Kasarla Shyam | |
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 Kasarla Shyam in 2024 | |
| Born | 25 June |
| Alma mater | Suravaram Pratap Reddy Telugu University |
| Occupations | |
| Notable work | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, DJ Tillu, Balagam, Dasara, Jathi Ratnalu |
| Spouse | Radhika |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Madhusudan Rao, Madhavi |
Kasarla Shyam is an Indian lyricist, composer, music producer, and singer who works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut as a lyric writer with Chantigadu in 2003.[1]
Kasarla Shyam won National Film Award for Best Lyrics for "Ooru Palletooru" from Balagam which captures the essence of Telangana's village culture and the emotional bonds among its people.[2][3][4]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Composer | Song(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chantigadu | Vandemataram Srinivas | "Kokkoroko" "Siggulolike Seethalu" |
[5][6] | |
| 2005 | Premikulu | Sajan | "Lovera Joru" | ||
| 2009 | Mahatma | Vijay Antony | "Neela Poori" | Also as Singer | |
| 2012 | Bus Stop | Jeevan Babu | "Kalalake Kanulochina" | ||
| Maa Abbai Engineering Student | Chinni Charan | "Ninne Neeku Choopedhi" | |||
| 2013 | Prema Katha Chitram | Jeevan Babu | "I Just Love You Baby" "Kothagunna Haaye" "Oh My Love" |
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| Venkatadri Express | Ramana Gogula | "Mellamellaga" | |||
| 2014 | Real Star | Vandemataram Srinivas | "Kandlallo Churukutanam" | ||
| Love You Bangaram | Mahith Narayan | "Jai Shambo Shambo" "Annuvanuvuna Cheliya" |
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| Rowdy | Sai Karthik | All Songs | First Single card as Lyricist | ||
| 2015 | Kick 2 | S. Thaman | "Kick" | ||
| 2025 | Daaku Maharaaj | Thaman S | "Dabidi Dibidi" "Sarkaru Raa" |
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| Game Changer | Thaman S | "Arugu Meedha" "Konda Devara" |
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| Retro | Santhosh Narayanan | All Songs | |||
| Mad Square | Bheems Ceciroleo | "Laddu Gaani Pelli" | |||
| Bhairavam | Sricharan Pakala | "Gichhamaaku" | |||
| Solo Boy | Judah Sandhy | "Solo Boy - Title Song" | |||
| Thammudu | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | "Chillax Song" | |||
| Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama | Radhan | "Gully Step" | |||
| Oka Brundavanam | Sunny - Saketh | "Hey Kadhile Kannulu" | |||
| Kothapallilo Okappudu | Radhan | "Yelo Yennello" "Jai Bolo" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | Balagam | Nominated |
| Year | Work | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Lyrics | Balagam - "Ooru Palletooru" | Won | [7][8] [9] |
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | "Chamkeela Angeelesi" - Dasara | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Lyricist – Telugu | "Ooru Palletooru" - Balagam |
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | "Chamkeela Angeelesi" - Dasara | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Lyrics resonate with listeners; therefore I take utmost care while writing, says lyricist Kasarla Shyam". The Times of India. 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Kasarla Shyam: "Happy to win National award for a pure, organic song like 'Ooru Palletooru'"". Cinema Express. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Interview: I tried to convey the right emotion through my songs in 'Balagam', says Kasarla Shyam". The South First. 8 March 2023. Archived from the original on 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "71st National Film Awards | Shah Rukh Khan wins maiden honour, '12th Fail' adjudged Best Film". The Hindu. 1 August 2025. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Kokkoroko". 17 December 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Chantigadu". 17 December 2014 – via Jiosaavn.
- ^ "71st National Film Awards | Telugu artistes win best lyricist, best child artiste and other honours". The Hindu. 1 August 2025. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "71st National Film Awards South winners list: Actors Urvashi, Vijayaraghavan and MS Bhaskar win big; Hanu-Man bags trophy for best action choreography". The Indian Express. 1 August 2025. Archived from the original on 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 announced". Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 2 August 2025. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Telugu 2024 are out!". Filmfare. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2025.