Shakthikanth Karthick


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

Early life and career

Shaktikanth grew up in Chennai and studied engineering at REC. He worked as a keyboard programmer and in scoring for a few films including Avakai Biryani before making his debut as a composer with Ko Ante Koti. He received his breakthrough with Fidaa, which was set in Telangana. Shaktikanth credits the success of the film's music including the song "Vachinde" to director Sekhar Kammula 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
YearTitleScoreSongsNotes
2012Ko Antey Koti
2013Satya 2Hindi-Telugu bilingual film
2016YerupuFilm unreleased
2017FidaaNominatedFilmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu
NominatedSIIMA Award for Best Music Director – Telugu
NominatedZee Telugu Golden Award for Best Music Director
2018Nela Ticket
2018Happy Wedding
2019Gods of DharmapuriTV series
2021Nootokka Jillala Andagadu
2023Umapathi
2024BrindaTV series
2025MayasabhaTV series

;Independent work