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Indian Express
5 days ago
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- Indian Express
MM Keeravani's father and lyricist Siva Shakthi Datta passes away; Chiranjeevi and Mahesh Babu pay their respects
Siva Shakthi Datta, legendary Telugu lyricist and father of celebrated composer MM Keeravani, passed away at the age of 92 in Hyderabad on Monday. Datta had been struggling with age-related issues for some time. Chiranjeevi took to X (formerly twitter), and confirmed the news with a heartfelt message. He wrote, 'The news that Sri Siva Shakthi Datta, a painter, scholar of the Sanskrit language, writer, storyteller, and multifaceted genius, has attained divine union has left me deeply shocked. Praying to the Almighty that his soul finds peace. I express my profound condolences to my friend Keeravani garu and his family members.' Director Sampath Nandi took to X and posted, 'Siva Sakthi Dutta garu…A towering legacy etched in every Telugu always cherish each word of Shanti 🙏🏾' Actor Teja Sajja, meanwhile, wrote on social media, 'Deeply saddened by the demise of Siva Shakthi Datta Garu. I feel lucky to have worked with him. A great loss for all of us. Will miss him. May his soul Rest In Peace.' Filmmaker SS Rajamouli and actor Mahesh Babu paid their respects in person. 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 ALSO READ: Upasana Kamineni tells fans to wait for their 'Ram' or walk their own path: 'Marriage is no longer an obligation' Born in Kovvu, near Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, Koduri Subbarao adopted the pen name of Kamalesh, and initially worked as a painter. He started exploring his love for music and learned several instruments before changing his name to Siva Shakthi Datta. Starting with the 1988 film Janaki Ramadu, the lyricist wrote for many popular films, including Sye, Chatrapathi, Rajanna, Baahubali: The Beginning , Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and RRR, Hanu-Man. He also directed the film Chandrahas (2007).
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
MM Keeravaani's father, renowned lyricist-writer Siva Shakthi Datta, dies at 92; Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu pay respects
Celebrated Telugu lyricist and writer Siva Shakthi Datta died at his home in Manikonda on 7 July. He was known for writing Sanskrit-based lyrics for Telugu films and was the father of music composer MM Keeravaani and the uncle of SS Rajamouli. Siva Shakthi Datta has written lyrics for films like Baahubali, RRR and HanuMan. Siva Shakthi Datta dies Datta was 92 and had been unwell for a while due to age-related issues. He died at his home on Monday, though news of his death came out on Tuesday. Chiranjeevi confirmed the news of his death on X (formerly Twitter), writing in Telugu, 'The news that Sri Siva Shakthi Datta, a painter, scholar of the Sanskrit language, writer, storyteller, and multifaceted genius, has attained divine union has left me deeply shocked. Praying to the Almighty that his soul finds peace... I express my profound condolences to my friend Keeravani garu and his family members.' Mahesh Babu paid respects in person. About Siva Shakthi Datta Datta, born Koduri Subbarao in Kovvu, near Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, in 1932, was a lyricist, screenwriter, and painter. He penned iconic lyrics for films like Baahubali, RRR, Magadheera, HanuMan, Sye, Rajanna, and Sri Ramadasu. Some of his songs include Anjandri Theme Song, Amma Avani, Raamam Raghavam, Nalla Nallani Kalla and Agni Skalana, Mannela Thintivira. Datta began his career under the pen name Kamalesh before embracing the name Siva Shakthi Datta. Once his love for cinema took him to Chennai in Tamil Nadu and then Madras, he assisted directors and attempted to make a film called Pillanagrovi. This led to the 1988 film Janaki Ramudu, in which he also worked as a screenwriter with K Raghavendra Rao, who would often trust him with the lyrics of his films. In 2007, Datta directed the film Chandrahas. Fans and celebrities alike took to social media to mourn his death. His funeral will be held in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Telugu lyricist Siva Shakti Datta, father of Oscar winner MM Keeravani, dies at 92
