Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Born
Chembolu Seetharama Sastry

(1955-05-20)20 May 1955
Died30 November 2021(2021-11-30) (aged 66)
Occupation(s)Lyricist, poet, singer
Years active1984–2021
HonoursPadma Shri (2019)

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.[1][2] He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for the 1986 film of same name. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven state Nandi Awards and five Filmfare Awards South for his work. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics.[3]

Early life

Chembolu Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]

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.

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 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.

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 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).

He started 2000s by writing lyrics for films such as Murari, Oh 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.

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.

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.

He is considered one of the greatest lyricists in Telugu Film Industry along with Veturi and Aatreya. Most of the younger lyricists like Chandra Bose, Ananth Sreeram and Rama Jogayya Sastri consider him as their guru. He has written over 3000 songs[1] and was felicitated for this achievement in the Audio function of 2014 movie Mukunda. His lyrics for 2015 song "Mental Madhilo" from OK Bangaram have received praise. His lyrics for OK Bangaram have been considered very apt for a dubbed version. He was the speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's celebrations held in Chicago Illinois, U.S. 2–4 July 2009.[4] In 2014, he was also felicitated by the Bay Area Telugu association.[5]

Frequent collaborations

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

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.[6] 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.[7] 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".

Death

Seetharama Sastry died on 30 November 2021 at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad, Telangana due to lung cancer.[1][8] 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.[9]

Awards and honors

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
Nandi Awards
  • Nandi Award for Best LyricistSirivennela (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 – Srikaram (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


Santosham Film Awards

  • Best Lyricist Award – Kanche (2015)

