Kasarla Shyam
Birth date25 June
Birth placeBrahmanawada, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Alma materPotti Sreeramulu Telugu University
OccupationComposer · Music Producer · Lyricist · Singer

Kasarla Shyam is an Indian lyricist, composer, music producer, and singer who works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut as a lyric writer with Chantigadu in 2003.[1]

Kasarla Shyam won National Film Award for Best Lyrics for "Ooru Palletooru" from Balagam which captures the essence of Telangana's village culture and the emotional bonds among its people.[2][3][4]

Discography

YearTitleSong(s)ComposerRef(s)
2003Chantigadu"Kokkoroko"
"Siggulolike Seethalu"		Vandemataram Srinivas[5][6]
2005Premikulu"Lovera Joru"Sajan
2009Mahatma"Neela Poori"Vijay Antony
2012Bus Stop"Kalalake Kanulochina"Jeevan Babu
Maa Abbai Engineering Student"Ninne Neeku Choopedhi"Chinni Charan
2013Prema Katha Chitram"I Just Love You Baby", "Kothagunna Haaye", "Oh My Love"Jeevan Babu
Venkatadri Express"Mellamellaga"Ramana Gogula
2014Real Star"Kandlallo Churukutanam"Vandemataram Srinivas
Love You Bangaram"Jai Shambo Shambo"
"Annuvanuvuna Cheliya"		Mahith Narayan
RowdyAll SongsSai Karthik
2015Kick 2"Kick"Thaman S
2025Daaku Maharaaj"Dabidi Dibidi", "Sarkaru Raa"Thaman S
Game Changer"Arugu Meedha", "Konda Devara"Thaman S
RetroAll SongsSanthosh Narayanan
Mad Square"Laddu Gaani Pelli"Bheems Ceciroleo
Bhairavam"Gichhamaaku"Sricharan Pakala
Solo Boy"Solo Boy Title Song"Judah Sandhy
Thammudu"Chillax Song"B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama"Gully Step"Radhan
Oka Brundavanam"Hey Kadhile Kannulu"Sunny - Saketh
Kothapallilo Okappudu"Yelo Yennello", "Jai Bolo"Radhan
'"Chinnari Kittayya", "Theme Of Ari"Anup Rubens
Mithra Mandali"Kattanduko Janaki"RR Dhruvan
Santhana Prapthirasthu"Santhana PrapthiRasthu Shubhamasthu"Sunil Kashyap
Paanch Minar"Mandu Tera"Shekar Chandra
Dhandoraa"Dhandoraa Title Song"Mark K Robin
Akhanda 2"Jajikaya Jajikaya"Thaman S
Champion"Gira Gira Gingiraagirey"Mickey J. Meyer
2026Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu"Mega Victory Mass"Bheems Ceciroleo[7]
Ustaad Bhagat Singh"Collar Ey Eththara"Devi Sri Prasad
Band Melam"Ento Emo", "Ekkadi Dongalu Akkade GapChup", "Janu O My Janu"Vijai Bulganin
Bad Boy Karthik"Naa Maava Pillanitthaanannade"Harris Jayaraj
"Aaya Sher"Anirudh Ravichander[8]

Awards and nominations

SIIMA Awards

YearWorkWorkResultRef.
2023Best Lyricist – TeluguBalagam

National Film Awards

YearWorkWorkResultRef.
2023Best LyricsBalagam - "Ooru Palletooru"[9][10][11]

Filmfare Awards South

YearCategoryWorkResultRef.
2024Best Lyricist – Telugu"Chamkeela Angeelesi" - Dasararowspan=2[12]
Best Lyricist – Telugu"Ooru Palletooru" - Balagam

IIFA Utsavam

YearCategoryWorkResultRef.
2024Best Lyricist – Telugu"Chamkeela Angeelesi" - Dasara

References

  1. ^ "Lyrics resonate with listeners; therefore I take utmost care while writing, says lyricist Kasarla Shyam". The Times of India. 27 March 2020. Archived 1 August 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  2. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Kasarla Shyam: "Happy to win National award for a pure, organic song like 'Ooru Palletooru'"". Cinema Express. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Interview: I tried to convey the right emotion through my songs in 'Balagam', says Kasarla Shyam". The South First. 8 March 2023. Archived 1 August 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  4. ^ "71st National Film Awards | Shah Rukh Khan wins maiden honour, '12th Fail' adjudged Best Film" (in en-IN). The Hindu. 1 August 2025. Archived 2 August 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Kokkoroko". 17 December 2014. – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Chantigadu". 17 December 2014. – via Jiosaavn.
  7. ^ "‘Mega Victory Mass,’ new single from Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, captures the starry best of Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi". Cinema Express. 30 December 2025. Archived 31 December 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Aaya Sher: Nani’s birthday gift to fans signals a wilder side in The Paradise". The Indian Express. 25 February 2026. Archived 12 March 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  9. ^ "71st National Film Awards | Telugu artistes win best lyricist, best child artiste and other honours" (in en-IN). The Hindu. 1 August 2025. Archived 2 August 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  10. ^ "71st National Film Awards South winners list: Actors Urvashi, Vijayaraghavan and MS Bhaskar win big; Hanu-Man bags trophy for best action choreography". The Indian Express. 1 August 2025. Archived 1 August 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  11. ^ "71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 announced". Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 2 August 2025. Archived 2 August 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Telugu 2024 are out!". Filmfare. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2025.