Kabir Rafi

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Kabir Rafi
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Background information
Born24 June 1993
Visakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Origin Hyderabad, Telangana, India
GenresFilm score & music producer
OccupationMusic composer & playback singer
Instrument(s)Vocalist, keyboards, guitars
Years active2010–present
LabelsAnanda Audio, T series-Lahari, Aditya Audio
Website www.kabirrafi.com

Kabir Rafi [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] is an Indian music composer, playback singer, independent pop artist, and background score artist. He has produced music for more thn 200 Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, English and silent films. Rafi made his music debut with his first multilingual feature film titled #PK, dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam and released in August 2022. Several of his productions have gained critical acclaim, such as: Mana Mugguri Love Story, [6] [7] [8] Mrs Subbalaxmi, [9] . He later composed music for his first Kannada commercial debut film with Sugar Factory released in November 2023. [10] [11]

Contents

Rafi's projects have featured artists such as Armaan Malik, Vijay Prakash, Baba Sehgal, Chandan Shetty, Anurag Kulkarni, Geetha Madhuri, Sri Krishna, and Anudeep Dev.

Early life

Kabir Rafi was born to an Indian army soldier Shaik Abdul Khader in Vishakapatnam, India. He lived in and then travelled to various cities in India including Gujarat (Bhuj), Bengaluru, Assam (Silchar) and Mumbai before settling in Hyderabad. His family has a military background, with his great-grandfather who was a former "freedom fighter." Rafi's grandfather and father also served in the Indian army where the latter acted as a subedar major. His father's appreciation of playback singer Mohammed Rafi, particularly during his time in military service, led him to name his son in honour of the artist.

Rafi received his education from the Kendriya Vidyalaya Central school. He then earned his bachelor's degree in hotel management from the Regency College of Culinary Arts in 2009 and became an Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate at Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology. He then worked with the Justdial Internet technology company for 2 years on a contract basis as a video vendor.

Rafi's interest in composing music began in his childhood. Rafi started performing at the age of 12 in various musical stage shows and learned Hindustani classical music as a vocalist and a tabla player, following the encouragement of his mother. When his father was transferred to Mumbai by the Indian military, Rafi started his musical career, mainly as a soundtrack recordist & singer for music directors including Dilip Sen. He later left Mumbai for 2 years, living in his uncle's home and struggling to find employment, after attempting to enter the entertainment industry by acting in small roles under Balaji Telefilms Ltd, singing several jingles for commercials and dubbing songs. In 2006, Rafi's father was transferred a second time from Mumbai to Hyderabad. He insisted that Rafi join him and focus on his studies and suggested he further his musical career by auditioning for a position in the Telugu film industry (informally known as "Tollywood") in Hyderabad.

Career

In Hyderabad, Rafi was given several jobs in the production of film soundtracks for various film and music directors. He also worked as a vocalist. The composer and singer Chakri allegedly encouraged Rafi early in his career. In 2009, Rafi collaborated with composer Jeevan Thomas for 4 years in music production.

From 2011 to 2015, Rafi was placed under observation[ vague ] and worked as a member of the team led by music director Jeevan Thomas in the soundtrack production of the movies Kuberulu, [12] First love (2013) and Yavvanam Oka Fantasy (2015). He was also presented with the opportunity to record tracks in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi as playback singer for a few movies.

Rafi gave stage performances as singer for numerous events. In 2014, he completed his first movie Manasu palike maya prema and released the audio track of the feature. [13] [14] In 2016, his independent film Parinayam was released. The audio of his second feature film, Komali, [15] [16] [17] [18] was released in 2017 in Kannada. As of 2025, Rafi completed over 200 projects since 2015, [19] for short films, independent films, web series, feature films, and commercials. Several of his productions have gained critical acclaim, such as: Mana Mugguri Love Story, [6] [7] [8] Mrs Subbalaxmi, [9] Konchan Istam Chaala Kastam, I Hate You, Aa Gang Repu (Part 1 and 2), Maa Naana Kosam, Pilli Kalla Papa, Oye Nandu, and Atu itu nuvvey. Some of his most popular short films include: She, Musalman, Papa, Anandmaaye, Chotu, and Karmama.

