He has also received the Best Male Singer Kerala State Film Award for the song "Bhasuri" (Rathri Mazha) in 2007, the Film Critics Award for Best Composer for the movie "Seetha Kalyanam" in 2009, and Best Playback Singer for "Kaisi Hai Yeh Ruth" (Dil Chahta Hai).

[citation needed] Srinivas began his musical journey in 1992 after being inspired by the soundtrack of Mani Ratnam's Tamil film "Roja," which featured fresh voices and sounds by debut composer A.R.

He gained recognition with his rendition of Mehdi Haasan's ghazals, leading Rahman to offer him work in Chennai.

He achieved widespread acclaim with hits like "Minsaara Poove" from "Padayappa" (1999), earning him his first Tamil Nadu Government State award for Best Male Singer.

Srinivas continued his successful collaboration with Rahman, contributing to songs like "Endendrum Punnagai" and "Snehidhane" from "Alaipayuthey" (2000) and "Muzhumadhi" from "Jodha Akbar" (2008).