Veteran lyricist and writer Siva Shakthi Datta passes away at 92; Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi mourn

Veteran Telugu lyricist Siva Shakthi Datta, aged 92, passed away on July 7, 2025, in Hyderabad due to age-related ailments. Known for his significant contributions to Telugu cinema, he was the father of M.M. Keeravani and uncle of SS Rajamouli. Celebrities like Pawan Kalyan and Chiranjeevi Konidela expressed their condolences. Datta penned lyrics for notable films including ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’.