South Indian International Movie Awards

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)
1984Janani JanmabhoomiK. V. Mahadevan"Rasavaahini Swaagatham (Gangaavatharanam)"[lower-alpha 1][10]
1986Swathi MuthyamIlaiyaraaja"Laali Laali (Ending Song)"[11]
PavitraKrishna - Chakra"Itthadi Bindhe Bhale Unde", "Idi Odinavaadi Vyatha", "Edi Aa Vennela", "Oka Sukka Chethilona", "Manuvu Manaku Kudire"[12]
VetaK. Chakravarthy"O Ledi Koona"[13]
SirivennelaK. V. Mahadevan"Vidhaatha Thalapuna", "Paatalo Paadalenidi", "Chandamaama Raave", "Merise Thaaraladheroopam", "Polimera Daatipothunnaa", "Aadhi Bhikshuvu", "Ee Gaali Ee Nela", "Prakruthi Kaanthaku", "Chinuku Chinuku"[14]
Aadi DampatuluSatyam"Kadalinigani Vadivadiganu", "Ennaallu Inkennellu"[15]
Sri Vemana CharitraSatyam"Paatrala Venuka", "Narayana Hari"[16]
Dharma Peetam DaddarillindiJ. V. Raghavulu"Bommalaanti Muddugumma", "Nee Chirunavvulu", "Vandematharam Vandematharam"[17]
Padaharella AmmayiSivaji Raja"Raa Raa Raa Sankellu Tenchukoni Raa", "Manasukidi Saapam"[18]
Parasu RamuduK. Chakravarthy"Gunde Konalo", "Madilo Valapedo", "Kanneeti Muthyaalu (Duet)", "Kanneeti Muthyaalu (Female Solo)"[19]
Srimathi KanukaK. Chakravarthy"Enni Janmala Punyamo", "Evvaru Vintaarammaa", "Mangala Gowri", "Prema Seemalaku"[20]
Pasupu ThaduK. Chakravarthy"Raagam Navaraagam"[21]
SakkanoduK. V. Mahadevan"Kalavaari Koothura", "Nindu Punnamiga Puttinaroje"[22]
Ladies TailorIlaiyaraaja"Haayamma Haayamma", "Gopilola", "Porapaatidhi", "Ekkada Ekkada Ekkada", "Vetaadande Ollokocchi"[23]
Jailu PakshiK. V. Mahadevan"Chevulunna Godalu Levu"[24]
1987Dabbevariki CheduSaluri Vasu Rao"Panchadaara Chilakaa"[25]
Donga MoguduK. Chakravarthy"Nallanchu Thella Cheera", "Ee Chempaku Selaveeyaku", "Kokammaa Cheppammaa", "Nee Kokakintha Kulukenduku"[26]
Ummadi MoguduK. Chakravarthy"Muddabanti Bugga Kandi"[27]
Kalyana ThambulamK. V. Mahadevan"O Gummaa Gummadi Poovu", "Prema Katha"[28]
Lawyer SuhasiniS. P. Balasubrahmanyam"Saamajavaragamanaa", "Emandii Illaalugaaruu", "O Raajaa Maharaajaa", "Tholisaari Pooche", "Levammaa Nidra Chaalinchi"[29]
SankeerthanaIlaiyaraaja"Manasuna Molichina Sarigamale", "Divi Daarula (Poem)", "Vevelaa Varnaala", "Omkaara Vaakyam"[30]
Kaboye AlluduK. Chakravarthy"Endukamma Koyilamma", "Kammani Andam"[31]
SruthilayaluK. V. Mahadevan"Telavaarademo Swamy (Female)", "Sri Saaradaamba", "Telavaarademo Swamy (Male)", "Tanadu Varasatwamunu"[32]
ChakravarthyK. Chakravarthy"Vannelaraani Kinnerasaani"[33]
Paga SaadhisthaRaj–Koti"Vennetlo Andaalannii", "Jolly Day", "Singaari Sigguteralo"[34]
MuddayiK. Chakravarthy"Mundu Nuvvu"[35]
Gandhinagar Rendava VeedhiG. Anand"Tholisaari Thelisindi", "Jebulu Kotte"[36]
Gundamma Gari KrishnuluK. Chakravarthy"Poddu Manaku Vadhu"[37]
PrathispandanaKrishna-Chakra"Pedavulalo Padanisalu", "Pooladumaaram Chelaregenu"[38]
