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S. P. Balasubramaniam

Sound Born Jun 4, 1946 Died Sep 25, 2020 Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India 336 credits
336
Total Credits
1969–2023
55 Years Career Span
45
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam, also referred to as S. P. Balu, S. P. B., or Balu, was born on June 4, 1946, in Nellore, Andhra, and passed away on September 25, 2020, at the age of 74. He was an Indian musician, playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist, and film producer who worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam. He recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages and holds the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs by a singer. He garnered six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for his works in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, along with 25 Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for his contributions to Telugu cinema.

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Career

Career overview

Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam, also known as S. P. Balu, S. P. B., or Balu, was born on June 4, 1946, in Nellore, Andhra. He was an Indian musician, playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist, and film producer. He worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam. Throughout his career, he recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages and holds the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs by a singer with over 40,000 songs.

His work earned him numerous accolades, including six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for his contributions in four different languages, which were Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. Additionally, he received 25 Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for his work towards Telugu cinema. On the database, he is recognized for his work in sound, with 329 known credits.

Balasubrahmanyam passed away on September 25, 2020, at the age of 74.

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Known for

Film

Chennai Express

2013
Film

Enthiran

2010
Film

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

2007
Film

Sivaji: The Boss

2007
Film

Chandramukhi

2005
▦ Film

Kudaikul Mazhai

2004
Film

Udhaya

2004
Film

Boys

as Himself as a Music Award Show Host
Film

Baba

2002
Film

April Maadhathil

as Self
Film

April Maadhathil

2002
Film

Priyamaanavale

as Vishwanathan

Frequent co-stars

Chithra 2 shared titles
Suhasini Maniratnam 1 shared title
Sridhar 1 shared title
Ramesh Aravind 1 shared title
Vivek 1 shared title
Lalitha Kumari 1 shared title
Ganeshkar 1 shared title
Kavithalayaa Krishnan 1 shared title
Ravikanth 1 shared title
Charle 1 shared title

Career timeline

Tamilarasan · Playback Singer
Thaggedhe Le · Playback SingerValliddari Madhya · Playback SingerMarutha · Playback Singer
Annaatthe · Playback Singer
Darbar · Playback SingerEntha Manchivaadavuraa · Playback SingerDisco Raja · Playback Singer
Payanangal MudivathilaiKavacha · Playback SingerYatra · Playback SingerVellai Pookal · Playback SingerLakshmi's NTR · Playback Singer
DevadasSri Chilukuru Balaji
Kanithan · Playback SingerChennai 600028 II: Second Innings · Producer
Moone Moonu VarthaiMoone Moonu Varthai · Playback SingerRudhramadevi · Playback Singer
Weekend With RameshThirudan PoliceChandraKochadaiiyaan · Playback SingerLingaa · Playback Singer
Chennai Express · Playback SingerBombay Talkies · Playback Singer
MithunamMithunam · Playback Singer
Aadukalam · Playback SingerShakti
Kiccha Huccha · Playback SingerEnthiran · Playback SingerNagavalli · Playback SingerSindhu Samaveli · Playback SingerBale Pandiya
Josh · Playback SingerKunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum · Playback Singer
Inthi Ninna PreethiyaKathanayakudu
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram · Playback SingerSivaji: The Boss · Playback SingerPolladhavan · Playback SingerChennai 600028 · Playback Singer
Maya BazaarSainikudu · Playback SingerSri Ramadasu · Playback Singer
Chandramukhi · Playback SingerNuvvostanante Nenoddantana · Playback SingerAthadu · Playback SingerBunny · Playback Singer
Kudaikul Mazhai · Playback SingerUdhaya · Playback SingerNaani · Playback SingerArjun · Playback Singer
BoysUnnai Charanadaindhen · Original Music ComposerPop Carn · Playback SingerAnbe Sivam · Playback SingerThennavan · Playback Singer
Baba · Playback SingerApril MaadhathilApril Maadhathil · Playback SingerBobby · Playback SingerMounam Pesiyadhe · Playback Singer
Murari · Playback SingerNuvvu Naaku Nachav · Playback SingerDheena · Playback SingerStudent No. 1 · Playback SingerNandha · Playback Singer
PriyamaanavaleDevulluThenali · Playback SingerGoppinti AlluduVallarasu · Playback Singer
Vaali · Playback SingerKadhalar Dhinam · Playback SingerEn Swasa Kaatre · Playback SingerPanchadara Chilaka · Playback SingerPadayappa · Playback Singer
Kabhi Na Kabhi · Playback SingerOoyalaLove Story 1999 · Playback SingerMangalyam TantunanenaW/O V.Varaprasad
UllasamUllasam · Playback SingerArunachalam · Playback SingerAravindhan · Playback SingerRatchagan
Mr. Romeo · Playback SingerKadhal DesamKadhal Desam · Playback SingerHalo Mogudu Bale PellamIndian · Playback Singer
Indira · Playback SingerSubha Sankalpam · ProducerTelugu Veera Levara · Playback SingerSavyasachi · Playback SingerMuthu · Playback Singer
Vandicholai Chinraasu · Playback SingerVeera · Playback SingerGangmaster · Playback SingerMay Madham · Playback SingerAndaz Apna Apna · Playback Singer
Uzhavan · Playback SingerKizhakku Cheemayile · Playback SingerKilipetchu Ketkava · Playback SingerPudhiya Mugam · Playback SingerGandharvam · Playback Singer

