Directory

Telugu music directors

Music directors (composers) of the Telugu films on file, ranked by number of films scored. Each opens the full list of their films with dates and directors.

Music directorFilmsYearsBest known for
K. Chakravarthy 180 1973–2022 Donga, Agni Parvatam
Mani Sharma 137 1998–2026 Pokiri, Rachcha
K. V. Mahadevan 129 1962–1993 Sankarabharanam, Antastulu
M. M. Keeravani 115 1990–2027 Baahubali: The Beginning, RRR
Ilaiyaraaja 92 1978–2026 Rudhramadevi, Swati Mutyam
Devi Sri Prasad 87 1999–2026 Pushpa: The Rise, 1: Nenokkadine
S. Thaman 73 2009–2026 Aagadu, Businessman
Koti 67 1995–2021 Arundhati, Malliswari
S. Rajeswara Rao 67 1933–1987 Aada Pettanam, Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam
Chakri 65 2000–2015 Desamuduru, Devadasu
Raj-Koti 56 1988–1995 Sisindri, Govinda Govinda
Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao 52 1949–1978 Mayabazar, Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Chellapilla Satyam 50 1963–1989 Swapna, Bhakta Kannappa
Thotakura Venkata Raju 41 1953–1974 Marina Manishi, Baghdad Gajadonga
Anoop Rubens 40 2004–2021 Gopala Gopala, Manam
Sai Karthik 39 2008–2026 Dwaraka, Deyyam
Pendyala Nageswara Rao 37 1948–1979 Chanakya Chandragupta, Mahakavi Kalidasu
Vandemataram Srinivas 37 1994–2011 Sadaa Mee Sevalo, Missamma
S. V. Krishna Reddy 35 1991–2014 Aahvaanam, Shubha Lagnam
Mickey J. Meyer 33 2006–2026 Mahanati, O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave
S. A. Rajkumar 32 1997–2013 Astram, Kalisundam Raa
Vidyasagar 31 1988–2008 Bangaram, Neetho
Gopi Sundar 28 2015–2025 Geetha Govindam, 18 Pages
R. P. Patnaik 27 1999–2024 Aa Naluguru, Nijam
T. Chalapathi Rao 26 1954–1980 Zamindar, Nayakudu Vinayakudu
Bheems Ceciroleo 25 2013–2026 Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad, Nakshatram
J. V. Raghavulu 25 1973–1996 20va Shatabdam, Bobbili Puli
M. M. Srilekha 25 1995–2022 HIT: The Second Case, Operation Duryodhana
M. S. Viswanathan 25 1956–1992 Maro Charithra, Anthuleni Katha
Shekar Chandra 25 2007–2025 118, Karthikeya
Sricharan Pakala 22 2013–2026 Major, DJ Tillu
Vivek Sagar 21 2013–2026 Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali, Pitta Kathalu
Anup Rubens 20 2006–2026 Nenu Naa Rakshasi, Naa Style Veru
Thaman S 19 2019–2026 Game Changer, They Call Him OG
Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu 18 1961–1987 Devadasu, Aha Naa Pellanta
Master Venu 16 1955–1979 Irugu Porugu, Bhagya Devathai
Achu Rajamani 15 2008–2025 Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda, Current Theega
Kalyan Malik 15 2003–2019 Ala Modalaindi, Ashta Chamma
Radhan 15 2012–2026 Arjun Reddy, Yevade Subramanyam
Rajan-Nagendra 15 1962–1992 Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu, Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
S. P. Kodandapani 15 1962–1990 Kathanayika Molla, Pandanti Kapuram
Sri Kommineni 15 1993–2013 Anaganaga Oka Roju, Aavida Maa Aavide
Sunil Kashyap 15 2009–2024 Jyothi Lakshmi, Loafer
Yuvan Shankar Raja 15 2002–2024 Govindudu Andarivadele, Happy
P. Adinarayana Rao 14 1950–1980 Alluri Seetharama Raju, Anarkali
Songs 14 2014–2026 Aho Vikramaarka, Love You Bangaram
Bappi Lahiri 13 1986–2013 Rowdy Alludu, Gang Leader
Kaala Bhairava 13 2020–2026 Karthikeya 2, Euphoria
Ramana Gogula 13 1998–2013 Yogi, Premante Idera
Score 13 2024–2026 Aho Vikramaarka, Papam Prathap
Chaitan Bharadwaj 12 2018–2026 Manmadhudu 2, 7
Mahati Swara Sagar 12 2015–2024 Bheeshma, Chalo
