Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry

Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for the 1986 film of same name. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards South for his work the most by any south Indian lyricist. He had penned lyrics for over 3,000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions to the field of arts and aesthetics.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Early life

Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh.<ref name=":0" /> He spent his early years in Kakinada, where he developed his literary skills under the guidance of his father, Chembolu Venkata Yogi, a polyglot. Kakinada's vibrant literary scene also influenced his growth through interactions with local writers.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

He completed his schooling at the Municipal School in Anakapalli and pursued intermediate studies in Kakinada.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Sastry later joined MBBS but discontinued due to financial constraints. He then enrolled in a Master of Arts (MA) program at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Career

Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with Sirivennela.

A particular highlight of the movie is the song "Vidhata Thalapuna", sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela. The song is about Aum, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, from which the Veda traditions originated. Other notable songs include Adibhikshuvu Vadinedi Koredhi and Ee gali Ee Nela. The songs and their lyrics became hugely popular with Sastry subsequently winning his first Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for the song "vidhaata talapuna". He won the Nandi Award for his first film.Template:Citation needed

He wrote lyrics for many songs in films such as Swayam Krushi, Swarna Kamalam, Samsaram Oka Chadarangam, Shrutilayalu, and Pelli Chesi Choodu. The lyrics for these songs met with positive reception. He won his second Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for the song "Telavardemo Swamy" from the film Shrutilayalu and his third Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for the song "Andela Ravamidi Padamuladaa" from the film Swarna Kamalam in 1988. He is the first person to have won Nandi Awards in three consecutive years in 1986, 1987 and 1988.Template:Citation needed

He wrote the lyrics to many songs from the films such as Swarakalpana, Anna Thammudu, Indrudu Chandrudu, Alludugaru, and Antam with all songs garnering positive reception. His lyrics for the film Gaayam were particularly well received, and Sastry was awarded his fourth Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for the song "Surajyamavaleni" in 1993.Template:Citation needed

He wrote lyrics for many songs for films such as Kshana Kshanam, Swati Kiranam, Money, Govinda Govinda, Criminal, Gulabi, Love Birds (Telugu Version), Taraka Ramudu, Shubhalagnam, Srikaram and Little Soldiers. He won his fifth and sixth Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for the films Shubhalagnam and Srikaram respectively.Template:Citation needed

His next work was Ninne Pelladata, in which he was the single card lyricist.Template:Citation needed

He followed up with lyrics for songs in films such as Shubha Muhurtam, Priya Raagaalu, Aahaa..!, Pelli Kanuka, Sindhooram, Aavida Maa Aavide, Chandralekha, Wife of V. Varaprasad, Seetharama Raju, Prema Katha etc. His lyrics received positive reception and won him his seventh and eighth Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for the songs "Ardha Shatabdapu" (Sindhooram) and "Devudu Karunistadani" (Prema Katha).Template:Citation needed

He started 2000s by writing lyrics for films such as Murari, O Chinadana, Okkadu, Nuvve Kavali, Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, Manmadhudu, Ela Cheppanu, Varsham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Chakram, and Happy. Among these songs, "Hare Rama" (Okkadu), "Ekkada Unna" (Nuvve Kavali), "Aakasam Thakela" (Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana) and "Jagamantha Kutumbam" (Chakram) got positive reception with "Aakasam Thakela" winning him his first Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu and "Jagamantha Kutumbam" winning him his ninth Nandi Award for Best Lyricist.Template:Citation needed

He followed up by writing lyrics for many songs from films such as Bommarillu, Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule, Gamyam, Sasirekha Parinayam, Jalsa, Parugu, Kotha Bangaru Lokam, Mahatma etc. "Entha Varaku" from Gamyam is often described as one of his best works and won him his tenth Nandi Award for Best Lyricist and second Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu is for "Inthavaraku" from Gamyam, the third Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu is for "Konthamandi Sontha Peru" from Mahatma & the fourth Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu is for "Raa Mundaduguveddham" from Kanche.Template:Citation needed

In 2011, he wrote lyrics for "Badulu Thochani" (Mr. Perfect) with rave reviews for its lyrical content. He also wrote lyrics for many songs from the films such as Oh My Friend, Oosaravelli, Tuneega Tuneega, Onamalu, Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Greeku Veerudu, Paisa, Om 3D, Balupu, Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha, Adavi Kaachina Vennela.Template:Citation needed

He is considered one of the great lyricists in Telugu Film IndustryTemplate:Citation needed along with Veturi and Aatreya. Most of the younger lyricists like Chandra Bose, Ananth Sreeram and Rama Jogayya Sastri consider him their guru.Template:Citation needed He has written over 3000 songs<ref name=":0" /> and was felicitated for this achievement in the Audio function of 2014 movie Mukunda. He was the speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's celebrations held in Chicago Illinois, U.S. 2–4 July 2009.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2014, he was also felicitated by the Bay Area Telugu association.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Frequent collaborations

{{ safesubst:#invoke:Unsubst||date=__DATE__ |$B= {{ safesubst:#invoke:Unsubst||date=__DATE__ |$B= Template:Ambox }} }} Seetharama Sastry is known to have a long time association with banners Annapurna Studios and Sumanth Art Productions and directors K. Viswanath, Ram Gopal Varma, Krishna Vamsi and Trivikram Srinivas.

