M. M. Keeravani is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer and lyricist, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema.
His accolades include, eleven Nandi Awards, eight Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a LAFCA Award and a Critics' Choice Movie Award. In 2023, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
Awards and nominations +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, nominee(s) of the award, award category, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Work Result Academy Awards2023 Best Original Song"Naatu Naatu" (from RRR)Austin Film Critics Association2023Best Original ScoreRRRBoston Society of Film Critics2022Best Use of Music in a FilmChicago Film Critics Association2022Best Original ScoreCritics' Choice Movie Awards2023Best Song"Naatu Naatu" (from RRR)Filmfare Awards South1993Best Music Director – TeluguKshana Kshanam1994Allari Priyudu1995Criminal1996Subha Sankalpam1997Pelli Sandadi2006Chatrapathi2010Magadheera2011Vedam2012Rajanna2013Eega2016Baahubali: The Beginning2018Baahubali 2: The ConclusionBest Lyricist – Telugu2024Best Music Director – TeluguRRRGolden Globe Awards2023Best Original Song"Naatu Naatu" (from RRR)Georgia Film Critics Association2022Best Original SongHollywood Music in Media Awards2022Best Original Score – Independent Film (Foreign Language)RRRIIFA Utsavam2016Best Music DirectionBaahubali: The BeginningLos Angeles Film Critics Association2022Best MusicRRRNandi Awards1992Best Music DirectorRajeswari Kalyanam(in Telugu)1993Allari Priyudu1995Pelli Sandadi2001Best Male Playback Singer("Ekkado Putti" from Student No: 1)2002Best Music DirectorOkato Number Kurradu2005Chatrapathi2009Vengamamba2010Best Male Playback Singer"Telugammayi" (from Maryada Ramanna)2012Best Music DirectorEega2015Baahubali: The BeginningBest Male Playback SingerNational Film Awards1998Best Music Direction–SongsAnnamayya2023Best Music Direction–Background ScoreRRRSanta Barbara International Film Festival2023Variety Artisans Award – SongwriterSantosham Film Awards2004Best Music DirectorGangotriSatellite Awards2023Best Original Song"Naatu Naatu" (from RRR)Saturn Awards2016Best MusicBaahubali: The BeginningSouth Indian International Movie Awards2011Best Music Director – TeluguRajanna2012Eega2015Baahubali: The Beginning2018Baahubali 2: The Conclusion2021Best Lyricist – Telugu"Rajarshi" (from NTR: Kathanayakudu)2023"Neetho Unte Chalo" (from Bimbisara)Best Music Director – TeluguRRRTamil Nadu State Film Awards1991Best Music DirectorAzhagan
Honours +YearAwardHonouring bodyRef2023Padma ShriGovernment of India
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