Chellapilla Satyam
| Chellapilla Satyam | |
|---|---|
| Native name | చెళ్ళపిళ్ళ సత్యం |
| Birth name | Chellapilla Satyanarayana |
| Born |
1933 Andhra Pradesh |
| Died | January 1989 (aged 55–56) |
| Occupation(s) | Music director |
| Instruments | Tabla |
| Years active | 1960s – 1980s |
Chellapilla Satyanarayana Sastry, better known as Chellapilla Satyam (1933 - 12 January 1989) was an Indian music director.[1] He was popular in the Telugu and Kannada cinema fields in 1960s and 1980s. Sathyam is best remembered as "Andhra RD Burman".[2] He also composed to handful of Bengali, Bhojpuri and Hindi movies.
He was born in Komarada village in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. He has acted in some plays with popular writer Rajasri and others at Vizianagaram. He later shifted to Madras worked in the orchestra under P. Adinarayana Rao and T. V. Raju. He was assistant composer in the magnum opus film Suvarna Sundari (1957). His debut film as a full-fledged music director is Pala Manasulu in 1967, though he was credited as a music director in 1963 with NTR's Savati Koduku.
Some of his memorable Telugu hit songs are E divilo virisina parijatamo, O bangaru rangula chilaka, kalise kalla lona, puche pula lona, toli valape teeyanidi, madhumAsa velalo, kurisindi vana.[3]
In memory of this great music giant a musical night was organized by Bay Area Telugu Association and Chimata Music in California, USA in 2009.[4]
Kannada filmography
| Year | Film title | Language | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha | Kannada | |
| 1966 | Mamatheya Bandhana | Kannada | |
| 1967 | Black Market | Kannada | |
| 1967 | Onde Balliya Hoogalu | Kannada | |
| 1968 | Attegondu kaala sosegondu kaala | Kannada | |
| 1968 | Bangalore Mail | Kannada | |
| 1968 | Hoovu Mullu | Kannada | |
| 1968 | Lakshaadheeshwara | Kannada | |
| 1968 | Mamathe | Kannada | |
| 1968 | Sarvamangala | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Bhale Raja | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Choori Chikkanna | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Kaadina Rahasya | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Kaanike | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Maduve! Maduve! Maduve! | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Mathrubhoomi | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Gandhinagara | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Punya Purusha | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Ellellu Naane | Kannada | |
| 1969 | Janmarahasya | Kannada | |
| 1970 | Bhale Kiladi | Kannada | |
| 1970 | C.I.D. Rajanna | Kannada | |
| 1970 | Kallara Kalla | Kannada | |
| 1970 | Modala Ratri | Kannada | |
| 1970 | Mrutyu Panjaradalli Goodachari 555 | Kannada | |
| 1970 | Pratheekaara | Kannada | |
| 1970 | Rangamahal Rahasya | Kannada | |
| 1970 | Sedige Sedu | Kannada | |
| 1971 | Bhale Bhaskar | Kannada | |
| 1971 | Kasidre Kailasa | Kannada | |
| 1972 | Jaga Mecchida Maga | Kannada | |
| 1972 | Kranti Veera | Kannada | |
| 1973 | Bangaarada Kalla | Kannada | |
| 1973 | Jwala Mohini | Kannada | |
| 1974 | Veeranjaneya Kathe | Kannada | |
| 1975 | Naga Kanye | Kannada | |
| 1975 | Yashoda Krishna | Kannada | |
| 1976 | Aparadhi | Kannada | |
| 1977 | Nagarhole | Kannada | |
| 1977 | Sahodarara Savaal | Kannada | |
| 1978 | Muyyige Muyyi | Kannada | |
| 1979 | Seetharamu | Kannada | |
| 1979 | I love You | Kannada | |
| 1979 | Pakka Kalla | Kannada | |