For Annapurna Studios he has written lyrics for most of the songs from films such as Sisindri, Ninne Pelladata (involving Krishna Vamsi), Little Soldiers, Chandralekha (involving Krishna Vamsi), Yuvakudu, Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chutamu Rarandi, Prema Katha (involving Ram Gopal Varma), Aahaa..!, Manmadhudu. Among them, for most films he was the single card lyricist (lyrics for all songs written by a single lyricist).

For Sumanth Art Productions, he contributed lyrics for films such as Manasantha Nuvve, Okkadu, Nee Sneham, Varsham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Pournami, Vaana and Aata and for most of the films he was the single card lyricist.

For Ushakiran Movies he wrote lyrics in films like Nuvve Kavali, Ishtam, Anandam.

With Ram Gopal Varma, he has worked on many films, contributing lyrics, such as Siva, Antam, Kshana Kshanam, Gaayam, Govinda Govinda, Rangeli (Telugu dubbed version of Rangeela), Anaganaga Oka Roju, 50-50 (Telugu dubbed version of Daud), Satya (Telugu dubbed version), Prema Katha and for many production ventures by Ram Gopal Varma such as Money, Gulabi etc. And for most of them, he was the single card lyricist.

With K. Viswanath, he has worked on many films including his debut venture Sirivennela, Sruthilayalu, Swayamkrushi, Swarna Kamalam, Aapadbandhavudu, Swati Kiranam, Subha Sankalpam etc. K. Viswanath is also known to have introduced Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry.

Krishna Vamsi is known to be a big fan of Sitarama Sastry. The films for which Sitarama Sastry wrote lyrics, which were directed by Krishna Vamsi include Ninne Pelladatha, Gulabi, Sindhooram, Chandralekha, Murari, Khadgam, Chakram, Mahatma etc. and more recently Paisa.

Trivikram Srinivas is a relative of Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. Sitarama Sastry wrote lyrics to films directed by Trivikram such as Nuvve Nuvve, Athadu, Jalsa, Khaleja, Son of Satyamurthy, Agnyaathavaasi and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.

Style

{{ safesubst:#invoke:Unsubst||date=__DATE__ |$B= {{ safesubst:#invoke:Unsubst||date=__DATE__ |$B= Template:Ambox }} }} Seetharama Sastry's lyrics are known to have extreme optimistic value. Through his lyrics, he has time and again conveyed the essence of life by giving simple yet powerful examples and motivated people into living a happy, meaningful life irrespective of the hurdles one encounters. Some examples of this kind of song include "Aakasam Thakela" (Nuvvostanantey Nenoddantana, Prabhu Deva's directorial debut), "Entha Varaku" (Gamyam). Some of his songs also have rebellious tendencies, criticizing the shortcomings and social evils of society in songs like "Niggadeesi Adugu" (Gaayam), "Ardha Satabdhapu" (Sindhooram). He also wrote songs which have humour like "Vaareva Emi Face uu" (Money). He was often considered the most versatile Telugu film lyricist working because he has contributed lyrics for songs comprising all kinds of genres like duets, hero introduction, romantic, devotional, thought provoking, lighter vein.

Other works

Seetharama Sastry was a celebrity actor for "Subhagruha", a real estate firm.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> His interpretation of his Lyrics & Poetry has been published as a book named Sirivennela Tarangalu. Sitarama Sastry attended Loksatta Party on 3 March 2014 in a public event in Tirupati.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In summer of 2014 along with singers Parthasaradhi (Parthu) and Sahithi, he toured many cities in United States presenting the concept behind the lyrics called "Sirivennela Antharangaalu".

Personal life

His son Raja is an actor and acted in Keka (2008) and other films.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Seetharama Sastry died on 30 November 2021 at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad, Telangana due to lung cancer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On 24 November 2021, he was admitted to KIMS hospital with pneumonia and was put on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) treatment for supporting his lungs.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Awards and honors

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The Vice President, Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu presenting Ustad Bismillah Khan Award for Culture to Sri Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, at an event to present Swarajya Awards 2017, in Panaji, Goa

Civilian honors

• Padma Shri (2019)

