R. P. Patnaik[Telugu] is a music director and playback singer in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.[1] He has written music for Jayam,[2] Santosham, and Nijam. Kannada movies where he has given music include Excuse me, Akash, Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Mele Ide, and Savi Savi Nenapu.
Patnaik studied space physics at Andhra University.
He received Filmfare Awards in three consecutive years, for the films NuvvuNenu, Santhosham and Excuse Me. His first live show for the public was on July 20, 2002. He has performed in US, UK, Dubai, Kuwait, Singapore, Delhi, Chennai and Andhra Pradesh.
Patnaik has acted in the Telugu film Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi in which he played a blind singer. He has directed a feature film called Andamaina Manasulo.[2]His most recent work is starring in the film Broker.