Vitla Manohar, born in Vitla village, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India, is a music director. He began his artistic career as a cartoonist for prominent newspapers and magazines before shifting to music. His breakthrough arrived with the song "Kolu Mande" from the 1996 film Janumada Jodi, which became a notable hit of the decade. Manohar went on to compose for over 100 Kannada and Tulu films, including Gejje Naada, O Mallige, Duniya, and Chigurida Kanasu. He released the album Swastik in 1998, the EP Mata in 2008, and the album Duniya in 2007. His accomplishments earned him Karnataka State Film Awards in 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 2004, a Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist in 2007, and Tulu Cinemotsava and Red FM awards.
