S. P. Balasubramaniam

from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India

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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.

Timeline

2023Aged 77

  • Poster for Tamilarasan

    Playback Singer

2022Aged 76

  • Poster for Marutha

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Thaggedhe Le

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Valliddari Madhya

    Playback Singer

2021Aged 75

  • Poster for Annaatthe

    Playback Singer

2020Aged 74

  • Poster for Darbar

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Entha Manchivaadavuraa

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Disco Raja

    Playback Singer

2019Aged 73

  • Poster for Payanangal Mudivathilai

    Himself

  • Poster for Yatra

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Lakshmi's NTR

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Kavacha

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Vellai Pookal

    Playback Singer

2018Aged 72

2016Aged 70

  • Poster for Kanithan

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings

    Producer

2015Aged 69

  • Poster for Moone Moonu Varthai

    Arjun's Grandfather

  • Poster for Rudhramadevi

    Playback Singer

2014Aged 68

  • Poster for Chandra

    Special Appearance

  • Poster for Thirudan Police

    Guest Appearance

  • Poster for Kochadaiiyaan

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Lingaa

    Playback Singer

2013Aged 67

  • Poster for Bombay Talkies

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Chennai Express

    Playback Singer

2012Aged 66

  • Poster for Mithunam

    Appadasu

2011Aged 65

  • Poster for Shakti

    Vijayaraya

  • Poster for Aadukalam

    Playback Singer

2010Aged 64

  • Poster for Naanayam

    Viswanath

  • Bale Pandiya

    Self

  • Poster for Sindhu Samaveli

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Enthiran

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Kiccha Huccha

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Nagavalli

    Playback Singer

2009Aged 63

2008Aged 62

  • Poster for Inthi Ninna Preethiya

    Cameo

  • Poster for Kathanayakudu

    Ashok Kumar (Voice)

2007Aged 61

  • Poster for Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Chennai 600028

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Sivaji: The Boss

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Polladhavan

    Playback Singer

2006Aged 60

2005Aged 59

  • Poster for Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Bunny

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Chandramukhi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Athadu

    Playback Singer

2004Aged 58

2003Aged 57

  • Poster for Magic Magic 3D

    Acharya

  • Poster for Boys

    Himself as a Music Award Show Host

  • Poster for Anbe Sivam

    Playback Singer

  • Pop Carn

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gangotri

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Thennavan

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Footpath

    Playback Singer

  • Unnai Charanadaindhen

    Original Music Composer

2002Aged 56

  • Poster for Indra

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for April Maadhathil

    Self

  • Poster for Takkari Donga

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Junior Senior

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Baba

    Playback Singer

  • Bobby

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Khadgam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mounam Pesiyadhe

    Playback Singer

2001Aged 55

  • Poster for Dheena

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Murari

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Nuvvu Naaku Nachav

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Student No. 1

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Nandha

    Playback Singer

2000Aged 54

  • Poster for Goppinti Alludu

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Priyamaanavale

    Vishwanathan

  • Poster for Vaanavil

    Bakthavatchalam

  • Poster for Devullu

    Lord Vinayaka

  • Poster for Darling Darling

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mugavari

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Yuvaraju

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Vamsi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Thenali

    Playback Singer

1999Aged 53

  • Poster for Pedda Manushulu

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Kummi Paattu

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for En Swasa Kaatre

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Padayappa

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Vaali

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Rajakumarudu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Kadhalar Dhinam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Taal

    Playback Singer

  • Panchadara Chilaka

    Playback Singer

1998Aged 52

  • Poster for W/O V.Varaprasad

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Ooyala

    (Unknown)

  • Jolly

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Mangalyam Tantunanena

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Kabhi Na Kabhi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Love Story 1999

    Playback Singer

1997Aged 51

1996Aged 50

  • Poster for Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam

    Self

  • Poster for Pavithra Bandham

    Vijay's father

  • Poster for Kadhal Desam

    Divya's father

  • Poster for Avvai Shanmugi

    Dr. Subbu

  • Poster for Love Birds

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Majhdhaar

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Indian

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mr. Romeo

    Playback Singer

1995Aged 49

  • Poster for Savyasachi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Subha Sankalpam

    Producer

  • Poster for Telugu Veera Levara

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Indira

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Rangeela

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Muthu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Amma Donga!

