Remembering the creative patriarch who paved the way for the Keeravaani-Rajamouli legacy

Siva Shakthi Datta, the father of M M Keeravaani and brother of V Vijayendra Prasad, passed away at 92. He was a lyricist, screenwriter, and artist known for his classical depth in Telugu cinema. Datta’s early artistic pursuits led him to cinema, where he left a lasting impact as a lyricist, contributing to films like Baahubali and RRR.