S. P. Kodandapani
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Sripati Panditharadhyula Kodandapani, better known as S. P. Kodandapani (Telugu
: ఎస్. పి. కోదండపాణి) is famous Music director and Playback singer in Telugu cinema
. In Pandanti Kapuram (1972) film, he voiced the memorable song "Idigo Devudu Chesina Bomma" on the Hindu philosophy of Human life.
He has introduced the famous playback singer S. P. Balasubramanyam to the Indian film world in the movie entitled Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
(1967).
. He used to sing songs and poems and learned to play Harmonium
. Addepalli Rama Rao gave him chance to sing in a group song in Naa Illu
in 1953. He worked as Harmonium player with Susarla Dakshinamurthi
. He voiced as an independent singer in 1955 film Santanam. He worked under veteran music director K. V. Mahadevan
for five years.
He is the music director in the Rekha Murali and Arts of Comedian B. Padmanabham
. He became music director as an independent charge for the first time in Kanna Koduku (1961), followed by Padandi Munduku (1962), Manchi Rojulochayi, Bangaru Timmaraju, Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani, Loguttu Perumallakeruka (1966) and many more. He composed some of the memorable songs
The first one was S.P.Nagabhushanam, Second, S.P.Radhakrishna, then S.P.Kodandapani and then S.P Venkannababu. They have a sister who used to stay in Manthinavari palem near Guntur and she too passed away recently.
Nagabhushanam garu was not connected to the industry...But his son S.P.Ramakrishna is a leading make up man in Chennai.
Radhakrishna garu started a film magazine in 1960's...I guess one of the first...and later produced too and started a big chemical industry.
Then Kodandapani garu...All know about his films...His son SP.Easwar is a successful Music director in Chennai and does a lot of TV work.
Then SP Venkanna Babu garu, He produced many movies with Krishna, Chiranjeevi, Rajendraprasad etc. He is survived by his wife and 3 children, all not connected to the Industry.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: ఎస్. పి. కోదండపాణి) is famous Music director and Playback singer in Telugu cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
. In Pandanti Kapuram (1972) film, he voiced the memorable song "Idigo Devudu Chesina Bomma" on the Hindu philosophy of Human life.
He has introduced the famous playback singer S. P. Balasubramanyam to the Indian film world in the movie entitled Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna is a 1967 Telugu film produced by comedian B. Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. This is the debut film for National singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.-The plot:...
(1967).
Brief life sketch
He spent his childhood in GunturGuntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
. He used to sing songs and poems and learned to play Harmonium
Harmonium
A harmonium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ. Sound is produced by air being blown through sets of free reeds, resulting in a sound similar to that of an accordion...
. Addepalli Rama Rao gave him chance to sing in a group song in Naa Illu
Naa Illu
Naa Illu is a 1953 Telugu film produced and directed by Chittor V. Nagaiah. The story is written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri...
in 1953. He worked as Harmonium player with Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Susarla Dakshinamurthi is a playback singer and music director from South India. He has worked for about 135 films in different South Indian languages...
. He voiced as an independent singer in 1955 film Santanam. He worked under veteran music director K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan
Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after...
for five years.
He is the music director in the Rekha Murali and Arts of Comedian B. Padmanabham
B. Padmanabham
Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao , popularly known as Padmanabham, was a Tollywood actor known for his comedian roles...
. He became music director as an independent charge for the first time in Kanna Koduku (1961), followed by Padandi Munduku (1962), Manchi Rojulochayi, Bangaru Timmaraju, Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani, Loguttu Perumallakeruka (1966) and many more. He composed some of the memorable songs
Family Details
Kodandapani garu was one of 5 children of SP Nandyayya.The first one was S.P.Nagabhushanam, Second, S.P.Radhakrishna, then S.P.Kodandapani and then S.P Venkannababu. They have a sister who used to stay in Manthinavari palem near Guntur and she too passed away recently.
Nagabhushanam garu was not connected to the industry...But his son S.P.Ramakrishna is a leading make up man in Chennai.
Radhakrishna garu started a film magazine in 1960's...I guess one of the first...and later produced too and started a big chemical industry.
Then Kodandapani garu...All know about his films...His son SP.Easwar is a successful Music director in Chennai and does a lot of TV work.
Then SP Venkanna Babu garu, He produced many movies with Krishna, Chiranjeevi, Rajendraprasad etc. He is survived by his wife and 3 children, all not connected to the Industry.
Filmography
- Santanam (1955)
- Padandi Munduku (1962)
- DevathaDevatha (1964 film)Devatha is a 1964 Telugu drama and musical film produced by veteran comedian B. Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. Mahanati Savitri portrayed duel role in this film....
(1964) - Jwaladeepa Rahasyam (1965)
- Keelu BommaluKeelu BommaluKeelu Bommalu is a 1965 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao and produced by Gangaram of Hyderabad Films.-The plot:Drama of a student of religion who comes to realise he is selfish and learns to help others.-Cast:...
(1965) - Manchi KutumbamManchi KutumbamManchi Kutumbam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a musical hit film with music score provided by S. P. Kodandapani. There are many good songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P...
(1965) - Loguttu Perumallakeruka (1966)
- Potti Pleader (1966)
- Apoorva Piravaigal (1967)
- Sri Sri Sri Maryada RamannaSri Sri Sri Maryada RamannaSri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna is a 1967 Telugu film produced by comedian B. Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. This is the debut film for National singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.-The plot:...
(1967) - Nenante Nene (1968)
- Ranabheri (1968)
- Aastulu Antastulu (1969)
- Gopaludu Bhoopaludu (1969)
- Manchi Mithrulu (1969)
- Shri Rama Katha (1969)
- Kathanayika MollaKathanayika MollaKathanayika Molla is a 1970 Telugu film produced and directed by famous comedian B. Padmanabham. The film base on the life of Telugu poetess Molla. Vanisree played the title role. Jagame Ramamayam and Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya are memorable songs in this film. It has got the Nandi...
(1970) - Lakshmi KatakshamLakshmi KatakshamLakshmi Kataksham or Laxmi Kataksham is a 1970 Telugu Musical film directed by B. Vittalacharya and starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya....
(1970) - Suguna Sundari Katha (1970)
- Goodu Putani (1972)
- Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
- Tata ManavaduTata ManavaduTata Manavadu or Thatha Manavadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao . This is the first film as a hero to comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film...
(1972) - Gandhi Puttina Desam (1973
- Bangaru Thimmaraju