Lyricist Ramajogaiah Sastry is having a dream run. His songs — classy or massy — connect instantly with Telugu film lovers especially the youth. Whether it is the soulful ‘Sadasiva sanyasi’ from Khaleja, the playful ‘Kurchi madathapetti’ in Guntur Kaaram, ‘ Mallepoola taxi’, a celebratory wedding vibe chartbuster from the upcoming movie Dhoom Dhaam , or the electrifying ‘Bhairava’ track from the recent release Kalki 2898 AD, the 53-year-old has a unique way with words.
His lyrics, drawn from everyday life, are easy-going and catchy, captivating audiences, and turning his songs into chartbusters. As he completes 20 years as a lyricist in September, Ramajogaiah had made a significant mark in the Telugu film industry. Simple things matter “Mana jeevitham chinna chinna vishayalo mudi padi untundi.
Manamu daani appreciate cheyadam lo fail avtaamu kaani, chinna chinna vishayale goppa sutraalu (It is the simple things that matter most in our lives but we fail to appreciate them.) Chedapaku ra chededavu (don’t spoil or you’ll get spoilt), Parula sommu paamu vantidi (It’s dangerous to eye others’ property), Kashte phale (hard work will reward)..
. are beautiful, little phrases in Telugu but great principles,” he says Singer dreams Writing simple and soulful is his mantra| Photo Credit:RAMAKRISHNA G Born in Muppala village of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh, Ramajogaiah was a movie buff and harboured a love for singing. The only child of his parents, he.
