Chamaraja Wodeyar V

1576–1578) was the eighth maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore, who reigned from 1576 until 1578.

After the death of his uncle Chamaraja Wodeyar IV, Chamaraja Wodeyar V took power, but died in two years' time on the throne.

In span of less than a decade, three monarchs had died, his being the most recent.

Chamaraja's death caused more concern among Mysore nobles.

[citation needed] His first-cousin, Raja Wodeyar I, succeeded him.