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| name             = M. M. Keeravani
| name             = M. M. Keeravani
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| birth_name       = Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani
| birth_name       = Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web|title=MM Keeravani turns 58: Peppy chartbusters composed by the legendary Pan-Indian musician – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mm-keeravani-turns-58-peppy-chartbusters-composed-by-the-legendary-pan-indian-musician/articleshow/70071324.cms|access-date=1 October 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| alias            = {{hlist|Maragathamani|M. M. Kreem|M. M. Kareem}}
| alias            = Marakathamani ([[Tamil language|Tamil]])<br />M. M. Kreem ([[Hindi]])
| birth_date       = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1961|7|4}}
| birth_date       = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1961|7|4}}<ref name="TOI" />
| birth_place       = [[Kovvur]], Andhra Pradesh, India
| birth_place     = [[Kovvur]], Andhra Pradesh, India<ref name="TOI" />
| genre            = {{hlist|[[Film score]]|[[World music]]|[[Music of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu music]]|}}
| origin          =  
| occupation       = {{hlist|[[Film composer]]|Record producer|Singer|Lyricist}}
| genre            = [[Film score]], [[world music]], [[Music of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu music]]
| discography       = [[M. M. Keeravani discography|Discography]]
| occupation       = {{hlist|[[Film score composer]]|music director|singer|lyricist}}
| years_active     = 1990–present
| instrument       =  
| spouse           = Koduri Srivalli
| years_active     = 1989–present
| label           =  
| associated_acts  =
| website          =
}}
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'''Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani''', better known as '''M. M. Keeravani''', is an Indian film composer, playback singer and lyricist, who works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]] along with other languages including [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]]. Also known by his [[pseudonym|aliases]] '''Marakathamani''', and '''M. M. Kreem''',<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/keeravani-presented-rotary-vocational-excellence-award/article4066252.ece?css=print Keeravani presented Rotary Vocational Excellence Award – The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Keeravaani won the [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Music Direction]] for the 1997 Telugu film ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''. He is also a recipient of eight [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], eleven state [[Nandi Awards]] and a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Tamil Nadu State Film Award]].<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand The man in demand | Deccan Chronicle<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215072356/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand |date=15 February 2013 }}</ref>


==Personal life==
'''Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani''' (born 4 July 1961), professionally known as '''M. M. Keeravani''', is an Indian music composer, singer and lyricist, primarily associated with [[Telugu cinema]]. In a career spanning over three decades, Keeravani has earned several national and international [[List of awards and nominations received by M. M. Keeravani|accolades]], including an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]], a [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]], a [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song|Critics' Choice Movie Award]], two [[National Film Awards]], eleven [[Nandi Awards]], eight [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], and a [[2022 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards|LAFCA Award]]. In 2023, the [[Government of India]] honoured him with the [[Padma Shri]] for his contributions towards [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Aparna Banerjea |date= 25 January 2023|title=Padma Awards 2023 &#124; 'RRR' fame composer MM Keeravaani honoured with Padma Shri |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/rrr-fame-composer-mm-keeravaani-honoured-with-padma-shri-9938751.html |accessdate=2023-01-26 |publisher=Moneycontrol.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
Keeravaani was born into a Telugu family in [[Kovvur]], [[West Godavari district]], 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. His elder son, [[Kaala Bhairava]], is a singer and has sung for his father's numerous compositions ("Dandalayya" song). His younger son, [[Sri Simha]], made his debut with ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]'' (2019). For some time, Keeravani lived in the Raichur District of Karnataka before making a decision to move to Madras (now Chennai).
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In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Keeravani has composed music for a few [[Hindi]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. He is best known for his compositions in works such as ''[[Kshana Kshanam]]'' (1991), ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' (1992)'','' ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993), ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' (1994), ''[[Subha Sankalpam]]'' (1995), ''[[Pelli Sandadi]]'' (1996), ''[[Devaraagam]]'' (1996), ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997), ''[[Zakhm]]'' (1998), ''[[Student No: 1|Student No.1]]'' (2001), ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]'' (2003), ''[[Paheli (2005 film)|Paheli]]'' (2005), ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' (2006), ''[[Magadheera (soundtrack)|Magadheera]]'' (2009), [[Eega (soundtrack)|''Eega'']] (2012), ''[[Baahubali (franchise)|Baahubali]]'' (2015 and 2017), and ''[[RRR]]'' (2022). He is also known for his frequent collaborations with filmmakers [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], [[Mahesh Bhatt]], and [[S. S. Rajamouli]],<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |title=MM Keeravani turns 58: Peppy chartbusters composed by the legendary Pan-Indian musician |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mm-keeravani-turns-58-peppy-chartbusters-composed-by-the-legendary-pan-indian-musician/articleshow/70071324.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806055100/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mm-keeravani-turns-58-peppy-chartbusters-composed-by-the-legendary-pan-indian-musician/articleshow/70071324.cms |archive-date=6 August 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020 |website=The Times of India |date=4 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web |title=Golden Globes 2023: Naatu Naatu's Pan-Indian 'mystery composer' and his six iconic Hindi film songs |date=11 January 2023 |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/golden-globes-2023-naatu-naatus-pan-indian-mystery-composer-and-his-five-iconic-hindi-film-songs-9848561.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111131001/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/golden-globes-2023-naatu-naatus-pan-indian-mystery-composer-and-his-five-iconic-hindi-film-songs-9848561.html |archive-date=11 January 2023 |access-date=2023-01-11 |publisher=Moneycontrol.com}}</ref> and the singers [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riverbendcentre.org/upcoming-events/2019/6/22/mukti-arts-event|title=Mukti Arts Artists details|date=22 June 2019 |publisher=riverbend}}</ref>
 
