Legendary Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry passes away

A medical bulletin read, “Noted Tollywood lyricist Sri Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry garu passed away this afternoon at 4:07 PM. He died of Lung Cancer related Complications. Sri Sirivennela was admitted to KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad, on 24th November with pneumonia. He was put on ECMO to support his lungs in ICU and was under close observation.”

The news of Sastry’s demise has sent shock waves across the Telugu film industry. Actor Prakash Raj tweeted, “జగమంత కుటుంబం మీది మీరు లేక ఏకాకి జీవితం మాది…🙏. Unbearable loss thank you for the poetic perceptions which added meaning in to our lives .. YOU WERE THE BEST GURUJI #SirivennelaSitaramasastry garu #RIP.”

Actor Nithiin shared on Twitter, “Shocked to know about the demise of #SirivennelaSeetharamaSastry Garu. Your contribution to music will always be cherished. Rest in Peace, Sir.”

Siddharth recalled how Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry helped him learn Telugu. He wrote on Twitter, “When I was learning Telugu before my first film, he taught me how to read poetry and I thank him for my love for the Telugu language. What a legendary mind. Deepest condolences.”

“Saddened by the demise of Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry garu. His contribution to Telugu cinema is indelible. Rest in peace sir,” Ravi Teja said via Twitter.

Sharing a beautiful picture on Instagram, Nani wrote, “His words, his songs and his magic will live forever.”

Fans of Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry are mourning the loss of the 66-year-old artiste. “May his soul Rest in peace sir. Your songs will remain in our hearts,” wrote a fan, while another mentioned, “Great lyricist thanks for making our childhood memorable you will remain with us forever.”

జగమంత కుటుంబం మీది
మీరు లేక
ఏకాకి జీవితం మాది…🙏. Unbearable loss thank you for the poetic perceptions which added meaning in to our lives .. YOU WERE THE BEST GURUJI #SirivennelaSitaramasastry garu #RIP pic.twitter.com/JucPDYiVTa

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) November 30, 2021

This is unbelievable and the most disastrous news for every Telugu person..
అక్షరానికి అన్యాయం చేసి, సాహిత్యాన్ని ఒంటరి చేసి అందనంత దూరం వెళ్లిపోయిన మహాకవి, మహా మనీషి గురువు గారు సీతారామశాస్త్రి గారికి కన్నీటి వీడ్కోలు 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Bm4foXUTO2

— KONA VENKAT (@konavenkat99) November 30, 2021

Shocked and saddened by the demise of our legendary lyricist Shri #SirivennelaSeetharamaSastry garu, Huge loss to Telugu cinema. You will be missed sir 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/soyB1ue3N8

— Bobby (@dirbobby) November 30, 2021

Sad and shocking news for the film fraternity.
Couldn’t digest the fact that Legendary lyricist #SirivennelaSeetharamaSastry Garu is no more !!

May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/KAJftfbD98

— Sree Vishnu (@sreevishnuoffl) November 30, 2021

This is truly heart-wrenching !!!

Couldn’t able to believe that #SirivennelaSeetharamaSastry Gaaru is no more!

May your soul Rest In Peace, sir.

— Gopichandh Malineni (@megopichand) November 30, 2021

మీ పాటలే మేము నేర్చుకొన్న పాఠాలు
మీ సూక్తులు మేము రాసుకొనే మాటలు

బ్రహ్మ ఒక్కడే కష్టపడుతున్నాడు అని సాయం గా ఇంత తొందరగా వెళ్లిపోయారా ?

నా పాట పూర్తి చేసి వెళ్లిపోయారు కానీ పాఠం మధ్యలోనే వదిలేసారు గురూజీ 😢

భరించలేని నిజం చెవులు వింటున్నాయి
కానీ మనసు ఒప్పుకోవటం లేదు 💔 pic.twitter.com/FSkQMEBA6y

— Director Maruthi (@DirectorMaruthi) November 30, 2021

The words he put together will never be forgotten. RIP To one of the greatest ever. Your legacy will keep you alive forever sir. Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry garu will be missed. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

— Akhil Akkineni (@AkhilAkkineni8) November 30, 2021

Heartbroken💔

After my Father,he was d only 1 who wud scold,Correct or appreciate me rightfully🙏🏻

Wil miss U Dearest Uncle❤️🤗

Lov U & ThankU 4 all d Magical Lyrics dat decorated my Tunes & 4 Encouraging my Lyrics🙏🏻
U r Irreplaceable🙏🏻#RipSirivennellaSeetharamasastry pic.twitter.com/cR18P35tek

— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) November 30, 2021

THE LEGEND IS NO MORE 🥺

REST IN PEACE #Seetharamasastry gaaru #RipSirivennellaSeetharamasastry gaaru pic.twitter.com/kyW5gipXTb

— thaman S (@MusicThaman) November 30, 2021

Disheartened to hear that Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry garu is no more. Deepest condolences to his loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏

— Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) November 30, 2021

Kalam tho Kalanni sasinchina suryudu asthaminchadu! 💔

A huge personal loss to us at @haarikahassine & @SitharaEnts. He gave so many songs to our entire TFI which will remain in history forever. Condolences to the friends & family.

Rest in Peace Sastry garu 💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/GFxgSp8z8e

— Naga Vamsi (@vamsi84) November 30, 2021

Thank you #SirivennelaSeetharamaSastry Garu for your unparalleled contribution to our industry. You shall forever be remembered and missed. Honoured to have known you and worked with you. Rest in peace sir. 💔#RAPO pic.twitter.com/NbOHj8wc5F

— RAm POthineni (@ramsayz) November 30, 2021

Rana Daggubati mourns the loss of Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. (Photo: Rana Daggubati/Instagram)

 

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Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry made his debut as a lyricist with Janani Janmabhoomi in 1984. He rose to fame with the song “Vidhatha Thalapuna” in K Viswanath directorial Sirivennela (1986). Sastry, who has over 3000 songs to his credit, has penned songs for movies such as Swayamkrushi, Swarna Kamalam, Shrutilayalu, Gaayam, Swati Kiranam, Kshana Kshanam, Sindhooram, Nuvve Kavali, Okkadu, Varsham and Gamyam among others.

Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019 for his contribution and excellence in the field of arts.

His recent works include films such as RRR, Most Eligible Bachelor and Narappa.

Sitaramasastry’s mortal remains will be kept at Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday for celebrities, politicians and the public to pay their last respects.