Raghu Kunche 12 2009–2026 Dongaata, Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Madhavapeddi Suresh 11 1989–2008 Ramayanam, Bhairava Dweepam
Prashanth R Vihari 11 2017–2026 Antariksham 9000 KMPH, Masooda
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 11 1979–1991 Mayuri, Kallu
Sandeep Chowta 11 1996–2018 Chandralekha, Saleem
Mark K. Robin 10 2018–2025 Awe, The Ghost
Sunny M. R. 10 2013–2024 Ranarangam, Dohchay
Suresh Bobbili 10 2018–2026 Jack, Virata Parvam
A. R. Rahman 9 1994–2026 Ye Maaya Chesave, Peddi
G. V. P. Prakash Kumar 9 2008–2024 Lucky Baskhar, Janda Pai Kapiraju
Shravan Bharadwaj 9 2013–2026 Savithri, Prema Ishq Kaadhal
Susarla Dakshinamurthi 9 1950–1984 Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra, Nartanasala
Anirudh Ravichander 8 2018–2026 Devara: Part 1, Jersey
C. R. Subburaman 8 1948–1953 Ammalakkalu, Laila Majnu
G. K. Venkatesh 8 1969–1982 Ravanude Ramudayithe?, Tharam Marindi
Harris Jayaraj 8 2002–2026 Orange, Sainikudu
K. M. Radha Krishnan 8 2004–2008 Bhale Dongalu, Chandamama
Ogirala Ramachandra Rao 8 1940–1956 Vishwa Mohini, Sri Gauri Mahatyam
RR Dhruvan 8 2024–2026 Katha Kamamishu, Lambasingi
Vijai Bulganin 8 2019–2026 Court: State vs a Nobody, Beauty
Chakravarthy 7 1975–1988 Donga Pelli, Santhi Nivasam
Hamsalekha 7 1989–2001 Sri Manjunatha, Agni
Harshavardhan Rameshwar 7 2018–2025 Saakshyam, The 100
Sweekar Agasthi 7 2018–2026 Gaami, Uppu Kappurambu
V. Nagayya 7 1939–1953 Naa Illu, Yogi Vemana
Vijay Kurakula 7 2005–2026 A Film by Aravind, O Manishi Katha
Chinna 6 2007–2021 Panchakshari, Chandee
Deva 6 1994–2006 Love Story 1999, Tholi Prema
Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao 6 1935–1961 Seetha Rama Kalyanam, Palnati Yudham
Jakes Bejoy 6 2018–2024 Taxiwala, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Jeevan Babu 6 2012–2024 Ee Rojullo, Prema Katha Chithram
Leon James 6 2018–2025 Next Enti, Ori Devuda
Mahesh Shankar 6 2005–2016 D for Dopidi, Manamantha
Ravi Basrur 6 2023–2026 Salaar, Aho Vikramaarka
S. Hanumantha Rao 6 1947–1971 Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam, Raitu Bidda
Sam C. S. 6 2021–2025 Mosagallu, Jack
Vasu Rao 6 1987–1993 Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram, Subba Rayudi Pelli
Vishal Chandrasekhar 6 2016–2026 Sita Ramam, Padi Padi Leche Manasu
Anudeep Dev 5 2024–2026 Hanu Man, Raakaasa
B. Ajaneesh Loknath 5 2018–2025 Odela 2, Mangalavaaram
G. V. Prakash Kumar 5 2023–2026 Aakasamlo Oka Tara, Irumudi
Ghantadi Krishna 5 2001–2014 Avatharam, 6 Teens
Kamalakar 5 2003–2008 Maha Nandi, Vaana
Krishna-Chakra 5 1981–1986 Pavitra, Hero
Manikanth Kadri 5 2008–2024 Manasunu Maaya Seyake, Lineman
Mohamaad Ghibran 5 2014–2017 Jil, Run Raja Run
Ravi Shankar 5 2013–2019 Golusu, Vangaveeti
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu 5 1950–1962 Muripinche Muvvalu, Kanchana
Santhosh Narayanan 5 2017–2026 Kalki 2898 AD, Maa Inti Bangaaram
Sharreth 5 2009–2018 Naa Nuvve, Na Bangaaru Talli
Sri Vasanth 5 2012–2018 Speedunnodu, Silly Fellows
Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy 5 1953–1963 Devadasu, Manchi Chedu
Ajay Arasada 4 2024–2026 Honey, Santhana Prapthirasthu
Amar Mohile 4 2008–2025 Dongala Mutha, Siddham
Arun Chiluveru 4 2021–2026 Mr. Work from Home, Ramam Raghavam
Bharathwaj 4 1995–1997 Oka Chinna Maata, Merupu
Bhimavarapu Narasimha Rao 4 1936–1939 Raithu Bidda, Mala Pilla
Charan Arjun 4 2023–2026 Vimanam, Keshava Chandra Ramavath
E. S. Murthy 4 2008–2016 Sri Sri, Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam
Gyaani 4 2024–2026 Dacoit: A Love Story, Constable
