Tyagayya is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu.

The film is based on the life of Saint, Singer, and composer Tyagaraja.

[2][3] Thyagaraja composed thousands of devotional compositions, most in Telugu and in praise of Lord Rama, many of which remain popular today, the most popular being "Nagumomu".

[4] Of special mention are five of his compositions called the Pancharatna Kritis (transl.

"five gems"), which are often sung in programs in his honour, and Utsava Sampradaya Krithis (transl.