Rafi's YouTube channel has an approximate total of 100 million views, which makes it the most-viewed YouTube music channel in the short film category from 2015 to 2022 in India. Rafi's upcoming projects yet to be released between 2025 and 2026 include Akara and Love Again.

Awards and nominations

  1. Won the SIIMA Short Film awards for 'Best Music Director' for the short film KICK by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam (Director of Pelli Choopulu), hosted by Allu Sirish, Rana Daggubati, and Navdeep [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]
  2. Won the 'Best Short Film Music Director – Telugu' Award for Koncham Ishtam Chala Kashtam at 1st SIIMA Short Film Awards
  3. Won the Melbourne City Independent Film Awards (MCIFA) for 'Best Sound Designer' for the short film Insight directed by Kamal Krishna [28]
  4. Won the Studio One Film Awards for the 'Best Music Director'
  5. Won the Lotus Short Film Awards 2018 for 'Best Music Director' for Aa Gang Repu 2
  6. Nominated for the Telangana State Language and Culture Department Short Film Festival
  7. Won the Lotus Short Film Awards 2017 for 'Best Singer' for Voice of Eyes
  8. Won the Indie Fest Short Film Award 2015 for 'Best Background Music' for short film Aa gang repu [29]
  9. Won the VR Films National Award 2016 for 'Best Music' for the song yedo maya chesav [30]
  10. Nominated for the Lotus Short Film Awards 2016 for Maa Naana Kosam and Parinayam for 'Best Song and Singer'
  11. Nominated for the Lotus Short Film Awards 2016 for Aa gang repu and Koncham istam chaala kastam for 'Best Music'
  12. Won the Short Film Diamond Award 2017 towards Contribution of Music in the Tollywood Short Film Industry for 2 years to till date presented by Tollywood director and producer Raj Kandukuri, lyric writer Chandra Bose, and producer T. Rama Satya Narayana[ vague ]

Discography

Feature films

YearFilm TitleDirectorLead CastLanguageNotesAudio channelWorked AsGenre
2014 Manasu Palike Maya Prema [13] Munu SwamyMurali krishna, Kaajal Sakhare Telugu Audio Released Lahari Music Music DirectorLove Story, Drama
2017 Komali Vikas MadakariMurali krishna, Kaajal Sakhare Kannada Audio Released Silly Monk Music DirectorLove Story, Drama
2019RAHASYAM [31] [32] [33] Sagar saileshSagar sailesh, Rithika Telugu Released 1 Feb 2019Mango MusicMusic DirectorHorror, Drama
2020PlayBackHari Prasad JakkaDinesh, Ananya Nagmalla, Telugu Released 5 March 2021AHASound Foley ArtistSuspense Thriller
2022#pkHemanth pVinny Viyaan, Aashu ReddyTelugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam.Film Released 26 August 2022 Lahari Music Music DirectorLove Story, Action
2023Sugar FactoryDeepak Aras Darling Krishna, sonal montero Kannada Audio ReleasedAnanda audioMusic DirectorRom-Com Drama
2024Thata ManavuduRam Mandapathi Rajendra Prasad Telugu Announced / Filming-----Music DirectorLove & Drama
2025Love Again (LA)sashank voleti---- Telugu Announced-----Music DirectorRom-Com Drama
2025AkaraRajusai charan Telugu confirmed-----Music DirectorSuspense Thriller

