S. P. Balasubramaniam

Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), also referred to as S. P. Balu, S. P. B., or Balu, was an Indian musician, playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist and film producer who worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam. He has recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages. He holds the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs by a singer with over 40,000 songs. He has garnered six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for his works in four different languages; Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi; 25 Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for his works towards Telugu cinema, numerous other state awards from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In addition, he garnered the Filmfare Award, and six Filmfare Awards South. In 2012, he received the state NTR National Award for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2016, He was honored with the Indian Film Personality of the Year consisting of a Silver Peacock Medal. He is a recipient of civilian awards such as Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2011) from the Government of India.

Known For

Chennai Express
Andaz Apna Apna
Enthiran
Sivaji: The Boss
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Anbe Sivam
Birth Location Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
Born 1946-06-04
Died 2020-09-25

Movies

2019
Devadas as Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance)
2018
Moone Moonu Varthai as Arjun's Grandfather
2015
Thirudan Police as Guest Appearance
2014
Chandra as Special Appearance
2014
Mithunam as Appadasu
2012
Shakti as Vijayaraya
2011
Bale Pandiya as Self
2010
Naanayam as Viswanath
2010
Kathanayakudu as Ashok Kumar (Voice)
2008
2008
Boys as Himself as a Music Award Show Host
2003
Magic Magic 3D as Acharya
2003
2002
2002
Devullu as Lord Vinayaka
2000
Vaanavil as Bakthavatchalam (Special appearance)
2000
Priyamaanavale as Vishwanathan
2000
1998
Ratchagan as Padmanabhan
1997
1997
Ullasam as Thangiah
1997
Minsara Kanavu as James Thangadurai
1997
Avvai Shanmugi as Doctor
1996
Kadhal Desam as Divya's father
1996
Kadhalan as Kathiresan
1994
Thiruda Thiruda as CBI Inspector Laxminarayan
1993
Muddina Maava as Ramaiah
1993
Thalaivasal as Shanmugasundaram
1992
1992
Gunaa as CBI officer Ramaiah
1991
Sigaram as Damodar
1991
Keladi Kanmani as A. R. Rangaraj
1990
Thiyagu as Dr. Reddy
1990
Prema as Satya Rao
1989

