Kulasekhar
- November 26, 2024
- 53 years
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Kulasekhar, 53, Indian lyricist.
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|Kulasekhar (15 August 1971 – 26 November 2024) was an Indian lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema. He wrote lyrics for over 100 films and had multiple collaborations with director Teja and music director R. P. Patnaik.
Kulasekhar began suffering from memory loss in 2008 due to a mental health condition. This coincided with his directorial debut, Premalekha Rasa (2007), which turned out to be an unsuccessful venture and did not receive a theatrical release for a long time. In 2013, he was arrested for temple theft, later deemed mentally unstable, and sent for treatment. He faced few more arrests for theft accusations, struggled with multiple health problems, and ultimately died in 2024.
Early life
Kulasekhar was born on 15 August 1971 in Simhachalam to T. P. Sriramachandracharyulu and Ranganayakamma. Kulasekhar developed an interest in music and literature from an early age. After completing his formal education, he joined ETV Network as a reporter and later worked with multiple media institutions.
Film career
Kulasekhar joined as an apprentice to Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry to learn the skills of writing lyrics for film songs. His debut came with Chitram (2002), directed by debutant Teja and composed by R. P. Patnaik. Kulasekhar went on to write songs for over 150 films, including Nuvvu Nenu (2001), Manasantha Nuvve (2001), Santosham (2002), Jayam (2002), Dil (2003), Gharshana (2004), and Bommarillu (2006), among others. He had multiple collaborations with director Teja and music director R. P. Patnaik.
Personal life and death
On 24 October 2013, he was arrested by the police in Kakinada for stealing a Satha gopam in Sree Balatripura Sundari Temple and was sentenced to six months in prison. Later, the investigating police determined that he was mentally unstable, and he was subsequently transferred to Rajahmundry for treatment. In another incident, he was arrested for suspicion of theft in temple near Banjara Hills.
According to his friends in Hyderabad, Kulasekhar lost his memory due to a brain disease around 2008. R. P. Patnaik mentioned that Kulasekhar would often disappear for three or four days a few years ago, without anyone knowing for where he left for. His close friends also revealed that he might not even remember his father's death. Kulasekhar’s wife works at a private company and takes care of their two children. Kulasekhar directed a film Premalekha Rasa (2007) during his peak as a lyricist which was unsuccessful even to get released in theatres for a long time. According to the friends, this also contributed to his depression and subsequent health issues.
Kulasekhar died on 26 November 2024, while receiving treatment for a serious illness at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad. He was 53, and survived by his wife and two children.
Filmography
- Chitram (2000)
- Mrugaraju (2001)
- Nuvvu Nenu (2001)
- Manasantha Nuvve (2001)
- Kalusukovalani (2002)
- Santhosham (2002)
- Jayam (2002)
- Sontham (2002)
- Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu (2002)
- Dil (2003)
- Gharshana (2004; also dialogues)
- Avunanna Kadanna (2005)
- Bommarillu (2005)
- Andamaina Manasulo (2008; also dialogues)
Songs
His songs include:
- "Gajuvaka Pilla" - Nuvvu Nenu
- "Priyatama Telusuna" - Nuvvu Nenu
- "Andamaina Manasulo" - Jayam
- "Naa Gundelo" - Nuvvu Nenu
- "Cheliya Cheliya" - Gharshana
- "Nanne Nanne" - Gharshana
- "Ye Chilipi" - Gharshana
- "Andagada" - Gharshana
- "Teeya Teeyani Kalalanu" - Sreeram
- "Enduko Emito" - Dil
- "Yemaindi Ee Vela" - Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule
- "Egire Mabbulalona" - Happy
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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com"Highs & tragic lows: Ailing lyricist Kulasekhar passes away at 53"
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com"Tollywood Lyric writer Kulasekhar arrested"
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Kulasekhar's archived record and the sources above.
1.What is the date of birth of the Indian lyricist Kulasekhar?
- A.15 August 1971correct
- B.26 November 2024
- C.24 October 2013
- D.15 August 1970
Kulasekhar was born on 15 August 1971 in Simhachalam.
Source: Early life section
2.In which city was Kulasekhar born?
- A.Hyderabad
- B.Rajahmundry
- C.Simhachalamcorrect
- D.Kakinada
Kulasekhar was born in Simhachalam to T. P. Sriramachandracharyulu and Ranganayakamma.
