Lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry passes away due to lung cancer

Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, who was undergoing treatment at a city hospital, passed away on Tuesday. The hospital authorities revealed in a statement that the veteran lyricist, aged 66, passed away due to lung cancer-related complications.

Sirivennela Sastry made his debut made his debut with Janani Janmabhoomi in 1984 and rose to fame with the song Vidhatha Thalapuna in K Viswanath directorial Sirivennela. Sastry has over 3000 songs to his credit and has penned for films such as Kshana Kshanam, Swarna Kamalam, Swayamkrushi, Swati Kiranam, Shrutilayalu, Sindhooram, Nuvve Kavali, Okkadu, Varsham and Gamyam.