Bhaskarabhatla
Telugu lyricist
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Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar is an Indian lyricist and a former film journalist who predominantly works in Telugu cinema.[3][4] He worked for more than 125 films and penned lyrics for around 1000 songs as of 2025.[5] He extensively worked with director Puri Jagannadh and music director Chakri and S. S. Thaman. He is famous for songs appealing to the masses.[6] His primary genres are mass, romantic, and melodies. He won two Santosham Film Awards in 2006 and 2008 and a SIIMA award in 2013.
Personal life
Bhaskarabhatla was born on 5 June 1974 in Srikakulam[2] and brought up in Rajahmundry among five siblings.[citation needed] In his childhood he got interested in literature from his maternal grand father Aravelli Rajagopalacharya. While in Rajahmundry he used to frequent Gouthami Library and it influenced him to venture into poetry.[7] Since his childhood he used to get inspired from the film posters. He completed B.A in Telugu and worked as a film journalist in Eenadu, Hyderabad for 10 years.[1] Later he left his job to pursue a career in film industry.
He married Lalitha who is a B.Sc graduate from Warangal on 13 August 1998. The couple has two daughters Amanta, Samhita.
Career
He started his career as a lyricist in 2000 with the film Goppinti Alludu directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Nandamuri Balakrishna.[citation needed] He was encouraged to be a lyricist by actor Tanikella Bharani and composer Chakri.[7] He got break with the 2001 film Itlu Sravani Subramanyam directed by Puri Jagannadh which was a musical hit. He worked with Puri Jagannadh for 15 films and worked with composer Chakri for 65 films.[citation needed] Bhaskarabhatla has worked has written lyrics for more than 25 films for hero Ravi Teja.
Chakri and Bhaskarabhatla both started their careers together.[8] He also worked with popular directors like E. V. V. Satyanarayana, Trivikram Srinivas, Harish Shankar etc.
He stated that he is an fan of poet Sri Sri who has inspired him to write poetry. He frequently reads Sri sri's Maha Prasthaanam citing it as his Bhagavadgeetha. Along with Sri Sri, Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry also has a major influence on him.
After "Ippatikinka Naa Vayasu" from Pokiri becoming a hit, Bhaskarabhatla got so many offers to write item songs. Fearing of being typecasted only for item songs, he started rejecting those offers and established himself as someone who can write all kinds of songs.
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Music composer | Song name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Itlu Sravani Subramanyam | Chakri | "Malli Kuyave Guvva" | |
| 2006 | Pokiri | Mani Sharma | "Ippatikinka Naa Vayasu" | |
| Bommarillu | Devi Sri Prasad | "Bommani Geesthe", "Kaani Ippudu" | ||
| 2008 | Jalsa | "Gallo Thelinattunde" | ||
| Neninthe | Chakri | "Krishna Nagarey" | ||
| Kuberulu | Jeevan Thomas | All songs | ||
| 2009 | Bumper Offer | Raghu Kunche | All songs | |
| 2012 | Businessman | S. Thaman | ||
| Adhinayakudu | Kalyani Malik | All songs except "Mast Jawani" | ||
| 2013 | Balupu | S. Thaman | "Kajal Chelliva", "Lucky Lucky", "Pathikella Chinnadi", "Hello Boys and Girls" | |
| 2014 | Rough | Mani Sharma | All songs | |
| Power | S. Thaman | "Notanki Notanki", "Devudaa Devudaa" | ||
| 2015 | Shivam | Devi Sri Prasad | All songs | |
| Pandaga Chesko | S. Thaman | All songs | ||
| 2017 | Guru | Santhosh Narayanan | "Jingidi", "Ey Pataakey" | |
| 2020 | Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra | G. V. Prakash Kumar | "Katuka Kanule" | Dubbed version |
| 2021 | Bro | Shekar Chandra | "Annayya", "Chellemma", "Oohalo", "Anandham", "O My Dear Brother" | |
| Nootokka Jillala Andagadu | Shakthikanth Karthick | "Nootokka Jillala Andagadu", "Naa Girlfriendu", "Manasa Vinava" | ||
| Romantic | Sunil Kashyap | All songs | ||
| 2022 | Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini | Mani Sharma | All songs except "Attanti Ittanti" | |
| Liger | Vikram Montrose, Tanishk Bagchi | All songs | ||
| 2024 | Aa Okkati Adakku | Gopi Sundar | All songs | |
| 2025 | Sankranthiki Vasthunam | Bheems Ceciroleo | "Godari Gattu" | |
| Andhra King Taluka | Vivek-Mervin | "Puppy Shame" | ||
| Dilruba | Sam C. S. | "Aggipulle", "Hey Jingili" | ||
| Krishna Leela | Bheems Ceciroleo | All songs | ||
| 2026 | Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | Bheems Ceciroleo | "Meesaala Pilla" | |
| Ustaad Bhagat Singh | Devi Sri Prasad | "Dekhlenge Saala" | ||
| Dacoit: A Love Story | Bheems Ceciroleo | "Rubaroo" | ||
Awards
In 2006 he won Santosham film awards for his song in Bommarillu.[9] In 2008 he won Santosham film award for the film Neninthe. In 2013 he won SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist (Telugu) for the song ''Sir Osthara'' in Businessman.[10]