Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta (born Koduri Subba Rao; 8 October 1932)[1] is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter, and painter who works in Telugu cinema. He is known for writing Sanskrit-based song lyrics in Telugu films. He is the elder brother of screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad, father of music director M. M. Keeravani and the uncle of director S. S. Rajamouli.[2][3]
K. Siva Shakthi Datta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Koduri Subba Rao 8 October 1932 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Children | M. M. Keeravani Kalyani Malik Sivasri Kanchi |
| Relatives | V. Vijayendra Prasad (brother) S. S. Rajamouli (nephew) See Koduri family |
Early life
editSiva Shakthi Datta was born as Koduri Subbarao on 8 October 1932. His family hails from Kovvur near Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh. His father was Koduri Vijaya Apparao.[4] Apparao was a landlord, a contractor and also ran a transport company in Kovvur with 12 buses. Apparao was fond of arts. His second son was Subbarao, who later changed his name to Baburao.[4]
Subbarao was a dropout from intermediate at C. R. Reddy College in Eluru.[1] Inclined towards arts from an early age, he ran away from his home and joined Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai. He graduated with a diploma two years later and returned to his native place Kovvur. He started using the pen name Kamalesh as a painter. Subbarao later changed his name to Siva Shakthi Datta. Datta was also interested in music and learned to play guitar, sitar, harmonium.[4]
Career
editDatta's passion for films made him and Prasad to shift to Madras. He assisted a couple of directors for some time and started a film titled Pillanagrovi which was stopped midway due to financial reasons.[5]
Later Prasad got introduced to K. Raghavendra Rao through Samatha Arts’ Mukherjee who was a friend of his. Raghavendra Rao started giving Datta and Prasad small assignments. They got their first break with Janaki Ramudu (1988) which became successful at the box office.[5]
Later, Datta wrote lyrics for various songs in films like Sye, Chatrapathi, Rajanna, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, RRR, Hanu-Man.
Personal life
editDatta is the father of music director M. M. Keeravani.[3] Datta has six siblings – an elder brother, an elder sister, and four younger brothers. His younger brother, the screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad credits him for his success.[2][6] Datta is the uncle of director S. S. Rajamouli, and music composer M. M. Srilekha.
Awards
edit- Nominated for Best Lyricist - Telugu for "Mamathala Thalli" from Baahubali: The Beginning.[7]
Filmography
editAs director
edit- Chandrahas (2007)[8][9]
As screenwriter
edit- Janaki Ramudu (1988)[10]
Discography
editAs lyricist
edit| Year | Film | Song (s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sye | "Nalla Nallani Kalla" | |
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | "Agni Skalana, Mannela Thintivira" | |
| 2006 | Hanumanthu | "Matru Desa Vimuktikai" | |
| 2011 | Rajanna | "Amma Avani" | |
| 2012 | Shirdi Sai | "Amaraaraama", "Aarathi" | |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | "Mamathala Thalli" " deevara " | [7] |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | "Saahore Baahubali" | [11] |
| Srivalli | "Laali Laali" | ||
| Om Namo Venkatesaya | "Vayyari Kalahamsika" | ||
| 2019 | NTR: Kathanayakudu | "Kathaanayaka" | |
| 2018 | Savyasachi | "Savyasachi" | |
| 2021 | Zombie Reddy | "Mrithyunjaya" | |
| 2021 | Pelli SandaD | "Hayam Vasishta" | |
| 2022 | RRR | "Ramam Raghavam" | [12] |
| 2024 | Hanu-Man | "Anjandri Theme Song" |
References
edit- ^ a b Shiva Shakti Datta Garu Exclusive Interview || Talking Movies with iDream #6, retrieved 7 July 2022
- ^ a b "I am making a living because of my brother's talent: Vijayendra Prasad". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ a b Ramachandran, Naman (1 April 2022). "Indian Hitmaker S.S. Rajamouli Unpacks 'RRR' Success, Sets Mahesh Babu Project (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ a b c "Keeravani: సాహోరే... కీరవాణీ". Eenadu (in Telugu). 22 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ a b Nachaki, Sri (10 December 2004). "TC Exclusive: Interview with writer Vijayendra Prasad". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2004.
- ^ "Why did Katappa Kill Baahubali?". The Indian Express. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Baahubali, Srimanthudu top IIFA Awards nominations". IndiaGlitz.com. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Muhurat - Chandrahas". Idlebrain.com. 17 December 2006. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Chandrahas movie review". Idlebrain.com. 29 June 2007. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ Nathan, Archana (23 November 2017). "'Baahubali' writer KV Vijayendra Prasad has had a great year, and 2018 promises to be better". Scroll.in. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ "Google reveals top movies, songs in India in 2017; you won't believe who made it to the list". Financialexpress. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Hymavathi, Ravali (31 December 2021). "Ramam Raghavam: The Rise Of Ram Song From RRR Movie Will Be Out Today". The Hans India. Retrieved 7 July 2022.