Kabir Rafi[1][2][3][4][5] is an Indian music composer, playback singer, independent pop artist, and background score artist. He made his full-fledged music direction debut with his first multilingual feature film in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada & Malayalam is #PK, Released in Aug 2022 and made his first Kannada commercial debut with Sugar Factory[6][7] released in Nov 2023. before that he did his 1st Big banner web series like Mana Mugguri Love Story [8] under producer Swapna Dutt banner swapna cinema who made movies like Kalki 2898 AD, sita ramam, Mahanati. then he did Mrs Subbalaxmi[9][10] under Manchu Lakshmi banner manchu telefilms & Zee5. previously he has worked predominantly for 200 plus digital short films, independent films & mini movies from 2015 to present in English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Silent films and other foreign languages which accumulated lot of awards and recognition. Presently he is working on 1 Kannada & 3 Telugu features movies to be released in 2024 - 2025.
Kabir Rafi | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 24 June 1993 Visakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Origin | Chandole, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Film score & music producer |
| Occupation | Music composer & playback singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist, keyboards, guitars |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Ananda Audio, T series-Lahari, Aditya Audio |
| Website | www |
Early life
editKabir Rafi[11] was born to an Indian army soldier Shaik Abdul Khader in Vishakapatnam, lived in and then travelled to various cities in India including Gujarat (Bhuj), Bengaluru, Assam (Silchar) and Mumbai then settled in Hyderabad. His family has an army background with his great-grandfather a "freedom fighter". His grandfather and father also served in the Indian army where his father, a retired subedar major, His Father is a huge fan of singer Mohammed Rafi and used to listen and cherish his songs and films during his service days in borders, with the inspiration and influence of mohammed Rafi on him, he gave that name to his child. Documented name Mohammed Rafi (Kabir Rafi screen name) works professionally in the music field today following the encouragement of his father and mother. He finished his entire Schooling from (KV) Kendriya Vidyalaya Central school. He did his bachelor's degree in hotel management from Regency College of culinary arts in 2009 and was an MBA graduate of 2011 From Malla Reddy college. He then worked with Just Dial Company for 2 years on a contract basis as a video vendor after MBA . But his music career was on the go along with his studies since childhood. Rafi started performing at the age of 12 with various musical stage shows and learned Hindustani classical music in vocals & Tabla (Pratham swash 1st grade). His mother recognised his talent in his early schooling days and encouraged him to learn music tabla classes and participate in various stage shows, singing competitions, etc. His father was serving in the Indian Army transferred to Mumbai where Rafi started his professional career singing various jingle and dubbing songs & tracks for music directors including Dilip Sen who guided him in 2005. As his father Posted from Mumbai to Hyderabad, Rafi dint left Mumbai for 2 years staying in his uncle's room struggling hard for food and work, tried his luck in music and acting industry too in Bollywood he acted in small roles under Balaji telefilms Ltd and also sang lot of jingles and dubbing songs. Rafi's Father then insisted him to come down to Hyderabad and concentrate in studies and music alongside, as there is Tollywood industry, so he suggested him to try his luck in telugu film industry. So he got shifted to Hyderabad in 2006. He then given lot of singing audition, sang chorus and track singing for various music director in telugu film industry. Then he developed his music skills too and given a lot of background musical works for various top music directors as Asst. Composer, singer and keyboard player. He also sang track songs for them. One of the music directors who encouraged him was late Chakri in his early stages. Then he joined Composer Jeevan Thomas in 2009 worked with him for four years, observed, worked & learnt various professional aspects of Music under his class.
Career
editFrom 2012 to 2014 he was under observation and worked in the musical team of musician & music director Jeevan Thomas for the movies Kuberulu,[12] First love (2013) and Yavvanam Oka Fantasy (2015). He also got opportunity to sing songs in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi as playback singer for a few movies. He gave stage performances as singer for more than 100 plus events. In 2014 he finished his first movie as full-fledged music direction debut Manasu palike maya prema.[13][14] the audio was released but somehow the movie didn't get released. Then in 2016 his independent film Parinayam was released. His second feature film, Komali[15][16][17][18] audio was released in 2017 i kannada. He finished with 200 Projects from the year 2015 to present[19] which includes short films, independent films, web series, feature films, adds etc. in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi & English. His most popular projects which went viral and brought fame are Mana Mugguri Love Story,[20][21] Mrs Subbalaxmi[22], Konchan Istam Chaala Kastam, I Hate You, Aa Gang Repu, Maa Naana Kosam, Pilli Kalla Papa, Oye Nandu, Atu itu nuvvey, etc. Critically acclaimed short films include She, Musalman, Papa, Anandmaaye, Chotu, Karmama and many more. His total musical view count on YouTube is nearing to 8 crores views which makes him the highest viewed musician in short film category 2015- 2018 on YouTube in India. His upcoming feature film projects are under production to be released in 2024- 2025.
