Chandrabose (lyricist)

Lyricist

Indian Challagariga, Warangal district, Telangana (now in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana)

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Quick Info

ProfessionLyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/05/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceChallagariga, Warangal district, Telangana (now in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana)

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameKanukuntla Subhash Chandrabose
Famous ForWriting the song Naatu Naatu for the pan-India RRR (2022)

Physical Stats & More

Height1.73 m
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • J. N. Government Polytechnic Ramanthapur in Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, Telangana
Degree
  • Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at J. N. Government Polytechnic Ramanthapur in Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in electronics at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, Telangana

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateMarch 1999

Family

SpouseSuchitra Chandrabose (choreographer in the Telugu film industry)
Children
  • Nanda Vanamali
  • Amrita Varshini
FatherKankuntla Narsaiah (primary school teacher)
MotherKankuntla Madhunamma (deceased) (used to work as a labourer in the fields)
Siblings
  • Rajender, Koti
  • Swaroop

Career

First Film Song (as a lyricist)Manchu kondallona Chandram from the Telugu film Taj Mahal (1995)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Academy Awards2023 - Best Original Song award for ‘Naatu Naatu’ from “RRR”
Critics’ Choice Movie AwardsFor Best Song for “Naatu Naatu” in RRR (2022)
Golden Globe AwardsFor Best Original Song for “Naatu Naatu” in RRR (2022)
Nandi Awards
  • Best Lyricist for “Nee Navvula Thelladanaanni” in Aadi (2002)
  • Best Lyricist for “Cheekatito Veluge Cheppenu Nenunnanani” in Nenunnanu (2004)
Filmfare Awards South
  • Best Lyricist – Telugu for “Kanipinchina Maa Amma” in Manam (2014)
  • Best Lyricist – Telugu for “Entha Sakkagunnave” in Rangasthalam (2018)
SIIMA Awards
  • Best Lyricist – Telugu for “Kanipinchina Maa Amma” from Manam (2014)
  • Best Lyricist – Telugu for “Entha Sakkagunnave” from Rangasthalam (2018)
  • Best Lyricist – Telugu for “Srivalli” from Pushpa: The Rise (2022)
  • Best Lyricist – Telugu for “Naatu Naatu” from ‘RRR’ (September 2023)
National Film AwardsBest Lyricist – Telugu for "Dham Dham Dham” from ‘Konda Polam’ (17 October 2023)

Favourites

Poet(s)Sri Sri, Joshua, Jandhyala Papayya Sastry (commonly known as Karunasri), Alishetty Prabhakar
AuthorMadhurantakam Rajaram
Lyricist(s)Acharya Atreya, C. Narayana Reddy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Chandrabose is an Indian lyricist and playback singer known for his work in the Telugu film industry.
2. He gained fame for writing the song “Naatu Naatu” from the film RRR (2022), winning accolades like a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award in 2023.
3. He developed an interest in music early in life by listening to devotional songs near his home in Challagariga.
4. After finishing high school in Warangal, he relocated to Hyderabad for further education.
5. His debut in Telugu cinema was with the film Taj Mahal (1995) directed by Muppalaneni Shiva.
6. Chandrabose met Suchitra on a flight from Chennai to Hyderabad in 1998.
7. In 2004, he collaborated with A. R. Rahman on the popular Telugu song Pedave Palikina from the film Naani.
8. Some of his notable songs include tracks from films like Autograph (2004), Samba (2004), Magadheera (2009), Shiridi Sai (2012), and Manam (2014).
9. The soundtrack of Rangasthalam (2018) garnered him immense popularity, featuring hit songs like Jigelu Rani and Entha Sakkagunnave.
10. He has contributed lyrics to songs like Ooh Antava and Srivalli in Pushpa – The Rise (2021).
11. His song Naatu Naatu from RRR (2022) brought him international recognition and prestigious awards.
12. On March 12, 2023, Naatu Naatu secured an Oscar, surpassing songs by Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and others.
13. Throughout his 25-year career, he has written around 3600 songs for over 850 films.
14. In an interview, Chandrabose mentioned quitting smoking and consuming Pan Parag after initially indulging in these habits.
15. He is the youngest of four siblings.
16. Early in his career, he tried working as a singer in Doordarshan, without success.
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