Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
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Born | Chembolu Seetharama Sastry 20 May 1955 Anakapalli, Andhra State, India |
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Years active | 1986–present |
Awards | Full list |
Honours | Padma Sree (2019) |
Chembolu Seetharama Sastry (born 20 May 1955), known popularly as Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, is an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[1] He has garnered eleven state Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South for his lyrical works. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics.[2]
Career[]
Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with Sirivennela. Although he debuted as a lyricist for Janani Janmabhoomi (1984), where he was introduced as Chembolu Seeta Rama Sastry, with his success, the title of the film, was added in front of his name.
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 "Aadi Bhikshuvu". He won the Nandi Award for his first film.
He then 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.
He then wrote the lyrics to many songs from the films such as , 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.
He then 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.
His next work was Ninne Pelladata, in which he was the single card lyricist.
He followed up with lyrics for songs in films such as , , Aahaa..!, Pelli Kanuka, Sindhooram, Aavida Maa Aavide, Chandralekha, Wife of V. Varaprasad, Seetharama Raju, Prema Katha etc. His lyrics got 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).
He started 2000s by writing lyrics for films such as Murari, , 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.
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 – Teluguis 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. In 2011, he wrote lyrics for "Badulu Thochani" (Mr. Perfect) which 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.
He is considered as one of the greatest lyricist in Telugu Film Industry[citation needed] along with Veturi and Aatreya. Most of the younger lyricists like Chandra Bose, Ananth Sreeram and Rama Jogayya Sastri consider him as their guru.[citation needed]
He has written over 3000 songs till date[when?][citation needed] and was felicitated for this achievement in the Audio function of 2014 movie Mukunda. His lyrics for 2015 song "Mental Madhilo" from OK Bangaram has received praise,[citation needed] His lyrics for OK Bangaram has been considered very apt for a dubbed version.[citation needed]
He was the speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's celebrations held in Chicago Illinois, U.S. July 2–4, 2009.[3] Recently, he was also felicitated by the Bay Area Telugu association.[4]
Longtime Association[]
He 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, , 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 , , Anandam.
With Ram Gopal Varma, he has worked for 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 form 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 for 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 to Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. Sitarama Sastry wrote lyrics to films directed by Trivikram such as Nuvve Nuvve, Athadu, Jalsa , Khaleja, Son of Satyamurthy and Agnyaathavaasi
Style[]
His 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 for this kind of songs 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 is often considered as the most versatile Telugu film lyricist currently 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[]
Sitarama Sastri is a Celeb Actor for "Subhagruha", a real estate firm.[5] His interpretation of his Lyrics & Poetry has been published as a book named Sirivennela Tarangalu. Sitarama Sastri attended Loksatta Party on 3 March 2014 in a public event in Tirupati.[6]
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".
Awards and honors[]
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- Civilian Honors
- Padma Shri (2019)
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Sirivennela (1986) – "Vidhatha Thalapuna"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Sruthilayalu (1987) – "Telavaarademo Swami"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Swarnakamalam (1988) – "Andela Ravamidi Padamuladaa"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Gaayam (1993) – "Surajyamavaleeni Swarajyamendukani"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Subha Lagnam (1994) – "Chilaka Ee Thoodu Leeka"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Sreekaram (1996) – "Manasu Kaastha Kalatha Padithe"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Sindhooram (1997) – "Ardha Sathabdapu Agnananne"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Prema Katha (1999) – "Devudu Karunistaadani"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Chakram (2005) – "Jagamanta Kutumbam Naadi"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – Gamyam (2008) – "Enta Varaku Endu Koraku"
- Nandi Award for Best Lyricist - Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) - "Mari Anthagaa "
- Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Gamyam (2008)
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Mahatma (2009)
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu – Kanche (2015)
- Best Lyricist Award – Kanche (2015)
South Indian International Movie Awards
- SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist (Telugu) – Kanche (2015)
- Others
- He is a winner of the Bronzed Llama for which he is noted for in his home town of Anakapalli.
- He is honored with Lifetime achievement award in January 2012.