Source: Early life section
3.Who was the mentor that Kulasekhar served as an apprentice under to learn lyric writing?
- A.R. P. Patnaik
- B.Sirivennela Seetharama Sastrycorrect
- C.T. P. Sriramachandracharyulu
- D.Teja
Kulasekhar joined as an apprentice to Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry to learn the skills of writing lyrics for film songs.
Source: Film career section
4.What was the name of the film that marked Kulasekhar's directorial debut in 2007?
- A.Jayam
- B.Chitram
- C.Nuvvu Nenu
- D.Premalekha Rasacorrect
Kulasekhar directed a film called Premalekha Rasa in 2007 which struggled to get a theatrical release.
Source: Personal life and death section
5.What was the professional role Kulasekhar held before becoming a prominent lyricist?
- A.Police Officer
- B.Music Composer
- C.Reportercorrect
- D.Temple Priest
After completing his formal education, Kulasekhar joined ETV Network as a reporter.
Source: Early life section
6.For which specific incident was Kulasekhar arrested in Kakinada in 2013?
- A.Stealing a Satha gopamcorrect
- B.Disturbing a film set
- C.Assaulting a film director
- D.Writing controversial lyrics
On 24 October 2013, Kulasekhar was arrested in Kakinada for stealing a Satha gopam in Sree Balatripura Sundari Temple.
Source: Personal life and death section
7.What health condition did Kulasekhar begin suffering from around 2008?
- A.Memory losscorrect
- B.Severe physical injury
- C.Chronic heart disease
- D.Respiratory failure
Kulasekhar began suffering from memory loss in 2008 due to a mental health condition.
Source: Biography introduction
8.Where did Kulasekhar pass away on 26 November 2024?
- A.Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabadcorrect
- B.His residence in Kakinada
- C.Rajahmundry Government Hospital
- D.A private clinic in Simhachalam
Kulasekhar died on 26 November 2024, while receiving treatment at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad.
Source: Personal life and death section
9.Which of the following films featured lyrics written by Kulasekhar?
- A.Baahubali
- B.RRR
- C.Magadheera
- D.Bommarillucorrect
Kulasekhar wrote lyrics for over 150 films, including Bommarillu which was released in 2006.
Source: Film career section
10.Following his arrest for theft, where was Kulasekhar sent for treatment after being deemed mentally unstable?
- A.Simhachalam
- B.Kakinada
- C.Rajahmundrycorrect
- D.Hyderabad
After police determined he was mentally unstable, he was transferred to Rajahmundry for treatment.
Source: Personal life and death section
11.Which song was written by Kulasekhar for the film Gharshana?
- A.Ye Chilipicorrect
- B.Teeya Teeyani Kalalanu
- C.Enduko Emito
- D.Andamaina Manasulo
Ye Chilipi is explicitly listed in the songs section as a track from the film Gharshana.
Source: Songs section
12.Who were the parents of Kulasekhar?
- A.R. P. Patnaik and Sree Balatripura
- B.T. P. Sriramachandracharyulu and Ranganayakammacorrect
- C.Sirivennela and Sriramachandracharyulu
- D.Teja and Ranganayakamma
Kulasekhar was born to T. P. Sriramachandracharyulu and Ranganayakamma.
Source: Early life section
13.How many children was Kulasekhar survived by?
- A.One
- B.Zero
- C.Three
- D.Twocorrect
Kulasekhar is survived by his wife and two children.
Source: Personal life and death section
14.Which film was the first collaboration between Kulasekhar, Teja, and R. P. Patnaik?
- A.Jayam
- B.Santosham
- C.Chitramcorrect
- D.Nuvvu Nenu
Kulasekhar's debut came with the film Chitram, which was directed by Teja and composed by R. P. Patnaik.
Source: Film career section
15.According to the biography, what was the primary reason Kulasekhar was frequently absent for days at a time years ago?
- A.He was caring for his parents
- B.He was working on secret projects
- C.He had severe memory loss and disappearedcorrect
- D.He was traveling for film promotions
R. P. Patnaik mentioned that Kulasekhar would often disappear for days without anyone knowing where he went due to his condition.
Source: Personal life and death section
16.What is the approximate total number of films Kulasekhar contributed lyrics to?
- A.Over 150 filmscorrect
- B.Over 50 films
- C.Over 100 films
- D.Over 300 films
The film career section states that Kulasekhar went on to write songs for over 150 films.
Source: Film career section
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