Musician

I worked as a programmer for 16 years.

When an actor sings a song, he will be able to bring forth the emotion in it much better than a playback singer.

I can switch between different moods easily.

Bangalore Days' is a complete entertainer that is a completely different a genre from 'Ustad Hotel,' and the songs are just that - entertaining.

Telugu and Tamil industries keenly watch Malayalam movies and are appreciative of the content, be it 'Ustad Hotel,' 'Premam' or 'Bangalore Days.' They've also been listening to our music. That's how I was approached for Telugu films.

I don't sit inside the studio all the time. I travel around researching music.

Many people work behind a music project, but hardly get recognised.

We use the immense possibilities of technology to make the rendering better; anyone can be a singer now!

When I worked as music associate, I have observed my parents and grandparents waiting to see my name on the screen. But, it wouldn't be there.

For me, the listeners are the ones who matter.

The greatest award is the appreciation of the people.

I take breaks now and then. But when I work, I get things done at a fast pace.

It is mostly a spur of the moment decision to try out an actor's voice for a particular song.

I really don't go much by expectations.

Every day I receive a lot of messages on Facebook from people of A.P. and Telangana, mostly about songs from my Telugu movies. From the messages, I get a lot of ideas about the music they like.

I'll admit I started off getting actors to sing my compositions as a marketing strategy, to give the songs and films extra mileage.

I call 'Mukkathe Penne' my first emotional hit because it's the kind of song that goes straight into the hearts of the audience.

I don't work late into the night.

The soundtrack for 'Mr. Fraud' is classical with a decent level of fusion.

I like the way the Telugu industry treats an artiste, they show a lot of respect.