Discography[]
This is a listing of the songs and tracks Sastry has contributed as a lyricist to various feature films.
Year | Film | Music Director | Song(s) | Ref(s) |
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1986 | Sirivennela | K. V. Mahadevan | All songs | [7] |
Aadi Dampatulu | Chellapilla Satyam | "Kadalinigani", "Ennallu Inkennallu" | [7] | |
Chadastapu Mogudu | K. Chakravarthy | "Mandara Poddullo", "Swagathamo", "Chadastapu Mogudamma", "O Rathi" | [8] | |
Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi | J. V. Raghavulu | "Bommalaanti Muddugumma", "Nee Chirunavvulu", "Vandemataram" | ||
Jailu Pakshi | K. V. Mahadevan | "Chevulunna Godalu Levu" | ||
Ladies Tailor | Ilaiyaraja | "Yekkada Yekkada", "Gopilola", "Hayamma Hayamma", "Porapatidi" | [9] | |
Padaharella Ammayi | Sivaji Raja | "Manasukidi Saapam", "Ra Ra Sankellu Thempukoni" | ||
Parashu Ramudu | K. Chakravarthy | "Gunde Konalo", "Madilo Valapedo", "Kanneeti Mutyalu" | ||
Pasupu Thadu | K. Chakravarthy | "Raagam Navaragam" | ||
Pavitra | Krishna - Chakra | "Iththadi Bindhe", "Manuvu Manaku", "Okasukka", "Yedi Aa Vennela", "Idi Odina Vaadi Vyatha" | ||
Sakkanodu | K. V. Mahadevan | "Kalavaari Koothura", "Nindu Punnamiga" | ||
Sri Vemana Charitramu | Satyam | "Narayana Hari", "Paatrala Venuka" | ||
Srimathi Kanuka | K. Chakravarthy | "Yenni Janmala Punyamo", "Evvaru Vintaramma", "Managala Gowri", "Prema Seemalaku" | ||
Vennello Aadapilla | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Kuhu Kuhulamani", "Vennello Aadapilla", "Adavini Kaase Vennela", "Vidhi Edureekapothe" | ||
Veta | K. Chakravarthy | "O Ledikoona" | [10] | |
1987 | Allari Pandavulu | Satyam | "Andhello Anandam", "Pooyani O Mohini", "Swagatam Chaitrama" | |
Bhale Mogudu | Satyam | "Aadinde Aata", "Vayasa Neeku Telusa", "Amma Abba", "Ouna Oorinche" | ||
Chakravarthy | K. Chakravarthy | "Vannela Rani", "Sanditlo Chikkindamma" | [11] | |
Dabbevariki Chedu | Vasu Rao | "Panchadara Chilaka" | ||
Dayamayudu | Satyam | "Pashula Paakalo", "Shokam Thaakani", "Ledhu Ledhu Dharmam", "Rara Dayamaya", "Dharma Sthaapana" | ||
Donga Mogudu | K. Chakravarthy | "Nallanchu Thella Cheera", "Ee Chempaku Selaveeyaku", "Kokamma Cheppamma", "Nee Kokakintha Kulukenduku" | [12] | |
Dongodochchadu | K. Chakravarthy | "Andagaada", "Chittadi Chittadi", "Maa Kanti Jaabili", "Manishi Jeevitham", "Ekaram Nimma Thota" | [13] | |
Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi | G. Anand | "Tholisari Telisindi", "Jebulu Kotte Dongalakaina" | ||
Gouthami | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Kondameedha Kothi", "Nulivechchani Vennela", "Vanchana Ragilinchina", "Veligindi Naa Prana Deepam" | ||
Gundamma Gari Krishnulu | K. Chakravarthy | "Poddu Manaku Vadhu" | ||
Kalyana Thaambulam | K. V. Mahadevan | "O Gumma Gummadi Poovu" | ||
Lawyer Suhasini | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Maharaja", "Tholisari", "Yemandi Illalugaru", "Samajavaragamana", "Levamma Nidrachalinchi" | [14] | |
Maharshi | Ilaiyaraaja | "Saahasam" | [15] | |
Muddayi | K. Chakravarthy | "Mundu Nuvvu" | ||
Nalla Thrachu | Raj-Koti | "Puvvula Unnavani" | ||