OTT Film/Web series

YearSeries TitleLanguageDirectorLead CastReleased ChannelNotesGenre
2016Nuvvu Pakkanunte Baaguntaadhe [34] TeluguEeswar ReddyMohan Bhagath Shreyas Media 2 episodes releasedRom-Com
2017Mana Mugguri love story [35] TeluguShashank Yeleti Nandini Reddy Naveep, Tejeswini, Adith Yup TV All Episodes ReleasedRom-Com
2017The UnknownEnglishSiva Sai TejaSiva Sai Teja Disney hotstar releasedsuspense thriller
2019Mrs. Subbalakshmi [36] [37] i [38] TeluguN Vamsi Krishna Lakshmi Manchu, Avasarala Srinivas Yup TV, Zee5 All Episodes ReleasedAction-Comedy-drama
2019Missamma PelliTelugugautami challagullaAd My, Tarun V6 chill Trailer ReleasedRom-Com
2021Ajatha ShatruvuTeluguFarooq RoyAnirudth, East West Entertainment / MX playerAll Episodes ReleasedAction Drama
2025Aa Gang Repu 3TeluguYogee QumaarPreeti Sunder----Trailer ReleasedSuspense Thriller

Short, independent, mini movies & YouTube series

YearFilm TitleDirectorLanguageChannelNotesYouTube Views
12014AdugadugunaBharat KumarTeluguFriends Forever CreationsReleased2500
22014ManiaMadhusudhana ReddyTeluguTelugu OneReleased13000
32015Coffee With SiriMunneshwarTeluguIQlik channelReleased2 lakhs
42015I Hate YouPavan RachepalliTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)6 lakhs
52015Smart PhoneKoushik PegallapatiTeluguYeshwanth Sai CreationsReleased1.30 lakhs
62015PoraatamJay SureshTeluguRunway ReelsReleased5000
72015KICK – Koncham Istam Chaala KastamNagasri RaoTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India & US)

Won SIIMA best music director award

3.5 million
82015D- A Dark TaleMaahesshh SkTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)8000
92015HarivilluDasari MurthyTeluguIQlik channelReleased1.5million
102015Love Re-defineRAMTeluguBroken Hearts ProductionReleased1 lakh
112015Oye NanduSathish TirupathiTeluguIQlik channelReleased1.5million
122015i CubeSreekanth PidikitiTeluguTelugu OneReleased2500
132015Interview @ Love.comVijay BharathTeluguIDEA FACTORYReleased40000
142015OorvasiSP NaiduTeluguIQlik channelReleased79000
152015Reverse RevengeKiran PanthulaTeluguWide AnglesReleased1.56 lakhs
162015Lovely LoveMunneshwarTeluguWide AnglesReleased7000
172015al-Ka-Hell (alcohol)Surya EntyTeluguReleased18000
182015SoSoGopi Nath ReddyTeluguIQlik channelReleased17000
192015RakhiVinay VajrakaruruTeluguTelugu OneReleased6000
202015Aa Gang RepuYogee Qumaar MutyaalaTeluguIQlik channelReleased & won the BEST MUSIC AWARD

at Indie Fest Short Film Award

50 million
212015MuslmaanSanjay KarlapudiTeluguSai Akshaya ProductionsReleased12,000
222015Okariki Okarai UntunteyGopi Nath ReddyTeluguWide AnglesReleased14000
232015Time To LoveFaarooq RoyTeluguIQlik MoviesReleased (Premiered in India)61000
252015Yaar ArivaarSanthosh Gopa Tamil Tamil ShortCutsReleased12000
262015I 2Charan CherryTeluguTelugu OneReleased
272015Okariki OkaruSanthosh GopaTeluguTelugu OneReleased7000
282015 Nannu Dochukunduvate Rathnaker ReddyTeluguIQlik channelReleased
292015Inkonchem PremistaNagaraj ThakurTeluguGenuine picturesReleased
302015Chinni Chinni Aasalu Naalo ReganeyMani LakkimsettyTeluguIQlik channelReleased
312016MeghamRamesh KadumulaTeluguPVR ProductionsReleased (Premiered in India)43000
322016Maa Naana KosamFaarooq RoyTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)841000
332015KamalikaDevada MuraliTeluguTelugu OneReleased
34201524 HoursGuna GovindTeluguTelugu OneReleased
352016Nammadaniki Yentha BaagundiKiran BaleTeluguIQlik channelReleased
362016OoshodayamKalluri HariTeluguTelugu OneReleased
372016GangaVijay Kumar KalivarapuTeluguTelugu OneReleased
382016Anand VihariBharattTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)
392016SankalpamSiva KrishnaTeluguOnline TalkiesReleased
402016AdaalatDanish Khan Hindi Shalimar Hindi MoviesReleased
412016Yedo Maya ChesaavRam Reddy PannalaTeluguU&I EntertainmentsReleased
422016I am Your MotherSambashiva raoTeluguShort Film TalkiesReleased
432016Soggade Na Chinni NayanaJaveed PashaTeluguUFO PromotionsReleased (Premiered in India)
442016Kalyanam KamaniyamMahesh YennintiTeluguTelugu OneReleased
452016SwachaaSateesh KumarTeluguTelugu OneReleased
462016U – TurnRavi VarmaTeluguWide Angle PicturesReleased
472016SHEVijay BharatTeluguRunway ReelsReleased (Premiered in India)924000
482016Pilli Kalla PapaGopi Nath ReddyTeluguRunway ReelsReleased2.7 million
492016Round The ClockVJ ShivanTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)
492016MITHYA/FALSEMahendra Hindi, EnglishFilmy mindsReleased
502016Ammai Amma PremaFaarooq RoyTeluguRunway reelsReleased as 50th Project