Nandi Awards

• Best Lyricist – Sirivennela (1986) – "Vidhatha Thalapuna"
• Best Lyricist – Sruthilayalu (1987) – "Telavaarademo Swami"
• Best Lyricist – Swarnakamalam (1988) – "Andela Ravamidi Padamuladaa"
• Best Lyricist – Gaayam (1993) – "Surajyamavaleeni Swarajyamendukani"
• Best Lyricist – Subha Lagnam (1994) – "Chilaka Ee Thoodu Leeka"
• Best Lyricist – Srikaram (1996) – "Manasu Kaastha Kalatha Padithe"
• Best Lyricist – Sindhooram (1997) – "Ardha Sathabdapu Agnananne"
• Best Lyricist – Prema Katha (1999) – "Devudu Karunistaadani"
• Best Lyricist – Chakram (2005) – "Jagamanta Kutumbam Naadi"
• Best Lyricist – Gamyam (2008) – "Enta Varaku Endu Koraku"
• Best Lyricist – Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) – "Mari Anthagaa "

Filmfare Awards South

• Best Lyricist – Telugu – Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana -"Ghal Ghal" (2005)
• Best Lyricist – Telugu – Gamyam - "Yenthavaraku Yendhukoraku" (2008)
• Best Lyricist – Telugu – Mahatma - "Konthamandi inti peru kaadhura Gandhi" (2009)
• Best Lyricist – Telugu – Kanche - "Raa Mundhadugu veddham" (2015)
• Best Lyricist – Telugu – Jaanu "Life Of Ram - Naa Ventapadi" (2020)
• Best Lyricist – Telugu – Sita Ramam - "Kaanunna Kalyanam" (2022)

Santosham Film Awards

• Best Lyricist Award – Kanche (2015)

South Indian International Movie Awards

• Best Lyricist – Telugu – Kanche (2015)

Others

• He is a winner of the Bronzed Llama which he is noted for in his home town of Anakapalli.
• He was honored with Lifetime achievement award in January 2012.

Discography

This is a listing of the songs and tracks Sastry has contributed as a lyricist in the chronological order of films.