Allari PandavuluRaj–Koti"Andello Aanandam", "Swaagatham Chaitramaa", "Pooyanii O Mohinii"[39]
GowthamiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam"Poolavelluva Soode Sinnakka", "Veligindi Naa Praanadeepam", "Vanchana Ragilinchina Chithi", "Kondameedhi Kothini Dinchaa", "Nulivecchani Vennela"[40]
DayamayuduSatyam"Pasula Paakalo", "Ledhu Ledhu Dharmam", "Dharmasthaapana", "Raa Raa Dayaamayaa", "Sokam Thaakani"[41]
SwayamkrushiRamesh Naidu"Paaraahushaar", "Sinnii Sinnii Korikaladagaa", "Hello Hello Darling", "Sigoo Poobanti"[42]
Vennello AadapillaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam"Jum Jum Thanaka Thanaka", "O Koyilaa Nee Gonthulo", "Ee Challani Vennela Vela", "Ragile Jwaalalona"[43]
Bhale MoguduSatyam"Aadindhe Aata", "Vayasaa Neeku Telusaa", "Ammaa Abbaa", "Ounaa Oorinche"[44]
Srinivasa KalyanamK. V. Mahadevan"Endaaka Egirevammaa", "Tummeda O Tummeda", "Jaabili Vacchi", "Anukoni Anukoni"[45]
Srimathi Oka BahumathiShankar–Ganesh"Aadadhe Aadhaaram", "Akkaa Baavaa", "Keelu Bommaga Nenu", "Ningini Vidichina", "Vaateyyaraa Saamii"[46]
ManavadosthunnaduK. V. Mahadevan"Cheruku Chenu Chaatu"[47]
Nyayaniki SankelluK. Chakravarthy"Vitthu Mundhaa Chettu Mundhaa"[48]
Nalla ThrachuRaj–Koti"Puvvulaa Unnaavani"[49]
Rakshasa SamharamK. Chakravarthy"O Chandamaama", "Kokkoroko Nee Korada", "Hai Hai Chilipi"[50]
MaharshiIlaiyaraaja"Saahasam Naa Patham"[51]
Kacha Devayani[lower-alpha 2]K. V. Mahadevan"Poola Kannela", "Viribaala Pilichenuraa", "Nedu Nedenaa"[52]
1988Aadade AdharamShankar–Ganesh"Nelamma Ningamma", "Mahilalu Maharanulu", "Aadhivaram Manaku", "Nelamma Ningamma (Version 2)
August 15 RathriSatyam"Lasku Labo"
Balamurali MAK. V. Mahadevan"Yegire Janda"
Bhama KalapamVasu Rao"Champala Andam", "Mallela Velayya"
Bharya Bhartala BhagothamKrishna-Chakra"Hey Hey Toseyyana", "Maaraalu Chaale", "No No No"
Dharma TejaVidyasagarAll songs
Doctor Gari AbbayiRaj–Koti"Allibilli Allari", "Amma Amma Amma"
Doragarintlo DongoduRaj–Koti"Yerra Yerrani Roopu"
Dorakani DongaSatyam"Yerrani Yendalo"
Illu Illalu PillaluVijay Anand"Choodu Choodu", "Illu Illalu", "Malli Raadhu", "Naa Gundello", "Eppudo Ekkado"
IndradhanasuRaj–Koti"Indradhanasu Illalai", "Silanu Silpam Chesina", "Katha Yedhaina", "Navarasa Bharitham"
Janaki RamuduK. V. Mahadevan"Arerey Dadapetti", "Evarini Adagali"[53]
KalluS. P. Balasubrahmanyam"Tellarindi Legando", "Kallu Leni Cheekatlo"also singer.
Pelli Chesi ChooduHamsalekha"Antha Doorana", "Hey Pilla", "Manasoka Guvvalagoodu", "Meesamunna Magaadidhe"
Prema KireetamK. V. Mahadevan"Maavidaku Thoranala"
Prudhvi RajSatyam"Panchama Vedam", "Jogging Vontiki Cheyyali", "Idigidigo Swargam", "Yagnam"
RudraveenaIlaiyarajaAll songs besides "Tulasi Dalamulache"[54]
