She is one of the greatest singers in the Indian cinema. Her career spanned for more than four decades.
Career
In 1950, music director Pendyala Nageswara Rao was looking for new talent and scouted for new singers at All India Radio. Of the five people referred, Susheela was selected and sang her first song, a duet with A. M. Raja - 'Edhukku azhaithaai' for the movie.
Susheela made her entry when competition was intense. But her entry in 1952 outshone others and soon pushed all of them to the background. Right from 1955 she was very popular and almost all the movies had a song sung by her. It was the legendary Saluru Rajeswara Rao, who spruced up her voice culture and gave her challenging assignments especially involving veena in his music direction.
She rendered several memorable songs under the legend K. V. Mahadevan and under the expert baton of M. S. Viswanathan in all south Indian languages.
Her most recent song is "Pottu Vaitha" in Sila Nerangalil. She has recorded this song after many years.
Awards and Recognition
* Mrs. P. Susheela was awarded the 'Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in January 2008.
* She received the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer five times
* In 2005, she achieved Special Jury Swaralaya Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in music.
* In 2001, Andhra Pradesh Government honored her with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for lifetime achievement to Telugu Cinema.
State Awards
1969 - Tamil Nadu State award - Uyarntha manithan/Lakshmi kalyanam -paal polave vaan/brindavanathukku
1971 - Kerala State award - Oru penninte katha - poonthen aruvi ponmudi puzhayude
1975 - Kerala State award - Chuvanna sandyakaL - poovukaLkku punya kaalam
1977 - Andhra Pradesh State award - Daana Veera soora karna -kalagantino swamy
1978 - Andhra Pradesh State award - naa laaga endaro -Kalyanini kanulunna manusuku kanipinchu
1981 - Tamil Nadu State award - Anbulla Athaan -aazhakkadal neenthi vanthen
1982 - Andhra Pradesh State award - Megha Sandesam -aakulo aakunai
1984 - Andhra Pradesh State award - Sangeetha Samrat -entha sogasugaade
1987 - Andhra Pradesh State award - Viswanatha Nayakudu -Kavi Jana Samaaja Bhoja
1989 - Tamil Nadu State award - Varam -magane magane kannurangu
1989 - Andhra Pradesh State award - Godavari Pongindi -pongindi pongindi
Movies
1. Sila Nerangalil (2007)
2. Ammakilikkoodu (2003)
3. Madya Taragati Mahabharatham (1995)
4. Shrinatha Kavi Sarvabhowma (1993)
5. Pelli Pustakam (1991)
6. Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom (1990)
7. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
8. Marana Mrudangam (1988)
9. Murali Krishnudu (1988)
10. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)
11. Chinni Krishnudu (1988)
12. Chinnodu Peddodu (1988)
13. Pelli Chesi Choodu (1988)
14. Samsaram (1988)
15. Vivaaha Bhojanambu (1988)
16. Yogi Vemana (1988)
17. Jebu Donga (1987)
18. Damit Katha Adam Thirigindi (1987)
19. Chakravarthy (1987)
20. Donga Mogudu (1987)
21. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
22. America Abbayi (1987)
23. Dabbevariki Chedu (1987)
24. Majnu (1987)
25. Naku Pellam Kavali (1987)
26. Presidentgari Abbayi (1987)
27. Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)
28. Sruthi Layalu (1987)
29. Talambralu (1987)
30. Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)
31. Chanakya Shapadham (1986)
32. Mannemlo Monagadu (1986)
33. Chantabbai (1986)
34. Veta (1986)
35. Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
36. Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986)
37. Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
38. Kalyana Thamboolam (1986)
39. Muddula Manavaraalu (1986)
40. Natpu (1986)
41. Pratighatana (1986)
42. Ravana Brahma (1986)
43. Sirivennela (1986)
44. Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986)
45. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
46. Vijetha (1985)
47. Raktha Sindhuram (1985)
48. Puli (1985)
49. Jwala (1985)
50. Chiranjeevi (1985)
51. Anu Bandham (1985)
52. Donga (1985)
53. Chattamtho Porattam (1985)