Year	Film	Music Director	Song(s)	Ref(s)
1984	Janani Janmabhoomi	K. V. Mahadevan	"Rasavaahini Swaagatham (Gangaavatharanam)"Template:Efn	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1986	Swathi Muthyam	Ilaiyaraaja	"Laali Laali (Ending Song)"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Pavitra	Krishna - Chakra	"Itthadi Bindhe Bhale Unde", "Idi Odinavaadi Vyatha", "Edi Aa Vennela", "Oka Sukka Chethilona", "Manuvu Manaku Kudire"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Veta	K. Chakravarthy	"O Ledi Koona"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sirivennela	K. V. Mahadevan	"Vidhaatha Thalapuna", "Paatalo Paadalenidi", "Chandamaama Raave", "Merise Thaaraladheroopam", "Polimera Daatipothunnaa", "Aadhi Bhikshuvu", "Ee Gaali Ee Nela", "Prakruthi Kaanthaku", "Chinuku Chinuku"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Aadi Dampatulu	Satyam	"Kadalinigani Vadivadiganu", "Ennaallu Inkennellu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sri Vemana Charitra	Satyam	"Paatrala Venuka", "Narayana Hari"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi	J. V. Raghavulu	"Bommalaanti Muddugumma", "Nee Chirunavvulu", "Vandematharam Vandematharam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Padaharella Ammayi	Sivaji Raja	"Raa Raa Raa Sankellu Tenchukoni Raa", "Manasukidi Saapam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Parasu Ramudu	K. Chakravarthy	"Gunde Konalo", "Madilo Valapedo", "Kanneeti Muthyaalu (Duet)", "Kanneeti Muthyaalu (Female Solo)"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Srimathi Kanuka	K. Chakravarthy	"Enni Janmala Punyamo", "Evvaru Vintaarammaa", "Mangala Gowri", "Prema Seemalaku"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Pasupu Thadu	K. Chakravarthy	"Raagam Navaraagam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sakkanodu	K. V. Mahadevan	"Kalavaari Koothura", "Nindu Punnamiga Puttinaroje"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Ladies Tailor	Ilaiyaraaja	"Haayamma Haayamma", "Gopilola", "Porapaatidhi", "Ekkada Ekkada Ekkada", "Vetaadande Ollokocchi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Jailu Pakshi	K. V. Mahadevan	"Chevulunna Godalu Levu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1987	Dabbevariki Chedu	Saluri Vasu Rao	"Panchadaara Chilakaa"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Donga Mogudu	K. Chakravarthy	"Nallanchu Thella Cheera", "Ee Chempaku Selaveeyaku", "Kokammaa Cheppammaa", "Nee Kokakintha Kulukenduku"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Ummadi Mogudu	K. Chakravarthy	"Muddabanti Bugga Kandi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Kalyana Thambulam	K. V. Mahadevan	"O Gummaa Gummadi Poovu", "Prema Katha"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Lawyer Suhasini	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	"Saamajavaragamanaa", "Emandii Illaalugaaruu", "O Raajaa Maharaajaa", "Tholisaari Pooche", "Levammaa Nidra Chaalinchi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sankeerthana	Ilaiyaraaja	"Manasuna Molichina Sarigamale", "Divi Daarula (Poem)", "Vevelaa Varnaala", "Omkaara Vaakyam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Kaboye Alludu	K. Chakravarthy	"Endukamma Koyilamma", "Kammani Andam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sruthilayalu	K. V. Mahadevan	"Telavaarademo Swamy (Female)", "Sri Saaradaamba", "Telavaarademo Swamy (Male)", "Tanadu Varasatwamunu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Chakravarthy	K. Chakravarthy	"Vannelaraani Kinnerasaani"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Paga Saadhistha	Raj–Koti	"Vennetlo Andaalannii", "Jolly Day", "Singaari Sigguteralo"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Muddayi	K. Chakravarthy	"Mundu Nuvvu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi	G. Anand	"Tholisaari Thelisindi", "Jebulu Kotte"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Gundamma Gari Krishnulu	K. Chakravarthy	"Poddu Manaku Vadhu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Prathispandana	Krishna-Chakra	"Pedavulalo Padanisalu", "Pooladumaaram Chelaregenu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Allari Pandavulu	Raj–Koti	"Andello Aanandam", "Swaagatham Chaitramaa", "Pooyanii O Mohinii"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Gowthami	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	"Poolavelluva Soode Sinnakka", "Veligindi Naa Praanadeepam", "Vanchana Ragilinchina Chithi", "Kondameedhi Kothini Dinchaa", "Nulivecchani