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance TroupeIlaiyaraja"Yenaadu Vidiponi"
Station MasterK. Chakravarthy"Parugulu Teese Vayasunte"[55]
SwarnakamalamIlaiyarajaAll songs[56]
TrinetruduRaj–Koti"Lovely Lakumuki", "Ori Naayano"[57]
VarasudochhaduIlaiyaraja"Pachchipala", "Chimchik Jhanak"[58]
1989AarthanaadhamHamsalekha"Love Me"
Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu PellamJ. V. Raghavulu"Sri Ranga Ranga"
Chennapatnam ChinnolluKrishna-Chakra
Chettu Kinda PleaderIlaiyaraja"Neerugari Paripoku"
Dharma YuddhamIlaiyaraja"Theerchuko Theeyanga"
Garjinchina GangaIlaiyaraja"Yerrani Ganga"
Gopala Rao Gari AbbayiIlaiyaraja"Golla Kaanthula", "Komali Thanuve", "Navvara Navvu", "Paruvala Muripalu", "Raave Mohini"
Indrudu ChandruduIlaiyaraja"Nachina Fooddu", "Lalijo Lalijo"
Jayammu Nischayammu RaaRaj–Koti"O Chilaka"
Manchi Varu MaavaruShyam"Aashaada Vela"
PinniRaj–Koti"Pelliki Thathasthu Antunnanu", "Lalitha Vanitha", "Nidarantu Ledamma", "Yedo Kaani Aa Kaastha Muchata"
Police ReportAmarAll songs
SarwabhoumuduK. Chakravarthy"Mudduku Munduku Rammante", "Chakkani Chandamama", "Poli O Poli"
SivaIlaiyaraja"Botany", "Sarasalu Chalu"[59]
SutradharuluK. V. Mahadevan"Kalalenduku Kathalenduku", "Maharaja Sri"
SwarakalpanaAmar"Chik Chik Cha Cha"[60]
Oorantha GolantaK. ChakravarthyAll songs
1990AbhisarikaVasu Rao"Adali Tholi", "Anadhi Nunchi"[61]
Aggi RamuduK. Chakravarthy"Haayile Haayile", "Savaalu Chesthava"[62]
Anna ThammuduRaj–Koti"Lucky Star", "Oosuponi", "Kadupaara"[63]
Bava Bava PanneeruK. Chakravarthy"Bava Bava Panneeru", "Tummedha"
Bobbili RajaIlayarajaAll songs[64]
Chevilo PuvvuK. Chakravarthy"Dorakka Dorakka", "Nijangane Nijanga"
Chinna KodaluBappi Lahiri"Pilla Kannepilla", "Chitti Potti Oosulu", "Asalu Katha Edaina", "Poojalu Ponde"
Chinnari Muddula PapaS. P. Kodandapani, Eeswar"Veeche Gali"
Doctor BhavaniK. Chakravarthy"Em Thippudu Em Temperu", "Thella Coatu Vesukoni", "Kasukkulo Korakaro"
Doshi NirdoshiVidyasagar"Okatiki Okati", "Amma Deeni Tassadiyya", "Ittage Thellarlu", "Manasu Marigi", "Mudduga Raavemi"
Iddaru IddareRaj–Koti"Abbayilu Cheppana", "Paisalunna Palapitta", "Ori Devudo", "Onamalu Nerpalani"[65]
JayasimhaK. Chakravarthy"Yedha Lothuna"
JudgementRaj–Koti"Amma Naanna"
Kondaveeti DongaIlayarajaChamaku chamaku cham[66]
Lorry DriverK. Chakravarthy"Abbanee Pattentha", "Jingu Jingu Cheera", "Kanne Chiluka", "Thalli Dandaale"[67]
Maa Inti KathaK. Chakravarthy"Koyila Koyila"
NagastramK. Chakravarthy"Chakkanamma"
Nari Nari Naduma MurariK. V. Mahadevan"Yem Vaano", "Pellantune", "Vayasu Sogasu"[68]
Neti CharitraKrishna-Chakra"Silalu Chivuru Thodigi ", "One Two Three", "Gurudu Vinukora"
Prema YuddhamHamsalekha"Ivi Muripinchu"
Puttinti Pattu CheeraJ. V. Raghavulu"Hello Pilla", "Aada Janmaki", "Jaabulenni Raasina", "Kannaara Kallaara", "Navvamma"