Full Filmography

336 titles
  • Tamilarasan (2023) Playback Singer
  • Thaggedhe Le (2022) Playback Singer
  • Valliddari Madhya (2022) Playback Singer
  • Marutha (2022) Playback Singer
  • Annaatthe (2021) Playback Singer
  • Darbar (2020) Playback Singer
  • Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020) Playback Singer
  • Disco Raja (2020) Playback Singer
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  • Payanangal Mudivathilai (2019) as Himself
  • Kavacha (2019) Playback Singer
  • Yatra (2019) Playback Singer
  • Vellai Pookal (2019) Playback Singer
  • Lakshmi's NTR (2019) Playback Singer
  • Devadas (2018) as Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance)
  • Sri Chilukuru Balaji (2018) as Thirumaladasa
  • Kanithan (2016) Playback Singer
  • Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016) Producer
  • Moone Moonu Varthai (2015) as Arjun's Grandfather
  • Moone Moonu Varthai (2015) Playback Singer
  • Rudhramadevi (2015) Playback Singer
  • Weekend With Ramesh (2014) as Himself
  • Thirudan Police (2014) as Guest Appearance
  • Chandra (2014) as Special Appearance
  • Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Playback Singer
  • Lingaa (2014) Playback Singer
  • Chennai Express (2013) Playback Singer
  • Bombay Talkies (2013) Playback Singer
  • Mithunam (2012) as Appadasu
  • Mithunam (2012) Playback Singer
  • Aadukalam (2011) Playback Singer
  • Shakti (2011) as Vijayaraya
  • Kiccha Huccha (2010) Playback Singer
  • Enthiran (2010) Playback Singer
  • Nagavalli (2010) Playback Singer
  • Sindhu Samaveli (2010) Playback Singer
  • Bale Pandiya (2010) as Self
  • Vallakottai (2010) Playback Singer
  • Naanayam (2010) as Viswanath
  • Naanayam (2010) Playback Singer
  • Josh (2009) Playback Singer
  • Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (2009) Playback Singer
  • Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008) as Cameo
  • Kathanayakudu (2008) as Ashok Kumar (Voice)
  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) Playback Singer
  • Sivaji: The Boss (2007) Playback Singer
  • Polladhavan (2007) Playback Singer
  • Chennai 600028 (2007) Playback Singer
  • Maya Bazaar (2006)
  • Sainikudu (2006) Playback Singer
  • Sri Ramadasu (2006) Playback Singer
  • Chandramukhi (2005) Playback Singer
  • Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) Playback Singer
  • Athadu (2005) Playback Singer
  • Bunny (2005) Playback Singer
  • Kudaikul Mazhai (2004) Playback Singer
  • Udhaya (2004) Playback Singer
  • Naani (2004) Playback Singer
  • Arjun (2004) Playback Singer
  • Boys (2003) as Himself as a Music Award Show Host
  • Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003) Original Music Composer
  • Pop Carn (2003) Playback Singer
  • Anbe Sivam (2003) Playback Singer
  • Thennavan (2003) Playback Singer
  • Gangotri (2003) Playback Singer
  • Footpath (2003) Playback Singer
  • Magic Magic 3D (2003) as Acharya
  • Baba (2002) Playback Singer
  • April Maadhathil (2002) as Self
  • April Maadhathil (2002) Playback Singer
  • Bobby (2002) Playback Singer
  • Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) Playback Singer
  • Takkari Donga (2002) Playback Singer
  • Khadgam (2002) Playback Singer
  • Indra (2002)
  • Junior Senior (2002) Playback Singer
  • Murari (2001) Playback Singer
  • Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001) Playback Singer
  • Dheena (2001) Playback Singer
  • Student No. 1 (2001) Playback Singer
  • Nandha (2001) Playback Singer
  • Priyamaanavale (2000) as Vishwanathan
  • Devullu (2000) as Lord Vinayaka
  • Thenali (2000) Playback Singer
  • Goppinti Alludu (2000)
  • Vallarasu (2000) Playback Singer
  • Vamsi (2000) Playback Singer
  • Yuvaraju (2000) Playback Singer
  • Mugavari (2000) Playback Singer
  • Vaanavil (2000) as Bakthavatchalam
