Sound
S. P. Balasubramaniam
Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi cinema · 352 credits
Born
4 June 1946
Died
25 September 2020 (aged 74)
Birthplace
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also known as SPB · S. P. B · S.P. Balasubrahmanyam · S. P. Balasubrahmanyam · S. P. Balasubramanyam · S.P. Balasubramanyam
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
Filmography
Naarkaali
Playback Singer
Party
Playback Singer
Roshagni
Playback Singer
Tamilarasan
Playback Singer
Marutha
Playback Singer
Thaggedhe Le
Playback Singer
Valliddari Madhya
Playback Singer
Coffee With Kadhal
Playback Singer
Annaatthe
Playback Singer
Darbar
Playback Singer
Disco Raja
Playback Singer
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
Playback Singer
Yatra
Playback Singer
Kavacha
Playback Singer
Lakshmi's NTR
Playback Singer
Vellai Pookal
Playback Singer
Devadas
as Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance)
Kavan
Playback Singer
Kanithan
Playback Singer
Moone Moonu Varthai
as Arjun's Grandfather, Playback Singer
Rudhramadevi
Playback Singer
Thirudan Police
as Guest Appearance
Kochadaiiyaan
Playback Singer
Lingaa
Playback Singer
Chennai Express
Playback Singer
Bombay Talkies
Playback Singer
Mithunam
as Appadasu, Playback Singer
Shakti
as Vijayaraya
Aadukalam
Playback Singer
Bale Pandiya
as Self
Naanayam
as Viswanath, Playback Singer
Enthiran
Playback Singer
Nagavalli
Playback Singer
Kiccha Huccha
Playback Singer
Sindhu Samaveli
Playback Singer
Vallakottai
Playback Singer
Josh
Playback Singer
Kathanayakudu
as Ashok Kumar (Voice)
సుందరకాండ
2008
Sundarakanda
Playback Singer
Polladhavan
Playback Singer
Chennai 600028
Playback Singer
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Playback Singer
Sivaji: The Boss
Playback Singer
Sri Ramadasu
Playback Singer
Sainikudu
Playback Singer
Chandramukhi
Playback Singer
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Playback Singer
Athadu
Playback Singer
Bunny
Playback Singer
குடைக்குள் மழை
2004
Kudaikul Mazhai
Playback Singer
Naani
Playback Singer
Arjun
Playback Singer
Udhaya
Playback Singer
Sri Anjaneyam
Playback Singer
Magic Magic 3D
as Acharya
Boys
as Himself as a Music Award Show Host
Anbe Sivam
Playback Singer
Unnai Charanadaindhen
Original Music Composer
Footpath
Playback Singer
பாப் கார்ன்
2003
Pop Carn
Playback Singer
Thennavan
Playback Singer
Gangotri
Playback Singer
கையோடு கை
2003
Kaiyodu Kai
Playback Singer
April Maadhathil
as Self, Playback Singer
Khadgam
Playback Singer
Junior Senior
Playback Singer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Playback Singer
Baba
Playback Singer
Takkari Donga
Playback Singer
బాబీ
2002
Bobby
Playback Singer
Student No. 1
Playback Singer
Dheena
Playback Singer
Nandha
Playback Singer
Murari
Playback Singer
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Playback Singer
Devullu
as Lord Vinayaka
Priyamaanavale
as Vishwanathan
Vaanavil
as Bakthavatchalam
Thenali
Playback Singer
Darling Darling
Playback Singer
Mugavari
Playback Singer
Yuvaraju
Playback Singer
Vamsi
Playback Singer
Vallarasu
Playback Singer
Hagalu Vesha
Playback Singer
En Swasa Kaatre
Playback Singer
Padayappa
Playback Singer
Kadhalar Dhinam
Playback Singer
Taal
Playback Singer
Vaali
Playback Singer
Rajakumarudu
Playback Singer
పంచదార చిలక
1999
Panchadara Chilaka
Playback Singer
Love Story 1999
Playback Singer
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Playback Singer
Paape Naa Pranam
Playback Singer
Ullasam
as Thangaiah, Playback Singer
Ratchagan
as Padmanabhan, Playback Singer
Nandhini
as Rangaswamy
Minsara Kanavu
as James Thangadurai, Playback Singer
Periya Manushan
as Doctor
Annamayya
Playback Singer
Pelli
Playback Singer
Iruvar
Playback Singer
Daud
Playback Singer
அரவிந்தன்
1997
Aravindhan
Playback Singer
Arunachalam
Playback Singer
Dongaata
Playback Singer
Kadhal Desam
as Divya's father, Playback Singer
Pavithra Bandham
as Vijay's father
Avvai Shanmugi
as Dr. Subbu, Playback Singer
Love Birds
Playback Singer
Indian
Playback Singer
Majhdhaar
Playback Singer
Mr. Romeo
Playback Singer
Kadhal Kottai
Playback Singer
Senathipathi
Playback Singer
Paattu Paadava
as Murali / Bubly Mass
Kalyanotsava
as Captain
Muthu
Playback Singer
Indira
Playback Singer
Telugu Veera Levara
Playback Singer
Subha Sankalpam
Producer
Amma Donga!
