
About
S. P. Balasubramaniam
Overview
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
Acting |
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2019 | Payanangal Mudivathilai | Actor | Himself | N/A N/A |
2018 | Devadas | Actor | Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance) | 58 Average |
2018 | Sri Chilukuru Balaji | Actor | Thirumaladasa | N/A N/A |
2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Actor | Arjun's Grandfather | 59 Average |
2014 | Thirudan Police | Actor | Guest Appearance | 58 Average |
2014 | Chandra | Actor | Special Appearance | 59 Average |
2012 | Mithunam | Actor | Appadasu | 59 Average |
2011 | Shakti | Actor | Vijayaraya | 58 Average |
2010 | Bale Pandiya | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2010 | Naanayam | Actor | Viswanath | 59 Average |
2008 | Kathanayakudu | Actor | Ashok Kumar (Voice) | N/A N/A |
2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Actor | Cameo | 59 Average |
2006 | Maya Bazaar | Actor | 59 Average |
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2003 | Boys | Actor | Himself as a Music Award Show Host | 59 Average |
2003 | Magic Magic 3D | Actor | Acharya | 58 Average |
2002 | April Maadhathil | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2002 | Indra | Actor | 59 Average |
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2000 | Devullu | Actor | Lord Vinayaka | 59 Average |
2000 | Vaanavil | Actor | Bakthavatchalam (Special appearance) | 59 Average |
2000 | Priyamaanavale | Actor | Vishwanathan | 59 Average |
2000 | Goppinti Alludu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1999 | Kummi Paattu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1999 | Pedda Manushulu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1998 | Jolly | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1998 | W/O V.Varaprasad | Actor | 59 Average |
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1997 | Ratchagan | Actor | Padmanabhan | 58 Average |
1997 | Aaro Pranam | Actor | 58 Average |
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1997 | Nandhini | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1997 | Ullasam | Actor | Thangiah | 59 Average |
1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Actor | James Thangadurai | 58 Average |
1996 | Avvai Shanmugi | Actor | Doctor | 59 Average |
1996 | Kadhal Desam | Actor | Divya's father | 58 Average |
1996 | Pavithra Bandham | Actor | Vijay's father | 58 Average |
1996 | Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1994 | Kadhalan | Actor | Kathiresan | 59 Average |
1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Actor | CBI Inspector Laxminarayan | 59 Average |
1993 | Muddina Maava | Actor | Ramaiah | N/A N/A |
1992 | Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1992 | Thalaivasal | Actor | Shanmugasundaram | N/A N/A |
1992 | Nadodi Paattukkaran | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1992 | Bharathan | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1991 | Gunaa | Actor | CBI officer Ramaiah | 59 Average |
1991 | Aditya 369 | Actor | Ramdas (Voice) | 59 Average |
1991 | Sigaram | Actor | Damodar | N/A N/A |
1990 | Keladi Kanmani | Actor | A. R. Rangaraj | 59 Average |
1990 | Thiyagu | Actor | Dr. Reddy | N/A N/A |
1989 | Prema | Actor | Satya Rao | 58 Average |
1988 | Kallu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Actor | 59 Average |
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1982 | Malle Pandiri | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1981 | Raja Paarvai | Actor | 59 Average |
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Production |
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2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
1995 | Subha Sankalpam | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Sound |
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2023 | Tamilarasan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2022 | Valliddari Madhya | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2022 | Thaggedhe Le | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2022 | Marutha | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2021 | Annaatthe | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2020 | Disco Raja | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2020 | Darbar | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2019 | Vellai Pookal | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2019 | Kavacha | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2019 | Lakshmi's NTR | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2019 | Yatra | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2016 | Kanithan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2014 | Lingaa | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2013 | Chennai Express | Sound | Playback Singer | 61 Fair |
2013 | Bombay Talkies | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2012 | Mithunam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2011 | Aadukalam | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
2010 | Nagavalli | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2010 | Kiccha Huccha | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2010 | Enthiran | Sound | Playback Singer | 61 Fair |
2010 | Naanayam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2007 | Polladhavan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Sound | Playback Singer | 61 Fair |
2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2007 | Chennai 600028 | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2005 | Athadu | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2004 | Kudaikul Mazhai | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2003 | Unnai Charanadaindhen | Sound | Original Music Composer | N/A N/A |
2003 | Thennavan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2003 | Footpath | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2003 | Pop Carn | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2003 | Anbe Sivam | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2002 | April Maadhathil | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2002 | Khadgam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2002 | Junior Senior | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2001 | Nandha | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2001 | Student No. 1 | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2001 | Dheena | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2000 | Thenali | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2000 | Mugavari | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2000 | Darling Darling | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1999 | Taal | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1999 | Vaali | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1999 | Padayappa | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1998 | Love Story 1999 | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1997 | Ratchagan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1997 | Daud | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1997 | Pelli | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1997 | Ullasam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1997 | Annamayya | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1997 | Aravindhan | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1997 | Iruvar | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1996 | Mr. Romeo | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1996 | Kadhal Desam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1996 | Indian | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