| 1979 | Vijay Vikram | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Moogana Sedu | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Aarada Gaaya | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Yetu Yeduretu | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Nanna Rosha Nooru Varusha | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Haddina Kannu | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Mane Mane Kathe | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Manege Banda Mahalakshmi | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Avali Javali | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Thaayiya Madilalli | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Devara Aata | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Keralida Simha | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Simhada Mari Sainya | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Dharma | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Tirugu baana | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Ajith | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Bara | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Sahasa Simha | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Garudarekhe (His 300th film) | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Mullina Gulabi | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Oorige Upakari | Kannada | |
| 1982 | Sahasa Simha | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Chinnadantha Maga | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Bekkina Kannu | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Sididedda Sahodara | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Gandugali Raama | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Chandi Chamundi | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Makkale Devaru | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Simha Gharjane | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Raktha Thilaka | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Odeda Haalu | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Ashakirana | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Bekkina Kannu | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Gandubherunda | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Chanakya | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Thaayi Naadu | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Prema Jyothi | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Nagabekamma Nagabeku | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Pooja Phala | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Raktha Tilaka | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Lakshmi Kataaksha | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Rowdy Raja | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Sedina Sanchu | Kannada | |
| 1984 | Maha Purusha | Kannada | |
| 1985 | Mahapurusha | Kannada | |
| 1985 | Thayi Kanasu | Kannada | |
| 1985 | Thayi Thande | Kannada | |
| 1986 | Brahmastra | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Thaayi | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Thaayi Karulu | Kannada | |
| 1988 | Oorige Upakaari | Kannada | |
| 1988 | December 31 | Kannada | |
| 1988 | Sahasa Veera | Kannada | |
| 1990 | Pundara Ganda | Kannada | |
Telugu filmography
| Year | Film title | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Suvarna Sundari | ||
| 1968 | "Aggi Meeda Guggilam" | ||
| 1969 | "Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka" | ||
| 1969 | "Raja Simha" | ||
| 1970 | "Rowdy Rani" | ||
| 1971 | Mattilo Manikyam | ||
| 1971 | Kathiki Kanakanam | ||
| 1971 | Nammaka Drohulu | ||
| 1971 | James Bond 777 | ||
| 1972 | Bala Mitrula Katha | ||
| 1972 | Papam Pasivadu | ||
| 1972 | Antha Mana Manchikay | ||