Vennela"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Dayamayudu	Satyam	"Pasula Paakalo", "Ledhu Ledhu Dharmam", "Dharmasthaapana", "Raa Raa Dayaamayaa", "Sokam Thaakani"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Swayamkrushi	Ramesh Naidu	"Paaraahushaar", "Sinnii Sinnii Korikaladagaa", "Hello Hello Darling", "Sigoo Poobanti"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Vennello Aadapilla	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	"Jum Jum Thanaka Thanaka", "O Koyilaa Nee Gonthulo", "Ee Challani Vennela Vela", "Ragile Jwaalalona"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Bhale Mogudu	Satyam	"Aadindhe Aata", "Vayasaa Neeku Telusaa", "Ammaa Abbaa", "Ounaa Oorinche"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Srinivasa Kalyanam	K. V. Mahadevan	"Endaaka Egirevammaa", "Tummeda O Tummeda", "Jaabili Vacchi", "Anukoni Anukoni"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Srimathi Oka Bahumathi	Shankar–Ganesh	"Aadadhe Aadhaaram", "Akkaa Baavaa", "Keelu Bommaga Nenu", "Ningini Vidichina", "Vaateyyaraa Saamii"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Manavadosthunnadu	K. V. Mahadevan	"Cheruku Chenu Chaatu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Nyayaniki Sankellu	K. Chakravarthy	"Vitthu Mundhaa Chettu Mundhaa"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Nalla Thrachu	Raj–Koti	"Puvvulaa Unnaavani"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Rakshasa Samharam	K. Chakravarthy	"O Chandamaama", "Kokkoroko Nee Korada", "Hai Hai Chilipi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Maharshi	Ilaiyaraaja	"Saahasam Naa Patham"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Kacha DevayaniTemplate:Efn	K. V. Mahadevan	"Poola Kannela", "Viribaala Pilichenuraa", "Nedu Nedenaa"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1988	Bhama Kalapam	Saluri Vasu Rao	"Mallela Velayya", "Chempala Chandam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Rudraveena	Ilaiyaraaja	"Lalitha Priya Kamalam", "Taralirada Tane Vasantham", "Bilahari Neethone", "Chuttu Pakkala Choodara", "Cheppalani Vundi", "Nammaku Nammaku", "Randi Randi Randi", "Manava Seva"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Doragarintlo Dongodu	Raj–Koti	"Yerraa Yerrani Roopu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Doctor Gari Abbayi	Raj–Koti	"Amma Amma Amma", "Alli Billi Allari"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Dorakani Donga	Satyam	"Yerrani Yendalo"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Station Master	K. Chakravarthy	"Sayyaataki Anthaa Ready", "Parugulu Theese Vayasunte"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Prema Kireetam	K. V. Mahadevan	"Maavidaku Thoranala"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe	Ilaiyaraaja	"Eanaadu Vidiponi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Aadade Adharam	Shankar–Ganesh	"Nelamma Ningamma", "Mahilalu Maharanulu", "Aadhivaram Manaku", "Nelamma Ningamma" (Version 2)
	August 15 Rathri	Satyam	"Lasku Labo"
	Balamurali MA	K. V. Mahadevan	"Yegire Janda"
	Bharya Bhartala Bhagotham	Krishna-Chakra	"Hey Hey Toseyyana", "Maaraalu Chaale", "No No No"
	Dharma Teja	Vidyasagar	All songs
	Illu Illalu Pillalu	Vijay Anand	"Choodu Choodu", "Illu Illalu", "Malli Raadhu", "Naa Gundello", "Eppudo Ekkado"
	Janaki Ramudu	K. V. Mahadevan	"Arerey Dadapetti", "Evarini Adagali"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Kallu	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	"Tellarindi Legando", "Kallu Leni Cheekatlo"	Also sang the song Tellarindi Legando
	Pelli Chesi Choodu	Hamsalekha	"Antha Doorana", "Hey Pilla", "Manasoka Guvvalagoodu", "Meesamunna Magaadidhe"
	Prudhvi Raj	Satyam	"Panchama Vedam", "Jogging Vontiki Cheyyali", "Idigidigo Swargam", "Yagnam"
	Swarnakamalam	Ilaiyaraja	All songs	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Trinetrudu	Raj–Koti	"Lovely Lakumuki", "Ori Naayano"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Varasudochhadu	Ilaiyaraja	"Pachchipala", "Chimchik Jhanak"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1989	Aarthanaadham	Hamsalekha	"Love Me"
	Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam	J. V. Raghavulu	"Sri Ranga Ranga"
	Chennapatnam Chinnollu	Krishna-Chakra
	Chettu Kinda Pleader	Ilaiyaraja	"Neerugari Paripoku"
	Dharma Yuddham	Ilaiyaraja	"Theerchuko Theeyanga"
	Garjinchina Ganga	Ilaiyaraja	"Yerrani Ganga"
	Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi	Ilaiyaraja	"Golla Kaanthula", "Komali Thanuve", "Navvara Navvu", "Paruvala Muripalu", "Raave Mohini"
