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
Chennai Express
(2013)
Playback Singer
Padayappa
(1999)
Playback Singer
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Playback Singer
Enthiran
(2010)
Playback Singer
Muthu
(1995)
Playback Singer
Bombay Talkies
(2013)
Playback Singer
Love
(1991)
Playback Singer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Playback Singer
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
(1994)
Playback Singer
Darbar
(2020)
Playback Singer
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Playback Singer
Full Filmography
Sound
Shanti Nilayam
(1969)
Playback Singer
Veettuku Veedu
(1970)
Playback Singer
Raja
(1972)
Playback Singer
Nippulanti Manishi
(1974)
Playback Singer
Mangalya Bhagyam
(1974)
Playback Singer
Thathamma Kala
(1974)
Playback Singer
Melnaattu Marumagal
(1975)
Playback Singer
Thota Ramudu
(1975)
Vocals
Magaadu
(1976)
Playback Singer
Chanakya Chandragupta
(1977)
Playback Singer
Pavanaganga
(1977)
Playback Singer
Daana Veera Soora Karna
(1977)
Playback Singer
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
(1978)
Playback Singer
Hombisilu
(1978)
Playback Singer
Yugandhar
(1979)
Playback Singer
Na Ninna Bidalare
(1979)
Playback Singer
Maavaari Manchithanam
(1979)
Playback Singer
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
(1979)
Playback Singer
Azhiyatha Kolangal
(1979)
Playback Singer
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
(1979)
Playback Singer
Thoorpu Velle Railu
(1979)
Music
Sankarabharanam
(1980)
Playback Singer
Yedanthasthula Meda
(1980)
Playback Singer
Gramathu Athiyayam
(1980)
Playback Singer
Hum Paanch
(1980)
Music
Gaja Donga
(1981)
Playback Singer
Saptapadi
(1981)
Playback Singer
Moondram Pirai
(1982)
Playback Singer
Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige
(1983)
Playback Singer
Adavalle Aligithe
(1983)
Playback Singer
Thudikkum Karangal
(1983)
Music
Simham Navvindi!
(1983)
Playback Singer
Chandashasanudu
(1983)
Playback Singer
Priyamudan Prabhu
(1984)
Playback Singer
Seethamma Pelli
(1984)
Original Music Composer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
(1984)
Playback Singer
మయూరి
(1985)
Music
Illale Devatha
(1985)
Playback Singer
Agni Parvatham
(1985)
Playback Singer
Pattabhishekham
(1985)
Playback Singer
Preminchu Pelladu
(1985)
Playback Singer
Andha Oru Nimidam
(1985)
Playback Singer
Mouna Raagam
(1986)
Playback Singer
Lawyer Suhasini
(1987)
Original Music Composer
Ramu
(1987)
Music
Anand
(1987)
Playback Singer
Padamati Sandhya Ragam
(1987)
Music
Donga Mogudu
(1987)
Music
కళ్ళు
(1988)
Music
Premayanam
(1988)
Music
Sathya
(1988)
Playback Singer
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Playback Singer
Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu
(1989)
Music
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Playback Singer
Saajan
(1991)
Playback Singer
Patthar Ke Phool
(1991)
Playback Singer
Love
(1991)
Playback Singer
Sigaram
(1991)
Original Music Composer
Thalapathi
(1991)
Playback Singer
Kshana Kshanam
(1991)
Playback Singer
First Love Letter
(1991)
Playback Singer
Amaran
(1992)
Playback Singer
Thevar Magan
(1992)
Playback Singer
Roja
(1992)
Playback Singer
Belliyappa Bangarappa
(1992)
Original Music Composer
Oor Panchayathu
(1992)
Music
Yoddha
(1992)
Playback Singer
Aapathbandavudu
(1992)
Playback Singer
Jaagruti
(1992)
Playback Singer
Dil Tera Aashiq
(1993)
Playback Singer
Chandra Mukhi
(1993)
Playback Singer
Kilipetchu Ketkava
(1993)
Playback Singer
Gejje Naada
(1993)
Playback Singer
Mayalodu
(1993)
Playback Singer
Uzhavan
(1993)
Playback Singer
Kizhakku Cheemayile
(1993)
Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mugam
(1993)
Playback Singer
Gentleman
(1993)
Playback Singer
Muddina Maava
(1993)
Original Music Composer
Gandharvam
(1993)
Playback Singer
Dil Ki Baazi
(1993)
Playback Singer
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
(1993)
Playback Singer
Sangdil Sanam
(1994)
Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mannargal
(1994)
Playback Singer
May Madham
(1994)
Playback Singer
Pavithra
(1994)
Playback Singer
Kadhalan
(1994)
Playback Singer
Vandicholai Chinraasu
(1994)
Playback Singer
Duet
(1994)
Playback Singer
Gangmaster
(1994)
Playback Singer
Super Police
(1994)
Playback Singer
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Playback Singer
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
(1994)
Playback Singer
Brahmachari Mogudu