| 1972 | Bullemma Bullodu | ||
| 1972 | Kathula Rathiyah | ||
| 1972 | Bhale Mosagadu | ||
| 1972 | Monagadosthunnathu Jagratha | ||
| 1972 | Vooriki Upakari | ||
| 1973 | Kanne Vayasu | ||
| 1973 | Jagame Maya | ||
| 1973 | Kannevayasu | ||
| 1973 | Bangaru Manasulu | ||
| 1973 | Manchi Vaalaku Manchivadu | ||
| 1973 | Rani Aur Jaani | Hindi | |
| 1973 | Oka Nari Vanda Thupakulu | ||
| 1973 | Puttinillu Mettinillu | ||
| 1973 | Vaade Veedu | ||
| 1973 | Vichitra Vivaham | ||
| 1974 | Ammayi Pelli | ||
| 1974 | Nippulanti Manishi | ||
| 1974 | Gundelu Theesimu Monagadu | ||
| 1974 | Nippu Laanti Manishi | ||
| 1974 | Nomu | ||
| 1975 | Anuragalu | ||
| 1975 | Ek Kaalam Dampathulu | ||
| 1975 | Alakh Niranjan | Hindi | |
| 1975 | Lakshmana Rekha | ||
| 1975 | Picchodi Pelli | ||
| 1975 | Maya Machindra | ||
| 1975 | Swargam Narakam | ||
| 1975 | Raktha Sambamdhalu | ||
| 1975 | Thota Ramudu | ||
| 1976 | Bhakta Kannappa | ||
| 1976 | Bhale Dongalu | ||
| 1976 | Devuduchesina Bommalu | ||
| 1976 | Doralu Dongalu | ||
| 1976 | Neramu Nadikadu Akalidi | ||
| 1977 | Amaradeepam | ||
| 1977 | Dongalaku Donga | ||
| 1977 | Andame Anandam | ||
| 1977 | Manushulu Chesina Dongalu | ||
| 1977 | Premalekhalu | ||
| 1977 | Edureetha | ||
| 1977 | Tholireyi Gadichindi | ||
| 1978 | Annadammula Savaal | ||
| 1978 | Dongala Dopidi | ||
| 1978 | Lawyer Vishwanath | ||
| 1978 | Cheppindi Chesta | ||
| 1978 | Nayudu Bava | ||
| 1978 | Ramachilaka | ||
| 1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule | ||
| 1979 | Andadu Aagadu | ||
| 1979 | Korikale Gurralaite | ||
| 1979 | Lakshmi Pooja | ||
| 1979 | Chhaya | ||
| 1979 | Dasathiringindi | ||
| 1979 | I Love You | ||
| 1979 | Karthika Deepam | ||
| 1979 | Movoollo Mahasivudu | ||
| 1979 | Rama Baanam | ||
| 1979 | Tiger | ||
| 1980 | Chandi Priya | ||
| 1980 | Devudichina Koduku | ||
| 1980 | Kodallu Vasthunnaru Jagratha | ||
| 1980 | Aarani Mantalu | ||
| 1980 | Moodu Mulla Bandham | ||
| 1980 | Nade Gelupu | ||
| 1980 | Mahashakti | ||
| 1980 | Nakili Manishi | ||
| 1980 | Seetharamulu | ||
| 1980 | Prema Tarangalu | ||
| 1981 | Gadasari Atta Sosagari Kodalu | ||
| 1981 | Prema Natakam | ||
| 1981 | Swapna | ||
| 1981 | Atthagari Pettanam | ||
| 1981 | Gadasari Atta Dogasari Kodallu | ||
| 1981 | Girija Kalyanam | ||
| 1981 | Paalu Nillu | ||
| 1982 | Bangaru Kanuka | ||
| 1982 | Andhra Kesari | ||
| 1982 | Patnam Vachina Pativratalu | ||
| 1982 | Billa Ranga | ||
| 1982 | Grihapravesam | ||
| 1982 | Kadali Vachina Kanaka Durga | ||
| 1982 | Korukunna Mogudu | ||
| 1982 | Mondi Ghatam | ||
| 1982 | Patnam Vacchina Pativratulu | ||
| 1982 | Swayamvaram | ||
| 1982 | Alayasikharam | ||
| 1982 | Apadbandhavulu | ||
| 1983 | Aalaya Sikharam | ||
| 1983 | Maro Maya Bazar | ||
| 1983 | Roshagadu | ||
| 1983 | Pandanti Kapuraniki 12 Sutralu | ||
| 1984 | Grihalakshmi | ||
| 1984 | Kurra Chestalu | ||
| 1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu | ||
| 1985 | Aaj Ke Sholey | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Sri Vemana Charitra | ||
| 1986 | Adi Dampathulu | ||
| 1986 | Dora Bidda | ||
| 1986 | Karu Diddina Kapuram | ||
| 1986 | Kutra | ||
| 1986 | Sri Vemana Charitra | ||
| 1987 | Talambralu | ||
| 1987 | Bhale Mogudu | ||
| 1987 | Chandama Raave | ||
| 1987 | Dayaamayudu | ||
| 1988 | Aahuthi | ||
| 1989 | Sriramachandrudu | ||
| 1990 | Ankusam |
See also
References
- ↑ Satyam review at Chimata Music.com
- ↑ "Rememberring Music Director Satyam". TeluguCinema.Com. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- ↑ Some of the best songs of Satyam at Cineforks.com
- ↑ Satyam Musical night in Bayarea, CA