M.M. Keeravaani
Biography
Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani, born on July 4, 1961, in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, is an Indian music composer, singer, and lyricist. Professionally known as M. M. Keeravani, he is also known by the names M. M. Kreem, Marakathamani, and Maragathamani. He is primarily associated with Telugu cinema, though his work also includes composing music for a few Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films. In a career spanning over three decades, his work in sound and music has earned him 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 honored him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
Career overview
Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani, born on July 4, 1961, in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, is an Indian music composer, singer, and lyricist professionally known as M. M. Keeravani. He is also known by the names M. M. Kreem, Marakathamani, Maragathamani, and M. M. Throughout a career spanning over three decades, he has been primarily associated with Telugu cinema, while also composing music for a selection of Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
With 149 known credits listed in the sound department, Keeravani has earned numerous national and international accolades. His recognized awards include 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 recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri in 2023.
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162 titles- Vāranāsi (2027) Original Music Composer
- Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 (2027) Original Music Composer
- Bãhubali: The Torchbearer (2026) as Self
- Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) Original Music Composer
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025) Original Music Composer
- Tanvi the Great (2025) Music Director
- Shashtipoorti (2025) Lyricist
- Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli (2024) as Self
- RRR: Behind & Beyond (2024) as Self
- Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha (2024) Music
- Satyabhama (2024) Playback Singer
- Naa Saami Ranga (2024) Original Music Composer
- Naa Saami Ranga (2024) Lyricist
- Love Me If You Dare (2024) Music
- RRR × TAKARAZUKA ~√Bheem~ / Violetopia (2024) Music
- Chandramukhi 2 (2023) Original Music Composer
- Good Morning Sunshine (2023) Music
- RRR (2022) Playback Singer
- RRR (2022) Original Music Composer
- RRR (2022) Songs
- Jayamma Panchayathi (2022) Music
- Bimbisara (2022) Original Music Composer
- Operation Romeo (2022) Original Music Composer
- Balamevvadu (2022) Playback Singer
- Unstoppable with NBK (2021) as Self
- Pelli SandaD (2021) Original Music Composer
- 12 “o” CLOCK (2021) Music
- Konda Polam (2021) Original Music Composer
- Konda Polam (2021) Lyricist
- N.T.R: Kathanayakudu (2019) Original Music Composer
- N.T.R: Mahanayakudu (2019) Music
- Mathu Vadalara (2019) Lyricist
- God, Sex and Truth (2018) Original Music Composer
- Missing (2018) Original Music Composer
- Savyasachi (2018) Original Music Composer
- Show Time (2018) Original Music Composer
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) Original Music Composer
- Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) Original Music Composer
- Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi (2016) Original Music Composer
- Kundanapu Bomma (2016) Music Director
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) Original Music Composer
- Baby (2015) Original Music Composer
- Inji Iduppazhagi (2015) Original Music Composer
- Emo Gurram Egaravachu (2014) Music
- Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya (2014) Music
- Anaamika (2014) Music
- Special 26 (2013) Original Music Composer
- Eega (2012) Original Music Composer
- Shirdi Sai (2012) Music
- Dhammu (2012) Original Music Composer
- Badrinath (2011) Original Music Composer
- Badrinath (2011) Lyricist
- Badrinath (2011) Playback Singer
- Once Upon a Warrior (2011) Original Music Composer
- Rajanna (2011) Music
- Maryade Ramanna (2011) Music
- Kempe Gowda (2011) Music
- Rama Rama Krishna Krishna (2010) Music
- Maryada Ramanna (2010) Original Music Composer
- Vedam (2010) Original Music Composer
- Vedam (2010) Lyricist
- Vedam (2010) Playback Singer
- Magadheera (2009) Original Music Composer
- Veera Madakari (2009) Music
- Pravarakyudu (2009) Music
- Krishnarjuna (2008) Original Music Composer
- Pandurangadu (2008) Music
- Yamadonga (2007) Original Music Composer
- Dhokha (2007) Music
- Okkadunnadu (2007) Original Music Composer
- Vikramarkudu (2006) Original Music Composer
- Amma Cheppindi (2006) Music Director
- Sri Ramadasu (2006) Playback Singer
- Sri Ramadasu (2006) Original Music Composer
