
Later, I had the privilege of learning under the late Shri M
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Raju, who patiently laid a strong foundation for me
I also learned alongside my el- der brother, Malladi Aravind, which made the process even more special
Currently, I am blessed to train under Vidwan Shri Tumkur B
Ravi Shankar, whose artistry, dedication, and humility deeply inspire me
This dual path of vocal and mridangam has helped me experience music both melodically and rhythmically, giving me a more holistic con- nection with the art
Talk about your practice hours—how do you divide between vocal and mridangam
A: Singing with the tambura is my favourite part of practice
The tambura gives me a di- vine, immersive experience—I often feel like I could hold it forever
My vocal practice happens under my father’s constant guidance; whenever I sing, he not only corrects me but also accompanies me on the mridangam, which gives me a complete sense of concert dynamics
Similarly, when I practice mridangam, he sings for me, allowing me to experience the beauty of being both accompanist and main performer
Practicing with my sister Sindhu is another blessing— we constantly exchange ideas, learn together, and inspire each other to grow
This environment of shared learning makes practice both disciplined and joyfu