Awards and nominations
edit- Awarded with siima[23][24][25] short film awards[26][27] for the best music director[28][29] for "KICK" short film[30] by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam (Director of PELLICHUPULU), hosted by Allu Sirish, Rana Daggubati, and Navdeep.
- Won 'Best Short Film Music Director – Telugu' Award for Koncham Ishtam Chala Kashtam at 1st SIIMA Short Film Awards.
- (MCIFA) melbourne city independent film awards[31] for BEST SOUND DESIGNER for short film Insight directed by kamal Krishna
- Awarded With Studio One film awards for the best music director
- Awarded With Lotus Short film Awards 2018 for best music director for Aa Gang Repu 2.
- Nominated in Telangana_state_Language_and_Culture_department short film festival
- Awarded With Lotus Short film Awards 2017 for best singer for voice of eyes.
- Awarded with Indie Fest Short Film Award 2015 for best background music for short film "Aa gang repu"[32]
- Awarded with a national award from VR films national award 2016 for best music for song "yedo maya chesav".[33] in short film category.
- Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards 2016 for Maa Naana Kosam & parinayam for best song and singer.
- Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards 2016 for Aa gang repu & Koncham istam chaala kastam for best music.
- Felicitated with Short film Diamond Award 2017 towards Contribution of Music in Tollywood short film industry for 2 years to till date presented by Tollywood director and producers Raj Kandukuri, lyric writer Chandra Bose & producer T.Rama Satya Narayana.
Discography
editFeature films
edit| Year | Film Title | Director | Lead Cast | Language | Notes | Audio channel | Worked As | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Manasu Palike Maya Prema[13] | Munu Swamy | Murali krishna, Kaajal Sakhare | Telugu | Audio Released | Lahari Music | Music Director | Love Story, Drama |
| 2017 | Komali | Vikas Madakari | Murali krishna, Kaajal Sakhare | Kannada | Audio Released | Silly Monk | Music Director | Love Story, Drama |
| 2019 | RAHASYAM[34][35][36] | Sagar sailesh | Sagar sailesh, Rithika | Telugu | Released 1 Feb 2019 | Mango Music | Music Director | Horror, Drama |
| 2020 | PlayBack | Hari Prasad Jakka | Dinesh, Ananya Nagmalla, | Telugu | Released 5 March 2021 | AHA | Sound Foley Artist | Suspense Thriller |
| 2022 | #pk | Hemanth p | Vinny Viyaan, Aashu Reddy | Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam. | Film Released 26 August 2022 | Lahari Music | Music Director | Love Story, Action |
| 2023 | Sugar Factory | Deepak Aras | Darling Krishna, sonal moentro | Kannada | Audio Released | Ananda audio | Music Director | Rom-Com Drama |
| 2024 | Thata Manavudu | Ram Mandapathi | Rajendra Prasad | Telugu | Announced / Filming | ----- | Music Director | Love & Drama |
| 2024 | chaavu kuda pelli laatidi brother | Malli k chandra | ---- | Telugu | confirmed | Music Director | Village Drama | |
| 2024 | Love Again LA | sashank voleti | ---- | Telugu | confirmed | ----- | Music Director | Rom-Com Drama |
OTT Web series
edit| Year | Series Title | Language | Director | Lead Cast | Released Channel | Notes | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nuvvu Pakkanunte Baaguntaadhe[37] | Telugu | Eeswar Reddy | Mohan Bhagath | Shreyas Media | 2 episodes released | Rom-Com |
| 2017 | Mana Mugguri love story[38] | Telugu | Shashank Yeleti Nandini Reddy | Naveep, Tejeswini, Adith | Yup TV | All Episodes Released | Rom-Com |
| 2019 | Mrs. Subbalakshmi[9][10] i[39] | Telugu | N Vamsi Krishna | Lakshmi Manchu, Avasarala Srinivas | Yup TV, Zee5 | All Episodes Released | Action-Comedy-drama |
| 2019 | Missamma Pelli | Telugu | gautami challagulla | Ad My, Tarun | V6 chill | Trailer Released | Rom-Com |
| 2021 | Ajatha Shatruvu | Telugu | Farooq Roy | Anirudth, | East West Entertainment / MX player | All Episodes Released | Action Drama |
