Sripathi Panditharadhyula Kodandapani (c. 1932 – 5 April 1974)[1] was an Indian music composer and playback singer in Telugu cinema.
[1] Some of his notable compositions include songs like "Aalayaana Velasina Aa Devudi Reethi" from Devata, "Idi Mallela Velayani" and "Medante Meda Kadu" from Sukha Dukhalu.
[1] He became music director as an independent charge for the first time in Kanna Koduku (1961), followed by Padandi Munduku (1962), Manchi Rojulochayi, Bangaru Timmaraju (1964), Thotalo Pilla - Kotalo Rani (1964), Loguttu Perumallakeruka (1966) and others.
The song "Medante Meda Kaadu" from the film Sukha Dukhalu (1968) composed by him brought recognition to Balasubrahmanyam in Telugu cinema.
[2] Kodandapani is the music director in the Rekha Murali and Arts production company established by comedian and his former roommate Padmanabham.