Chandra Bose: Rs. 25k Song Earns Rs. 10 Lakhs in Royalties! 'Naatu Naatu' Lyricist Reveals All

• Chandra Bose, lyricist of Oscar-winning 'Naatu Naatu', revealed significant earnings from song royalties.
• A song like 'Chiru Chiru Chiru Chinukai Kurisave' (remuneration Rs. 25,000) has earned over Rs. 10 lakhs in royalties and is still generating income.
• Royalties are distributed via IPRS: 25% to lyricist, 25% to music director, and 50% to the publishing company.
• Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry garu championed lyricists' rights, deeply studying IPRS law to benefit writers.
• Royalties provided crucial income during the COVID-19 pandemic, with writers receiving Rs. 50,000 every three months.

Why It Matters: Song royalties, championed by Sirivennela Sastry, provide significant, ongoing income for lyricists like Chandra Bose.