Kandula Mallikarjuna Rao
Kandula Mallikharjuna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Mallik |
| Born | 1921 |
| Origin | Machilipatnam, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. |
| Died | 1996 (aged 74–75) |
| Genres | Vocalist, Music composer |
| Occupations | Singer, Music composer |
Kandula Mallikharjuna Rao, better known as Mallik (1921–1996) was an Indian popular music composer and singer.
He was born in Machilipatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, to K. Venkatachalam and Lakshmi Narasamma. His initial training in music was under the guidance of the late Krovi Satyanarayana. He served as a music composer and singer at All India Radio (AIR), Madras, for 30 years before transferring to AIR,Vijayawada. During his tenure at Akashvani, he composed numerous songs, including dance dramas, Bhakthi Ranjani pieces, and folk melodies. He was the first composer of many reputed Tallapaka Annamacharya Keerthanas.[1] Examples of his notable compositions include 'Adigo Alladigo,' 'Thandhanana Aahi,' and 'Narayanathae Namo Namo.' He also created the renowned 'Raja Rajeshwari Astakam' and 'Hanuman Manjari.' The Kuchipudi dance drama Chandalika, choreographed by Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam with music composed by Mallik, gained international acclaim for its exceptional musical score.
In addition to being a composer, he was also a playback singer for Telugu movies, including the films Sampoorna Ramayanam, Charana Daasi, Bhagya Rekha (1957), and Bangaru Papa.
He was awarded Nada Kaumudi by ex-Prime Minister P. V. Narsimha Rao and ex-Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao for his excellence.
He accompanied as a singer for many dance ballads for Sri Vempati Chinna Satyam, Smt. Shobha Naidu, and Smt. Raja Sulochana. He also performed many individual programs.
He participated in T.T.D. Brahmotsavams for 50 years.
Filmography
Composer
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Banner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Sri Jagannatha Mahatyamu | Telugu | Katuri Mohan Rao | Union Pictures | with B. Gopalam |
| 1957 | Sati Savitri | Telugu | K. B. Nagabhushanam | Varalakshmi Pictures | with M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Suribabu, S. Rajeswara Rao, Babu Rao, J. Lakshminarayana, H. R. Padmanabha Sastry & Master Venu |
| 1961 | Madanamanjari | Telugu | Jasubhai Trivedi | Srikrishna Balaji Films | with Pamarthi |
Singer
| Year | Film | Language | Song | Co-singers | Music director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Manjari | Telugu | O Yuvaraja Tivarapatu Tagadoi | Y. Rukmini | H. R. Padmanabha Sastry |
| 1955 | Bangaru Papa | Telugu | Ghal Ghalluna Gajjala | Addepalli Rama Rao | |
| Bratuku Svapnamu Kaadhu | |||||
| 1955 | Sri Jagannatha Mahatyamu | Telugu | Choopulathote | Krishna Kumar, V. Lakshmi, J. V. Raghavulu, Rama Rao, Govinda Rao, Padma Priya & Renuka Sr. | Mallik & B. Gopalam |
| Jagannatha Swamy | A. M. Rajah, B. Gopalam, Venkatraju, Krishna Kumar, V. Lakshmi, Padma Priya & Renuka Sr. | ||||
| Jayajagadeesha Hare | Prakash Rao, Venkateswarlu, V. Lakshmi, Padma Priya & Renuka Sr. | ||||
| Navaiparthyam | |||||
| Radharoodo Gacchin | |||||
| Vandanamayya | Sowmitri, Krishna Kumar, J. V. Raghavulu, P. S. Vaidehi, V. Lakshmi, Padma Priya & Renuka Sr. | ||||
| 1956 | Charana Daasi | Telugu | Are Beta.... Bommalaata | S. Rajeswara Rao | |
| 1957 | Bhagya Rekha | Telugu | Thirumala Mandhira | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |
| 1958 | Sri Krishna Garadi | Telugu | Gaduchu Bhayambu Dheenini | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |
| Gandeevam Devadatta | |||||
| Ananyaschinta Yantho Mamyejanah | |||||
| Gadusu Hayambuna Dheenini | |||||
| 1958 | Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | Telugu | Bhandanabheemu Dartajanabandhu | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |
| 1958 | Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi | Tamil | Thirupathi Meviya Sundhara | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |
| Ennasai Raaja Evandaa | Jikki | ||||
| 1959 | Sampoorna Ramayanam | Telugu | Thaponidhi Vishwamitruni Venuka | K. V. Mahadevan | |
| Sriramachandruni Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram Nageswara Rao, Jikki, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani | ||||
| Annavu Pitruswamivai Nanu Odharchu | |||||
| Paadukale Paadukale Paadukalae Kolichemu | P. B. Sreenivas | ||||
| Chakkani Lanka Nagaramu | |||||
| 1959 | Sati Tulasi | Telugu | Sri Ramana Hey Shritha Karuna | Pamarthi | |
| 1960 | Bhakta Sabari | Telugu | Challanga Mammelu Sabari Gangamma | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |
| Pandina Dehamandu Paripakvata | |||||
| Bhavataraka Tarakanamahare | P. Susheela | ||||
| 1960 | Raja Makutam | Telugu | Kanta Paini Aasa | Master Venu | |
| 1961 | Sampoorna Ramayana | Telugu | Abhayamuma Dayaseyumachalavasa | Vasant Desai & Vijaya Bhaskar | |
| 1963 | Lava Kusa | Telugu | Jagadabhi Ramudu Sriraamude | Ghantasala, P. Leela & P. Susheela | Ghantasala |
| 1964 | Babruvahana | Telugu | Durjaya Rajamandala | Pamarthi | |
| 1964 | Ramadasu | Telugu | Adigo Badradri Idigo Choodandi | Ghantasala, P. B. Sreenivas & A. P. Komala | G. Ashwathama |
| 1967 | Rahasyam | Telugu | Ambaparaku Devi Paraku | J. V. Raghavulu, P. Susheela, P. Leela, Ghantasala, A. P. Komala, P. S. Vaidehi & M. S. Padma | Ghantasala |
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