==Early and personal life==
Keeravani was born in a [[Telugu people|Telugu]] family to lyricist and screenwriter [[Siva Shakthi Datta|Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta]], in [[Kovvur]] of [[West Godavari district]], Andhra Pradesh.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=22 January 2022 |title=Keeravani: సాహోరే... కీరవాణీ |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-article/sunday-magazine/special-story-on-music-director-mm-keeravani/1/323000078 |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=[[Eenadu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref name="TOI" /> He is the cousin of filmmaker [[S. S. Rajamouli]] and music composer [[M. M. Srilekha]]. His younger brothers are music composer [[Kalyani Malik]] and writer S. S. Kanchi. He is the nephew of screenwriter [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]].<ref name=":4" />
 
His wife M. M. Srivalli works as a line producer in films. His elder son, [[Kaala Bhairava]], is a singer and has sung for his father's numerous compositions ("Dandalayya" song and [[Naatu Naatu]]). His younger son, [[Sri Simha]], made his debut with ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]'' (2019).<ref name=":4" />


==Career==
==Career==
[[File:Anurag Kulkarni receiving 1st Prize from M. M. Keeravani and Padma Shri K. S. Chitra ji.png|thumb|Keeravani (right) and [[K. S. Chitra]] (left) presenting an award to [[Anurag Kulkarni]] (middle) in 2016]]
Keeravani began his career as an assistant music director with Telugu composer [[K. Chakravarthy]] and Malayalam composer C. Rajamani in 1987.<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with composer Keeravani &#124; Onam Special Programme | date=2 September 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj_kUifZol4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524123038/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj_kUifZol4 |archive-date=24 May 2022 |access-date=24 May 2022 |via=YouTube}}</ref> He assisted in movies such as ''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.<ref>[http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_keeravani_2006.php Stars : Star Interviews : Interview with M M Keeravani<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313040556/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_keeravani_2006.php|date=13 March 2012}}</ref>
Keeravani first began his career as an assistant music director with the noted composer [[K. Chakravarthy]] in 1987. He assisted in movies such as ''Collectorgari Abbayi'' and  ''Bharathamlo Arjunudu'' in the late 1980s. During this time, he also sought the guidance of the veteran lyricist [[Veturi Sundararama Murthy|Veturi]] for over a year.<ref>[http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_keeravani_2006.php Stars : Star Interviews : Interview with M M Keeravani<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313040556/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_keeravani_2006.php|date=13 March 2012}}</ref>


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 (Director)|Mouli]]'s 1990 film ''Manasu Mamatha'' that brought him to the limelight and was considered his first released movie.
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.<ref name="TOI" /> It was director [[Mouli (Director)|Mouli]]'s 1990 film ''Manasu Mamatha'' that brought him to the limelight and was considered his first released movie. However, it was [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s blockbuster film ''[[Kshana Kshanam]]'' (1991) that made Keeravani an established music director.<ref name="TOI" /> 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 (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' (1994).<ref>[https://archive.today/20130411042951/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-05/news-interviews/32551057_1_bollywood-film-music-mm-kreem Keeravani's music for a Bollywood film<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