Playback Singer
Savyasachi
Playback Singer
Kaadhalan
as Kathiresan, Playback Singer
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Playback Singer
Andaz Apna Apna
Playback Singer
Brahmachari Mogudu
Playback Singer
Vandicholai Chinraasu
Playback Singer
Duet
Playback Singer
Super Police
Playback Singer
Gangmaster
Playback Singer
May Madham
Playback Singer
Pavithra
Playback Singer
Sangdil Sanam
Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mannargal
Playback Singer
Veera
Playback Singer
Aame
Playback Singer
Thiruda Thiruda
as CBI Inspector Laxminarayan
Muddina Maava
as Ramaiah, Original Music Composer
Gejje Naada
Playback Singer
Dil Ki Baazi
Playback Singer
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Playback Singer
Mayalodu
Playback Singer
Gandharvam
Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mugam
Playback Singer
Gentleman
Playback Singer
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Playback Singer
Uzhavan
Playback Singer
Chandra Mukhi
Playback Singer
Dil Tera Aashiq
Playback Singer
Kilipetchu Ketkava
Playback Singer
Bangaru Bullodu
Playback Singer
கடலோர காதல்
1993
Kadalora Kadhal
Playback Singer
Bharathan
as Ramkumar
தலைவாசல்
1992
Thalaivasal
as Shanmugasundaram
Thevar Magan
Playback Singer
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Original Music Composer
Amaran
Playback Singer
Aapadbandhavudu
Playback Singer
Roja
Playback Singer
Yoddha
Playback Singer
Jaagruti
Playback Singer
Meera
Playback Singer
Ashwamedham
Playback Singer
Gharana Mogudu
Playback Singer
Gunaa
as CBI officer Ramaiah
Sigaram
as Damodar, Original Music Composer
Aditya 369
as Ramdas (Voice), Presenter
Kshana Kshanam
Playback Singer
Thalapathi
Playback Singer
Patthar Ke Phool
Playback Singer
Love
Playback Singer
Saajan
Playback Singer
First Love Letter
Playback Singer
Shanti Kranti
Playback Singer
Modada Mareyalli
Playback Singer
100 Days
Playback Singer
Prem Qaidi
Playback Singer
Keladi Kannmani
as A. R. Rangaraj 'ARR'
Thiyagu
as Dr. Reddy
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Playback Singer
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Playback Singer
Bobbili Raja
Playback Singer
Anna Thammudu
Playback Singer
Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa
Playback Singer
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
தங்கத்தின் தங்கம்
1990
Thangathin Thangam
Playback Singer
Prema
as Satya Rao
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Playback Singer
Sankranthi
Playback Singer
Raja Chinna Roja
Playback Singer
Atha Mechina Alludu
Playback Singer
Gudachari 117
Playback Singer
Geethanjali
Playback Singer
Siva
Playback Singer
Kallu
Actor, Music
Sathya
Playback Singer
Ramanna Shamanna
Music Director
Mugguru Kodukulu
Playback Singer
Aakhari Poratam
Playback Singer
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
Playback Singer
Bazaaru Rowdy
Playback Singer
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
as Dr. Arthanari
Lawyer Suhasini
Original Music Composer
ஆனந்த்
1987
Anand
Playback Singer
Sowbhagya Lakshmi
Music Director
Karthika Pournami
Playback Singer
Majnu
Playback Singer
Aha Naa Pellanta!
