Kaala Bhairava is an Indian singer, music director and actress known for working mainly in Telugu cinema. He is also known for singing the song ‘Oka Praanam’ for the movie ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ in 2017.
Wiki/Biography
Kaala Bhairava Marakatamani was born on 7th August in Hyderabad. His zodiac sign is Leo. He attended Sherwood Public School, Telangana and went to St. Mary, Yousufguda, Hyderabad for further studies.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx): 80 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest: 43 Inches, Waist: 32 Inches, Biceps: 15 Inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
Kaala’s father’s name is MM Keeravani, a famous music composer. His mother’s name is MM Srivalli, who is a line producer. He has a younger brother, Sri Simha Koduri, who is an actor.
Kaala Bhairava’s parents
Kaala Bhairava with her brother
Kaala is the niece of director SS Rajamouli.
Career
Movie
Kaala made her acting debut with the movie Yamadonga in 2007 as a child artist.
Kaala Bhairava as a child artist in the movie ‘Yamadonga’
Playback Singer
Kaala made her singing debut with the song Gjijigadu for the Telugu film Rajanna in 2011. She has sung various Hindi songs including “Sapnon Ki Ek Duniya Hai” from the film Makkhi (2012), Khoya Hain (2015) from the film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015). , and “Dosti” from the movie RRR (2021).
‘Spirit Of Jersey’ song poster
He has sung many Telugu songs including Dandaalayyaa (2017), Down Down (2018), Rajarshi (2019), Nee Dhairyamey (2020), and Idhem Nyayame (2021).
‘Rajarshi’ song poster
He sang various Tamil songs including Vandhaai Ayya (2017), Komuram Beemano (2021), and Natpu (2021).
‘Vandhaai Ayya’ song poster
He has also sung many Kannada songs including Brotheru Brotheru (2018), Shivanandi (2019), Dosti (2021), Komuram Bheemudho (2021), and Dosti (2021).
‘Shivanandi’ song poster
Music Composer
Kaala made her debut as a music composer with the web series Nanna Koochi (2018). Later, he worked as a music composer in many films including Mathu Vadalara (2019), Color Photo (2020), Thellavarithe Guruvaram (2021), Gurthunda Seethakalam (2022), and Mukhachitram (2022).
‘Thellavarithe Guruvaram’ movie poster
Award
- In 2018, he won the Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu) at the 7th SIIMA for the song ‘Dandalayya’ from the movie Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
Kaala Bhairava received the Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu) at the 7th SIIMA
- At the 80th Golden Globe Awards in January 2023, he won the Golden Globe Award for the song “Naatu Naatu” from the Telugu film RRR (2022) with composer MM Keeravani and singer Rahul Sipligunj.
MM Keeravani received the Best Original Song award for Naatu Naatu from RRR during the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Facts/Trivia
- Kaala is trained in singing songs in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu.
- In 2018, he sang the song ‘Peniviti,’ which got more than two million views in the twenty-four hours since it was released. After the song became popular, in a social media post, he wrote,
Moved by the growing response to #Peniviti. Thank you all for the love. All your compliments are a major encouragement to me. This song is lit up PRIMARILY because of @MusicThaman Brother’s brilliance and heart touching, emotionally driven lyrics by @ramjowrites Sir.”
‘Peniviti’ song poster
- In 2019, the film Mathu Vadalara in which Kaala worked as a composer had no songs except background music composed by Kaala. In an interview, he spoke about his experience working in Mathu Vadalara’s film, where Kaala worked as a composer, and had no songs. He said,
I didn’t think anything of it. When I actually listened to the story, I felt that this movie didn’t need a song. That’s why I don’t have any feelings. As good as the song is, it doesn’t fit the story.”
‘Mathu Vadalara’ movie poster
- He recorded two Telugu music singles Jaamu Raathiri Rekindled and Virise Virise in 2019.
‘Virise Virise’ song poster
- In 2020, Kaala posted a picture on Twitter where she was seen donating plasma with her father to help people suffering from COVID-19.
Kaala Bhairava along with her father donated plasma
- In an interview, Kaala was asked about her father’s contribution in her singing journey to which she replied,
He allowed me to do what I wanted in life. I didn’t take much of his help and went to him when I was confused. He also does not indulge and praise us. As a legend, he has only allowed us to grow and has given his input when needed.”
- He is often featured in various newspapers.
Kaala Bhairava is featured in newspapers
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