	Indrudu Chandrudu	Ilaiyaraja	"Nachina Fooddu", "Lalijo Lalijo"
	Jayammu Nischayammu Raa	Raj–Koti	"O Chilaka"
	Manchi Varu Maavaru	Shyam	"Aashaada Vela"
	Pinni	Raj–Koti	"Pelliki Thathasthu Antunnanu", "Lalitha Vanitha", "Nidarantu Ledamma", "Yedo Kaani Aa Kaastha Muchata"
	Police Report	Amar	All songs
	Sarwabhoumudu	K. Chakravarthy	"Mudduku Munduku Rammante", "Chakkani Chandamama", "Poli O Poli"
	Siva	Ilaiyaraja	"Botany", "Sarasalu Chalu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sutradharulu	K. V. Mahadevan	"Kalalenduku Kathalenduku", "Maharaja Sri"
	Swarakalpana	Amar	"Chik Chik Cha Cha"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Oorantha Golanta	K. Chakravarthy	All songs
1990	Abhisarika	Vasu Rao	"Adali Tholi", "Anadhi Nunchi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Aggi Ramudu	K. Chakravarthy	"Haayile Haayile", "Savaalu Chesthava"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Anna Thammudu	Raj–Koti	"Lucky Star", "Oosuponi", "Kadupaara"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Bava Bava Panneeru	K. Chakravarthy	"Bava Bava Panneeru", "Tummedha"
	Bobbili Raja	Ilayaraja	All songs	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Chevilo Puvvu	K. Chakravarthy	"Dorakka Dorakka", "Nijangane Nijanga"
	Chinna Kodalu	Bappi Lahiri	"Pilla Kannepilla", "Chitti Potti Oosulu", "Asalu Katha Edaina", "Poojalu Ponde"
	Chinnari Muddula Papa	S. P. Kodandapani, Eeswar	"Veeche Gali"
	Doctor Bhavani	K. Chakravarthy	"Em Thippudu Em Temperu", "Thella Coatu Vesukoni", "Kasukkulo Korakaro"
	Doshi Nirdoshi	Vidyasagar	"Okatiki Okati", "Amma Deeni Tassadiyya", "Ittage Thellarlu", "Manasu Marigi", "Mudduga Raavemi"
	Iddaru Iddare	Raj–Koti	"Abbayilu Cheppana", "Paisalunna Palapitta", "Ori Devudo", "Onamalu Nerpalani"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Jayasimha	K. Chakravarthy	"Yedha Lothuna"
	Judgement	Raj–Koti	"Amma Naanna"
	Kondaveeti Donga	Ilayaraja	Chamaku chamaku cham	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Lorry Driver	K. Chakravarthy	"Abbanee Pattentha", "Jingu Jingu Cheera", "Kanne Chiluka", "Thalli Dandaale"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Maa Inti Katha	K. Chakravarthy	"Koyila Koyila"
	Nagastram	K. Chakravarthy	"Chakkanamma"
	Nari Nari Naduma Murari	K. V. Mahadevan	"Yem Vaano", "Pellantune", "Vayasu Sogasu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Neti Charitra	Krishna-Chakra	"Silalu Chivuru Thodigi ", "One Two Three", "Gurudu Vinukora"
	Prema Yuddham	Hamsalekha	"Ivi Muripinchu"
	Puttinti Pattu Cheera	J. V. Raghavulu	"Hello Pilla", "Aada Janmaki", "Jaabulenni Raasina", "Kannaara Kallaara", "Navvamma"
	Sagara Geetham	Ilaiyaraja	"O Vennela", "Pallavi Charanam"
1991	Aathma Bandham	M. M. Keeravani	"Kannadu Maa Ayya", "Ooruko Ooruko", "Ottesi Cheppava", "Porinka Padalenu", "Emaindi Evi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Aditya 369	Ilaiyaraja	"Chilipi Yatralo"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Alludu Diddina Kapuram	K. Chakravarthy	"Kaasko Kanthamani"
	Amma Kadupu Challaga	J. V. Raghavulu	"O Koyila", "Teliyaka Chesina", "Noche Nomu", "Allo Nerello"
	Amma Rajinama	K. Chakravarthy	All songs	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	April 1 Vidudala	Ilaiyaraja	"Chukkalu Temmanna", "Ompula Vaikhari", "Nijamante", "Okkate Aasha"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Bhargav	Madhavapeddi Suresh	"Ye Vyaasudu Raasina"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Chengalva Poodanda	Devendran	"Gundelo Yavvanala", "Dhee Dikkandiro"
	Coolie No 1	Ilayaraja	All songs
	Indra Bhavanam	Bappi Lahiri	All songs	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Intlo Pilli Veedhilo Puli	Shankar–Ganesh	"Intlo Pilli", "Modati Ratri", "Natyamlo Sakshaththu", "Raju Maharaju", "Vaammo Yendi"
	Jaitra Yatra	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	"Needalle Unna Ninna", "Zero Zero Hourlo"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Kalikalam	Vidyasagar	"Aarani Akali Kaalam", "Achocho Acho", "Bobbatlu Pulihora"
	Kshana Kshanam	M. M. Keeravani	"Jaamu Raatiri", "Ammayi Muddu", "Andanantha Etta", "Ko Ante Koti"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Mamagaru	Raj–Koti	"Iyyale Achamaina", "Dandalu Pettavu"
	Manchi Roju	Narendra Nath	"Randi Randi"
	Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu	M. M. Keeravani	"Geera Undi Gara Undi", "Inti Peru Evito", "Geru Undi", "Vankaya Koora"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Naa Ille Naa Swargam	Ram-Lakshman	"Vasthunna"