Short, independent, mini movies & youtube series
edit| Year | Film Title | Director | Language | Channel | Notes | YouTube Views | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Adugaduguna | Bharat Kumar | Telugu | Friends Forever Creations | Released | --- |
| 2 | 2014 | Mania | Madhusudhana Reddy | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | 13000 |
| 3 | 2015 | Coffee With Siri | Munneshwar | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | 2 lakhs |
| 4 | 2015 | I Hate You | Pavan Rachepalli | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released (Premiered in India) | 6 lakhs |
| 5 | 2015 | Smart Phone | Koushik Pegallapati | Telugu | Yeshwanth Sai Creations | Released | 1.30 lakhs |
| 6 | 2015 | Poraatam | Jay Suresh | Telugu | Runway Reels | Released | 5000 |
| 7 | 2015 | KICK – Koncham Istam Chaala Kastam | Nagasri Rao | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released (Premiered in India & US)
Won SIIMA best music director award |
3.5 million |
| 8 | 2015 | D- A Dark Tale | Maahesshh Sk | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released (Premiered in India) | 8000 |
| 9 | 2015 | Harivillu | Dasari Murthy | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | 1.5million |
| 10 | 2015 | Love Re-define | RAM | Telugu | Broken Hearts Production | Released | 1 lakh |
| 11 | 2015 | Oye Nandu | Sathish Tirupathi | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | 1.5million |
| 12 | 2015 | i Cube | Sreekanth Pidikiti | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | 2500 |
| 13 | 2015 | Interview @ Love.com | Vijay Bharath | Telugu | IDEA FACTORY | Released | 40000 |
| 14 | 2015 | Oorvasi | SP Naidu | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | 79000 |
| 15 | 2015 | Reverse Revenge | Kiran Panthula | Telugu | Wide Angles | Released | 1.56 lakhs |
| 16 | 2015 | Lovely Love | Munneshwar | Telugu | Wide Angles | Released | 7000 |
| 17 | 2015 | al-Ka-Hell (alcohol) | Surya Enty | Telugu | Released | 18000 | |
| 18 | 2015 | SoSo | Gopi Nath Reddy | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | |
| 19 | 2015 | Rakhi | Vinay Vajrakaruru | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 20 | 2015 | Aa Gang Repu | Yogee Qumaar Mutyaala | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released & won the BEST MUSIC AWARD | 50 million |
| 21 | 2015 | Muslmaan | Sanjay Karlapudi | Telugu | Sai Akshaya Productions | Released | 10,000 |
| 22 | 2015 | Okariki Okarai Untuntey | Gopi Nath Reddy | Telugu | Wide Angles | Released | |
| 23 | 2015 | Time To Love | Faarooq Roy | Telugu | IQlik Movies | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 25 | 2015 | Yaar Arivaar | Santhosh Gopa | Tamil | Tamil ShortCuts | Released | |
| 26 | 2015 | I 2 | Charan Cherry | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 27 | 2015 | Okariki Okaru | Santhosh Gopa | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 28 | 2015 | Nannu Dochukunduvate | Rathnaker Reddy | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | |
| 29 | 2015 | Inkonchem Premista | Nagaraj Thakur | Telugu | Genuine pictures | Released | |
| 30 | 2015 | Chinni Chinni Aasalu Naalo Reganey | Mani Lakkimsetty | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | |
| 31 | 2016 | Megham | Ramesh Kadumula | Telugu | PVR Productions | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 32 | 2016 | Maa Naana Kosam | Faarooq Roy | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 33 | 2015 | Kamalika | Devada Murali | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 34 | 2015 | 24 Hours | Guna Govind | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 35 | 2016 | Nammadaniki Yentha Baagundi | Kiran Bale | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released | |