  • Darling Darling (2000) Playback Singer
  • Vaali (1999) Playback Singer
  • Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) Playback Singer
  • En Swasa Kaatre (1999) Playback Singer
  • Panchadara Chilaka (1999) Playback Singer
  • Padayappa (1999) Playback Singer
  • Taal (1999) Playback Singer
  • Rajakumarudu (1999) Playback Singer
  • Kummi Paattu (1999)
  • Pedda Manushulu (1999)
  • Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Playback Singer
  • Ooyala (1998)
  • Love Story 1999 (1998) Playback Singer
  • Mangalyam Tantunanena (1998)
  • W/O V.Varaprasad (1998)
  • Jolly (1998)
  • Ullasam (1997) as Thangaiah
  • Ullasam (1997) Playback Singer
  • Arunachalam (1997) Playback Singer
  • Aravindhan (1997) Playback Singer
  • Ratchagan (1997) as Padmanabhan
  • Ratchagan (1997) Playback Singer
  • Dongaata (1997) Playback Singer
  • Minsara Kanavu (1997) as James Thangadurai
  • Minsara Kanavu (1997) Playback Singer
  • Iruvar (1997) Playback Singer
  • Annamayya (1997) Playback Singer
  • Daud (1997) Playback Singer
  • Nandhini (1997)
  • Aaro Pranam (1997)
  • Periya Manushan (1997) as Doctor
  • Pelli (1997) Playback Singer
  • Mr. Romeo (1996) Playback Singer
  • Kadhal Desam (1996) as Divya's father
  • Kadhal Desam (1996) Playback Singer
  • Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam (1996) as Self
  • Indian (1996) Playback Singer
  • Avvai Shanmugi (1996) as Dr. Subbu
  • Avvai Shanmugi (1996) Playback Singer
  • Majhdhaar (1996) Playback Singer
  • Pavithra Bandham (1996) as Vijay's father
  • Love Birds (1996) Playback Singer
  • Indira (1995) Playback Singer
  • Subha Sankalpam (1995) Producer
  • Telugu Veera Levara (1995) Playback Singer
  • Savyasachi (1995) Playback Singer
  • Muthu (1995) Playback Singer
  • Rangeela (1995) Playback Singer
  • Amma Donga! (1995) Playback Singer
  • Vandicholai Chinraasu (1994) Playback Singer
  • Veera (1994) Playback Singer
  • Gangmaster (1994) Playback Singer
  • May Madham (1994) Playback Singer
  • Andaz Apna Apna (1994) Playback Singer
  • Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) Playback Singer
  • Pudhiya Mannargal (1994) Playback Singer
  • Duet (1994) Playback Singer
  • Pavithra (1994) Playback Singer
  • Kaadhalan (1994) as Kathiresan
  • Kaadhalan (1994) Playback Singer
  • Brahmachari Mogudu (1994) Playback Singer
  • Sangdil Sanam (1994) Playback Singer
  • Super Police (1994) Playback Singer
  • Uzhavan (1993) Playback Singer
  • Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) Playback Singer
  • Kilipetchu Ketkava (1993) Playback Singer
  • Pudhiya Mugam (1993) Playback Singer
  • Gandharvam (1993) Playback Singer
  • Muddina Maava (1993) as Ramaiah
  • Muddina Maava (1993) Original Music Composer
  • Gentleman (1993) Playback Singer
  • Dil Ki Baazi (1993) Playback Singer
  • Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu (1993) Playback Singer
  • Bangaru Bullodu (1993) Playback Singer
  • Mayalodu (1993) Playback Singer
  • Chandra Mukhi (1993) Playback Singer
  • Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) Playback Singer
  • Thiruda Thiruda (1993) as CBI Inspector Laxminarayan
  • Gejje Naada (1993) Playback Singer
  • Meera (1992) Playback Singer
  • Thevar Magan (1992) Playback Singer
  • Bharathan (1992) as Ramkumar
  • Roja (1992) Playback Singer
  • Yoddha (1992) Playback Singer
  • Jaagruti (1992) Playback Singer
  • Pranadaata (1992) Music
  • Aapadbandhavudu (1992) Playback Singer
  • Amaran (1992) Playback Singer
  • Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (1992)
  • Nadodi Paattukkaran (1992)
  • Ashwamedham (1992) Playback Singer
  • Oor Panchayathu (1992) Music
  • Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992) Original Music Composer
  • Thalaivasal (1992) as Shanmugasundaram
  • Kshana Kshanam (1991) Playback Singer