Sagara GeethamIlaiyaraja"O Vennela", "Pallavi Charanam"
1991 Aathma BandhamM. M. Keeravani"Kannadu Maa Ayya", "Ooruko Ooruko", "Ottesi Cheppava", "Porinka Padalenu", "Emaindi Evi"[69]
Aditya 369Ilaiyaraja"Chilipi Yatralo"[70]
Alludu Diddina KapuramK. Chakravarthy"Kaasko Kanthamani"
Amma Kadupu ChallagaJ. V. Raghavulu"O Koyila", "Teliyaka Chesina", "Noche Nomu", "Allo Nerello"
Amma RajinamaK. ChakravarthyAll songs[71]
April 1 VidudalaIlaiyaraja"Chukkalu Temmanna", "Ompula Vaikhari", "Nijamante", "Okkate Aasha"[72]
BhargavMadhavapeddi Suresh"Ye Vyaasudu Raasina"[73]
Chengalva PoodandaDevendran"Gundelo Yavvanala", "Dhee Dikkandiro"
Coolie No 1IlayarajaAll songs
Indra BhavanamBappi LahiriAll songs[74]
Intlo Pilli Veedhilo PuliShankar–Ganesh"Intlo Pilli", "Modati Ratri", "Natyamlo Sakshaththu", "Raju Maharaju", "Vaammo Yendi"
Jaitra YatraS. P. Balasubrahmanyam"Needalle Unna Ninna", "Zero Zero Hourlo"[75]
KalikalamVidyasagar"Aarani Akali Kaalam", "Achocho Acho", "Bobbatlu Pulihora"
Kshana KshanamM. M. Keeravani"Jaamu Raatiri", "Ammayi Muddu", "Andanantha Etta", "Ko Ante Koti"[76]
MamagaruRaj–Koti"Iyyale Achamaina", "Dandalu Pettavu"
Manchi RojuNarendra Nath"Randi Randi"
Mugguru Attala Muddula AlluduM. M. Keeravani"Geera Undi Gara Undi", "Inti Peru Evito", "Geru Undi", "Vankaya Koora"[77]
Naa Ille Naa SwargamRam-Lakshman"Vasthunna"
Nenera PoliceRaj–Koti"Chalestonda"
1992AnthamR D BurmanAll songs[78]
Swati KiranamK. V. Mahadevan"Anatineeyara", "Shruti Neevu", "Teli Manchu"[79]
1993GaayamSri"Alupannadi Unda", "Niggateesi Adugu"[80]
MoneySri MurthyAll songs
AnkuramHamsalekha"Evaro Okaru"
1994Govinda GovindaRaj–Koti"Amma Bramha Devudo", "Andama Anduma", "Premante idantu"
Bhairava DweepamMadhavapeddi Suresh"Yentha Yentha Vintha Mohamo", "Ghataina Prema Ghatana"
1995CriminalM. M. KeeravaniAll songs
GulabiShashi PreetamAll songs
1996Love Birds (Dubbed version)A. R. RahmanAll songs in Telugu Dubbed version
Anaganaga Oka Roju Sri Kommineni All songs
1997Taraka RamuduKotiAll songs
Shubha MuhurtamM. M. KeeravaniAll songs
PriyaragaluM. M. KeeravaniAll songs
1998Aahaa..!Vandemataram SrinivasAll songs
Pelli KanukaM. M. KeeravaniAll songs
Aavida Maa AavideSrinivas ChakravarthyAll songs
W/o V. Vara PrasadM. M. KeeravaniAll songs
1999Seetharama RajuM. M. KeeravaniAll songs
Prema KathaSandeep ChowtaAll songs
2001MurariMani Sharma"Alanati Rama Chandrudu", "Bhaama Bhaama", "Cheppamma", "Ekkada"
Priyamaina NeekuShiva ShankarManasuna Unnadhi
2002O ChinadanaVidya Sagar"Tana Chirunama"
Nuvve NuvveKotiAll songs
AllariPaul J"Attayyo Maavayyo" "Chilipi Chilaka" "Naranaram" "O Muddisthava" "Raa Podham Shikaruki"
SonthamDevi Sri Prasad"Telusuna", "Eenati varaku", "Epudoo"
VasanthamS.A. Rajkumar"Gali Chirugali"
2003OkkaduMani SharmaAll songs
Ela CheppanuKotiAll Songs
