[2][3][4] Known as Andhra's Nightingale and Golden Voice,[5] Pantula Rama lives in Vishakhapatnam and is married to violinist MSN Murthy.

[10] Aruna Chandaraju wrote: "The appeal of Dr Pantula Rama’s kutcheries is that the music is of a very high order.

Rama’s very melodious voice, effortless elucidation of ragas, her bhava-soaked rendition, technical skills, and immensely creative manodharma, taken along with a wide repertoire, endear her to rasikas.

"[4] G Swaminathan reported: "Pantula Rama’s concerts always carry a gentle tone of authority coupled with melody.

"[3] Venkatesan Srikanth wrote: "Rama strikes a perfect balance in her knowledge of theory and aesthetic in practice of music.