Nyaayaniki Sankellu | K. Chakravarthy | "Vithu Mundha Chettu Mundha" | ||
Paga Saadhistha | Raj-Koti | "Jolly Day", "Singari Siggutheralo", "Vennetlo Andaalanni" | ||
Prathi Spandana | Krishna-Chakra | "Pedavulalo", "Kallu Poralu Kammina" | ||
Raakshasa Samharam | K. Chakravarthy | "Hai Hai Chilipi", "Kokkorako Nee Korada", "Oh Chandamama" | ||
Sankeerthana | Ilaiyaraaja | "Manasuna Molichina", "Divi Daarula", "Ve Vela Varnala", "Omkara" | [16] | |
Shrutilayalu | K. V. Mahadevan | "Thelavarademo Swamy" | [17] | |
Srimathi Oka Bahumathi | Shankar–Ganesh | "Aadadhe Aadharam", "Vaateyara Swami", "Akka Bava", "Keelu Bommaga", "Ningini Vidichina Chinuku" | ||
Srinivasa Kalyanam | K. V. Mahadevan | "Endhaaka Egirevamma", "Jabili Vachi", "Thummeda Oh Thummeda" | [18] | |
Swayamkrushi | Ramesh Naidu | "Paaraahushaar", "Sinni Sinni Korigaladaga", "Hello Hello Darling", "Siggu Poobanti" | [19] | |
Ummadi Mogudu | K. Chakravarthy | "Muddabanti Buggakandhi", "Sreerasthu Illali", "Raaka Raaka Vachindi", "Paidi Bomma", "Ramudanti Manchivaanni" | [20] | |
1988 | 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" | ||
Bhama Kalapam | Vasu Rao | "Champala Andam", "Mallela Velayya" | ||
Bharya Bhartala Bhagotham | Krishna-Chakra | "Hey Hey Toseyyana", "Maaraalu Chaale", "No No No" | ||
Dharma Teja | Vidyasagar | All songs | ||
Doctor Gari Abbayi | Raj-Koti | "Allibilli Allari", "Amma Amma Amma" | ||
Doragarintlo Dongodu | Raj-Koti | "Yerra Yerrani Roopu" | ||
Dorakani Donga | Satyam | "Yerrani Yendalo" | ||
Illu Illalu Pillalu | Vijay Anand | "Choodu Choodu", "Illu Illalu", "Malli Raadhu", "Naa Gundello", "Eppudo Ekkado" | ||
Indradhanasu | Raj-Koti | "Indradhanasu Illalai", "Silanu Silpam Chesina", "Katha Yedhaina", "Navarasa Bharitham" | ||
Janaki Ramudu | K. V. Mahadevan | "Arerey Dadapetti", "Evarini Adagali" | [21] | |
Kallu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Tellarindi Legando", "Kallu Leni Cheekatlo" | ||
Pelli Chesi Choodu | Hamsalekha | "Antha Doorana", "Hey Pilla", "Manasoka Guvvalagoodu", "Meesamunna Magaadidhe" | ||
Prema Kireetam | K. V. Mahadevan | "Maavidaku Thoranala" | ||
Prudhvi Raj | Satyam | "Panchama Vedam", "Jogging Vontiki Cheyyali", "Idigidigo Swargam", "Yagnam" | ||
Rudraveena | Ilaiyaraja | All songs besides "Tulasi Dalamulache" | [22] | |
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe | Ilaiyaraja | "Yenaadu Vidiponi" | ||
Station Master | K. Chakravarthy | "Parugulu Teese Vayasunte" | [23] | |
Swarnakamalam | Ilaiyaraja | All songs | [24] | |
Trinetrudu | Raj-Koti | "Lovely Lakumuki", "Ori Naayano" | [25] | |
Varasudochhadu | Ilaiyaraja | "Pachchipala", "Chimchik Jhanak" | [26] | |
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" | ||
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" | [27] | |
Sutradharulu | K. V. Mahadevan | "Kalalenduku Kathalenduku", "Maharaja Sri" | ||
Amar | "Chik Chik Cha Cha" | [28] | ||
Oorantha Golanta | K. Chakravarthy | All songs | ||
1990 | Abhisarika | Vasu Rao | "Adali Tholi", "Anadhi Nunchi" | [29] |
Aggi Ramudu | K. Chakravarthy | "Haayile Haayile", "Savaalu Chesthava" | [30] | |