Ottesi CheputhunnaVidyasagar"Vennelo Vesavi Kaalam" "Kanna Thalli Bhoodevi"
2004VarshamDevi Sri PrasadAll Songs
Sri AnjaneyamManisharma"Poola Gghuma Ghuma" "Rama Rama" "Thika Maka" "Yeh Yogamanukonu" "Avvai Tuvvai"
AryaDevi Sri Prasad"Nuvvunte","O My Brotheru"
MalliswariKoti"Nuvventa Andagattevaina", "Nee Navvule Vennelani", "Gundello Gulabila", "Cheli Soku", "Nuvu Evvari Edalo"
2005Nuvvostanante NenoddantanaDevi Sri Prasad"Chandrullo Unde kundhelu", "Niluvadhamu", "Something", "Aakasham taakela", "Paripoke Pitta", "Adire Adire"
ChakramChakriAll songs
AthaduMani Sharma"All Songs except "Adharaka""
2006HappyYuvan Shankar Raja"Nee Kosam"
BommarilluDevi Sri Prasad"Nammaka Tappani", "Bommani Geesthe"
2007Aadavari Matalaku Arthale VeruleYuvan Shankar Raja"Allanta Doorala", "Manasa Manninchamma"
AthidhiMani Sharma"Satyam Yemito", "Valla valla"
Aata Devi Sri Prasad "Aata", "Hoyna", "Yela Yela", "Ninu Choosthunte"
2008GamyamAnil R, Murthy ES"Enta Varaku"
JalsaDevi Sri Prasad"Jalsa", "My Heart Is Beating", "You and I", "Chalore Chalore Chal"
ParuguMani Sharma"Parugulu", "Hrudayam"
Kotha Bangaru LokamMickey J Meyer"Nenani Neevani", "Nee Prasnalu Neeve", "Ok Anesa"
Ashta ChammaKalyani MalikAll songs
2009Sasirekha ParinayamMani Sharma"Ninne Ninne", "Ila Entha sepu", "Yedo Yedo" (both versions)
MahatmaVijay Antony"Indiramma inti", "Em jarugutondi", "Thala Yetti", "Dailamo Dailamo"
KickS. ThamanAll Songs
2010Golconda High SchoolKalyani Malik"Jaago"
KhalejaMani Sharma"Piliche"
Maryada RamannaM. M. Keeravani"Parugulu Thiyy"
2011Mr. PerfectDevi Sri Prasad"Badhulu Thochanai"
Oh My FriendRahul RajNenu Thaanani
OosaravelliDevi Sri Prasad"Sri Anjaneyam"
MirapakayS. Thaman"Gadi Thalupula"
2012Tuneega TuneegaKarthik Raja"Dhigu Dhigu Jabilee", "Hatsoff Oyi Brahma", "Ahista Ahista"
OnamaluKotiAll songs
Krishnam Vande JagadgurumMani Sharma"Krishnam Vande", "Spicy Spicy Girl", "Ararey Pasi Manasaa"
Gola SeenuDr. Josyabhatla"Naatho edo", "Simhalai"
2013Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle ChettuMickey J Meyer"Yem Cheddaam", "Mari Antaga", "Meghaallo"
Greeku VeeruduS. S. Thaman"Ee Parikshalo Thanaku"
PaisaSai Karthik"Eppudaithe Puttindo", "Mayya Mayya", "Neetho Edo", "Paisa Paisa"
Om 3DAchu Rajamani"Cheliya"
BalupuS.S. Thaman"Emaindo.."
Anthaka Mundu Aa TarvathaKalyani Koduri"Gammatthuga Unnadi", "Thene Mullula", "Nenena Aa Nenena"
2014Oohalu GusagusaladeKalyani Koduri"Inthakante veree"
AnaamikaM. M. KeeravaniAll songs
Adavi Kaachina VennelaDr. JosyabhatlaAll songs
Govindudu AndarivadeleYuvan Shankar Raja"Ra Ra Rakumara"
Pilla Nuvvu Leni JeevitamAnoop Rubens"Aa Roje Tolisari"
MukundaMickey J MeyerAll songs
2015OK Bangaram (Dubbed version)A. R. RahmanAll songs
Gopala GopalaAnoop Rubens"Needhe Needhe"
S/O SatyamurthyDevi Sri Prasad"Come to the party"