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 (1995 film)|Criminal]]''.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130411042951/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-05/news-interviews/32551057_1_bollywood-film-music-mm-kreem Keeravani's music for a Bollywood film – Times Of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Keeravani mentions [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[John Williams]] and [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]] as composers who influenced him. Some of the films which inspired his music include ''[[Fiddler on the Roof (film)|Fiddler on the Roof]]'' (1971), ''[[Coming to America]]'' (1988), and ''[[Phone Booth (film)|Phone Booth]]'' (2002).<ref>{{cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=After winning a Golden Globe award for Naatu Naatu, MM Keeravani says 'My inspiration comes from John Williams, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/after-winning-golden-globes-for-naatu-naatu-mm-keeravani-8375629/ |access-date=2023-01-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111224130/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/after-winning-golden-globes-for-naatu-naatu-mm-keeravani-8375629/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
He is known for his playback singing contributions to the Telugu film industry with compilations for hit films such as ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''. He has composed music for [[Hindi film]]s such as ''[[Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin]]'' (1996), ''[[Sur – The Melody of Life]]'', ''[[Zakhm]]'', ''[[Saaya (2003 film)|Saaya]]'', ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]'', ''[[Criminal (1995 film)|Criminal]]'', ''[[Rog]]'' and ''[[Paheli]]''. In Malayalam, he has scored for films such as ''[[Neelagiri (film)|Neelagiri]]'' (1991), ''[[Soorya Manasam]]'' (1992) and ''[[Devaraagam]]'' (1996). He has composed for over 220 films in various Indian languages. M. Keeravani composed the music and background for the films ''Baahubali'' 1 and 2.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130426160312/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-23/news-interviews/31090615_1_audio-rights-bags-music-label Keeravani bags Dammu audio rights M. <!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{main|M. M. Keeravani discography}}
{{Main|M. M. Keeravani discography}}


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by M. M. Keeravani}}


=== National Film Awards ===
Keeravani won the [[Academy Awards|Oscar]] for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] and the [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "[[Naatu Naatu]]" for the 2022 Indian film [[RRR (film)|''RRR'']].<ref>{{cite news |title=M.M. Keeravani on 'Naatu Naatu' Oscars win: It's just the beginning of everything |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mm-keeravani-on-naatu-naatu-oscars-win-its-just-the-beginning-of-everything/article66613421.ece |access-date=19 March 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=13 March 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref> He received a [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Music Direction]] for the 1997 Telugu film ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''. He is also a recipient of eight [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], eleven [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Awards]], and a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Tamil Nadu State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Keeravani presented Rotary Vocational Excellence Award |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/keeravani-presented-rotary-vocational-excellence-award/article4066252.ece?css=print |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713095324/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/keeravani-presented-rotary-vocational-excellence-award/article4066252.ece?css=print |archive-date=13 July 2017 |access-date=24 March 2013 |website=The Hindu| date=4 November 2012 }}</ref> He was also nominated for [[Saturn Award for Best Music]] for ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' (2015).<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand The man in demand | Deccan Chronicle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215072356/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand|date=15 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="auto" />
* 1997 – [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] for ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' – Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf |title=45th National Film Awards |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals |access-date=11 March 2012 |archive-date=7 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004458/http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Filmfare Awards South ===
==See also==
{| class="wikitable"
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards]]
|+
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Academy Awards]]
!Year
!Category
!Work
!Result
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|1991
| rowspan="12" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu|Best Music Director – Telugu]]
|''[[Kshana Kshanam]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.today/20170207134537/https://archive.org/details/39thAnnualFilmfareTeluguBestMusicFilmActressWinners|title = 39th Annual Filmfare Telugu Best Music Film Actress Winners : Santosh…}}</ref>
|-
|1993
|''[[Allari Priyudu]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=M.M. KEERAVANI AWARDS|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/M.M.-Keeravani/awards|access-date=1 October 2020|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
|-
|1994
|''[[Criminal (1995 film)|Criminal]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|1995
|''[[Subha Sankalpam]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|1996
|''[[Pelli Sandadi]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|2005
|[[Chatrapathi (2005 film)|''Chatrapathi'']]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|2009
|''[[Magadheera]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|2010
|[[Vedam (film)|''Vedam'']]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|2011
|''[[Rajanna]]''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|2012
|''[[Eega]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html | title=60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations | work=Filmfare | date=4 July 2013 | access-date=5 April 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406095119/http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html | archive-date=6 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
|2015
|''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=8 June 2016|title=63rd Filmfare Awards (South) 2016 nominations list revealed: 'Baahubali,' 'Srimanthudu' lead Telugu movies list|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/63rd-filmfare-awards-south-nominations-list-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-leads-telugu-681791|access-date=1 October 2020|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2017
|''[[Baahubali: The Conclusion]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018: Complete winners' list – Times of India ►|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018-complete-winners-list/articleshow/64618037.cms|access-date=1 October 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2017
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu|Best Lyricist – Telugu]]
|''[[Baahubali: The Conclusion]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":1" />
|}
 
