S. P. Balasubramaniam
Biography
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.
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Movies (49)
Tamilarasan
Playback Singer (Sound)
2023
Valliddari Madhya
Playback Singer (Sound)
2022
Thaggedhe Le
Playback Singer (Sound)
2022
Marutha
Playback Singer (Sound)
2022
Annaatthe
Playback Singer (Sound)
2021
Disco Raja
Playback Singer (Sound)
2020
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
Playback Singer (Sound)
2020
Darbar
Playback Singer (Sound)
2020
Payanangal Mudivathilai
as Himself
2019
Vellai Pookal
Playback Singer (Sound)
2019
Kavacha
Playback Singer (Sound)
2019
Lakshmi's NTR
Playback Singer (Sound)
2019
Yatra
Playback Singer (Sound)
2019
Devadas
as Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance)
2018
Sri Chilukuru Balaji
as Thirumaladasa
2018
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Producer (Production)
2016
Kanithan
Playback Singer (Sound)
2016
Rudhramadevi
Playback Singer (Sound)
2015
Moone Moonu Varthai
as Arjun's Grandfather
2015
Lingaa
Playback Singer (Sound)
2014
Thirudan Police
as Guest Appearance
2014
Kochadaiiyaan
Playback Singer (Sound)
2014
Chandra
as Special Appearance
2014
Chennai Express
Playback Singer (Sound)
2013
Bombay Talkies
Playback Singer (Sound)
2013
Mithunam
as Appadasu
2012
Shakti
as Vijayaraya
2011
Aadukalam
Playback Singer (Sound)
2011
Nagavalli
Playback Singer (Sound)
2010
Kiccha Huccha
Playback Singer (Sound)
2010
Enthiran
Playback Singer (Sound)
2010
Bale Pandiya
as Self
2010
Naanayam
as Viswanath
2010
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
Playback Singer (Sound)
2009
Kathanayakudu
as Ashok Kumar (Voice)
2008
Inthi Ninna Preethiya
as Cameo
2008
Polladhavan
Playback Singer (Sound)
2007
Sivaji: The Boss
Playback Singer (Sound)
2007
Chennai 600028
Playback Singer (Sound)
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Playback Singer (Sound)
2007
Sainikudu
Playback Singer (Sound)
2006
Maya Bazaar
2006
Sri Ramadasu
Playback Singer (Sound)
2006
Athadu
Playback Singer (Sound)
2005
Chandramukhi
Playback Singer (Sound)
2005
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Playback Singer (Sound)
2005
Kudaikul Mazhai
Playback Singer (Sound)
2004
Arjun
Playback Singer (Sound)
2004
Naani
Playback Singer (Sound)
2004
