May 26, 2023 / 01:59 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

M. M. Keeravani

Born : 04/07/1961

Birth Place : Kovvur, India

Father : Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta

Mother : Bhanumathi

Sibling : Kalyani Malik, S. S. Knachi

Spouse : M. M. Srivalli

Children : Kala Bhairava, Bhairava Keeravani, Sri Simha

Biography:

Famous music director M. M. Keeravani, also known as M. M. Kreem or M. M. Keervani, works in the Telugu film industry, or Tollywood. Keeravani, born on July 4, 1961, in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, India, has had a major influence on music.

He began his career in the 1980s as a playback singer before switching to music composition. In particular for the blockbuster “Baahubali” film series, Keeravani’s work with director S. S. Rajamouli earned him widespread acclaim. Keeravani’s soundtracks for the movie won critics’ praise and enjoyed enormous popularity.

M. Keeravani has written music for many Telugu films, demonstrating his versatility and capacity to produce various musical styles. His compositions frequently combine elements of contemporary music with folk and classical music from India.

Keeravani has won a number of prestigious awards for his contributions to the industry, including numerous National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. He is a favourite among audiences and filmmakers due to his compositions’ emotional depth, catchy melodies, and lush orchestration.

M. Keeravani is still a major player in Tollywood, consistently producing catchy, top-charting music that improves the cinematic experience.

More Details

Name	M. M. Keeravani
Also Known as	M. M. Keeravani
Date of Birth	04/07/1961
Current Residence	Hyderabad, India
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	India
Height	175 CM
Hobbies	Listening to music, Singing, Reading, Driving
Father	Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta
Mother	Bhanumathi
Sibling	Kalyani Malik, S. S. Knachi
Spouse	M. M. Srivalli
Children	Kala Bhairava, Bhairava Keeravani, Sri Simha
Marriage Date	22/05/2023
Educational Qualification	Completed Intermediate

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Telugu	Manasu Mamata
Hindi	Criminal

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
2023	International Awards	Academy Awards	RRR
2022	International Awards	Boston Society of Film Critics	RRR
2023	International Awards	Critic's Choice Movie Awards	RRR
2023	International Awards	Golden Globe Awards	RRR
2022	International Awards	Los Angeles Film Critics Association	RRR
1991	Filmfare Awards South	Best Music Director – Telugu	Kshana Kshanam
1993	Filmfare Awards South	Best Music Director – Telugu	Allari Priyudu
1994	Filmfare Awards South	Best Music Director – Telugu	Criminal
1995	Filmfare Awards South	Best Music Director – Telugu	Subha Sankalpam
1996	Filmfare Awards South	Best Music Director – Telugu	Pelli Sandadi
2005	Filmfare Awards South	Best Music Director – Telugu	Magadheera
2009	Filmfare Awards South	Best Music Director – Telugu	Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
2017	Filmfare Awards South	Best Lyricist – Telugu	Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
2017	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Rajeswari Kalyanam
1992	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Allari Priyudu
1993	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Pelli Sandadi
1995	Nandi Award	Best Male Playback Singer	Student No.1
2002	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Okato Number Kurradu
2005	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Chatrapathi
2009	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Vengamamba
2010	Nandi Award	Best Male Playback Singer	Maryada Ramanna
2012	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Eega
2015	Nandi Award	Best Music Director	Baahubali: The Beginning
2015	Nandi Award	Best Male Playback Singer	Baahubali: The Beginning
1991	Tamil Nadu State Film Award	Best Music Director	Azhagan
2003	Santosham Film Awards	Best Music Director	Gangotri
2018	SIIMA	Best Music Director	Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
2023	69th National Film Awards	Best Music Direction (Background Music)	RRR