=== Nandi Awards ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Category
!Work
!Result
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|1992
|[[Nandi Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|''[[Rajeswari Kalyanam]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|access-date=1 October 2020|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
|-
|1993
|Best Music Director
|''[[Allari Priyudu]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|1995
|Best Music Director
|''[[Pelli Sandadi]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2001
|[[Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
|''[[Student No.1]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2002
|Best Music Director
|''Okato Number Kurradu''
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2005
|Best Music Director
|[[Chatrapathi (2005 film)|''Chatrapathi'']]
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2009
|Best Music Director
|''Vengamamba''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2009|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2009.html|access-date=1 October 2020|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
|-
|2010
|Best Male Playback Singer
|''[[Maryada Ramanna]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2010|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2010.html|access-date=1 October 2020|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
|-
|2012
|Best Music Director
|''[[Eega]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2012|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2012.html|access-date=1 October 2020|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
|-
|2015
|Best Music Director
|''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name="nandi2015">{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2015|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2015.html|access-date=1 October 2020|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
|-
|2015
|Best Male Playback Singer
|''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref name="nandi2015" />
|}
 
=== Tamil Nadu State Film Awards ===
* 1991 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]] for ''[[Azhagan]] -'' Won
 
=== Santosham Film Awards ===
* 2003 – [[Santosham Best Music Director Award]] for ''[[Gangotri (film)|Gangotri]] –'' Won
 
=== South Indian International Movie Awards ===
* 2018 – [[SIIMA Award for Best Music Director (Telugu)]] for ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' – Won<ref>{{Cite web|title=SIIMA AWARDS {{!}} 2018 {{!}} winners {{!}} {{!}}|url=https://siima.in/2018/winners.html|access-date=1 October 2020|website=[[SIIMA]]}}</ref>
 
== Lyrics ==
This is a listing of the songs and tracks M.M.Keeravani has contributed as a lyricist to various feature films.
{| class="wikitable"
!Movie
!Director
!Song(s)
|-
|''[[Priyaragalu]]''
|"[[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]"
|"Rayabaram Pampindevare"
|-
|''[[Gangotri]]''
|[[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
|"Kannitini pannitiga chesi"
|-
|''[[Vikramarkudu]]''
|[[S. S. Rajamouli]]
|"Jum Jum Maya", "Dooranga", "Jo Laali"
|-
|''[[Magadheera]]''
|S. S. Rajamouli
|"Naakosam nuvvu", "Rolling titles music"
|-
|''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]''
|[[Krish (director)|Krish]]
|"Rupai", "Malli Puttani", "Vedam", "Ee Chikati Cherani", "Alalai Kammani Kalali", "Nuvumundhani Nemundhani"
|-
|''[[Shirdi Sai]]''
|K. Raghavendra Rao
|"Manava seva madhava sevani", "Sadhaa nimbi"
|-
|''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]''
|S. S. Rajamouli
|"Oka praanam", "Kannaa nidurinchara", "Dandaalayyaa"
|-
|''[[N.T.R: Kathanayakudu]]''
|Krish (director)|Krish
|"Venditera dora", "Ramanna katha", "Rajarshi"
|-
|''[[Gharana Mogudu]]''
|K. Raghavendra Rao
|"Kappuko Duppati"
|-
|''[[Allari Mogudu]]''
|K. Raghavendra Rao
|"Neelimabbu Nuragalo"
|-
|''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|Major Chandrakanth]]''
|K. Raghavendra Rao
|"Muddultho Onamalu"
|-
|''[[Rakshana]]''
|[[Uppalapati Narayana Rao]]
|"Kannepapa Anduko"
|-
|''[[Allari Premikudu]]''
|K. Raghavendra Rao
|"Naari Jana Priyatama"
|-
|''[[Attintlo Adde Mogudu]]''
|[[Relangi Narasimha Rao]]
|"Andagada Andhukora"
|}