Hesham Abdul Wahab 4 2023–2025 Hi Nanna, Kushi
L. Vaidyanathan 4 1978–2002 Stri, The Rite... A Passion
Prabhala Satyanarayana 4 1934–1944 Grihalakshmi, Seeta Rama Jananam
Praveen Lakkaraju 4 2014–2022 Express Raja, Geethanjali
R. Sudarsanam 4 1950–1965 Jeevitham, Sangham
R. Sudarshanam 4 1940–1968 Thalli Prema, Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam
Rahul Raj 4 2011–2025 Oh My Friend, Oka Padhakam Prakaram
Shakthikanth Karthick 4 2012–2018 Satya 2, Fidaa
Simon K. King 4 2021–2024 Chaari 111, WWW
Sivaji Raja 4 1986–1988 Madana Gopaludu, Bava Marudula Saval
Srikanth Deva 4 2006–2009 Adhineta, Vijayadasami
Subhash Anand 4 2015–2026 Thank You Dear, Samudrudu
T. G. Lingappa 4 1960–1972 Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam, Kula Gowravam
V. Selvaganesh 4 2010–2017 Pilla Zamindar, Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu
Vijaya Krishna Murthy 4 1962–1971 Aggi Veerudu, Gulebakavali Katha
Ajay–Atul 3 2006–2026 Adipurush, Shock
Anand 3 2007–2024 Disha Encounter, Vyuham
Anil R. 3 2010–2012 Kalavar King, Bus Stop
Ashwatthama 3 1955–1959 Daiva Balam, Anna Thammudu
Bobo Shashi 3 2010–2012 Thakita Thakita, Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?
Chirantan Bhatt 3 2015–2018 Gautamiputra Satakarni, Kanche
Davzand 3 2024–2026 Chaurya Paatham, Eagle
Dhina 3 2002–2011 Bhavani IPS, Donga Dongadi
Gurukiran 3 2001–2010 Nagavalli, Maharadhi
Hiphop Tamizha 3 2018–2024 Krishnarjuna Yudham, Buddy
Jay Krish 3 2022–2026 Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam, Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
Joshua Sridhar 3 2005–2012 Game, Genius
Kalyani Malik 3 2015–2024 Check, Hora Hori
Kamran 3 2015–2021 Mail, Kobbari Matta
Karthik Rodriguez 3 2016–2026 Ranarangam, Jayammu Nischayammu Raa
M. B. Sreenivasan 3 1964–1979 Nimajjanam, Oorummadi Brathukulu
Pravin Lakkaraju 3 2021–2024 Uruku Patela, Geethanjali Malli Vachindi
Priyadarshan Balasubramanian 3 2020–2022 Johaar, Chor Bazaar
R. Govardhanam 3 1963–1969 Mooga Nomu, Constable Koothuru
R. Narayana Murthy 3 2010–2016 Dandakaranyam, Poru Telangana
Raj 3 1996–1999 Chinni Chinni Aasa, Ramudochadu
Ram Miriyala 3 2021–2024 Tillu Square, Like, Share & Subscribe
Ravi Nidamarthy 3 2024–2025 Gopi Galla Goa Trip, Kanya Kumari
Saketh Sairam 3 2008–2024 1940 Lo Oka Gramam, Sontha Ooru
Shashi Preetam 3 1995–2000 Gulabi, Samudram
Shiva Shankar 3 2001–2009 Priyamaina Neeku, Snehituda...
Sirpy 3 1997 Veedevadandi Babu, Devudu
Smaran 3 2018–2024 RX 100, Pekamedalu
Vamsy 3 1993–1995 Kannayya Kittayya, Lingababu Love Story
Vedala Hemachandra 3 2009–2012 All the Best, Ride
Veeru K. 3 1997–2010 Aaro Pranam, Gudu Gudu Gunjam
Vikas Badisa 3 2023–2025 Bakasura Restaurant, Shivam Bhaje
Vinod Yajamanya 3 2024–2026 Mr. Celebrity, Inti No. 13
Vishal Chandrashekhar 3 2021–2027 Single, Varudu Kaavalenu
(background score) 2 2006–2008 Homam, Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu
A. M. Rajah 2 1958–1960 Sobha, Pelli Kanuka
Agastya 2 2006–2016 Garam, Pellaina Kothalo
Ajay Patnaik 2 2024–2026 Sugriva, Bahirbhoomi
Akula Narasimha Rao 2 1935–1937 Sarangadhara, Sati Anasuya
Amit Trivedi 2 2019–2020 Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, V
Ashwathama 2 1955–1956 Rechukka, Umasundari
Aswathama 2 1953–1960 Pakkinti Ammayi, Chivaraku Migiledi
Aswattama 2 1962–1970 Mayani Mamata, Kalimilemulu
Chakravarthi 2 1981–1985 Pachani Kapuram, Pakkinti Ammayi
Devendran 2 1992–1993 Prema Pustakam, Raguluthunna Bharatham
DJ Vasanth 2 2017 Gunturodu, Patel S. I. R.
