Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Writing
Born May 19, 1955 · Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died November 30, 2021
Also known as Chembolu Seetharama Sastry · Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry · Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
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
Awards & recognition
- Padma Shri in arts · 2019
Filmography40 titles
Swayamkrushi
Sita Ramam
RRR
Okkadu
Athadu
Mahanati
Khaleja
Khadgam
Vedam
Aditya 369
OK Kanmani
Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Maryada Ramanna
Jalsa
Dil Se..
Rangeela
Shyam Singha Roy
S/O Satyamurthy
Swati Muthyam
Kick
Murari
Premante Idera
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
Yatra
Mr Perfect
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Disco Raja
Shiva
Arya
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Happy
Athidhi
Antam
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
Rudhramadevi: The Warrior Queen
Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali
Tuck Jagadish
Brahmotsavam
Pakka Commercial