One of the top musicians of tollywood, MM Keeravani announced his retirement today. He will get retirement on 8th December, 2016. 'Manasu Mamatha'( 1990) was considered to be the debut movie of Keeravani as a musician. He was recognized by everybody through the movie 'Kshanakshanam'(1991). However, it was 'Gharanamogudu(1992), which brought him stardom as a musician. Keeravani received National Film Award for Best Music Direction for 'Annamayya' in 1997. He also received eight Nandi awards as a best music director. Keeravani worked as a musician for all Rajamouli's films including industry hit 'Magadheera'.
Keeravani posted his message in his facebook page as, " ”i recorded my 1st song on 9th December 1989 at Prasad Studios Chennai. The very day i fixed my retirement day to be 8th December 2016 which i am planning to celebrate the day with my close associates and musicians.. most likely at Prasad Studio, Hyderabad. So it is hardly 3 more years to go. I thank all of my fans who spared their time to express their likes, dislikes, advices and wishes to me all these years !!”.