Dr Josyabhatla 2 2014–2015 Andhra Pori, Minugurulu
DSR 2 2020–2024 Murder, Dhakshina
G. Ramanathan 2 1955–1958 Vijaya Gauri, Karthavarayuni Katha
G.Aswathama 2 1959–1972 Manavudu Danavudu, Maa Inti Mahalakshmi
Ghibran 2 2019–2022 Rakshasudu, Sebastian P.C. 524
Govind Vasantha 2 2020–2024 Jaanu, Love Mouli
Gowra Hari 2 2021–2025 Mirai, Dear Megha
Gowtham Raviram 2 2025–2026 Fighter Shiva, Suvarna
Judah Sandhy 2 2019–2025 ABCD – American Born Confused Desi, Solo Boy
K 2 2017–2019 Yatra, Anando Brahma
K. Prasada Rao 2 1956–1961 Penki Pellam, Pendli Pilupu
Kalyan Nayak 2 2024 14, Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam
Karthik 2 2013–2015 Courier Boy Kalyan, Okkadine
Kiran Varanasi 2 2008–2013 Chammak Challo, John Appa Rao 40 Plus
Kopparapu Subba Rao 2 1940 Chandika, Barrister Parvateesam
Krishna Saurabh Surampalli 2 2024–2025 Gurram Paapi Reddy, Simbaa
Laxmikant-Pyarelal 2 1987–1990 Neti Siddhartha, Majnu
M. D. Parthasarathy 2 1942–1951 Bala Nagamma, Mangala
M. L. Raja 2 2024–2025 Nenu-Keerthana, Missterious
Mantra Anand 2 2015–2025 A Shyam Gopal Varma Film, Jigel
Pawan Ch 2 2021–2024 Love Story, Gorre Puranam
Peddapalli Rohith 2 2024–2025 Paderu 12th Mile, Before Marriage
Pete Wonder 2 2010–2013 Kiss, Karma
Poornachandra Tejaswi 2 2018–2026 U Turn, KJQ: King Jackie Queen
Pradeep Koneru 2 2011–2012 Nuvvekaddunte Nenakkadunta, Bejawada
Raghava Lawrence 2 2007–2012 Rebel, Don
Rajendra Prasad 2 1991–2005 Pellam Pichodu, Prema Thapassu
Ram Miriyala (1 song) 2 2022–2024 DJ Tillu, Raju Yadav
Ramesh Naidu 2 1973–1986 Dhairyavanthudu, Ganga Manga
Ramesh Vinayakam 2 1995–1999 Aunty, Speed Dancer
Ranjin Raj 2 2023–2026 Kota Bommali PS, Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani
Ree 2 2024–2025 Gandhi Tatha Chettu, Paarijatha Parvam
RH Vikram 2 2020–2024 Middle Class Melodies, Veeranjaneyulu Viharayatra
Roshan Saluri 2 2016–2025 Nirmala Convent, Suryapet Junction
S. V. Venkatraman 2 1951–1957 Sati Savitri, Soudamini
Sandeep 2 2002–2011 Nee Thodu Kavali, Graduate
Sandilya Pisapati 2 2024–2025 Brahma Anandam, Sarkaaru Noukari
Sankar Ganesh 2 1980–1987 Love In Singapore, Srimathi Oka Bahumathi
Santhu Omkar 2 2024–2025 Tuk Tuk, Nindha
Satya Mahaveer 2 2015 Dongaata, Surya vs Surya
Sinjith Yerramilli 2 2025–2026 Little Hearts, Newton's 3rd Law
Sri Venkat 2 2024–2026 Chitti Potti, First Time
Sriram Maddury 2 2024–2025 Aham Reboot, Blind Spot
Sukhwinder Singh 2 2010 Rakta Charitra, Rakta Charitra 2
Swaraveenapani 2 2012 Midhunam, Devasthanam
Vedha 2 1966–1967 Ave Kallu, Aame Evaru?
Vijay Antony 2 2009–2012 Daruvu, Mahatma
Vinod Kumar (Vinnu) 2 2024–2025 Naari: The Women, LifeStories
Vishal–Shekhar 2 2008–2018 Naa Peru Surya, Chintakayala Ravi
Vishwa 2 2010–2011 Nenu Naa Rakshasi, Police Police

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