MM Keeravani’s success sutra: Family is Team and Team is Family

Entertainment By Deepthi Nandan 13/03/2023 Read the article

MM Keeravani, has made India proud by winning the Best Original Song Oscar for the “Naatu Naatu” song from the blockbuster movie RRR.

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RRR itself is a family affair for the 61-year-old. “RRR” is directed by his first cousin SS Rajamouli and the story is written by his uncle Vijayendra Prasad (Rajamouli’s father).

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The maverick director collaborated with Keeravani since his (former’s) debut movie Student No 1 (2001), a super hit starring Jr NTR.

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“When we work with Keeravani, we feel like a family,” senior director VN Aditya told South First.

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“The biggest advantage for Rajamouli and Keeravani is that they have carefully groomed their family members in the different crafts of filmmaking,” he added.

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Born in Kovvur village in Andhra Pradesh, Keeravani is the son of lyricist-screenwriter Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta who penned the “Mamathala Thalli” song from Baahubali: The Beginning.

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Keeravani’s major works in Bollywood include: “Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikla” from Zakhm (1998), “Aa Bhi Ja” and “Dil Mein Jaagi” from Sur-The Melody of Life (2002).

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Known for encouraging new talent, Oscar-winning lyricist Chandrabose was groomed and supported by Keeravani in the initial phase of his career.

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“He gives opportunities and good memories. Now he not only cheered just Telugu people but the entire nation by winning Oscar,” said singer and composer Hema Chandra.

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