| 36 | 2016 | Ooshodayam | Kalluri Hari | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 37 | 2016 | Ganga | Vijay Kumar Kalivarapu | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 38 | 2016 | Anand Vihari | Bharatt | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 39 | 2016 | Sankalpam | Siva Krishna | Telugu | Online Talkies | Released | |
| 40 | 2016 | Adaalat | Danish Khan | Hindi | Shalimar Hindi Movies | Released | |
| 41 | 2016 | Yedo Maya Chesaav | Ram Reddy Pannala | Telugu | U&I Entertainments | Released | |
| 42 | 2016 | I am Your Mother | Sambashiva rao | Telugu | Short Film Talkies | Released | |
| 43 | 2016 | Soggade Na Chinni Nayana | Javeed Pasha | Telugu | UFO Promotions | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 44 | 2016 | Kalyanam Kamaniyam | Mahesh Yenninti | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 45 | 2016 | Swachaa | Sateesh Kumar | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 46 | 2016 | U – Turn | Ravi Varma | Telugu | Wide Angle Pictures | Released | |
| 47 | 2016 | SHE | Vijay Bharat | Telugu | Runway Reels | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 48 | 2016 | Pilli Kalla Papa | Gopi Nath Reddy | Telugu | Runway Reels | Released | |
| 49 | 2016 | Round The Clock | VJ Shivan | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 49 | 2016 | MITHYA/FALSE | Mahendra | Hindi, English | Filmy minds | Released | |
| 50 | 2016 | Ammai Amma Prema | Faarooq Roy | Telugu | Runway reels | Released as 50th Project
(premiered in India) |
1.10 million |
| 51 | 2016 | Parinayam | Anu Prasad | Telugu | IQlik channel | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 52 | 2016 | Zero | Venu Gpoal | Telugu | Online Talkies | Released | |
| 53 | 2016 | Love Proposals | Eswar Reddy Gayam | Telugu | Shreyas Media | Released | |
| 54 | 2016 | Naaku Pellaindi – Aina Parvaledu | Gowri Naidu | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 55 | 2016 | Paapa | Yogee Qumaar Mutyaala | Telugu | Telugu One | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 56 | 2016 | The Christmas Gift | Komali | English | ArtStreet Creations | Released | |
| 57 | 2016 | Its My Life | Bhaskar Bantupalli | Telugu | Silly Tube | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 58 | 2017 | A nightout with boss | Virat Vishnu | Telugu | Vishal Creative Works | Released | |
| 59 | 2017 | My Heart Is Beating | Rajesh Devarapalli | Telugu | IQlik Movies | Released | |
| 60 | 2017 | Slam Book | Varun | Telugu | Vie Cuts | Released | |
| 61 | 2017 | Aatankwaadi Kaun ? | Danish Khan | Hindi | Screened in India | ||
| 62 | 2017 | Nuvvu Chaala Hot Guru Raa | Brahma Chari | Telugu | Runway Reels | Released | |
| 63 | 2017 | Na Pelli Choopulu | Rameesh Tamada | Telugu | Genuine Pictures | Released | |
| 64 | 2017 | Software Bichagaadu | Anu Prasad | Telugu | Genuine Pictures | Released | |
| 65 | 2017 | Old City- The Gang War | Saleem SK | Telugu | Telugu one | Trailer Released | |
| 66 | 2017 | Avantika | Balaji Prasad | Telugu | Rolling Reels | Released | |
| 67 | 2017 | Beer Father (BF) | Ravi Varma | Telugu | Runway Reels | Released | 70 million |
| 68 | 2017 | Finding My Parents | Shaik Azzagar Aali | Telugu | Silly Tube | Released | |
| 69 | 2017 | The Unknown | Siva Sai Teja | English | pocket films | Released | |
| 70 | 2017 | Atu Nuvve Itu Nuvve | Shoban NV | Telugu | teluguone | Released | |
| 71 | 2017 | Ten | Nagendra Guvvala | Telugu | Monks N Monkeys | Released | |
| 72 | 2017 | Priyanka | Koti Reddy | Telugu | Rajnaath Kolli channel | Released | |
| 73 | 2017 | Love Bug | Pavan Rachepalli | Telugu | Anil Arts | Released | |
| 74 | 2017 | nenu meeku telusa | Rahul | Telugu | Genuine Pictures | Released | |
| 75 | 2017 | Insight | Kamal Krishna | English | Kamal Krishna | Premiered World Wide | |
| 76 | 2017 | Om Shanti | Sagar Sailesh | Telugu | silly tube | Released | |
| 77 | 2017 | Gundamgere | D. K. Pavan | Telugu | sri vayunanda studios | Trailer Released | |
