Devi Sri Prasad fondly referred as The Rockstar, DSP has been ruling playlists since more than two decades. Be it fast beats, melodies, and item numbers, he delivered chartbuster albums throughout his career. Not only a couple of songs from a film but there are entire blockbuster albums on his name. Apart from being composer, he is also a singer, and lyricist. He ruled Tollywood for more than a decade. He is also popular in Tamil and Hindi films.
DSP is the son of popular writer Sathyamurthy who has developed interest towards music from the very young age. He made his debut as a music director in his teens only with Devi produced by MS Raju and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. With Anandam directed by Srinu Vaitla produced by Ramoji Rao, Devi got his big breakthrough. He also made his debut in Tamil the same year with Vijay starrer Badri.
He scored back-to-back chartbuster albums with Mandmadhudu, Kalusukovalani and Sontham. He rose to stardom with Prabhas starrer Varsham. The album was a huge musical hit. He continued delivering chartbuster romantic album with Arya which marks his first collaboration with Sukumar. He composed music for Chiranjeevi's Shankar Dada MBBS, his first film with big star. Until then he worked with young heroes. He keeps delivering with Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Bhadra, and Bunny.
His films Aaru, Sachein in Tamil gave big break to him. He got busy in both Telugu and Tamil since then. He composed blockbuster albums like Bommarillu, Pournami, Jalsa, Dasavatharam, Arya 2, Ready, Kanthasamy (Mallanna), Singam (Yamudu), Mr Perfect, Gabbar Singh, Julayi, Mirchi, Nenu Sailaja, Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, Bharat Ane Nenu, Maharshi, F2, Sarileru Neekevvaru.
DSP - Sukumar's combination deserves special mention as since their first album Arya, they have been delivering outstanding albums with Jagadam, Arya 2, 100% Love, 1Nenokkadine, Nannaku Prematho, Rangasthalam, Pushpa 1. Devi Sri Prasad delivered memorable music for Sukumar's productions also like Kumari 21F and Uppena.
CineJosh wishes Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad a very Happy Birthday and chartbuster year ahead.