Shakthikanth Karthick is an Indian composer who works in Telugu-language films and is known for his work for the film ''

Fidaa ''Fidaa'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sekhar Kammula, and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The film stars Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The film ...

'' (2017).

Early life and career

Shaktikanth grew up in Chennai and studied engineering at REC (Calicut). He worked as a keyboard programmer and in scoring for a few films including ''

Avakai Biryani ''Avakai Biryani'' () is a 2008 Telugu-language film written and directed by Anish Kuruvilla. Filmed in Telugu, it revolves around Akbar Kalam, a Muslim auto rickshaw-driver and Lakshmi Jandhyala, a traditional Hindu woman with a romantic backdrop ...

'' (2008) before making his debut as a composer with '' Ko Ante Koti''. He received his breakthrough with ''

'' (2017), which was set in Telangana. Shaktikanth credits the success of the film's music including the song " Vachinde" to director

Sekhar Kammula Sekhar Kammula (born 4 February 1972) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works in Telugu cinema. He has garnered two Filmfare Awards South, and six state Nandi Awards for his directional works. Sekhar Kammula was among the ...

who had a concrete vision of the setting of each of the songs. As for his lack of frequent compositions, he said that he prefers quality over quantity.

Discography

As composer

* ''All productions are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted'' ;Independent work *"Ravali Jagan, Kavali Jagan" for

Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy (born 21 December 1972), also known mononymously as Jagan, is an Indian politician, currently serving as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Pulivendula Assembly constituency in the Andhra ...

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