Veteran lyricist Siva Shakthi Datta died on Monday night at his Manikonda residence in Hyderabad. He was 92 years old. Apart from being a lyricist, he was also a screenwriter, painter, director and producer in Telugu cinema. Composer MM Keeravani, who scored music for 'Baahubali' films and all other SS Rajamouli films, is his Shakthi Datta is the elder brother of writer Vijayendra Prasad, father of SS Rajamouli. More details regarding the funeral are still awaited. Ever since the news broke, fans and industry colleagues have been offering Chiranjeevi offered his condolences and paid tribute in Telugu. His post is loosely translated in English as saying, "The news that Sri Shiva Shakti Datta, a painter, scholar of the Sanskrit language, writer, storyteller, and multifaceted genius, attained divine union and it has left me deeply shocked. Praying to the Almighty that his soul finds peace... I express my profound condolences to my friend Keeravani garu and his family members (sic)." Chiranjeevi's 'Vishwambhara' team expressed their sadness over the death of the lyricist in a post on X. "Deeply saddened by the demise of Siva Shakthi Datta Garu. His immense knowledge about literature and his contribution to cinema are unmatched. OUr heartfelt condolences to Keeravani Garu and the family. May the almight give you strength (sic)," read the post. Datta wrote lyrics for Rajamouli and MM Keeravani's films, including 'Sye', 'Chatrapathi, 'Rajanna', 'Baahubali' movies, 'RRR' and 'Hanu-Man'. Several years ago, he also directed a film titled 'Chandrahas'.Siva Shakthi Datta was born as Koduri Subbarao in 1932. He had a special love for the arts from a young age. Being a school drop out, he ran away from his home and joined Sir JJ School of Arts in Mumbai. After completing his diploma, he returned to his native place, Kovvur. During that phase, he was a painter with a pen name Kamalesh. Later, he changed his name to Siva Shakthi was a multi-faceted person, who learnt music, guitar, sitar and harmonium. Later in his career, he shifted to Madras and assisted a few directors. He then got introduced to legendary director K Raghavendra Rao. Together, they got their first break with the 1988 superhit film, 'Janaki Ramudu'.Siva Shakthi Datta's contribution to Telugu cinema spanned several decades.- Ends
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Veteran lyricist and writer Siva Shakthi Datta passes away at 92; Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi mourn
Picture Credit: Facebook Veteran Telugu lyricist, screenwriter, and artist Siva Shakthi Datta passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 92. He is best remembered for his lyrical and literary finesse, which greatly enriched Telugu cinema over the decades. He breathed his last at his residence in Hyderabad due to age-related health complications, as per a Pinkvilla report. Apart from being a writer, he also worked as a director, painter, and producer. Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his condolences. "Deeply saddened by the demise of Siva Shakthi Datta garu. He had an immense passion for arts and literature. My heartfelt condolences to Keeravani garu and the entire family," he wrote. Siva Shakthi Datta was the father of Oscar-winning music composer M.M. Keeravani and the elder brother of celebrated screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad, making him the uncle of the ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli. Megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela also expressed his grief via a social media post on X. "Shocked and saddened by the news of Siva Shakthi Datta garu's passing. A man of immense talent and a true lover of the arts. My thoughts are with Keeravani garu and the entire family during this difficult time," he posted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Datta penned lyrics for several films by Rajamouli and M.M. Keeravani, including 'Sye', 'Chatrapathi', 'Rajanna', the blockbuster ' Baahubali ' series, 'RRR', and 'Hanu-Man'. Makers of Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara also wrote, "Deeply saddened by the demise of Siva Shakthi Datta Garu. His immense knowledge about literature and his contribution to Cinema are unmatched. Our heartfelt condolences to Keeravani Garu and the family. May the almighty give you strength. Team #Vishwambhara" His funeral is expected to take place in Hyderabad, where family members, industry colleagues, and admirers are likely to gather and pay their final respects.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Telugu lyricist and MM Keeravani's father Siva Shakthi Datta dies at 92, Pawan Kalyan mourns saying 'I am deeply saddened'
Telugu veteran lyricst and writer Siva Shakthi Datta left for heavenly abode on July 7, 2025. Datta, the father of Oscar-winning music composer MM Keeravani, was 92 years old. Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan mourned the loss saying he is deeply saddened by his demise. According to a report by Times Now, Siva Shakthi Datta died due to health-related complications.
