Quick Info
| Profession | Lyricist, Poet, Screenwriter, Painter, Director |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/10/1932 |
| Age | 92 years (died on 07, Jul, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Kovvur, Madras Presidency, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Date of Death | 07/07/2025 |
Latest News about Siva Shakthi Datta
07/07/2025
Siva Shakthi Datta, the Telugu lyricist, screenwriter, and painter known for Sanskrit-rich songs in films such as Baahubali and RRR, died on 7 July 2025. Reports described him as 92 years old at the time of his death, marking the end of a long career in Telugu cinema.
Do you like Siva Shakthi Datta?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Koduri Subbarao |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta |
| Also Known As | Kamalesh (early painting name) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (160 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | C. R. Reddy College, Eluru |
|---|---|
| College/University | Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Caste | Kamma |
| Hobbies |
|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
|---|
Family
| Father | Koduri Vijaya Apparao |
|---|---|
| Siblings |
|
| Spouse | Bhanumathi |
| Children | Son(s): 2 (M. M. Keeravani - music composer, Kalyani Malik) |
| Uncle Of | S. S. Rajamouli (film director) |
Career
| Debut |
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Film | Hanu-Man (2024) as a lyricist | ||
| Contributions |
| ||
| Notable Works |
|
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/shivashakthi.datta.5 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Siva Shakthi Datta came from a wealthy family with a father who was a landlord and owned a transport company. | |
| 2. He was not enthusiastic about his studies and left intermediate studies to join the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai. | |
| 3. Initially painted under the name 'Kamalesh' before adopting his later name. | |
| 4. After relocating to Madras, he began working to enter the film industry and faced financial challenges with several projects. | |
| 5. He often practiced meditation and had profound experiences that influenced his life and beliefs. | |
| 6. Datta was actively engaged in community meditation sessions, promoting spiritual practices. | |
| 7. He was a self-taught musician skilled in guitar, sitar, and harmonium. | |
| 8. He was the uncle of acclaimed director S. S. Rajamouli. |