Movies

Tamilarasan Playback Singer
2023
Valliddari Madhya Playback Singer
2022
Thaggedhe Le Playback Singer
2022
Marutha Playback Singer
2022
Annaatthe Playback Singer
2021
Disco Raja Playback Singer
2020
Entha Manchivaadavuraa Playback Singer
2020
Darbar Playback Singer
2020
Vellai Pookal Playback Singer
2019
Kavacha Playback Singer
2019
Lakshmi's NTR Playback Singer
2019
Yatra Playback Singer
2019
Kanithan Playback Singer
2016
Moone Moonu Varthai Playback Singer
2015
Lingaa Playback Singer
2014
Kochadaiiyaan Playback Singer
2014
Chennai Express Playback Singer
2013
Bombay Talkies Playback Singer
2013
Mithunam Playback Singer
2012
Aadukalam Playback Singer
2011
Nagavalli Playback Singer
2010
Kiccha Huccha Playback Singer
2010
Enthiran Playback Singer
2010
Naanayam Playback Singer
2010
2009
Polladhavan Playback Singer
2007
Sivaji: The Boss Playback Singer
2007
2007
Chennai 600028 Playback Singer
2007
Sri Ramadasu Playback Singer
2006
Athadu Playback Singer
2005
Chandramukhi Playback Singer
2005
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Playback Singer
2005
Kudaikul Mazhai Playback Singer
2004
Unnai Charanadaindhen Original Music Composer
2003
Thennavan Playback Singer
2003
Footpath Playback Singer
2003
Pop Carn Playback Singer
2003
Anbe Sivam Playback Singer
2003
Mounam Pesiyadhe Playback Singer
2002
Khadgam Playback Singer
2002
April Maadhathil Playback Singer
2002
Junior Senior Playback Singer
2002
Nandha Playback Singer
2001
Student No. 1 Playback Singer
2001
Dheena Playback Singer
2001
Thenali Playback Singer
2000
Mugavari Playback Singer
2000
Darling Darling Playback Singer
2000
Taal Playback Singer
1999
Kadhalar Dhinam Playback Singer
1999
Vaali Playback Singer
1999
Padayappa Playback Singer
1999
En Swasa Kaatre Playback Singer
1999
Love Story 1999 Playback Singer
1998
Kabhi Na Kabhi Playback Singer
1998
Ratchagan Playback Singer
1997
Daud Playback Singer
1997
Pelli Playback Singer
1997
Ullasam Playback Singer
1997
Annamayya Playback Singer
1997
Aravindhan Playback Singer
1997
Minsara Kanavu Playback Singer
1997
Iruvar Playback Singer
1997
Mr. Romeo Playback Singer
1996
Kadhal Desam Playback Singer
1996
Indian Playback Singer
1996
Majhdhaar Playback Singer
1996
Love Birds Playback Singer
1996
Muthu Playback Singer
1995
Rangeela Playback Singer
1995
Indira Playback Singer
1995
Telugu Veera levara Playback Singer
1995
Subha Sankalpam Producer
1995
Pudhiya Mannargal Playback Singer
1994
Pavithra Playback Singer
1994
Kadhalan Playback Singer
1994
May Madham Playback Singer
1994
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Playback Singer
1994
Gangmaster Playback Singer
1994
Super Police Playback Singer
1994
Duet Playback Singer
1994
Vandicholai Chinraasu Playback Singer
1994
Andaz Apna Apna Playback Singer
1994
Sangdil Sanam Playback Singer
1994
Brahmachari Mogudu Playback Singer
1994
Gejje Naada Playback Singer
1993
Kilipetchu Ketkava Playback Singer
1993
Uzhavan Playback Singer
1993
Kizhakku Cheemayile Playback Singer
1993
Dil Tera Aashiq Playback Singer
1993
Chandra Mukhi Playback Singer
1993
1993
Gandharvam Playback Singer
1993
Gentleman Playback Singer
1993
Mayalodu Playback Singer
1993
Pudhiya Mugam Playback Singer
1993
Dil Ki Baazi Playback Singer
1993
Muddina Maava Original Music Composer
1993
Thevar Magan Playback Singer
1992
Aapathbandavudu Playback Singer
1992
Yoddha Playback Singer
1992
Belliyappa Bangarappa Original Music Composer
1992
Roja Playback Singer
1992
Jaagruti Playback Singer
1992
1992
Amaran Playback Singer
1992
Love Playback Singer
1991
Thalapathi Playback Singer
1991
Kshana Kshanam Playback Singer
1991
First Love Letter Playback Singer
1991
Saajan Playback Singer
1991
Patthar Ke Phool Playback Singer
1991
Sigaram Original Music Composer
1991
Michael Madana Kama Rajan Playback Singer
1990
Apoorva Sagodharargal Playback Singer
1989
1988
Premayanam Music
1988
Sathya Playback Singer
1988
Anand Playback Singer
1987
Ramu Music
1987
Lawyer Suhasini Original Music Composer
1987
Donga Mogudu Music
1987
Mouna Raagam Playback Singer
1986
Pattabhishekham Playback Singer
1985
1985
Andha Oru Nimidam Playback Singer
1985
Illale Devatha Playback Singer
1985
Agni Parvatham Playback Singer
1985
Preminchu Pelladu Playback Singer
1985
Seethamma Pelli Original Music Composer
1984
Priyamudan Prabhu Playback Singer
1984
Adavalle Aligithe Playback Singer
1983
Chandashasanudu Playback Singer
1983
1983
Simham Navvindi! Playback Singer
1983
Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige Playback Singer
1983
Moondram Pirai Playback Singer
1982
Saptapadi Playback Singer
1981
Gaja Donga Playback Singer
1981
Hum Paanch Music
1980
Gramathu Athiyayam Playback Singer
1980
Sankarabharanam Playback Singer
1980
Yedanthasthula Meda Playback Singer
1980
Azhiyatha Kolangal Playback Singer
1979
Yugandhar Playback Singer
1979
1979
1979
Srimadhvirata Parvamu Playback Singer
1979
Maavaari Manchithanam Playback Singer
1979
Na Ninna Bidalare Playback Singer
1979
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam Playback Singer
1978
Hombisilu Playback Singer
1978
Daana Veera Soora Karna Playback Singer
1977
Chanakya Chandragupta Playback Singer
1977
Pavanaganga Playback Singer
1977
Magaadu Playback Singer
1976
Thota Ramudu Vocals
1975
Melnaattu Marumagal Playback Singer
1975
Nippulanti Manishi Playback Singer
1974
Mangalya Bhagyam Playback Singer
1974
Thathamma Kala Playback Singer
1974
Raja Playback Singer
1972
Veettuku Veedu Playback Singer
1970
Shanti Nilayam Playback Singer
1969
Naarkaali Playback Singer
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