	Nenera Police	Raj–Koti	"Chalestonda"
1992	Antham	R D Burman	All songs	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Swati Kiranam	K. V. Mahadevan	"Anatineeyara", "Shruti Neevu", "Teli Manchu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1993	Gaayam	Sri	"Alupannadi Unda", "Niggateesi Adugu"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Money	Sri Murthy	All songs
	Ankuram	Hamsalekha	"Evaro Okaru"
1994	Govinda Govinda	Raj–Koti	"Amma Bramha Devudo", "Andama Anduma", "Premante idantu"
	Bhairava Dweepam	Madhavapeddi Suresh	"Yentha Yentha Vintha Mohamo", "Ghataina Prema Ghatana"
1995	Criminal	M. M. Keeravani	All songs
	Gulabi	Shashi Preetam	All songs
1996	Love Birds (Dubbed version)	A. R. Rahman	All songs in Telugu Dubbed version
	Anaganaga Oka Roju	Sri Kommineni	All songs
1997	Taraka Ramudu	Koti	All songs
	Shubha Muhurtam	M. M. Keeravani	All songs
	Priyaragalu	M. M. Keeravani	All songs
1998	Aahaa..!	Vandemataram Srinivas	All songs
	Pelli Kanuka	M. M. Keeravani	All songs
	Aavida Maa Aavide	Srinivas Chakravarthy	All songs
	W/o V. Vara Prasad	M. M. Keeravani	All songs
1999	Seetharama Raju	M. M. Keeravani	All songs
	Prema Katha	Sandeep Chowta	All songs
2001	Murari	Mani Sharma	"Alanati Rama Chandrudu", "Bhaama Bhaama", "Cheppamma", "Ekkada"
	Priyamaina Neeku	Shiva Shankar	Manasuna Unnadhi
2002	O Chinadana	Vidya Sagar	"Tana Chirunama"
	Nuvve Nuvve	Koti	All songs
	Allari	Paul J	"Attayyo Maavayyo" "Chilipi Chilaka" "Naranaram" "O Muddisthava" "Raa Podham Shikaruki"
	Sontham	Devi Sri Prasad	"Telusuna", "Eenati varaku", "Epudoo"
	Vasantham	S.A. Rajkumar	"Gali Chirugali"
2003	Okkadu	Mani Sharma	All songs
	Ela Cheppanu	Koti	All Songs
	Ottesi Cheputhunna	Vidyasagar	"Vennelo Vesavi Kaalam" "Kanna Thalli Bhoodevi"
2004	Varsham	Devi Sri Prasad	All Songs
	Sri Anjaneyam	Manisharma	"Poola Gghuma Ghuma" "Rama Rama" "Thika Maka" "Yeh Yogamanukonu" "Avvai Tuvvai"
	Arya	Devi Sri Prasad	"Nuvvunte","O My Brotheru"
	Malliswari	Koti	"Nuvventa Andagattevaina", "Nee Navvule Vennelani", "Gundello Gulabila", "Cheli Soku", "Nuvu Evvari Edalo"
2005	Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana	Devi Sri Prasad	"Chandrullo Unde kundhelu", "Niluvadhamu", "Something", "Aakasham taakela", "Paripoke Pitta", "Adire Adire"
	Chakram	Chakri	All songs
	Athadu	Mani Sharma	"All Songs except "Adharaka""
2006	Happy	Yuvan Shankar Raja	"Nee Kosam"
	Pournami	Devi Sri Prasad	"Bhavamaiyna", "Koyo Koyo", "Yevaro Choodali", "Muvvala Navvakala", "Yevaro Raavali", "Pallakivai", "Ichi Puchukunte", "Bharata Vedamuga"
	Bommarillu	Devi Sri Prasad	"Nammaka Tappani", "Bommani Geesthe"
2007	Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule	Yuvan Shankar Raja	"Allanta Doorala", "Manasa Manninchamma"
	Athidhi	Mani Sharma	"Satyam Yemito", "Valla valla"
	Aata	Devi Sri Prasad	"Aata", "Hoyna", "Yela Yela", "Ninu Choosthunte"
2008	Gamyam	Anil R, Murthy ES	"Enta Varaku"
	Jalsa	Devi Sri Prasad	"Jalsa", "My Heart Is Beating", "You and I", "Chalore Chalore Chal"
	Parugu	Mani Sharma	"Parugulu", "Hrudayam"
	Kotha Bangaru Lokam	Mickey J Meyer	"Nenani Neevani", "Nee Prasnalu Neeve", "Ok Anesa"
	Ashta Chamma	Kalyani Malik	All songs
2009	Sasirekha Parinayam	Mani Sharma	"Ninne Ninne", "Ila Entha sepu", "Yedo Yedo" (both versions)
	Mahatma	Vijay Antony	"Indiramma inti", "Em jarugutondi", "Thala Yetti", "Dailamo Dailamo"
	Kick	S. Thaman	All Songs
2010	Golconda High School	Kalyani Malik	"Jaago"
	Khaleja	Mani Sharma	"Piliche"
	Maryada Ramanna	M. M. Keeravani	"Parugulu Thiyy"
	Happy Happy Ga	Mani Sharma	All songs	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2011	Mr. Perfect	Devi Sri Prasad	"Badhulu Thochanai"
	Oh My Friend	Rahul Raj	Nenu Thaanani
	Oosaravelli	Devi Sri Prasad	"Sri Anjaneyam"
	Mirapakay	S. Thaman	"Gadi Thalupula"
2012	Tuneega Tuneega	Karthik Raja	"Dhigu Dhigu Jabilee", "Hatsoff Oyi Brahma", "Ahista Ahista"
	Onamalu	Koti	All songs
	Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum	Mani Sharma	"Krishnam Vande", "Spicy Spicy Girl", "Ararey Pasi Manasaa"
	Gola Seenu	Dr. Josyabhatla	"Naatho edo", "Simhalai"
2013	Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu	Mickey J Meyer	"Yem Cheddaam", "Mari Antaga", "Meghaallo"
	Greeku Veerudu	S. S. Thaman	"Ee Parikshalo Thanaku"
	Paisa	Sai Karthik	"Eppudaithe Puttindo", "Mayya Mayya", "Neetho Edo", "Paisa Paisa"
	Om 3D	Achu Rajamani	"Cheliya"
	Balupu	S.S. Thaman	"Emaindo.."
	Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha	Kalyani Koduri	"Gammatthuga Unnadi", "Thene Mullula", "Nenena Aa Nenena"
