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