Anna Thammudu | Raj-Koti | "Lucky Star", "Oosuponi", "Kadupaara" | [31] | |
Bobbili Raja | Ilayaraja | All songs | [32] | |
Chevilo Puvvu | K. Chakravarthy | "Dorakka Dorakka", "Nijangane Nijanga" | ||
Chinna Kodalu | Bappi Lahiri | "Pilla Kannepilla", "Chitti Potti Oosulu", "Asalu Katha Edaina", "Poojalu Ponde" | ||
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" | [33] | |
Jayasimha | K. Chakravarthy | "Yedha Lothuna" | ||
Judgement | Raj-Koti | "Amma Naanna" | ||
Kondaveeti Donga | Ilayaraja | Chamaku chamaku cham | [34] | |
Lorry Driver | K. Chakravarthy | "Abbanee Pattentha", "Jingu Jingu Cheera", "Kanne Chiluka", "Thalli Dandaale" | [35] | |
Maa Inti Katha | K. Chakravarthy | "Koyila Koyila" | ||
Nagastram | K. Chakravarthy | "Chakkanamma" | ||
Nari Nari Naduma Murari | K. V. Mahadevan | "Yem Vaano", "Pellantune", "Vayasu Sogasu" | [36] | |
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" | ||
Sirimuvvala Simhanadam | K. V. Mahadevan | "Ayyayyayyallo", "Sivamanu Sarane", "Pyruloni Pachhadanamu", "Idi Yemi", "Nenevaro Anamikanu" | [37] | |
1991 | Aada Pilla | J. V. Raghavulu | "Choosa Mogadi Churuku", "Evvari Papam", "Sura Lalana", "Eppudu Ekkada" | |
Aathma Bandham | M. M. Keeravani | "Kannadu Maa Ayya", "Ooruko Ooruko", "Ottesi Cheppava", "Porinka Padalenu", "Emaindi Evi" | [38] | |
Aditya 369 | Ilaiyaraja | "Chilipi Yatralo" | [39] | |
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 | [40] | |
April 1 Vidudala | Ilaiyaraja | "Chukkalu Temmanna", "Ompula Vaikhari", "Nijamante", "Okkate Aasha" | [41] | |
Bava Bava Panneeru | K. Chakravarthy | "Bava Bava Panneeru", "Tummedha" | ||
Bhargav | Madhavapeddi Suresh | "Ye Vyaasudu Raasina" | [42] | |
Chengalva Poodanda | Devendran | "Gundelo Yavvanala", "Dhee Dikkandiro" | ||
Chinnari Muddula Papa | S. P. Kodandapani, Eeswar | "Veeche Gali" | ||
Coolie No 1 | Ilayaraja | All songs | ||
Indra Bhavanam | Bappi Lahiri | All songs | [43] | |
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" | [44] | |
Kalikalam | Vidyasagar | "Aarani Akali Kaalam", "Achocho Acho", "Bobbatlu Pulihora" | ||
Kshana Kshanam | M. M. Keeravani | "Jaamu Raatiri", "Ammayi Muddu", "Andanantha Etta", "Ko Ante Koti" | [45] | |
Mamagaru | Raj-Koti | "Iyyale Achamaina", "Dandalu Pettavu" | ||
Manchi Roju | Narendra Nath | "Randi Randi" | ||
Manjeera Nadam | K. V. Mahadevan | "Aagiponeeke", "Kalavari Koothuru", "Prapancha Srushte" | [46] | |
Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu | M. M. Keeravani | "Geera Undi Gara Undi", "Inti Peru Evito", "Geru Undi", "Vankaya Koora" | [47] | |
Naa Ille Naa Swargam | Ram-Lakshman | "Vasthunna" | ||
Nenera Police | Raj-Koti | "Chalestonda" | ||
1992 | Antham | R D Burman | All songs | [48] |
Swati Kiranam | K. V. Mahadevan | "Anatineeyara", "Shruti Neevu", "Teli Manchu" | [49] | |
1993 | Gaayam | Sri | "Alupannadi Unda", "Niggateesi Adugu" | [50] |
Money | All songs | |||
Ankuram | Hamsalekha | "Evaro Okaru" | ||
1994 | Govinda Govinda | Raj-Koti | "Amma Bramha Devudo", "Andama Anduma", "Premante idantu" | |
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 | |