1996 | Majhdhaar | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1996 | Love Birds | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1995 | Muthu | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1995 | Rangeela | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1995 | Indira | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1995 | Telugu Veera levara | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Pavithra | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1994 | Kadhalan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1994 | May Madham | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1994 | Gangmaster | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Super Police | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1994 | Duet | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Andaz Apna Apna | Sound | Playback Singer | 61 Fair |
1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1994 | Brahmachari Mogudu | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1993 | Gejje Naada | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1993 | Kilipetchu Ketkava | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1993 | Uzhavan | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1993 | Dil Tera Aashiq | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1993 | Chandra Mukhi | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1993 | Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1993 | Gandharvam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1993 | Gentleman | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1993 | Mayalodu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1993 | Dil Ki Baazi | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1993 | Muddina Maava | Sound | Original Music Composer | N/A N/A |
1992 | Thevar Magan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1992 | Aapathbandavudu | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1992 | Yoddha | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
1992 | Belliyappa Bangarappa | Sound | Original Music Composer | N/A N/A |
1992 | Roja | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1992 | Jaagruti | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1992 | Oor Panchayathu | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
1992 | Pranadaata | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
1992 | Amaran | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1991 | Love | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1991 | Thalapathi | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1991 | First Love Letter | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1991 | Saajan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1991 | Sigaram | Sound | Original Music Composer | N/A N/A |
1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1989 | Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
1989 | Sankranthi | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1988 | Kallu | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
1988 | Premayanam | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
1988 | Sathya | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1987 | Anand | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1987 | Ramu | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
1987 | Lawyer Suhasini | Sound | Original Music Composer | N/A N/A |
1987 | Donga Mogudu | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
1987 | Padamati Sandhya Ragam | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
1986 | Mouna Raagam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1985 | Pattabhishekham | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1985 | Mayuri | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
1985 | Andha Oru Nimidam | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1985 | Illale Devatha | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1985 | Agni Parvatham | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1985 | Preminchu Pelladu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1984 | Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1984 | Seethamma Pelli | Sound | Original Music Composer | N/A N/A |
1984 | Priyamudan Prabhu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Adavalle Aligithe | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Chandashasanudu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | Sound | Music | 59 Average |
1983 | Simham Navvindi! | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1982 | Moondram Pirai | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1981 | Saptapadi | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1981 | Gaja Donga | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1980 | Hum Paanch | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
1980 | Gramathu Athiyayam | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1980 | Kaksha | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
1980 | Sankarabharanam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1980 | Yedanthasthula Meda | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1979 | Azhiyatha Kolangal | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1979 | Yugandhar | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1979 | Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1979 | Thoorpu Velle Railu | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
1979 | Srimadhvirata Parvamu | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1979 | Maavaari Manchithanam | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1979 | Naa Ninna Bidalaare | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1978 | Sri Rama Pattabhishekam | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1978 | Hombisilu | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1977 | Chanakya Chandragupta | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1977 | Pavanaganga | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1976 | Magaadu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1975 | Thota Ramudu | Sound | Vocals | 59 Average |
1975 | Melnaattu Marumagal | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1974 | Nippulanti Manishi | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1974 | Mangalya Bhagyam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
1974 | Thathamma Kala | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1972 | Raja | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1970 | Veettuku Veedu | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
1969 | Shanti Nilayam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
Naarkaali | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
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Crew |
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1991 | Aditya 369 | Crew | Presenter | 59 Average |