(1994)
Playback Singer
Telugu Veera levara
(1995)
Playback Singer
Rangeela
(1995)
Playback Singer
Indira
(1995)
Playback Singer
Muthu
(1995)
Playback Singer
Kadhal Desam
(1996)
Playback Singer
Mr. Romeo
(1996)
Playback Singer
Majhdhaar
(1996)
Playback Singer
Indian
(1996)
Playback Singer
Love Birds
(1996)
Playback Singer
Minsara Kanavu
(1997)
Playback Singer
Pelli
(1997)
Playback Singer
Annamayya
(1997)
Playback Singer
Ullasam
(1997)
Playback Singer
Daud
(1997)
Playback Singer
Iruvar
(1997)
Playback Singer
Ratchagan
(1997)
Playback Singer
Aravindhan
(1997)
Playback Singer
Love Story 1999
(1998)
Playback Singer
Kabhi Na Kabhi
(1998)
Playback Singer
Vaali
(1999)
Playback Singer
Taal
(1999)
Playback Singer
Padayappa
(1999)
Playback Singer
Kadhalar Dhinam
(1999)
Playback Singer
En Swasa Kaatre
(1999)
Playback Singer
Mugavari
(2000)
Playback Singer
Darling Darling
(2000)
Playback Singer
Thenali
(2000)
Playback Singer
Student No. 1
(2001)
Playback Singer
Dheena
(2001)
Playback Singer
Nandha
(2001)
Playback Singer
April Maadhathil
(2002)
Playback Singer
Junior Senior
(2002)
Playback Singer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
(2002)
Playback Singer
Khadgam
(2002)
Playback Singer
Pop Carn
(2003)
Playback Singer
Thennavan
(2003)
Playback Singer
Footpath
(2003)
Playback Singer
Unnai Charanadaindhen
(2003)
Original Music Composer
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Playback Singer
Kudaikul Mazhai
(2004)
Playback Singer
Chandramukhi
(2005)
Playback Singer
Athadu
(2005)
Playback Singer
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
(2005)
Playback Singer
Sri Ramadasu
(2006)
Playback Singer
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Playback Singer
Polladhavan
(2007)
Playback Singer
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
(2007)
Playback Singer
Chennai 600028
(2007)
Playback Singer
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
(2009)
Playback Singer
Enthiran
(2010)
Playback Singer
Naanayam
(2010)
Playback Singer
Kiccha Huccha
(2010)
Playback Singer
Nagavalli
(2010)
Playback Singer
Aadukalam
(2011)
Playback Singer
Mithunam
(2012)
Playback Singer
Bombay Talkies
(2013)
Playback Singer
Chennai Express
(2013)
Playback Singer
Lingaa
(2014)
Playback Singer
Kochadaiiyaan
(2014)
Playback Singer
Moone Moonu Varthai
(2015)
Playback Singer
Kanithan
(2016)
Playback Singer
Lakshmi's NTR
(2019)
Playback Singer
Vellai Pookal
(2019)
Playback Singer
Kavacha
(2019)
Playback Singer
Yatra
(2019)
Playback Singer
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
(2020)
Playback Singer
Disco Raja
(2020)
Playback Singer
Darbar
(2020)
Playback Singer
Annaatthe
(2021)
Playback Singer
Valliddari Madhya
(2022)
Playback Singer
Thaggedhe Le
(2022)
Playback Singer
Marutha
(2022)
Playback Singer
Tamilarasan
(2023)
Playback Singer
Acting
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Malle Pandiri
(1982)
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
(1987)
కళ్ళు
(1988)
Prema
(1989)
Satya Rao
Thiyagu
(1990)
Dr. Reddy
Keladi Kanmani
(1990)
A. R. Rangaraj
Sigaram
(1991)
Damodar
Gunaa
(1991)
CBI officer Ramaiah
Bharathan
(1992)
Nadodi Paattukkaran
(1992)
Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen
(1992)
Thalaivasal
(1992)
Shanmugasundaram
Muddina Maava
(1993)
Ramaiah
Thiruda Thiruda
(1993)
CBI Inspector Laxminarayan
Kadhalan
(1994)
Kathiresan
Pavithra Bandham
(1996)
Avvai Shanmugi
(1996)
Doctor
Kadhal Desam
(1996)
Divya's father
Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam
(1996)
Self
Ullasam
(1997)
Thangiah
Ratchagan
(1997)
Padmanabhan
Nandhini
(1997)
Aaro Pranam
(1997)
Minsara Kanavu
(1997)
James Thangadurai
Jolly
(1998)
W/O V.Varaprasad
(1998)
Pedda Manushulu
(1999)
Kummi Paattu
(1999)
Goppinti Alludu
(2000)
Vaanavil
(2000)
Bakthavatchalam (Special appearance)
Priyamaanavale
(2000)
Vishwanathan
Devullu
(2000)
Lord Vinayaka
April Maadhathil
(2002)
Self
Indra
(2002)
Magic Magic 3D
(2003)
Acharya
Boys
(2003)
Himself as a Music Award Show Host
Maya Bazaar
(2006)
Kathanayakudu
(2008)
Ashok Kumar (Voice)
Inthi Ninna Preethiya
(2008)
Cameo
Bale Pandiya
(2010)
Self
Naanayam
(2010)
Viswanath
Shakti
(2011)
Vijayaraya
Mithunam
(2012)
Appadasu
Thirudan Police
(2014)
Guest Appearance
Chandra
(2014)
Special Appearance
Moone Moonu Varthai
(2015)
Arjun's Grandfather
Devadas
(2018)
Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance)
Payanangal Mudivathilai
(2019)
Himself
Production