M. M. Keeravani (born Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani; 4 July 1961)[1] is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer, and lyricist who predominantly works in Telugu cinema along with a few Hindi and Tamil films (where he is credited as M. M. Kreem and Maragathamani respectively).[2] His accolades include an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe Award, a LAFCA Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, a National Film Award, eight Filmfare Awards and eleven Nandi Awards.[3][4][5] Keeravani is best known for his compositions in works such as Kshana Kshanam (1991), Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu (1991), Gharana Mogudu (1992), Varasudu (1993), Allari Alludu (1993), Allari Priyudu (1993), Criminal (1994), Subha Sankalpam (1995), Pelli Sandadi (1996), Annamayya (1997), Zakhm (1998), Student No.1 (2001), Jism (2003), Paheli (2005), Sri Ramadasu (2006), Magadheera (2009), Baahubali series (2015 and 2017), and RRR (2022).[6][7] In 2023, he was honored with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema.[8]