Playback Singer
Pasivadi Pranam
Playback Singer
Swayamkrushi
Playback Singer
Kirayi Dada
Playback Singer
Padamati Sandhya Ragam
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Mouna Raagam
Playback Singer
Bete
Music Director
డ్రైవర్ బాబు
1986
Driver Babu
Playback Singer
Poi Mugangal
Playback Singer
Illale Devatha
Playback Singer
Preminchu Pelladu
Playback Singer
Pattabhishekham
Playback Singer
Andha Oru Nimidam
Playback Singer
Agni Parvatham
Playback Singer
Idhaya Kovil
Playback Singer
Kongumudi
Original Music Composer
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Playback Singer
Priyamudan Prabhu
Playback Singer
Seethamma Pelli
Original Music Composer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Playback Singer
Disco King
Playback Singer
Iddaru Dongalu
Playback Singer
Kanchu Kaagada
Playback Singer
Thambikku Entha Ooru
Playback Singer
Adavalle Aligithe
1983
Adavalle Aligithe
Playback Singer
Chandashasanudu
Playback Singer
Simham Navvindi!
Playback Singer
Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege
Playback Singer
పెళ్ళి చూపులు
1983
Pelli Choopulu
Playback Singer
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
Playback Singer
ఊరంతా సంక్రాంతి
1983
Oorantha Sankranthi
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kirayi Kotigadu
Playback Singer
Mundhadugu
Playback Singer
Bhakta Prahlada
Playback Singer
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Playback Singer
ஆனந்த கும்மி
1983
Aanandha Kummi
Playback Singer
Sagara Sangamam
Playback Singer
Khaidi
Playback Singer
Moondram Pirai
Playback Singer
Bangaru Koduku
Playback Singer
కృష్ణార్జునులు
1982
Krishnarajunulu
Playback Singer
Kalavaari Samsaram
Playback Singer
Hasyarathna Ramakrishna
Playback Singer
ಪರಾಜಿತ
1982
Parajitha
Playback Singer
Saptapadi
Playback Singer
Gaja Donga
Playback Singer
కొండవీటి సింహం
1981
Kondaveeti Simham
Playback Singer
Guru Sishyulu
Playback Singer
Bhoga Bhagyalu
Playback Singer
ఘరానా గంగులు
1981
Gharana Gangulu
Playback Singer
Ram Lakshman
Playback Singer
Savaal
Playback Singer
Yedanthasthula Meda
Playback Singer
Sankarabharanam
Playback Singer
Gramathu Athiyayam
Playback Singer
Johnny
Playback Singer
Sita Ramulu
Playback Singer
Vamsa Vruksham
Playback Singer
Gharana Donga
Playback Singer
దేవుడిచ్చిన కొడుకు
1980
Devudichina Koduku
Playback Singer
Mama Allulla Saval
Playback Singer
Bangaru Bava
Playback Singer
அன்னப்பறவை
1980
Annapparavai
Playback Singer
Naa Ninna Bidalaare
Playback Singer
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Playback Singer
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Playback Singer
Yugandhar
Playback Singer
Maavaari Manchithanam
Playback Singer
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Playback Singer
బుర్రిపాలెం బుల్లోడు
1979
Burripalem Bullodu
Playback Singer
Samajaniki Sawal
Playback Singer
Hema Hemeelu
Playback Singer
Vetagadu
Playback Singer
కెప్టెన్ కృష్ణ
1979
Captain Krishna
Original Music Composer
Adukku Malli
Playback Singer
Hombisilu
Playback Singer
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Playback Singer
Padaharella Vayasu
Playback Singer
சிட்டுக்குருவி
1978
Chittu Kuruvi
Playback Singer
Sati Savitri
Playback Singer
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Playback Singer
Pavanaganga
Playback Singer
Chanakya Chandragupta
Playback Singer
Manasaakshi
Playback Singer
Adavi Ramudu
Playback Singer
Magaadu
Playback Singer
Bhakta Kannappa
Playback Singer
Melnaattu Marumagal
Playback Singer
Mangalya Bhagyam
Playback Singer
Thathamma Kala
Playback Singer
Nippulanti Manishi
Playback Singer
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
Playback Singer
Talli Kodukulu
Playback Singer
Vintha Katha
Playback Singer
Mallamma Katha
Playback Singer
Raja
Playback Singer
மிஸ்டர் சம்பத்
1972
Mr. Sampath
Playback Singer
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
Playback Singer
Nenu Manishine
Playback Singer
Naa Thammudu
Playback Singer
Jagath Kantrilu
Playback Singer
Veettuku Veedu
Playback Singer
ஏன்?
1970
Yaen?
Playback Singer
Shanti Nilayam
Playback Singer
Ekaveera
Playback Singer