    Playback Singer

1994Aged 48

  • Poster for Kaadhalan

    Kathiresan

  • Poster for Brahmachari Mogudu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Sangdil Sanam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Andaz Apna Apna

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Veera

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Vandicholai Chinraasu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Duet

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Super Police

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gangmaster

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for May Madham

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Pavithra

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Pudhiya Mannargal

    Playback Singer

1993Aged 47

  • Poster for Muddina Maava

    Ramaiah

  • Poster for Thiruda Thiruda

    CBI Inspector Laxminarayan

  • Poster for Dil Ki Baazi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Pudhiya Mugam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mayalodu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gentleman

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gandharvam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Bangaru Bullodu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Chandra Mukhi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Dil Tera Aashiq

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Uzhavan

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Kizhakku Cheemayile

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Kilipetchu Ketkava

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gejje Naada

    Playback Singer

1992Aged 46

1991Aged 45

  • Poster for Sigaram

    Damodar

  • Poster for Aditya 369

    Ramdas (Voice)

  • Poster for Gunaa

    CBI officer Ramaiah

  • Poster for Patthar Ke Phool

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Modada Mareyalli

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Saajan

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for First Love Letter

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Shanti Kranti

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Kshana Kshanam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Thalapathi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Jaitra Yatra

    Music

  • Poster for Love

    Playback Singer

1990Aged 44

  • Poster for Thiyagu

    Dr. Reddy

  • Poster for Keladi Kanmani

    A. R. Rangaraj

  • Poster for Michael Madana Kama Rajan

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa

    Playback Singer

  • Thangathin Thangam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Anna Thammudu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Bobbili Raja

    Playback Singer

1989Aged 43

  • Poster for Prema

    Satya Rao

  • Poster for Sankranthi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu

    Music

  • Poster for Atha Mechina Alludu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Apoorva Sagodharargal

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gudachari 117

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Geethanjali

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Raja Chinna Roja

    Playback Singer

1988Aged 42

  • Poster for Kallu

    Music

  • Poster for Sathya

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Premayanam

    Music

  • Poster for Aakhari Poratam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Ramanna Shamanna

    Music Director

  • Naan Sonnathey Sattam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Maharajashri Mayagaadu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mugguru Kodukulu

    Playback Singer

1987Aged 41

  • Manathil Uruthi Vendum

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Padamati Sandhya Ragam

    Original Music Composer

  • Poster for Donga Mogudu

    Music

  • Poster for Majnu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Sowbhagya Lakshmi

    Music Director

  • Poster for Lawyer Suhasini

    Original Music Composer

  • Poster for Karthika Pournami

    Playback Singer

  • Ramu

    Music

  • Poster for Pasivadi Pranam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Swayamkrushi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Kirayi Dada

    Playback Singer

  • Anand

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Aha Naa Pellanta!

    Playback Singer

1986Aged 40

  • Driver Babu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mouna Raagam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Bete

    Music Director

1985Aged 39

  • Poster for Preminchu Pelladu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Agni Parvatham

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Jackie

    Music Director

  • Poster for Illale Devatha

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Andha Oru Nimidam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mayuri

    Music

  • Poster for Devarelliddane

    Music Director

  • Poster for Pattabhishekham

    Playback Singer

1984Aged 38

  • Poster for Iddaru Dongalu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Priyamudan Prabhu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Disco King

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Seethamma Pelli

    Original Music Composer

  • Poster for Kanchu Kaagada

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

    Playback Singer

1983Aged 37

1982Aged 36

1981Aged 35

1980Aged 34

  • Poster for Yedanthasthula Meda

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Sankarabharanam

    Playback Singer

  • Devudichina Koduku

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gharana Donga

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mama Allulla Saval

    Playback Singer

  • Annapparavai

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Sita Ramulu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Johnny

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Gramathu Athiyayam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Vamsa Vruksham

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Hum Paanch

    Music

  • Poster for Bangaru Bava

    Playback Singer

1979Aged 33

  • Poster for Naa Ninna Bidalaare

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Maavaari Manchithanam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Hema Hemeelu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Srimadhvirata Parvamu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Thoorpu Velle Railu

    Music

  • Poster for Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

    Playback Singer

  • Burripalem Bullodu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Yugandhar

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Azhiyatha Kolangal

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Samajaniki Sawal

    Playback Singer

1978Aged 32

  • Poster for Hombisilu

    Playback Singer

  • Chittu Kuruvi

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Padaharella Vayasu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

    Playback Singer

1977Aged 31

  • Poster for Pavanaganga

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Chanakya Chandragupta

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Daana Veera Soora Karna

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Manasaakshi

    Playback Singer

1976Aged 30

  • Poster for Magaadu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Bhakta Kannappa

    Playback Singer

1975Aged 29

1974Aged 28

  • Poster for Aadambaralu Anubandhalu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Thathamma Kala

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Mangalya Bhagyam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Nippulanti Manishi

    Playback Singer

1973Aged 27

  • Poster for Talli Kodukulu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Vintha Katha

    Playback Singer

1972Aged 26

1971Aged 25

  • Poster for Mosagallaku Mosagadu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Naa Thammudu

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Nenu Manishine

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Jagath Kantrilu

    Playback Singer

1970Aged 24

  • Poster for Veettuku Veedu

    Playback Singer

1969Aged 23

  • Poster for Shanti Nilayam

    Playback Singer

  • Poster for Ekaveera

    Playback Singer

Year unknown

  • Poster for Devasthanam

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Naarkaali

    Playback Singer

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