  • Modada Mareyalli (1991) Playback Singer
  • Shanti Kranti (1991) Playback Singer
  • Sigaram (1991) as Damodar
  • Sigaram (1991) Original Music Composer
  • Thalapathi (1991) Playback Singer
  • Saajan (1991) Playback Singer
  • Patthar Ke Phool (1991) Playback Singer
  • Gunaa (1991) as CBI officer Ramaiah
  • Love (1991) Playback Singer
  • Aditya 369 (1991) as Ramdas (Voice)
  • Aditya 369 (1991) Presenter
  • First Love Letter (1991) Playback Singer
  • Jaitra Yatra (1991) Music
  • Thiyagu (1990) as Dr. Reddy
  • Thangathin Thangam (1990) Playback Singer
  • Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa (1990) Playback Singer
  • Anna Thammudu (1990) Playback Singer
  • Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) Playback Singer
  • Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990) Playback Singer
  • Bobbili Raja (1990) Playback Singer
  • Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990) Original Music Composer
  • Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990) Playback Singer
  • Keladi Kanmani (1990) as A. R. Rangaraj
  • Atha Mechina Alludu (1989) Playback Singer
  • Gudachari 117 (1989) Playback Singer
  • Raja Chinna Roja (1989) Playback Singer
  • Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) Playback Singer
  • Geethanjali (1989) Playback Singer
  • Prema (1989) as Satya Rao
  • Sankranthi (1989) Playback Singer
  • Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989) Music
  • Premayanam (1988) Music
  • Ramanna Shamanna (1988) Music Director
  • Naan Sonnathey Sattam (1988) Playback Singer
  • Maharajashri Mayagaadu (1988) Playback Singer
  • Aakhari Poratam (1988) Playback Singer
  • Sathya (1988) Playback Singer
  • Mugguru Kodukulu (1988) Playback Singer
  • Kallu (1988)
  • Kallu (1988) Music
  • Donga Mogudu (1987) Music
  • Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
  • Lawyer Suhasini (1987) Original Music Composer
  • Karthika Pournami (1987) Playback Singer
  • Padamati Sandhya Ragam (1987) Music
  • Padamati Sandhya Ragam (1987) Original Music Composer
  • Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987) Playback Singer
  • Pasivadi Pranam (1987) Playback Singer
  • Swayamkrushi (1987) Playback Singer
  • Sowbhagya Lakshmi (1987) Music Director
  • Majnu (1987) Playback Singer
  • Ramu (1987) Music
  • Kirayi Dada (1987) Playback Singer
  • Anand (1987) Playback Singer
  • Bete (1986) Music Director
  • Driver Babu (1986) Playback Singer
  • Mouna Raagam (1986) Playback Singer
  • Andha Oru Nimidam (1985) Playback Singer
  • Devarelliddane (1985) Music Director
  • Jackie (1985) Music Director
  • Mayuri (1985) Music
  • Preminchu Pelladu (1985) Playback Singer
  • Illale Devatha (1985) Playback Singer
  • Agni Parvatham (1985) Playback Singer
  • Pattabhishekham (1985) Playback Singer
  • Kanchu Kaagada (1984) Playback Singer
  • Disco King (1984) Playback Singer
  • Seethamma Pelli (1984) Original Music Composer
  • Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984) Playback Singer
  • Priyamudan Prabhu (1984) Playback Singer
  • Iddaru Dongalu (1984) Playback Singer
  • Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983) Playback Singer
  • Pelli Choopulu (1983) Playback Singer
  • Thirugu Baana (1983)
  • Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983) Playback Singer
  • Mundhadugu (1983) Playback Singer
  • Adavalle Aligithe (1983) Playback Singer
  • Kirayi Kotigadu (1983) Playback Singer
  • Aanandha Kummi (1983) Playback Singer
  • Oorantha Sankranthi (1983) Playback Singer
  • Oorantha Sankranthi (1983) Original Music Composer
  • Chandashasanudu (1983) Playback Singer
  • Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege (1983) Playback Singer
  • Thudikkum Karangal (1983) Music
  • Simham Navvindi! (1983) Playback Singer
