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'{{Proposed deletion/dated |concern = This person is not a celebrity, just because his video has gone viral he cannot be on wikipedia |timestamp = 20171018085325 |help = }} {{Infobox person | name = Veenu Mallesh | image = http://www.gratenews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Vennu-Mallesh.jpg | alt = | caption = | birth_name = <!--Use this parameter only if the name is different from page title--> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|09|18|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], India | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | nationality = Indian | other_names = | occupation = Singer and YouTube personality | years_active = 2012–present | known_for = Song: "It's My Life Whatever I Wanna Do" | notable_works = <!-- Redundant with known for in this case --> }} '''Vennu Mallesh''' is a singer, entertainer and YouTube personality from [[Hyderabad]], India. He is best known for his songs on YouTube, which the [[Hindustan Times|''Hindustan Times'']] has described as "cringeworthy".<ref name="Hindustan times-2Jun17" /><ref name="Daily Mail 2014"/> His first song, through which he first rose to popularity, "It's My Life Whatever I Wanna Do", was uploaded on 27 July 2012 and reached 10 million views 17 June 2017. == Popularity == Vennu Mallesh is a singer who is well known for his song "It's My Life Whatever I Wanna Do", which was released in July 2012 on [[YouTube]],also Barack Obama the then President of USA said the song changed his life entirely. According to speculation by the [[Daily Mail|''Daily Mail'']],<ref name="Daily Mail 2014"/> Mallesh might have made USD $10,000 from the video as of 30 July 2014, when the video had 4.2 million views. The video has 11 million views as of September 2017.{{cn|date=June 2017}} The most recent song Mallesh made was "Aafreen Fathima Bewafa Hai", which was released 28 September 2017 has already crossed 200,000 Views ==Critical reception== The ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' referred to Mallesh's videos as "mind-numbingly cringeworthy".<ref name="Hindustan times-2Jun17">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/dhinchak-pooja-s-selfie-maine-leli-aaj-why-are-cringeworthy-videos-so-popular/story-h1SFv6ZctKu08gzXpOfzeK.html|title=Dhinchak Pooja’s 'Selfie maine leli aaj': Why are cringeworthy videos so popular?|last=Pattanaik|first=Samiksha|date=June 2, 2017|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=6 June 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> It later said that Mallesh and others like him "are all ordinary folk who have relied on YouTube videos to attain the stardom they enjoy today. This makes them more relatable and engaging."<ref name="Hindustan times-2Jun17"/> ''Prashanth Reddy'' alleged that Vennu Mallesh is a pedophile on account of his lyrics in his songs. ''The Quint'' wrote: "The cringe-pop genre has seen singers like Taher Shah and Vennu Mallesh attain cult following"<ref name="Quint-May17">{{cite web|last1=Maanvi|title=Stay Dhinchak! Delving Into Dhinchak Pooja’s Stardom|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/2017/05/24/stay-dhinchak-delving-into-dhinchak-poojas-stardom|website=The Quint|accessdate=6 June 2017|date=May 25, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Popspoken]]'' wrote: " Vennu is a fascinating musical powerhouse originating from the beautiful India. His first masterpiece "It’s My Life" has exceeded 10 million views, and he’s right on track to becoming a viral sensation."<ref name="popspoken">{{cite web|title=Exclusive Interview-with Indian Superstar Vennu Mallesh|url=http://popspoken.com/music/2012/12/exclusive-interview-with-indian-superstar-vennu-mallesh|work=Popspoken|accessdate=6 June 2017|date=December 28, 2012}}</ref> The ''[[Daily Mail]]'' wrote: "The general consensus is that it is awful. So awful, in fact, that it's amazing. But having racked up in excess of 4.2 million views, Mr. Mallesh is probably laughing along with his critics - and all the way to the bank."<ref name="Daily Mail 2014">{{Cite news|work=The [[Daily Mail]] |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2711208/The-worst-song-recorded-Indian-singer-s-hilarious-It-s-My-Life-track-smash-hit-Internet-least.html |title=The worst song ever recorded? Indian singer’s hilarious 'It's My Life' track becomes a smash hit (on the Internet at least!) |date=30 July 2014}}</ref> The ''[[Daily Star (British newspaper)|Daily Star]]'' called Mallesh "something of an Internet celebrity" and wrote: "Ranging from the bizarre to the frankly worrying, the words are pelted out with an unhealthy dose of autotune from young Vennu."<ref>{{cite news| |url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/391733/Vennu-Mallesh-Indian-singer-viral |title=Awful but brilliant Indian singer goes viral with his unique brand of pop |work=The [[Daily Star (British newspaper)|Daily Star]]|first=Andy |last=Wells |date=30 July 2014 |accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref> The ''[[Huffington Post]]'' wrote: "In Summer 2012’s pantheon of viral hits, the singer’s first song is but a minor deity, but to him, it’s a personal creedo..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/28/vennu-mallesh-its-my-life-what-ever-i-wanna-do-video_n_1836639.html|title=Vennu Mallesh, 'It’s My Life What Ever I Wanna Do' Is This Summer's Viral Sleeper Hit |work=The [[Huffington Post]] |first=Andres |last=Jauregui |date=August 28, 2012|accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref> ==Discography== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Song name !Song name in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]!! Release date |- | "It's My Life" |"ఇది నా జీవితం"|| 27 July 2012 |- | "I Love U Dear" |"నేను నిన్ను ప్రేమిస్తున్నాను ప్రియమైన"|| 18 December 2013 |- | "Wish U Enjoy New Year" |"మీరు కొత్త సంవత్సరం ఆనందించండి అనుకుంటున్నారా"|| 11 December 2012 |- | "Ice Bucket Challenge" |"మంచు బకెట్ సవాలు"|| 26 August 2014 |- | "12 Angry Men" |"పన్నెండు కోపిష్టి పురుషులు"|| 30 December 2013 |- | "Ninnu Naa" |"నిన్న నా"|| 14 February 2014 |- | "United India" |"యునైటెడ్ ఇండియా"|| 17 January 2015 |- | "Made For Us" |"మాకు చేసిన"|| 14 May 2015 |- |"Aafreen Fathima Bewafa Hai" |"Aafreen Fathima Bewafa Hai"|| 28 September 2017 |- |} ==External links== *[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--g_wJaqDjFx57RPrtSpow Vennu Mallesh's YouTube channel] *[https://www.facebook.com/WorldOfVennu/Spow Vennu Mallesh's Facebook Page] ==Notes== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Mallesh, Vennu}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Indian YouTubers]] [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] [[Category:Singers from Hyderabad, India]]'