54. Bullet (1985)
55. Jackie (1985)
56. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985)
57. Shri Datta Darshanam (1985)
58. Swathi (1985)
59. Swathi Muthyam (1985)
60. Rustum (1984)
61. Agnigundam (1984)
62. Naagu (1984)
63. Inti Guttu (1984)
64. Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984)
65. Devanthakudu (1984)
66. Anubandham (1984)
67. Hero (1984)
68. Goonda (1984)
69. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984)
70. Ananda Bhairavi (1984)
71. Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
72. Iddaru Dongalu (1984)
73. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
74. Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
75. Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984)
76. Manishiko Charithra (1984)
77. O Maaney Maaney (1984)
78. Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
79. Srivaariki Premalekha (1984)
80. Sangarshana (1983)
81. Khaidi (1983)
82. Magamaha Raju (1983)
83. Gudachari No.1 (1983)
84. Puli Bebbuli (1983)
85. Trisulam (1983)
86. Aalyashikaram (1983)
87. Pelletoori Monagadu (1983)
88. Prema Pichollu (1983)
89. Adavi Simhalu (1983)
90. Amarajeevi (1983)
91. Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
92. Meghasandesam (1983)
93. Mugguru Monagallu (1983)
94. Mundadugu (1983)
95. Neti Bharatam (1983)
96. Pelli Choopulu (1983)
97. Prathigna (1983)
98. Puttadi Bomma (1983)
99. Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju (1983)
100. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
101. Rendu Jella Seetha (1983)
102. Shri Ranganeethulu (1983)
103. YamaKinkarudu (1982)
104. Patnam Vachchina Pativrathalu (1982)
105. Sitadevi (1982)
106. Subhalekha (1982)
107. Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982)
108. Aakrosam (1982)
109. Bobbili Puli (1982)
110. Devatha (1982)
111. Justice Chowdhary (1982)
112. Krishnarajunulu (1982)
113. Maganey Maganey (1982)
114. Nalugu Sthambalata (1982)
115. Pelleedu Pillalu (1982)
116. Raniththeni (1982)
117. Swayamvaram (1982)
118. Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
119. Chettaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
120. Priya (1981)
121. 47 Natkal (1981)
122. Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
123. Nyayam Kavali (1981)
124. Prema Natakam (1981)
125. Tirugu Leni Manishi (1981)
126. Todu Dongalu (1981)
127. Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)
128. Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
129. Koyil Pura (1981)
130. Ooriki Monagadu (1981)
131. Premaabhishekam (1981)
132. Radha Kalyanam (1981)
133. Satyam Shivam (1981)
134. Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
135. Thyagayya (1981)
136. Rakta Bandham (1980)
137. Mogudu Kaavali (1980)
138. Prema Tarangalu (1980)
139. Love in Singapore (1980)
140. Thathayya Premaleelalu (1980)
141. Nakili Manishi (1980)
142. Punnami Naagu (1980)
143. Vamsa Vriksham (1980)
144. Mosagadu (1980)
145. Aarani Mantalu (1980)
146. Chandipriya (1980)
147. Agni Samskaram (1980)
148. Aatagadu (1980)
149. Angaadi (1980)
150. Edantastulameda (1980)
151. Gharana Donga (1980)
152. Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
153. Nayakudu Vinayakudu (1980)
154. Pasidi Moggalu (1980)
155. Sakthi (1980)
156. Saptapadhi (1980)
157. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
158. Shri Vinayaka Vijayam (1980)
159. Sreevari Muchatlu (1980)
160. Subhodayam (1980)
161. Vishwa Roopam (1980)
162. Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
163. Punadhirallu (1979)
164. I Love You (1979)
165. Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba (1979)
166. Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)
167. Driver Ramudu (1979)
168. Guppedu Manasu (1979)
169. Intinti Ramayanam (1979)
170. Kalyani (1979)
171. Puthiya Velicham (1979)
172. Ramude Ravanudaithe (1979)
173. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
174. Sarapanjaram (1979)
175. Shankarabharanam (1979)
176. Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)
177. Vetagadu (1979)
178. Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
179. Pranam Kareedu (1978)
180. Eeta (1978)
181. Gorantha Deepam (1978)
182. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
183. Kondura (1978)
184. Maro Charithra (1978)
185. Seetamalakshmi (1978)
186. Siri Siri Muvva (1978)
187. Sivaranjani (1978)
188. Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978)
189. Aalu Magalu (1977)
190. Chakradhari (1977)
191. Adavi Ramudu (1977)
192. Andame Anandam (1977)
193. Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)
194. Daana Veera Shura Karna (1977)
195. Indradhanusu (1977)
196. Kurukshetramu (1977)
197. Panthulamma (1977)
198. Premalekhalu (1977)
199. America Ammayi (1976)
200. Annakili (1976)
201. Athavarillu (1976)
202. Badra Kali (1976)
203. Bhakta Kannappa (1976)
204. Jyothi (1976)
205. Mangalyaniki Maromudi (1976)
206. Manushulanta Okkate (1976) (playback singer)
207. Secretary (1976)
208. Seeta Kalyanam (1976)
209. Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
210. Gajula Kishtayya (1975)
211. Gunavanthudu (1975)
212. Jeevana Jyoti (1975)
213. Muthyala Muggu (1975)
214. Yamagola (1975)
215. Yeduruleni Manishi (1975)
216. Zamindarugari Ammayi (1975)
217. Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974)
218. Bangaru Kalalu (1974)
219. O Seeta Katha (1974)
220. Andala Ramudu (1973)
221. Bhakta Tukaram (1973)
222. Deshoddharakulu (1973)
223. Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
224. Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
225. Mayadari Malligadu (1973)
226. Visali (1972)
227. Neramu Siksha (1973)
228. Palletoori Bava (1973)
229. Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
230. Sharada (1973)
231. Badi Panthulu (1972)
232. Bala Bharatam (1972)
233. Bangaru Babu (1972)
234. Iddaru Ammayilu (1972)
235. Koduku Kodalu (1972)
236. Manavadu Danavudu (1972)
237. Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
238. Papam Pasivaadu (1972)
239. Tata Manavadu (1972)
240. Bomma Borusa (1971)
241. Chelleli Kapuram (1971)
242. Chinnanaati Snehithulu (1971)
243. Dasara Bullodu (1971)
244. Mattilo Manikyam (1971)
245. Prem Nagar (1971)
246. Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971)
247. Shri Krishna Satya (1971)
248. Athiparasakthi (1971)
249. Shrimanthudu (1971)
250. Alibaba 40 Dongalu (1970)
251. Ammakosam (1970)
252. Balaraju Katha (1970)
253. Dharma Daata (1970)
254. Kathanayika Molla (1970)
255. Poola Rangadu (1970)
256. Thalli Thandrulu (1970)
257. Adrushtavanthalu (1969)
258. Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)
259. Aatmiyulu (1969)
260. Buddhimanthudu (1969)
261. Ekaveera (1969)
262. Mooga Nomu (1969)
263. Nindu Hridayalu (1969)
264. Saptaswarulu (1969)
265. Vichitra Kutumbam (1969)
266. Brahmachari (1968/II)
267. Bagdad Gajadonga (1968)
268. Bandhavyalu (1968)
269. Bangaru Gaajulu (1968)
270. Bangaru Pichika (1968)
271. Kalisochchina Adrushtam (1968)
272. Bangaru Gaajulu (1968)
273. Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
274. Umachandi Gauri Shankarula Katha (1968)
275. Undamma Bottu Pedata (1968)
276. Varakatnam (1968)
277. Kanchukota (1967)
278. Bhakta Prahlada (1967/I)
279. Bhama Vijayam (1967)
280. Chadarangam (1967)
281. Goodachari 116 (1967)
282. Kambojaraju Katha (1967)
283. Kanthan Karunai (1967)
284. Prana Mithrulu (1967)
285. Privetu Mastaru (1967)
286. Rahasyam (1967)
287. Saakshi (1967)
288. Shri Krishnavataram (1967/I)
289. Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967)
290. Sudigundaalu (1967)
291. Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
292. Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)
293. Aastiparulu (1966)
294. Adugu Jaadalu (1966)
295. Bhakta Potana (1966)
296. Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
297. Kanne Manasulu (1966)
298. Letha Manasulu (1966)
299. Navarathri (1966)
300. Palnati Yudham (1966)
301. Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966)
302. Potti Pleader (1966)
303. Rangula Ratnam (1966)
304. Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
305. Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
306. Aatma Gowravam (1965)
307. Antastulu (1965)
308. Chandrahasa (1965/I)
309. C.I.D (1965)
310. Gudi Gantalu (1965)
311. Manashulu Mamatalu (1965)
312. Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
313. Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
314. Preminchi Choodu (1965)
315. Sumangali (1965)
316. Tene Manasulu (1965)
317. Thiruvilayadal(1965)
318. Todu Needa (1965)
319. Uyyala Jampala (1965)
320. Aatma Balam (1964)
321. Amarshilpi Jakanna (1964)
322. Babruvahana (1964)
323. Bhargavi Nilayam (1964)
324. Bobbili Yudham (1964)
325. Daagudumootalu (1964)
326. Devatha (1964)
327. Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)
328. Manchi Manishi (1964)
329. Murali Krishna (1964)
330. Poojaphalam (1964)
331. Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
332. Velugu Needalu (1964)
333. Manchi Chedu (1963)
334. Narthanasala (1963)
335. Tirupathamma Katha (1963)
336. Lakshadhikari (1963)
337. Bandipotu (1963)
338. Paruvu Prathishta (1963)
339. Lava Kusa (1963/I)
340. Savati Koduku (1963)
341. Valmiki (1963/I)
342. Irugu - Porugu (1963)
343. Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963)
344. Apta Mithrulu (1963)
345. Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963)
346. Mooga Manasulu (1963)
347. Penchina Prema (1963)
348. Punarjenmam (1963)
349. Yedureetha (1963)
350. Atma Bandhuvu (1962)
351. Raktha Sambandham (1962)
352. Swarnamanjari (1962)
353. Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962)
354. Gundamma Katha (1962)
355. Dakshayagnam (1962/I)
356. Tiger Ramudu (1962)
357. Gaali Medalu (1962)
358. Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
359. Aradhana (1962)
360. Constable Koothuru (1962)
361. Kula Gothralu (1962)
362. Manchi Manasulu (1962)
363. Pavithra Prema (1962)
364. Siri Sampadalu (1962)
365. Taxi Ramudu (1961)
366. Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
367. Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
368. Santa (1961)
369. Pendli Pilupu (1961)
370. Sati Sulochana (1961)
371. Intiki Deepam Illalu (1961)
372. Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
373. Bharya Bharthalu (1961)
374. Iddaru Mitrulu (1961)
375. Papa Pariharam (1961)
376. Sabash Raja (1961)
377. Usha Parinayam (1961)
378. Vagdanam (1961)
379. Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
380. Bhakta Shabari (1960/I)
381. Deepavali (1960)
382. Harishchandra (1960)
383. Magavari Mayalu (1960)
384. Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960/I)
385. Mangalyam (1960)
386. Pelli Kaanuka (1960)
387. Runanubandham (1960)
388. Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
389. Samajam (1960)
390. Shantinivasam (1960)
391. Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)
392. Vimala (1960)
393. Balangamma (1959/I)
394. Illarikam (1959)
395. Jayabheri (1959)
396. Bhagya Devatha (1959)
397. Krishna Leelalu (1959)
398. Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959)
399. Nammina Bantu (1959)
400. Pelli Sandadi (1959)
401. Raja Makutam (1959/I)
402. Sabhash Ramudu (1959)
403. Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1958)
404. Raja Nandini (1958)
405. Bhookailas (1958)
406. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958)
407. Atha Okinti Kodale (1958)
408. Mangalya Balam (1958)
409. Mundadugu (1958)
410. Suvarna Sundari (1957/I)
411. Maya Bazaar (1957/I)
412. Aalu Magalu (1957)
413. Bhagya Rekha (1957)
414. Maya Bazaar (1957/II)
415. M.L.A. (1957)
416. Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)
417. Sati Savitri (1957/I)
418. Todi Kodallu (1957)
419. Vinayaka Chaviti (1957)
420. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/I)
421. Muddu Bidda (1956)
422. Sontha Ooru (1956)
423. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/II)
424. Donga Ramudu (1955)
425. Kanyasulkam (1955)
426. Anarkali (1955)
427. Missamma (1955)
428. Rani Ratnaprabha (1955)
429. Bangaru Papa (1954)
430. Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam (1954)
431. Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)
432. Kanna Talli (1953)
433. Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
434. Shri Lakshmamma Katha (1950)
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