S.S. Rajamouli expresses excitement for Keeravani's live concert in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has publicly extended his support for his cousin, Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani, ahead of the upcoming "Naa Tour MMK" concert in Hyderabad. The concert, scheduled for March 22, 2025, will offer fans an exclusive opportunity to experience Keeravani’s music live. The event is being organized by Hyderabad Talkies and My Music My Country.
Rajamouli, a longtime collaborator of Keeravani, took the time to express his excitement about the tour on social media. He said, “Seeing all the singers share their playlists is making me excited for MMK’s live concert. But what excites me most is imagining him performing the OSTs of our favorite films… Remember, Peddanna, we are here for the #FullFeastMMK!”
Seeing all the singers share their playlists is making me excited for MMK’s live concert.
But what makes me have an edge-of-the-seat experience is imagining him performing the OSTs of our favorite films… Remember peddanna, we are here for the #FullFeastMMK!
Not just songs, we… pic.twitter.com/9dS8AeAbse— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) February 28, 2025
Rajamouli also added, “Not just songs, we demand the OSTs too @mmkeeravani. March 22nd at HITEX, Hyd… See you all. #NaaTour” (link.district.in/DSTRKT/r927qnou). In the video, Rajamouli expressed his enthusiasm for Keeravani's live performance.
This post marks Rajamouli's first since his name became involved in a controversy with his former associate, U. Srinivas Rao. Srinivas Rao recently made serious allegations against Rajamouli, claiming that harassment by the filmmaker had pushed him to the brink of suicide. Srinivas Rao, who served as the executive producer for Rajamouli’s Yamadonga, posted a selfie video and letter calling for police action and a lie detector test for Rajamouli. The allegations have sparked widespread concern, though Rajamouli and his team have yet to comment on the matter.
S.S. Rajamouli, born on October 10, 1973, is one of the most successful directors in Indian cinema, known for films like Baahubali, RRR, and Magadheera. His works have earned international recognition, and he has won numerous awards, including the Padma Shri in 2016.
About M.M. Keeravani
M.M. Keeravani, a celebrated music composer, singer, and lyricist, has had a career spanning over three decades, primarily in Telugu cinema. He is known for his work on films like Kshana Kshanam (1991), Magadheera (2009), Baahubali (2015, 2017), and RRR (2022). Keeravani’s collaborations with filmmakers like Rajamouli and music legends such as S.P. Balasubrahmanyam have played a significant role in his success.
Born in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, Keeravani comes from a family with deep ties to the film industry. His father, Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta, was a lyricist, and his cousin is filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli. Keeravani began his music career in 1987 as an assistant music director, and his breakthrough came with the 1991 film Kshana Kshanam.
Keeravani's musical style has been influenced by composers like Ilaiyaraaja, John Williams, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. His work on RRR earned him an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the song "Naatu Naatu." He has also won a National Film Award for Best Music Direction for Annamayya (1997).