==References==
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Keeravani
Background information
Birth nameKoduri Marakathamani Keeravaani
Also known as
  • Maragathamani
  • M. M. Kreem
  • M. M. Kareem
Born (1961-07-04) 4 July 1961 (age 65)
Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active1990–present

Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani (born 4 July 1961), professionally known as M. M. Keeravani, is an Indian music composer, singer and lyricist, primarily associated with Telugu cinema. In a career spanning over three decades, Keeravani has earned several national and international accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two National Film Awards, eleven Nandi Awards, eight Filmfare Awards, and a LAFCA Award. In 2023, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema.[1][2]

In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Keeravani has composed music for a few Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. He is best known for his compositions in works such as Kshana Kshanam (1991), Gharana Mogudu (1992), Allari Priyudu (1993), Criminal (1994), Subha Sankalpam (1995), Pelli Sandadi (1996), Devaraagam (1996), Annamayya (1997), Zakhm (1998), Student No.1 (2001), Jism (2003), Paheli (2005), Sri Ramadasu (2006), Magadheera (2009), Eega (2012), Baahubali (2015 and 2017), and RRR (2022). He is also known for his frequent collaborations with filmmakers K. Raghavendra Rao, Mahesh Bhatt, and S. S. Rajamouli,[3][4] and the singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra.[5]

Early and personal life[edit | edit source]

Keeravani was born in a Telugu family to lyricist and screenwriter Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta, in Kovvur of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.[6][3] He is the cousin of filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli and music composer M. M. Srilekha. His younger brothers are music composer Kalyani Malik and writer S. S. Kanchi. He is the nephew of screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad.[6]

His wife M. M. Srivalli works as a line producer in films. His elder son, Kaala Bhairava, is a singer and has sung for his father's numerous compositions ("Dandalayya" song and Naatu Naatu). His younger son, Sri Simha, made his debut with Mathu Vadalara (2019).[6]

Career[edit | edit source]

Keeravani began his career as an assistant music director with Telugu composer K. Chakravarthy and Malayalam composer C. Rajamani in 1987.[7] He assisted in movies such as 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.[8]

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.[3] It was director Mouli's 1990 film Manasu Mamatha that brought him to the limelight and was considered his first released movie. However, it was Ram Gopal Varma's blockbuster film Kshana Kshanam (1991) that made Keeravani an established music director.[3] 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 (1994).[9]

Keeravani mentions Ilaiyaraaja, John Williams and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as composers who influenced him. Some of the films which inspired his music include Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Coming to America (1988), and Phone Booth (2002).[10]

Discography[edit | edit source]

Main article: M. M. Keeravani discography

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by M. M. Keeravani

Keeravani won the Oscar for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Naatu Naatu" for the 2022 Indian film RRR.[11] He received a National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the 1997 Telugu film Annamayya. He is also a recipient of eight Filmfare Awards, eleven Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.[12] He was also nominated for Saturn Award for Best Music for Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).[13][4]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Aparna Banerjea (25 January 2023). "Padma Awards 2023 | 'RRR' fame composer MM Keeravaani honoured with Padma Shri". Moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "M.M. Keeravani: Maestro of Melodies in Indian Cinema – Today National…". Today National News. 29 December 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "MM Keeravani turns 58: Peppy chartbusters composed by the legendary Pan-Indian musician". The Times of India. 4 July 2019. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Golden Globes 2023: Naatu Naatu's Pan-Indian 'mystery composer' and his six iconic Hindi film songs". Moneycontrol.com. 11 January 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "Mukti Arts Artists details". riverbend. 22 June 2019.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Keeravani: సాహోరే... కీరవాణీ". Eenadu (in తెలుగు). 22 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  7. ↑ "Interview with composer Keeravani | Onam Special Programme". 2 September 2017. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 – via YouTube.
  8. ↑ Stars : Star Interviews : Interview with M M Keeravani Archived 13 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ Keeravani's music for a Bollywood film
  10. ↑ "After winning a Golden Globe award for Naatu Naatu, MM Keeravani says 'My inspiration comes from John Williams, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan…'". The Indian Express. 11 January 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "M.M. Keeravani on 'Naatu Naatu' Oscars win: It's just the beginning of everything". The Hindu. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  12. ↑ "Keeravani presented Rotary Vocational Excellence Award". The Hindu. 4 November 2012. Archived from the original on 13 July 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  13. ↑ The man in demand | Deccan Chronicle Archived 15 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine

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