M. M. Keeravani
| M. M. Keeravani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani |
| Also known as |
Marakathamani (Kollywood) M. M. Kreem (Bollywood) |
| Born |
4 July 1961 Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Origin | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Film score, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Film score composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani, better known as M. M. Keeravani, is an Indian film music composer and playback singer, who works in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. He is also known by his aliases Marakathamani, Vedanarayana and M. M. Kreem. He has recorded a maximum number of songs with singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.[1] In 1997, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the movie Annamayya. He has won six Filmfare Awards, eight state Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.[2]
Personal life
Keeravani was born into a Telugu family in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh to Koduri Siva Shakti Dutta. He has a brother who is also a music director and singer, Kalyani Malik. He is the cousin of director S. S. Rajamouli and music director, singer M. M. Srilekha. He is the nephew of Telugu and Bollywood film screenwriter and director K. V. Vijayendra Prasad. His wife M.M.Srivalli works as a line producer in films. For some time, Keeravani lived in the Raichur District of Karnataka before making a decision to move to Madras (now Chennai).
Career
Keeravani first began his career as an assistant music director with the noted composer K. Chakravarthy in 1987. He assisted in movies like Collectorgari Abbayi and Bharathamlo Arjunudu in the late 1980s. During this time, he also sought the guidance of the veteran lyricist Veturi for over a year.[3]
Keeravani's first big break as an independent musician came with the film Kalki in 1990, but the film never got released and the soundtrack also went unnoticed. It was director Mouli's 1990 film Manasu Mamatha that brought him to the limelight and considered his first released movie.
However, it was Ram Gopal Varma's blockbuster film Kshana Kshanam (1991) that made Keeravani an established music director. All the songs of this movie went on to become top chartbusters and Keeravani was flooded with offers from all across south Indian film industries. His first major Hindi film was Criminal.[4]
He is known for his playback singing contributions to the Telugu film industry with compilations for hit films like Annamayya. He has composed music for Hindi films such as Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996), Sur – The Melody of Life, Zakhm, Saaya, Jism, Criminal, Rog and Paheli. In Malayalam, he has scored for films like Neelagiri (1991), Soorya Manasam (1992) and Devaraagam (1996). He has composed for over 220 films in various Indian languages.[5]
Awards
- 1991 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu) for Kshana Kshanam
- 1993 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu) for Allari Priyudu
- 1994 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu) for Criminal
- 1995 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu) for Subha Sankalpam
- 1996 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu) for Pelli Sandadi
- 2009 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu) for Magadheera
- 2010 – Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Maryada Ramanna
- 2009 – Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Vengamamba
- 2005 – Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Chhatrapati
- 2002 – Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Okato Number Kurradu
- 2001 – Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Student No.1
- 1995 – Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Pelli Sandadi
- 1993 – Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Allari Priyudu
- 1992 – Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Rajeshwari Kalyanam
- 2003 – Santosham Best Music Director Award for Gangotri
Filmography as music director
| Year | Telugu | Tamil | Hindi | Other languages | Dubbed Releases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Manasu Mamatha • | ||||
| Dagudumuthala Dampathyam • | |||||
| 1991 | Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu • | ||||
| Amma • | |||||
| Azhagan • | Neelagiri • (Malayalam) | ||||
| People's Encounter • | |||||
| Nee Pathi Naan Pathi • | |||||
| Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam • | |||||
| Ashwini • | |||||
| Pattondru Ketten • | |||||
| Kshana Kshanam • | Ennamo Nadakkuthu (Tamil) Hairan (Hindi) | ||||
| 1992 | Laati • | Dawood Ibrahim (Tamil) | |||
| Sahasam • | |||||
| Hello Darling • | |||||
| Gharana Mogudu • | |||||
| Sundarakanda • | |||||
| Sevagan • | |||||
| President Gari Pellam • | |||||
| Allari Mogudu • | |||||
| Vaaname Ellai • | |||||
| Aapathbandavudu • | |||||
| Jathi Malli • | |||||
| Soorya Manasam • (Malayalam) | |||||
| 1993 | Mr. Pellam • | ||||
| Matrudevobhava • | |||||
| Rendilla Poojari • | |||||
| Chinna Alludu • | |||||
| Rowdy Mogudu • | |||||
| Puttinilla Mattinilla • | |||||
| Aadarsham • | |||||
