
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Writer
Born: May 19, 1955 (66 years old)
Died: November 30, 2021
Place of birth: Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
Chembolu Seetharama Sastry (widely known as Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry) (born 1955) is an Indian poet, and lyricist known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre. He has garnered eleven state Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South for his lyrical works. He was the keynote speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's celebrations held in Chicago Illinois, U.S. July 2–4, 2009. Recently, He was also felicitated by the Bay Area Telugu association. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics. He penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020
Filmography (64)
- Gaayam (1993, ★ 7.3)
- RRR (2022, ★ 7.7)
- Khadgam (2002, ★ 7.3)
- April 1st Vidudala (1991, ★ 8)
- Sammohanam (2018, ★ 6.9)
- Shyam Singha Roy (2021, ★ 6.7)
- Aditya 369 (1991, ★ 7.3)
- Malliswari (2004, ★ 6.7)
- Swati Muthyam (1986, ★ 6.8)
- Jalsa (2008, ★ 6.9)
- Khaleja (2010, ★ 7.3)
- O Kadhal Kanmani (2015, ★ 7)
- Maryada Ramanna (2010, ★ 6.9)
- Bhairava Dweepam (1994, ★ 7.3)
- Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997, ★ 7.4)
- Kick (2009, ★ 6.7)
- Athadu (2005, ★ 7.6)
- Sita Ramam (2022, ★ 7.8)
- Mahanati (2018, ★ 7.6)
- Okkadu (2003, ★ 7.7)
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019, ★ 6.3)
- Gudumba Shankar (2004, ★ 5.8)
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025, ★ 6.3)
- Rakhi (2006, ★ 5.8)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005, ★ 6.6)
- Bedurulanka 2012 (2023, ★ 6.6)
- Bommarillu (2006, ★ 6.4)
- Rudraveena (1988, ★ 6.6)
- Siva (1989, ★ 6.5)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001, ★ 7.3)