Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Actor, Writer
May 19, 1955 — November 30, 2021 (66 years)
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
Known For
Filmography
| 1993 | Gaayam · as Journalist Swamy |
| 2001 | Manasantha Nuvve · as Self |
| 1997 |
| 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu · as Lyricist |
| 2023 | Bedurulanka 2012 · as Lyricist |
| 2022 | Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali · as Lyricist |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam · as Lyricist |
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial · as Lyricist |
| 2022 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata · as Lyricist |
| 2022 | RRR · as Lyricist |
| 2021 | Shyam Singha Roy · as Lyricist |
| 2021 | Konda Polam · as Lyricist |
| 2021 | Tuck Jagadish · as Lyricist |
| 2021 | Sridevi Soda Center · as Lyricist |
| 2020 | Disco Raja · as Lyricist |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa · as Lyricist |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo · as Lyricist |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy · as Lyricist |
| 2019 | Prema Katha Chithram 2 · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Yatra · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Devadas · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Sailaja Reddy Alludu · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Happy Wedding · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Sammohanam · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Mahanati · as Lyricist |
| 2016 | Gentleman · as Lyricist |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam · as Lyricist |
| 2015 | Rudhramadevi: The Warrior Queen · as Lyricist |
| 2015 | OK Kanmani · as Lyricist |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy · as Lyricist |
| 2014 | Oohalu Gusagusalade · as Lyricist |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu · as Lyricist |
| 2012 | Tuneega Tuneega · as Lyricist |
| 2011 | Oh My Friend · as Lyricist |
| 2011 | Mr Perfect · as Lyricist |
| 2011 | Golkonda High School · as Lyricist |
| 2010 | Khaleja · as Lyricist |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna · as Lyricist |
| 2010 | Vedam · as Lyricist |
| 2009 | Kick · as Lyricist |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa...? · as Lyrics |
| 2008 | Kotha Bangaru Lokam · as Lyricist |
| 2008 | Parugu · as Lyricist |
| 2008 | Jalsa · as Lyricist |
| 2007 | Athidhi · as Lyricist |
| 2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule · as Lyricist |
| 2006 | Rakhi: Highly Inflammable · as Lyricist |
| 2006 | Bommarillu · as Lyricist |
| 2006 | Happy · as Lyricist |
| 2005 | Athadu · as Lyricist |
| 2005 | Chakram · as Lyricist |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana · as Lyricist |
| 2004 | Gudumba Shankar · as Lyricist |
| 2004 | Naani · as Lyricist |
| 2004 | Malliswari · as Lyricist |
| 2004 | Arya · as Lyricist |
| 2003 | Okkadu · as Lyricist |
| 2002 | Khadgam · as Lyricist |
| 2002 | Nee Sneham · as Lyricist |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav · as Lyricist |
| 2001 | Murari · as Lyricist |
| 2000 | Vamsee · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Anthahpuram · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Subhakankshalu · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Premante Idera · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Dil Se.. · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Chandralekha · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Tholi Prema · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Bavagaru Bagunnara? · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide · as Lyricist |
| 1997 | Pelli · as Lyricist |
| 1997 | Preminchukundam Raa · as Lyricist |
| 1997 | Anaganaga Oka Roju · as Lyricist |
| 1997 | Hitler · as Lyricist |
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladatha · as Lyricist |
| 1996 | Little Soldiers · as Lyricist |
| 1996 | Gulabi · as Lyricist |
| 1996 | Dongaata · as Lyricist |
| 1995 | Sisindri · as Lyricist |
| 1995 | Rangeela · as Lyricist |
| 1995 | Indira · as Lyricist |
| 1994 | Criminal · as Lyricist |
| 1994 | Bhairava Dweepam · as Lyricist |
| 1994 | Govindha Govindha · as Lyricist |
| 1993 | Mayalodu · as Lyricist |
| 1993 | Gaayam · as Lyricist |
| 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu · as Lyricist |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam · as Lyricist |
| 1992 | Antham · as Lyricist |
| 1991 | Pranadata · as Lyricist |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti · as Lyricist |
| 1991 | Aditya 369 · as Lyricist |
| 1991 | April 1 Vidudala · as Lyricist |
| 1991 | Nirnayam · as Lyricist |
| 1990 | Doshi Nirdoshi · as Lyricist |
| 1990 | Bobbili Raja · as Lyricist |
| 1990 | Anna Thamudu · as Lyricist |
| 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu · as Lyricist |
| 1989 | Shiva · as Lyricist |
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam · as Lyricist |
| 1988 | Rudra Veena · as Lyricist |
| 1987 | Aha Naa Pellanta · as Lyricist |
| 1987 | Swayam Krushi · as Lyricist |
| 1986 | Veta · as Lyricist |
| 1986 | Sirivennela · as Lyricist |
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam · as Lyricist |
| 1985 | Ladies Tailor · as Lyricist |
| 1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi · as Lyricist |