Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani, professionally known as M. M. Keeravani, is an Indian music composer, singer and lyricist, primarily associated with Telugu cinema. In a career spanning over three decades, Keeravani has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two National Film Awards, eleven Nandi Awards, eight Filmfare Awards, and a LAFCA Award. In 2023, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Keeravani has composed music for a few Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. He is best known for his compositions in works such as Kshana Kshanam, Gharana Mogudu, Allari Priyudu, Criminal, Subha Sankalpam, Pelli Sandadi, Devaraagam, Annamayya, Zakhm, Student No.1, Jism, Paheli, Sri Ramadasu, Magadheera, Eega, Baahubali, and RRR. He is also known for his frequent collaborations with filmmakers K. Raghavendra Rao, Mahesh Bhatt, and S. S. Rajamouli, and the singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.