1997 | anaganaga oka roju | Sri Kommineni | All songs | |
1997 | Taraka Ramudu | Koti | All songs | |
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 | 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 | "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 | ||
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" | |
Bommarillu | Devi Sri Prasad | "Nammaka Tappani" | ||
2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule | Yuvan Shankar Raja | "Allanta Doorala", "Manasa Manninchamma" | |
Athidhi | Mani Sharma | "Satyam Yemito", "Valla valla" | ||
2008 | Gamyam | , | "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 | All Songs | |||
2010 | Golconda High School | Kalyani Malik | "Jaago" | |
Khaleja | Mani Sharma | "Piliche" | ||
Maryada Ramanna | M. M. Keeravani | "Parugulu Thiyy" | ||
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" | ||
"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 | "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 | "Edo Jaruguthondi" | |||
Ami Thumi | Mani Sharma | "Takadhimi", "Ayya Baaboi" | ||
2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Anirudh Ravichandran | "Gaali Vaaluga" | [51] |
Rangula Ratnam | Sricharan Pakala | "Nuvvu Leni" | ||
Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India | Vishal Shekhar | "Beautiful Love" | [52] | |
Mahanati | Mickey J Meyer | All songs except Mahanati | [53] | |
Nela Ticket | "Chuttu Janam" | [54] | ||
Sammohanam | Vivek Sagar | "Oohalu oorege galantha" | [55] | |
Lover | Ankit Tiwari | "Anthe kada mari" | [56] | |
Happy Wedding | "Kaadhani Nuvvantunnadhi" | [57] | ||
Shailaja Reddy Alludu | Gopi Sundar | "Pelli Pandiri", "Thanu Vethikina" | [58] | |
Devadas | Mani Sharma | "Vaaru Veeru", "Emo Emo", "Manasedo Vethukuthondi" | [59] | |
Nawab (Dubbed version) | A. R. Rahman | "Neeli Kanumallo", "Segalu Chimmuthondi", "Manasa Nanu Vadili", "Nannu Nammani" | [60] | |
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Thaman | "Yeda Poyinado", "Anaganaganaga" | [61] | |
Rangu | Yogeshwara Sharma | "Ekkada Undi" | [62] | |
Antariksham 9000 KMPH | Prashanth R Vihari | "Dheemaga", "Antarikshayanam" | [63] | |
2019 | N. T. R | M. M. Keeravani | "Bhantureethi Koluvu", "Chaitanya Ratham" | [64] |
Yatra | K | All songs except "Marugainaava Rajanna" | [65] | |
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Amit Trivedi | "Sye Raa", "Jaago Narasimhaa Jaagore" | [66][67] | |
2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Thaman | "Samajavaragamana(Male version)", "Samajavaragamana(Female version)" | |
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" |
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External links[]
- Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry at IMDb
- 1955 births
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Indian lyricists
- Indian male film actors
- Living people
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Nandi Award winners
- People from Uttarandhra
- People from Visakhapatnam district
- Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts
- Santosham Film Awards winners
- Telugu people
- Telugu-language lyricists