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Known For

Writing

Known Credits

77

Gender

Male

Birthday

1955-05-19

Day of Death

2021-11-30 (66 years old)

Place of Birth

Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India

Also Known As

Chembolu Seetharama Sastry

Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry

Sirivennela Sitaramasastri

Siri vennela Seetharama Sastry

Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry

Sirivennela Seetharama Shastri

Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry

Biography

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

Acting

Gaayam

1993

Gaayam

as

Journalist Swamy

Production

Crew

Directing