Kalyan Malik is an Indian music director and playback singer in Telugu cinema. Since achieving recognition through Chandra Sekhar Yeleti's film Aithe (2003), Malik has provided musical scores for many other films. His most recent works are composing for Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014) and as sound supervisor for Baahubali: The Beginning. He is known by various other names — Kalyan Koduri, Koduri Kalyan.[2][3][4]
Kalyan Malik | |
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 Malik in 2023 | |
| Born | Koduri Kalyan[1] 1972 Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Kalyan Koduri, Koduri Kalyan |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Parent | Siva Shakthi Datta |
| Relatives | See Koduri family |
Early life
Kalyani Malik was born as "Koduri Kalyani".[5] He born and brought up in Kovvur,[5] to Siva Shakthi Datta and Bhanumathi. He is the brother of music composer M. M. Keeravani and cousin to director S. S. Rajamouli, S. S. Kanchi and M. M. Srilekha.
His birth name was Kalyani. He suffixed Malik to his name, as he is a devotee of Lord Mallikarjuna of Srisailam, and uses the screen name "Kalyani Malik".[5] He is known by various other names — Kalyan Koduri, Kalyana Ramana, Kalyani Koduri, Kalyani, Koduri Kalyan.[2][3][4]
Career
Malik started off as a chorus singer with his brother M. M. Keeravani's compositions.[6][7] Later, it was with the song "Sannajaji Poova" from Yuvaratna, composed by his brother, that he was noticed as a full-fledged singer. After singing quite good number of songs for his brother, he started assisting his brother and learned the nuances of music composing. After gaining experience, his journey as a solo music director started with jingles, TV serials and finally the entry to the silver screen happened with Aithe. This was follow by albums such as Ashta Chemma, Ala Modalaindi, Golconda High School and Oohalu Gusagusalade.[8]
Discography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007 | Amrutham | Television series |
| 2003 | Aithe | |
| Naam | Tamil film | |
| 2004 | Manasu Maata Vinadu | |
| 2005 | Andhrudu | |
| 2006 | Boss | |
| Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | ||
| Amrutha Varsham | ||
| 2008 | Ashta Chemma | |
| 2010 | Ala Modalaindi | |
| 2011 | Golconda High School | |
| 2012 | Adhinayakudu | |
| 2013 | Anthaku Mundu Aa Taruvatha | [9] |
| 2014 | Oohalu Gusagusalade | [10] |
| 2015 | Bandipotu | |
| Hora Hori | ||
| 2016 | Kalyana Vaibhogame | [11] |
| Jyo Achyutananda | ||
| 2018 | Ammammagarillu | |
| 2019 | Lakshmi's NTR | |
| 2020 | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam | Television series |
| 2021 | Check | |
| 2022 | Intinti Ramayanam | |
| Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi | ||
| 2024 | Vidya Vasula Aham | |
| Honeymoon Express | Only songs |
Awards and nominations
- 2014 – Best Playback singer Male – Oohalu Gusagusalade for "Em Sandeham Ledu" – won[12]
- 2014 – Music Composer of The Year – Oohalu Gusagusalade – won[12]
- 2012 – Best Music Director – Telugu – Ala Modalaindi – nominated
- 2014 – Best Music Director – Telugu – Oohalu Gusagusalade – nominated
- 2015 – Best Music Director (Telugu) – Jyo Achyutananda – nominated
References
External links
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