(premiered in India)

1.10 million
512016ParinayamAnu PrasadTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)1 million
522016ZeroVenu GpoalTeluguOnline TalkiesReleased
532016Love ProposalsEswar Reddy GayamTelugu Shreyas Media Released
542016Naaku Pellaindi – Aina ParvaleduGowri NaiduTeluguTelugu OneReleased
552016PaapaYogee Qumaar Mutyaala Telugu Telugu OneReleased (Premiered in India)123000
562016The Christmas GiftKomali English ArtStreet CreationsReleased
572016Its My LifeBhaskar BantupalliTeluguSilly TubeReleased (Premiered in India)
582017A nightout with bossVirat VishnuTeluguVishal Creative WorksReleased
592017My Heart Is BeatingRajesh DevarapalliTeluguIQlik MoviesReleased
602017Slam BookVarunTeluguVie CutsReleased
612017Aatankwaadi Kaun ?Danish Khan Hindi Screened in India
622017Nuvvu Chaala Hot Guru RaaBrahma ChariTeluguRunway ReelsReleased205000
632017Na Pelli ChoopuluRameesh TamadaTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
642017Software BichagaaduAnu PrasadTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased3.1 million
652017Old City- The Gang WarSaleem SKTeluguTelugu oneTrailer Released
662017AvantikaBalaji PrasadTeluguRolling ReelsReleased
672017Beer Father (BF)Ravi VarmaTeluguRunway ReelsReleased70 million
682017Finding My ParentsShaik Azzagar AaliTeluguSilly TubeReleased
692017The UnknownSiva Sai Teja English pocket filmsReleased
702017Atu Nuvve Itu NuvveShoban NVTeluguteluguoneReleased1.7 million
712017TenNagendra GuvvalaTeluguMonks N MonkeysReleased
722017PriyankaKoti ReddyTeluguRajnaath Kolli channelReleased
732017Love BugPavan RachepalliTeluguAnil ArtsReleased
742017nenu meeku telusaRahulTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
752017InsightKamal Krishna English Kamal KrishnaPremiered World Wide
762017Om ShantiSagar SaileshTelugusilly tubeReleased
772017GundamgereD. K. PavanTelugusri vayunanda studiosTrailer Released
782017Ne kai ToduntaGaneshTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
792016Voice of eyesVaali Daala Silent Vaali Varun VisualsReleased (Premiered in India)
802017VyuhaSV TriveraTelugusilly shotReleased
812017The DateSree ChaituTeluguJujubi TVReleased
822017AnandmayeAnu PrasadTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased1.8 million
832017SandwichPavan RachepalliTeluguSilly ShotsReleased
842017Ninnu Kori (short film)Sharan NeheruTeluguRSFIReleased
852017preyasiK SyamaniTeluguRunway ReelsTrailer Released
862017ChotuRaj ViratTeluguHamsa ProdsReleased
872017Aa gang repu 2Yogee QumaarTeluguI qiliks channelReleased
882017kothaga rekkalocchenaMahaanTeluguNagavaruna ProductionsReleased
892017JatayuKaushik BabuTeluguI qiliks channelReleased
902018"X"Faarooq RoyTeluguI qiliks channelReleased129000
912018Auto Lo AmmaiDasari Chiranjeevi Silent Telugu OneReleased
922018Surya BhaiSagar saileshTeluguSagar saileshReleased15000
932018Night LightNagaraj ThakurTeluguTelugu OneReleased