- Khatarnak (2006) Original Music Composer
- Paheli (2005) Original Music Composer
- Chatrapathi (2005) Original Music Composer
- Rog (2005) Music
- Anukokunda Oka Roju (2005) Original Music Composer
- Pallakilo Pellikuthuru (2004) Music Director
- Sye (2004) Music
- Chatrapathy (2004) Music
- Nenunnanu (2004) Music
- Naa Autograph Sweet Memories (2004) Music
- Jism (2003) Music
- Simhadri (2003) Music
- Gangotri (2003) Original Music Composer
- Gangotri (2003) Playback Singer
- Saaya (2003) Music
- Student Number 1 (2003) Original Music Composer
- Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu (2003) Original Music Composer
- Pilisthe Palukutha (2003) Music
- Maa Alludu Very Good (2003) Music Director
- Okariki Okaru (2003) Original Music Composer
- Jameendarru (2002) Music Director
- Student No. 1 (2001) Playback Singer
- Student No. 1 (2001) Original Music Composer
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001) Music
- Deepavali (2000) Music Director
- Seetharama Raju (1999) Music Director
- Alludugaaru Vachcharu (1999) Music Director
- Kondattam (1998) Original Music Composer
- Pandaga (1998) Music Director
- Subbarajugari Kutumbam (1998) Music
- Annamayya (1997) Music Director
- Annamayya (1997) Playback Singer
- Surya Putrulu (1997) Original Music Composer
- Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya (1996) Music
- Rayudugaru Nayudugaru (1996) Music
- Pavithra Bandham (1996) Original Music Composer
- Devaraagam (1996) Original Music Composer
- Bombay Priyudu (1996) Music
- Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996) Original Music Composer
- Pelli Sandadi (1996) Music
- Gaaya (1996) Original Music Composer
- Karnataka Suputhra (1996) Music
- Appaji (1996) Music Director
- Criminal (1995) Music Director
- Rambantu (1995) Music
- Subha Sankalpam (1995) Original Music Composer
- Gharana Bullodu (1995) Original Music Composer
- Aavesham (1994) Original Music Composer
- Kishkinda Kaanda (1994) Music
- Bhairava (1994) Music Director
- Muddula Priyudu (1994) Music
- Gandeevam (1994) Music
- S.P. Parasuram (1994) Music
- Bobbili Simham (1994) Music
- Swathi (1994) Music Director
- Shabash Ramu (1993) Original Music Composer
- Rakshana (1993) Music
- Alimayya (1993) Original Music Composer
- Jathi Malli (1993) Music
- Matru Devo Bhava (1993) Music
- Abbaigaru (1993) Original Music Composer
- Mister Pellam (1993) Original Music Composer
- Major Chandrakanth (1993) Original Music Composer
- Rendilla Poojari (1993) Original Music Composer
- Allari Alludu (1993) Music Director
- Kondapalli Raja (1993) Music
- Allari Priyudu (1993) Music
- Teja (1992) Music Director
- Sevagan (1992) Music
- Sundara Kanda (1992) Original Music Composer
- Soorya Manasam (1992) Music
- Gharana Mogudu (1992) Original Music Composer
- Gharana Mogudu (1992) Lyricist
- Allari Mogudu (1992) Original Music Composer
- Vaaname Ellai (1992) Music
- laati (1992) Music
- Aapadbandhavudu (1992) Music
- Paattondru Kettan (1991) Music Director
- Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991) Music Director
- Kshana Kshanam (1991) Original Music Composer
- Azhagan (1991) Original Music Composer
- Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991) Music
- Ashwini (1991) Original Music Composer
- People's Encounter (1991) Music
- Dagudumuthala Dampathyam (1990) Music Director
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Jai Hanuman Original Music Composer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is M.M. Keeravaani best known for?
M.M. Keeravaani is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vāranāsi (2027), Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 (2027), Bāhubali: The Epic (2025), RRR: Behind & Beyond (2024).
When and where was M.M. Keeravaani born?
M.M. Keeravaani was born on July 4, 1961 in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh.
How many credits does M.M. Keeravaani have?
M.M. Keeravaani has accumulated over 162 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2027.
What is M.M. Keeravaani's background in cinema and television?
Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani, born on July 4, 1961, in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, is an Indian music composer, singer, and lyricist. Professionally known as M. M. Keeravani, he is also known by the names M. M. Kreem, Marakathamani, and Maragathamani. He is primarily associated with Telugu cinema, though his work also in...
M.M. Keeravaani by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- RRR: Behind & Beyond (2024) as Self — aged about 62
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee — aged about 17
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 8
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