| Rajeshwari Kalyanam • | |||||
| Alimayya • (Kannada) | |||||
| Allari Priyudu • | Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro (Tamil) | ||||
| Kondapalli Raja • | Prathap (Tamil) | ||||
| Abbaigaru • | |||||
| Rakshana • | |||||
| Allari Alludu • | |||||
| Varasudu • | |||||
| Major Chandrakanth • | |||||
| 1994 | Criminal • | Criminal (1995) | Ellame En Kadhali (Tamil) | ||
| Bhairava • (Kannada) | |||||
| Allari Premikudu • | |||||
| Threepu • | |||||
| Anna • | Hero (Tamil) | ||||
| Angarakshakudu • | |||||
| Aavesham • | |||||
| Swathi • (Kannada) | |||||
| Boy Friend • | |||||
| Kishkinda Kanda • | |||||
| Yes Nenante Nene • | |||||
| S. P. Parasuram • | |||||
| Pelli Koduku • | |||||
| Gandeevam • | |||||
| Muddula Priyudu • | |||||
| Bobbili Simham • | |||||
| Shubha Muhurtham • | |||||
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam • | Paasavalai (Tamil) | |||
| Gharana Bullodu • | |||||
| Gharana Alludu • | |||||
| Balaraju Bangaru Pellam • | |||||
| Aalu Magalu • | |||||
| Lady Boss • | |||||
| Mounam • | Moun (Hindi) | ||||
| Real Hero • | |||||
| Dear Brother • | |||||
| 1996 | Pelli Sandadi • | ||||
| Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya • | Kanavu Kanni (Tamil) Sagar Kanya (Hindi) | ||||
| Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin • | |||||
| Rayudugaru Nayudugaru • | |||||
| Appaji • (Kannada) | |||||
| Surya Putrulu • | |||||
| Rambantu • | |||||
| Bombay Priyudu • | Bombay Kadhali (Tamil) | ||||
| Jabilamma Pelli • | |||||
| Pavithra Bandham • | |||||
| Swarnachamaram • (Malayalam) | |||||
| Priyaragalu • | |||||
| Devaraagam • (Malayalam) | Devaraagam (Tamil) | ||||
| Ardhaangi • | |||||
| Maina • | |||||
| 1997 | Annamayya • | Annamacharya (Tamil) Thirupathi Sri Balaji (Hindi) | |||
| Osi Naa Maradala • | |||||
| Arundhati • | |||||
| 1998 | W/O V. Vara Prasad • | ||||
| Raja Hamsa • | |||||
| Kondattam • | Pandaga (Telugu) | ||||
| Zakhm • | |||||
| Paradesi • | |||||
| Pelli Kanuka • | |||||
| Sri Seetaramakalyam Chuthumu Rarandi • | |||||
| 1999 | Seetharama Raju • | ||||
| Alludugaaru Vachcharu • | |||||
| Raghavaiah Gari Abbai • | |||||
| 2000 | Choosoddaam Randi • | ||||
| Papa- The Great • | |||||
| Deepavali • (Kannada) | |||||
| 2001 | Bava Nachadu • | ||||
| Student No.1 • | Student Number 1 • (2003) | ||||
| Sundara Kaanda • (Kannada) | |||||
| Akasa Veedhilo • | |||||
| 2002 | Okato Number Kurradu • | ||||
| Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo • | |||||
| Sur: The Melody of Life • | |||||
| Evare Atagaadu • | |||||
| Jamindaru • (Kannada) | |||||
| Tappu Chesi Pappu Kudu • | |||||
| 2003 | Simhadri • | ||||
| Okariki Okaru • | Unnai Partha Naal Mudhal (Tamil) | ||||
| Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu • | |||||
| Maa Alludu Very Good • | |||||
| Jism • | |||||
| Gangotri • | |||||
| Yuvaratna • | |||||
| Saaya • | |||||
| Pilisthe Palukutha • | |||||
| Seetayya • | |||||
| 2004 | Naa Autograph • | ||||
| Nenunnanu • | Vishwa the Heman (Hindi) | ||||
| Sye • | Kazhugu (Tamil) Aar Paar Judgement (Hindi) | ||||
| Letha Manasulu • | |||||
| Varam • | |||||
| Pallakkilo Pellikuthuru • | |||||
| 2005 | Jagapati • | ||||
| Rog • | |||||
| Chatrapati • | Chandramouli (Tamil) Hukumat Ki Jung (Hindi) | ||||
| Anukokunda Oka Roju • | |||||
| Paheli • | |||||
| Allari Bullodu | |||||
| Kasak • | |||||
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu • | ||||
| Vikramarkudu • | Veera Madakari♦ (2010) | ||||
| Amma Cheppindi • | |||||
| Khatarnak • | |||||
| 2007 | Yamadonga • | Lok Parlok (Hindi) | |||
| Dhokha • | |||||
| Bhookailas • | |||||
| Chandrahas • | |||||
| Okkadunnadu • | |||||
| Sangamam • | |||||
| 2008 | Pandurangadu • | ||||
| Krishnarjuna • | |||||
| Gunde Jhallumandi • | |||||
| 2009 | Magadheera • | Maaveeran (Tamil) Dheera: The Warrior (Malayalam) | |||
| Lahore • | |||||
| Pravarakhyudu • | |||||
| Vengamamba • | |||||
| 2010 | Rama Rama Krishna Krishna • | ||||
| Young India • | |||||
| Vedam • | |||||
| Jhummandi Naadam • | |||||
| Maryada Ramanna • | |||||
| Anaganaga O Dheerudu • | |||||
| 2011 | Badrinath • | ||||
| Rajanna • | |||||
| 2012 | Dammu • | ||||
| Eega • | Naan Ee • | Makkhi (Hindi) Eecha (Malayalam) | |||
| Shirdi Sai • | |||||
| 2013 | Special Chabbis • | ||||
| Emo Gurram Egaravachu • | |||||
| Intinta Annamayya • | |||||
| 2014 | Anamika • | Nee Enge En Anbe (Tamil) | |||
| Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya • | |||||
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning • | Baahubali: The Beginning • | Baahubali: The Beginning (Hindi) | ||
| Size Zero • | Inji Iduppazhagi | ||||
| Baby • | |||||
| 2016 | Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi • | ||||
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | ||||
| 2017 | Baahubali: The Conclusion • | Baahubali: The Conclusion • | Baahubali: The Conclusion (Hindi) |
Notes:
- The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
- The year next to the title of the affected films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
- • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.
- ♦ indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions.