Music has the power to touch hearts, evoke emotions, and bring back memories. Among various genres, tragedy songs hold a special place, resonating with pain, separation, and deep emotions. Telugu cinema, known for its rich musical heritage, has given us several heartbreaking melodies that remain timeless. These songs beautifully capture sorrow, loss, and longing, making them unforgettable for music lovers.Here’s a handpicked list of the top 20 Telugu tragedy songs, along with details on their singers, lyricists, movies, and YouTube links where available.
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Movie: Nuvvu Naku Nachav (2001)
Jagamanta Kutumbam Naadi
Singer: Ghantasala
Lyricist: Acharya Atreya
Movie: Paathala Bhairavi (1951)
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna
Singer: K. S. Chithra
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Movie: Sindhooram (1997)
Oohale Oohale
Snger: Chinmayi Sripada
Lyricist: Shreemani
Movie: Jaanu (2020)
Manasa Sancharare
Singer: S. Janaki
Lyricist: Thyagaraja (Traditional)
Movie: Shankarabharanam (1979)
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Lyricist: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
Movie: Sagara Sangamam (1983)
Yedhalo Oka Mounam
Singer: Hariharan
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Movie: Aavida Maa Aavide (1998)
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Singer: Karthik, Shreya Ghoshal
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Movie: Varsham (2004)
Em Sandeham Ledu
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Movie: Swayamkrushi (1987)
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Lyricist: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
Movie: Geethanjali (1989)
Singer: K. S. Chithra
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Movie: Ninne Pelladata (1996)
Singer: Hariharan
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Movie: Manasantha Nuvve (2001)
YouTube Link
O Priyathama
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Lyricist: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
Movie: Prema (1989)
Peniviti
Singer: Kaala Bhairava
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry
Movie: Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018)
Orayyo
Singer: Chandrabose
Lyricist: Chandrabose
Movie: Rangasthalam (2018)
Aakulo Aakunai
Singer: P. Susheela
Lyricist: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry
Movie: Meghasandesam (1982)
Ninnati Daaka Silanaina
Singer: P. Susheela
Lyricist: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
Movie: Meghasandesam (1982)
YouTube Link
Hima Seemallo
Singer: Hariharan, Harini
Lyricist: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
Movie: Annayya (2000)
YouTube Link
Elluvochi Godaramma
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Lyricist: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
Movie: Devatha (1982)
Yedetthu Mallele
Singer: Gopi Sundar
Lyricist: Chaitanya Prasad
Movie: Majili (2019)
Tragic songs in Telugu cinema continue to leave a deep impact on listeners, blending soulful music with heart-touching lyrics. These songs have become anthems for sorrow, often associated with unforgettable movie moments. Whether it is classic melodies from the golden era or contemporary emotional ballads, these songs remain timeless.