KancheChirantan BhattAll songs
BandipotuKalyan Koduri"Dongalni Dochukora"
2016Nenu SailajaDevi Sri Prasad"Em Cheppanu (Ee Premaki)"
OopiriGopi Sunder"Oka life", "Baby Agodhu", "Eppudu", "Nuvvemichavo", "Podham"
BrahmotsavamMickey J Meyer"Vachindhi kadaa avakasam", "Brahmotsavam"
GentlemanMani Sharma"Chali gaali Chuudduu"
2017Gautamiputra SatakarniChirantan Bhatt"Ekimeeda", "Gana Gana", "Mriganayana", "Saaho Sarvabhowma"
Cheliyaa (Dubbed version)A. R. RahmanAll songs
FidaaShakthikanth Karthick"Edo Jaruguthondi"
Ami ThumiMani Sharma"Takadhimi", "Ayya Baaboi"
2018 AgnyaathavaasiAnirudh Ravichandran"Gaali Vaaluga"[81]
Rangula RatnamSricharan Pakala"Nuvvu Leni"
Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu IndiaVishal–Shekhar"Beautiful Love"[82]
MahanatiMickey J MeyerAll songs except Mahanati[83]
Nela TicketShakthikanth Karthick"Chuttu Janam"[84]
SammohanamVivek Sagar"Oohalu oorege galantha"[85]
LoverAnkit Tiwari"Anthe kada mari"[86]
Happy WeddingShakthikanth Karthick"Kaadhani Nuvvantunnadhi"[87]
Shailaja Reddy AlluduGopi Sundar"Pelli Pandiri", "Thanu Vethikina"[88]
DevadasMani Sharma"Vaaru Veeru", "Emo Emo", "Manasedo Vethukuthondi"[89]
Nawab (Dubbed version)A. R. Rahman"Neeli Kanumallo", "Segalu Chimmuthondi", "Manasa Nanu Vadili", "Nannu Nammani"[90]
Aravinda Sametha Veera RaghavaThaman"Yeda Poyinado", "Anaganaganaga"[91]
RanguYogeshwara Sharma"Ekkada Undi"[92]
Antariksham 9000 KMPHPrashanth R Vihari"Dheemaga", "Antarikshayanam"[93]
2019 N. T. RM. M. Keeravani"Bhantureethi Koluvu", "Chaitanya Ratham"[94]
YatraKAll songs except "Marugainaava Rajanna"[95]
Sye Raa Narasimha ReddyAmit Trivedi"Sye Raa", "Jaago Narasimhaa Jaagore"[96][97]
2020 Ala VaikunthapurramulooThaman"Samajavaragamana(Male version)", "Samajavaragamana(Female version)"
Disco RajaThaman"Nuvvu Naatho Emannavo", "Rum Pum Bum"
JaanuGovind Vasantha"The Life of Ram"
VAmit 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 RedMani Sharma"Nuvve Nuvve" , "Mounanga Unna"
Narappa Mani Sharma "Thalli Pegu", "Ooru Natta"
Varudu Kaavalenu Vishal Chandrashekhar "Kola Kalle Ilaa", "Manasulone Nilichipoke"
Most Eligible Bachelor Gopi Sundar "Chitti Adugu"
Shyam Singha Roy Mickey J. Meyer "Sirivennala","Pranavalaya" [98]
RRR M. M. Keeravani "Dosti"
2022 Oke Oka Jeevitham Jakes Bejoy "Amma Song" [99]
Pakka Commercial "Pakka Commercial Title Song"[lower-alpha 3]
Sita Ramam Vishal Chandrasekhar "Kaanunna Kalyanam"

| rowspan="3" |2023 |Ranga Marthanda | rowspan="2" |Ilayaraja |"Puvvai virise pranam"

Playback Singer

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

Notes

  1. Sastry was credited as CH. Seetharama Sastry (Bharani) in this film.
  2. This film is not released.
  3. Posthumous release

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