Siva Shakthi Datta Age, Wiki and Bio

Siva Shakthi Datta

Quick Info

ProfessionLyricist, Poet, Screenwriter, Painter, Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/10/1932
Age92 years (died on 07, Jul, 2025)
BirthplaceKovvur, Madras Presidency, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Date of Death07/07/2025

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameKoduri Subbarao
Full NameKoduri Siva Shakthi Datta

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (160 cm)
Weight60 Kg (132 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolC. R. Reddy College, Eluru
College/UniversitySir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai
Educational QualificationDiploma in Arts

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKamma
Zodiac signLibra
Hobbies
  • Painting
  • Meditation

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidower

Family

FatherKoduri Vijaya Apparao
SiblingsBrother(s): 5 (1 elder, 4 younger); Sister: 1 (elder); Youngest Brother: V. Vijayendra Prasad (screenwriter and film director)
SpouseBhanumathi
ChildrenSon(s): 2 (M. M. Keeravani, Kalyani Malik)

Career

Debut
Film(s)
  • As a screenwriter: Janaki Ramudu (1988)
  • As a lyricist: Sye (2004)
  • As a director: Chandrahas (2007)
Last FilmHanu-Man (2024) as a lyricist
Contributions
  • Known for prominent films like Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and RRR
  • Wrote lyrics influenced by Sanskrit for Telugu songs

Some Lesser Known Facts

Siva Shakthi Datta came from a wealthy family with a father who was a landlord and owned a transport company.
He was not enthusiastic about his studies and left intermediate studies to join the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai.
Initially painted under the name 'Kamalesh' before adopting his later name.
After relocating to Madras, he began working to enter the film industry and faced financial challenges with several projects.
He often practiced meditation and had profound experiences that influenced his life and beliefs.
Datta was actively engaged in community meditation sessions, promoting spiritual practices.