2014	Oohalu Gusagusalade	Kalyani Koduri	"Inthakante veree"
	Anaamika	M. M. Keeravani	All songs
	Adavi Kaachina Vennela	Dr. Josyabhatla	All songs
	Govindudu Andarivadele	Yuvan Shankar Raja	"Ra Ra Rakumara"
	Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam	Anoop Rubens	"Aa Roje Tolisari"
	Mukunda	Mickey J Meyer	All songs
2015	OK Bangaram (Dubbed version)	A. R. Rahman	All songs
	Gopala Gopala	Anoop Rubens	"Needhe Needhe"
	S/O Satyamurthy	Devi Sri Prasad	"Come to the party"
	Kanche	Chirantan Bhatt	All songs
	Bandipotu	Kalyan Koduri	"Dongalni Dochukora"
2016	Nenu Sailaja	Devi Sri Prasad	"Em Cheppanu (Ee Premaki)"
	Oopiri	Gopi Sunder	"Oka life", "Baby Agodhu", "Eppudu", "Nuvvemichavo", "Podham"
	Brahmotsavam	Mickey J Meyer	"Vachindhi kadaa avakasam", "Brahmotsavam"
	Gentleman	Mani Sharma	"Chali gaali Chuudduu"
2017	Gautamiputra Satakarni	Chirantan Bhatt	"Ekimeeda", "Gana Gana", "Mriganayana", "Saaho Sarvabhowma"
	Cheliyaa (Dubbed version)	A. R. Rahman	All songs
	Fidaa	Shakthikanth Karthick	"Edo Jaruguthondi"
	Ami Thumi	Mani Sharma	"Takadhimi", "Ayya Baaboi"
2018	Agnyaathavaasi	Anirudh Ravichandran	"Gaali Vaaluga"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Rangula Ratnam	Sricharan Pakala	"Nuvvu Leni"
	Naa Peru Surya	Vishal–Shekhar	"Beautiful Love"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Mahanati	Mickey J Meyer	All songs except Mahanati	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Nela Ticket	Shakthikanth Karthick	"Chuttu Janam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sammohanam	Vivek Sagar	"Oohalu oorege galantha"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Lover	Ankit Tiwari	"Anthe kada mari"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Happy Wedding	Shakthikanth Karthick	"Kaadhani Nuvvantunnadhi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Shailaja Reddy Alludu	Gopi Sundar	"Pelli Pandiri", "Thanu Vethikina"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Devadas	Mani Sharma	"Vaaru Veeru", "Emo Emo", "Manasedo Vethukuthondi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Nawab (Dubbed version)	A. R. Rahman	"Neeli Kanumallo", "Segalu Chimmuthondi", "Manasa Nanu Vadili", "Nannu Nammani"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava	Thaman	"Yeda Poyinado", "Anaganaganaga"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Rangu	Yogeshwara Sharma	"Ekkada Undi"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Antariksham 9000 KMPH	Prashanth R Vihari	"Dheemaga", "Antarikshayanam"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2019	N. T. R	M. M. Keeravani	"Bhantureethi Koluvu", "Chaitanya Ratham"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Yatra	K	All songs except "Marugainaava Rajanna"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy	Amit Trivedi	"Sye Raa", "Jaago Narasimhaa Jaagore"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2020	Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo	Thaman	"SamajavaragamanaTemplate:Small", "SamajavaragamanaTemplate:Small"
	Disco Raja	Thaman	"Nuvvu Naatho Emannavo", "Rum Pum Bum"
	Jaanu	Govind Vasantha	"The Life of Ram"
	V	Amit Trivedi	"Manasu Maree", "Vasthunna Vacchesthunna"
	Solo Brathuke So Better	Thaman	"Solo Brathuke So Better"
	Amrutham Dhvitheeyam	Kalyan Koduri	"Title Tack (Oreyy Anjeneyulu)" [Web-Television series]
2021	Red	Mani Sharma	"Nuvve Nuvve", "Mounanga Unna"
	Narappa	Mani Sharma	"Thalli Pegu", "Ooru Natta"
	Varudu Kaavalenu	Vishal Chandrashekhar	"Manasulone Nilichipoke"
	Most Eligible Bachelor	Gopi Sundar	"Chitti Adugu"
	Shyam Singha Roy	Mickey J. Meyer	"Sirivennala","Pranavalaya"Template:Efn	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	RRR	M. M. Keeravani	"Dosti"
2022	Oke Oka Jeevitham	Jakes Bejoy	"Amma Song"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
	Pakka Commercial		"Pakka Commercial Title Song"
	Sita Ramam	Vishal Chandrasekhar	"Kaanunna Kalyanam"
2023	Ranga Maarthaanda	Ilayaraaja	"Puvvai Virise Pranam"
	Ala Ila Ela	Mani Sharma	"Padi Padi Parugidi"
			"Aha Nilabadvate"	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
			"Ennalla Karuninchave"
2025	Katha Kamamishu	R.R.Dhruvan	"Aratama"

As Singer

Year	Film	Music Director	Song(s)	Note(s)	Ref(s)
1988	Kallu	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	"Tellarindi Legando"	Also Lyrics

Playback singer

Year	Film	Music Director	Song(s)	Ref(s)
1988	Kallu	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	"Tellarindi Legando",

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