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Who was Shivashakti Datta?
A lyricist, screenwriter, director, and producer, Datta wore many hats. But it was his deeply spiritual and poetic songwriting that immortalised him in Indian cinema. His most well-known work? The thundering anthem 'Saahore Baahubali' from the blockbuster Baahubali franchise. His lyrical contributions gave soul to epic moments in RRR, Magadheera, Rajanna, and Sriramadasu as well.
His writing style was unique, weaving Sanskrit with Telugu seamlessly, creating verses that felt timeless yet emotionally rich.
Here's how the film industry reacted
Actor & Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan shared heartfelt condolences on social media, saying, 'Shri Shivashakti Datta's demise deeply saddens me. He was a true lover of art and literature. His songs beautifully blended Sanskrit and Telugu. My condolences to the family.'
చిత్రకారుడు, సంస్కృత భాషా సంపన్నుడు , రచయిత, కథకుడు,బహుముఖ ప్రజ్ఞాశాలి అయిన శ్రీ శివ శక్తి దత్తా గారు శివైక్యం చెందారన్న వార్త నన్ను దిగ్భ్రాంతికి గురిచేసింది.
వారి ఆత్మకు శాంతి కలగాలని ఆ భగవంతుడ్ని ప్రార్ధిస్తూ …. మిత్రుడు కీరవాణి గారికి వారి కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు నా ప్రగాఢ…
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 8, 2025
Megastar Chiranjeevi also expressed his grief, stating, 'He was a painter, a Sanskrit scholar, a storyteller, and an artistic genius. I am shocked by the news of his passing. May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to my friend [Keeravani] and their family.'
Some of his most iconic songs?
Apart from Saahore Baahubali, his lyrics live on in Ramam Raghavam (RRR), Mamata Thalli and Amma Avani. Each song echoed themes of devotion, valour, and maternal emotion, often central to the films' narratives.
Shivashakti Datta was known not just for writing but for elevating cinema. His verses felt lived-in, profound, and often mythologically inspired. He brought cultural depth to commercial films, a feat few could pull off.
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