Kasarla Shyam
Kasarla Shyam | |
|---|---|
Kasarla Shyam in 2025 | |
| 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
| Year | Title | Song(s) | Composer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chantigadu | "Kokkoroko" "Siggulolike Seethalu" |
Vandemataram Srinivas | [5][6] | |
| 2005 | Premikulu | "Lovera Joru" | Sajan | ||
| 2009 | Mahatma | "Neela Poori" | Vijay Antony | Also as Singer | |
| 2012 | Bus Stop | "Kalalake Kanulochina" | Jeevan Babu | ||
| Maa Abbai Engineering Student | "Ninne Neeku Choopedhi" | Chinni Charan | |||
| 2013 | Prema Katha Chitram | "I Just Love You Baby" "Kothagunna Haaye" "Oh My Love" |
Jeevan Babu | ||
| Venkatadri Express | "Mellamellaga" | Ramana Gogula | |||
| 2014 | Real Star | "Kandlallo Churukutanam" | Vandemataram Srinivas | ||
| Love You Bangaram | "Jai Shambo Shambo" "Annuvanuvuna Cheliya" |
Mahith Narayan | |||
| Rowdy | All Songs | Sai Karthik | First Single card as Lyricist | ||
| 2015 | Kick 2 | "Kick" | Thaman S | ||
| 2025 | Daaku Maharaaj | "Dabidi Dibidi" "Sarkaru Raa" |
Thaman S | ||
| Game Changer | "Arugu Meedha" "Konda Devara" |
Thaman S | |||
| Retro | All Songs | Santhosh Narayanan | |||
| Mad Square | "Laddu Gaani Pelli" | Bheems Ceciroleo | |||
| Bhairavam | "Gichhamaaku" | Sricharan Pakala | |||
| Solo Boy | "Solo Boy Title Song" | Judah Sandhy | |||
| Thammudu | "Chillax Song" | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | |||
| Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama | "Gully Step" | Radhan | |||
| Oka Brundavanam | "Hey Kadhile Kannulu" | Sunny - Saketh | |||
| Kothapallilo Okappudu | "Yelo Yennello", "Jai Bolo" | Radhan | |||
| Ari: My Name is Nobody | "Chinnari Kittayya", "Theme Of Ari" | Anup Rubens | |||
| Mithra Mandali | "Kattanduko Janaki" | RR Dhruvan | |||
| Santhana Prapthirasthu | "Santhana PrapthiRasthu Shubhamasthu" | Sunil Kashyap | |||
| Paanch Minar | "Mandu Tera" | Shekar Chandra | |||
| Dhandoraa | "Dhandoraa Title Song" | Mark K Robin | |||
| Akhanda 2 | "Jajikaya Jajikaya" | Thaman S | |||
| Champion | "Gira Gira Gingiraagirey" | Mickey J. Meyer | |||
| Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | "Mega Victory Mass" | Bheems Ceciroleo | [7] | ||
| 2026 | The Paradise † | "Aaya Sher" | Anirudh Ravichander | [8] | |
| Ustaad Bhagat Singh † | "Collar Ey Eththara" | Devi Sri Prasad |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | Balagam | Nominated |
| Year | Work | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Lyrics | Balagam - "Ooru Palletooru" | Won | [9][10][11] |
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | "Chamkeela Angeelesi" - Dasara | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Lyricist – Telugu | "Ooru Palletooru" - Balagam |
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | "Chamkeela Angeelesi" - Dasara | Nominated |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'Mega Victory Mass,' new single from Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, captures the starry best of Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi". Cinema Express. 30 December 2025. Archived from the original on 31 December 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Aaya Sher: Nani's birthday gift to fans signals a wilder side in The Paradise". The Indian Express. 25 February 2026. Archived from the original on 12 March 2026. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "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.