  • Bhakta Prahlada (1983) Playback Singer
  • Moondram Pirai (1982) Playback Singer
  • Hasyarathna Ramakrishna (1982) Playback Singer
  • Malle Pandiri (1982)
  • Kalavaari Samsaram (1982) Playback Singer
  • Krishnarajunulu (1982) Playback Singer
  • Bangaru Koduku (1982) Playback Singer
  • Raja Paarvai (1981)
  • Ram Lakshman (1981) Playback Singer
  • Kondaveeti Simham (1981) Playback Singer
  • Bhoga Bhagyalu (1981) Playback Singer
  • Guru Sishyulu (1981) Playback Singer
  • Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu (1981) Playback Singer
  • Gharana Gangulu (1981) Playback Singer
  • Saptapadi (1981) Playback Singer
  • Gaja Donga (1981) Playback Singer
  • Gramathu Athiyayam (1980) Playback Singer
  • Annapparavai (1980) Playback Singer
  • Mama Allulla Saval (1980) Playback Singer
  • Devudichina Koduku (1980) Playback Singer
  • Hum Paanch (1980) Music
  • Gharana Donga (1980) Playback Singer
  • Bangaru Bava (1980) Playback Singer
  • Sankarabharanam (1980) Playback Singer
  • Vamsa Vruksham (1980) Playback Singer
  • Johnny (1980) Playback Singer
  • Yedanthasthula Meda (1980) Playback Singer
  • Sita Ramulu (1980) Playback Singer
  • Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979) Music
  • Hema Hemeelu (1979) Playback Singer
  • Samajaniki Sawal (1979) Playback Singer
  • Burripalem Bullodu (1979) Playback Singer
  • Yugandhar (1979) Playback Singer
  • Maavaari Manchithanam (1979) Playback Singer
  • Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979) Playback Singer
  • Srimadhvirata Parvamu (1979) Playback Singer
  • Naa Ninna Bidalaare (1979) Playback Singer
  • Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979) Playback Singer
  • Chittu Kuruvi (1978) Playback Singer
  • Padaharella Vayasu (1978) Playback Singer
  • Hombisilu (1978) Playback Singer
  • Sri Rama Pattabhishekam (1978) Playback Singer
  • Manasaakshi (1977) Playback Singer
  • Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977) Playback Singer
  • Chanakya Chandragupta (1977) Playback Singer
  • Pavanaganga (1977) Playback Singer
  • Bhakta Kannappa (1976) Playback Singer
  • Magaadu (1976) Playback Singer
  • Melnaattu Marumagal (1975) Playback Singer
  • Thota Ramudu (1975) Vocals
  • Aadambaralu Anubandhalu (1974) Playback Singer
  • Thathamma Kala (1974) Playback Singer
  • Nippulanti Manishi (1974) Playback Singer
  • Mangalya Bhagyam (1974) Playback Singer
  • Vintha Katha (1973) Playback Singer
  • Talli Kodukulu (1973) Playback Singer
  • Mr. Sampath (1972) Playback Singer
  • Raja (1972) Playback Singer
  • Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971) Playback Singer
  • Naa Thammudu (1971) Playback Singer
  • Jagath Kantrilu (1971) Playback Singer
  • Nenu Manishine (1971) Playback Singer
  • Veettuku Veedu (1970) Playback Singer
  • Ekaveera (1969) Playback Singer
  • Shanti Nilayam (1969) Playback Singer
  • Devasthanam
  • Naarkaali Playback Singer

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S. P. Balasubramaniam was born on June 4, 1946 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. They passed away on September 25, 2020.

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S. P. Balasubramaniam has accumulated over 336 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2023.

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Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam, also referred to as S. P. Balu, S. P. B., or Balu, was born on June 4, 1946, in Nellore, Andhra, and passed away on September 25, 2020, at the age of 74. He was an Indian musician, playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist, and film producer who worked predominant...

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336credits
335films
1TV series
1969–2023active years

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