Lyricist Siva Shakthi Datta, Father of Oscar-Winning Composer MM Keeravani, Dies at 92 in Hyderabad; SS Rajamouli Visits Their Residence To Offer Condolences (Watch Video)
Siva Shakthi Datta, renowned lyricist and Academy award-winning composer MM Keeravani's father, dies at 92 in Hyderabad on Tuesday (July 8). He was reportedly unwell from some time due to age related issues. Filmmaker SS Rajamouli arrived at their residence to pay his tributes.
Veteran lyricist Siva Shakti Datta died on Tuesday (July 8) at his Manikonda residence in Hyderabad. He was 92 at the time of his passing. Siva Shathi Datta was the father of Oscar-winning music composer MM Keeravani of Baahubali and RRR fame. Ever since the saddening news broke on the internet, tributes have been pouring in from all corners. In a video shared online, filmmaker SS Rajamouli was seen arriving at their residence to offer condolences. Apart from being a lyricist and screenwriter, Siva Shathi Datta also worked as a screenwriter. David Killick, ‘The Crown’ and ‘A Touch of Frost’ Actor, Dies at 87 Due to Illness.
MM Keeravani’s Father Siva Shakthi Datta No More
#MMKeeravani's father, Renowned Lyricist Shivashakti Datta (92), passed away on Monday night at his residence in Manikonda.
May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/OGlWSddhxm
— Gulte (@GulteOfficial) July 8, 2025
SS Raamouli Arrives at MM Keeravani’s Residence After Siva Shakthi Datta’s Passing
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