942018No- say yes to noMadhavi PamulaTeluguRunway ReelsReleased
952018SurpriseMadhu GogulapatiTeluguWide angel PicturesReleased
962018DhruvtaraGauthami PadmanabhanTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
972018Karmam maranamRethesha ReddyTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
982018Rani Anu Raja nenuP Raj KumarTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased73000
992018AlekhyaCharan KasinadhuniTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
1002018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruShoban NVTeluguI qiliks channelReleased as 100th project2.50 lakhs
1012018Modati_GnapakamNagaraj ThakurTeluguZflicksReleased
1022018ZindagiKhaja MHindi & TeluguScreened
1032018Oosupodhu UndaneedhuKala ShankarTeluguTelugu OneReleased
1042018Driver's StoryVasantTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
1052018Tribal TheorySubbu CherukuriTeluguRunway ReelsTrailer Released
1062018InsideSurya EntyTeluguTrio ReelsReleased
1072019ButterscotchVijay BharatTeluguTelugu OneReleased
1082019WomenVijay Bharat Telugu & Hindi Future FilmsReleased
1092019Apple ColonyJai S Telugu & Hindi Klapboard productionsReleased
1102019HEXSV TriveraTeluguSilly ShotsReleased
1112019KAADHALMahaan Tamil Tamil Short CutsReleased
1122019Hashtag KidnapSuneal Patel NTeluguTelugu OneReleased
1132019Swagatam KrishnaRadha KrishnaTeluguSilly ShotsReleased1 million
1142019Neerida Aa kshanaVikas Madakari Kannada Talent VisionReleased
1152019Istamaina SakudaVijay BharathTeluguKabir Rafi officialReleased
1162019Night U leftGautham KrishnaTeluguWide AngleReleased
1172020Visakha Theeram LoRaj KumarTeluguI qiliks channelReleased40000
1182020KrishnayanamVinod GaliTeluguCrazy N CatchyReleased
1192020TRANSITIONCuts CarthikSilentAntenna Pictures (Silent film)Released
1202020Mr HumanSunil Ankuri Hindi, EnglishSilly ShotsReleased
1212021SwardhamVamc GudavalliTelugu Madhura Audio / BhavaniHD MoviesReleased60000
1222021SHEGautham KrishnaTeluguAmazon Prime / MX playerReleased
1232022No String AttachedYogee QumaarTeluguI qiliks channelReleased3200
1242022Action CutDarshan AshKannadaA2 moviesReleased1.8
1252023SannaJeevamAshok TalluriTeluguchai bisketReleased
1262023navarasa madhanamprudhvi RajTeluguscreened in vishwanat memorialscreened in India
1272023Pareshaan ZindagiAbid BhushanTeluguSyed StudiosReleased118000
1282024KalusukovalaniSadula SureshTeluguSS Telugu TVReleased

Singles and album songs

YearAlbumAlbum/Song TitleLanguageChannelSinger(s)LyricistNotes
2015I Hate YouNee Kalale KunukeTeluguCinemama Anudeep Dev, VidyaPavan Rachepalli
2015Smart PhoneChinni GundeloTeluguKabir rafi OfficialSrikantKoushik Pegallapati
2015Inkonchem PremistaKaalama AagaveTeluguGenuine picturesKabir Rafi, ApurvaShoban NV
2016Maa Naana Kosam Adugadugu TeluguIQlik channel Anudeep Dev, Apurva Garimella, Kabir Rafi Kittu Vissapragada Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards

For Best song, singer & Lyric

2016Nee ParichayamNee ParichayamTeluguSMART CREATIONSKabir RafiSunder
2016Edo Maya ChesavEdo Maya ChesavTeluguU&I EntertainmentsKabir RafiPoorna ChaariWon the BEST SONG & SINGER award at

VR films national award

2016ParinayamNeeku NenuTelugu Madhura Audio Suresh Kumar, Harini Rao

Panchali Tanisha, Kabir Rafi

Shoban NVNominated in Lotus Short film Awards

For Best song, singer & Lyric

2017Dream of the nationDesh Pukare reHindikabir rafi OFFICIALKabir RafiKabir Rafi
2017Madahosh Hui HawaMadahosh Hui HawaHindiDJS FILM PRODUCTION HOUSEPanchali Mallik and Aradhya SindeShafi
2018KarmamaSirulaTeluguKlapboard ProductionsRavi PrakashLakshmi Priyanka
2018PadipoyaPadipoyaTeluguTelugu OneKabir RafiArhat Bodhi
2018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruEmo EmoTeluguKlapboard ProductionKabir Rafi, Amrita NayakShoban NV
2018Bonaalu SongDhum Dhum DhumaarTeluguGenuine picturesUma NehaVeeru Gaddam
2020SankuratriSankuratri PandagaTeluguKabir Rafi OfficialManasa Acharya, Kabir RafiLakshmi Priyanka
2022Emo emo ManaseEmo Emo ManaseTeluguMarina OfficialKabir RafiVamsi Krishna
2025Software AmmaiSoftware AmmaiTeluguKabir Rafi OfficialKabir RafiNikesh Kumar

As playback singer

YearAlbumSong TitleLanguageChannelMusic DirectorLyricist/Co-SingerNotes
2015Inkonchem PremistaKaalama AagaveTeluguGenuine picturesKabir RafiShoban NV/Apurva
2016Maa Naana Kosam Adugadugu TeluguIQlik channelKabir Rafi Kittu Vissapragada/

Anudeep Dev,

Apurva garimella,

Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards

For Best song, singer & Lyric

2016Nee ParichayamNee ParichayamTeluguSMART CREATIONSKabir RafiSunder
2016Edo Maya ChesavEdo Maya ChesavTeluguU&I EntertainmentsKabir RafiPoorna Chaari/tanishaWon the BEST SONG & SINGER award at

VR films national award

2016ParinayamYemautunndoTelugu Madhura Audio Kabir RafiShoban NV/Panchali Tanisha
2017Dream of the nationDesh Pukare reHindiKabir rafi OFFICIALJeevan ThomasKabir rafi
2018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruEmo EmoTeluguAmrita NayakKabir rafiShoban NV/Amrita Nayak
2020#PKKhoya KhoyaHindiLehari TseriesKabir rafiNitin/Amrita Nayak
2023Sugar factorykalkonda ee premigeKannadaananda audioKabir rafiArasu Anthre
2025ninnu choodaganinnu choodagaTeluguUllas--

As Sound Designer

YearFilm TitleDirectorLanguageNotes
2015Aa Gang RepuYogee QumaarTelugu
2015ShashaDivyaEnglish
2016Shiva 143Sagar SaileshTelugu
2016SHEVijay BharathTelugu
2017BeepRaj viratTelugu
2017The UnknownSiva TejaEnglish
2017Amma Ammay PremaFarooq RoyTelugu
2017Second ChanceKrishna kumarTelugu
2017addictedAkhil rajTelugu
2017ChotuRaj viratTelugu
2018Mangamma Gari ManavaduAnu PrasadTelugu
2018HamsaaroSiva TejaTelugu
2018SleepwalkerGopi narraTelugu
2018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruShoban NVTelugu
2020From The Night U LeftGautham KrishnaTelugu
2020Vizag Teeram LoRaj KumarTelugu

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