Quick Info
| Profession | Film composer, Playback Singer, Lyricist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/07/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Latest News about M. M. Keeravani
19/01/2026
Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani was selected to compose a new version of 'Vande Mataram' for India's 2026 Republic Day Parade on January 26, marking the song's 150th anniversary. He expressed feeling 'deeply honoured' to create the music under the Ministry of Culture, which will be performed by 2,500 artists from across India[1][2].
19/01/2026
Keeravani is reuniting with director S. S. Rajamouli to compose the background score for the upcoming film 'Varanasi,' starring Mahesh Babu, with work slated for September 2026. The grand jungle adventure and time-travel movie, set for release on April 7, 2027, will feature six songs[5].
01/01/2026
Keeravani announced he is working on the music for a Bengali film titled 'Chorr,' directed by his old friend Agnidev Chatterjee, with lyrics by Prasun. He described working in Bengali as a 'delightful experience' and noted that work on the songs has already begun[4].
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani |
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| Other Names | Maragathamani, MM Kreem, Vedanarayana |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 9” |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Kreem believes in the philosophies of spiritual leaders Swami Sivananda and Osho |
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| Caste | Kamma |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 23 August |
Family
| Father | Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta (painter, lyricist, screenwriter) |
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| Mother | Bhanumathi (deceased) |
| Siblings | Brother - Kalyani Malik (music director, singer) |
| Spouse | M. M. Srivalli (line producer in films) |
| Children | Son - Kaala Bhairava (singer), Sri Simha (actor) |
Career
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Favourites
| Music Composer | K V Mahadevan, M S Viswanathan, S D Burman, R D Burman, Bhimsen Joshi, Kishori Amonkar | ||||
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| Music Genre | Ghazals | ||||
| Author | Stephen King | ||||
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| Singer | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | ||||
| Food | Bisi bele Baath |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mmkeeravaani/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. M. M. Keeravani is a multi-talented Indian film composer, playback singer, and lyricist. | |
| 2. He was given the name Keeravani after the Carnatic rāgam, his father's favorite melody. | |
| 3. Keeravani's journey with music began at the age of four when he started learning to play the violin. | |
| 4. His musical taste encompasses various genres, excluding Qawwalis. | |
| 5. Keeravani is known for his diverse music compositions, drawing inspiration from different Indian classical music styles and Western influences. | |
| 6. In the early stages of his career, Keeravani faced numerous challenges. | |
| 7. To sustain himself, he worked as an assistant music director under prominent composers in the late 1980s. | |
| 8. His collaboration with lyricist Veturi was instrumental in shaping his career. | |
| 9. One of Keeravani's initial breakthroughs as an independent music composer came with the film "Kalki" in 1990. | |
| 10. During the early 1990s, Keeravani delivered several hit songs in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. | |
| 11. His popularity soared in Telugu cinema after his work in the successful film "Kshana Kshanam" in 1991. | |
| 12. Keeravani expanded his horizons to Bollywood with the film "Criminal" in 1995. | |
| 13. In 2003, he composed the chartbuster "Chiraku Anuko" for the film "Simhadri," gaining further acclaim. | |
| 14. Among his notable Bollywood compositions is "Chup Tum Raho" from "Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin" (1996). | |
| 15. Keeravani and SS Rajamouli, the director of "Baahubali," are cousins with a shared family background. | |
| 16. In 2022, Keeravani garnered attention for composing music for the blockbuster film "RRR," featuring the hit song "Naatu Naatu." | |
| 17. Keeravani expressed his desire to compose music for a Japanese film and visit Japan. | |
| 18. At the 95th Annual Academy Awards, he won the Best Original Song award for "Naatu Naatu" and shared his joy with a tribute to The Carpenters. |