| 78 | 2017 | Ne kai Todunta | Ganesh | Telugu | Genuine Pictures | Released | |
| 79 | 2016 | Voice of eyes | Vaali Daala | Silent | Vaali Varun Visuals | Released (Premiered in India) | |
| 80 | 2017 | Vyuha | SV Trivera | Telugu | silly shot | Released | |
| 81 | 2017 | The Date | Sree Chaitu | Telugu | Jujubi TV | Released | |
| 82 | 2017 | Anandmaye | Anu Prasad | Telugu | Genuine Pictures | Released | |
| 83 | 2017 | Sandwich | Pavan Rachepalli | Telugu | Silly Shots | Released | |
| 84 | 2017 | Ninnu Kori (short film) | Sharan Neheru | Telugu | RSFI | Released | |
| 85 | 2017 | preyasi | K Syamani | Telugu | Runway Reels | Trailer Released | |
| 86 | 2017 | Chotu | Raj Virat | Telugu | Hamsa Prods | Released | |
| 87 | 2017 | Aa gang repu 2 | Yogee Qumaar | Telugu | I qiliks channel | Released | |
| 88 | 2017 | kothaga rekkalocchena | Mahaan | Telugu | Nagavaruna Productions | Released | |
| 89 | 2017 | Jatayu | Kaushik Babu | Telugu | I qiliks channel | Released | |
| 90 | 2018 | "X" | Faarooq Roy | Telugu | I qiliks channel | Released | |
| 91 | 2018 | Auto Lo Ammai | Dasari Chiranjeevi | Silent | Telugu One | Released | |
| 92 | 2018 | Surya Bhai | Sagar sailesh | Telugu | Sagar sailesh | Released | |
| 93 | 2018 | Night Light | Nagaraj Thakur | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 94 | 2018 | No- say yes to no | Madhavi Pamula | Telugu | Runway Reels | Released | |
| 95 | 2018 | Surprise | Madhu Gogulapati | Telugu | Wide angel Pictures | Released | |
| 96 | 2018 | Dhruvtara | Gauthami Padmanabhan | Telugu | Klapboard productions | Released | |
| 97 | 2018 | Karmam maranam | Rethesha Reddy | Telugu | Klapboard productions | Released | |
| 98 | 2018 | Rani Anu Raja nenu | P Raj Kumar | Telugu | Klapboard productions | Released | |
| 99 | 2018 | Alekhya | Charan Kasinadhuni | Telugu | Klapboard productions | Released | |
| 100 | 2018 | Okkare Iddaru Aiyaaru | Shoban NV | Telugu | I qiliks channel | Released as 100th project | 2.50 lakhs |
| 101 | 2018 | Modati_Gnapakam | Nagaraj Thakur | Telugu | Zflicks | Released | |
| 102 | 2018 | Zindagi | Khaja M | Hindi & Telugu | Screened | ||
| 103 | 2018 | Oosupodhu Undaneedhu | Kala Shankar | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 104 | 2018 | Driver's Story | Vasant | Telugu | Klapboard productions | Released | |
| 105 | 2018 | Tribal Theory | Subbu Cherukuri | Telugu | Runway Reels | Trailer Released | |
| 106 | 2018 | Inside | Surya Enty | Telugu | Trio Reels | Released | |
| 107 | 2019 | Butterscotch | Vijay Bharat | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 108 | 2019 | Women | Vijay Bharat | Telugu & Hindi | Future Films | Released | |
| 109 | 2019 | Apple Colony | Jai S | Telugu & Hindi | Klapboard productions | Released | |
| 110 | 2019 | HEX | SV Trivera | Telugu | Silly Shots | Released | |
| 111 | 2019 | KAADHAL | Mahaan | Tamil | Tamil Short Cuts | Released | |
| 112 | 2019 | Hashtag Kidnap | Suneal Patel N | Telugu | Telugu One | Released | |
| 113 | 2019 | Swagatam Krishna | Radha Krishna | Telugu | Silly Shots | Released | 1 million |
| 114 | 2019 | Neerida Aa kshana | Vikas Madakari | Kannada | Talent Vision | Released | |
| 115 | 2019 | Istamaina Sakuda | Vijay Bharath | Telugu | Kabir Rafi official | Released | |
| 116 | 2019 | Night U left | Gautham Krishna | Telugu | Wide Angle | Released | |
| 117 | 2020 | Visakha Theeram Lo | Raj Kumar | Telugu | I qiliks channel | Released | 40000 |
| 118 | 2020 | Krishnayanam | Vinod Gali | Telugu | Crazy N Catchy | Released | |
| 119 | 2020 | TRANSITION | Cuts Carthik | Silent | Antenna Pictures (Silent film) | Released | |
| 120 | 2020 | Mr Human | Sunil Ankuri | Hindi, English | Silly Shots | Released | |
| 121 | 2021 | Swardham | Vamc Gudavalli | Telugu | Madhura Audio / BhavaniHD Movies | Released | 58000 |
| 122 | 2021 | SHE | Gautham Krishna | Telugu | Amazon Prime / MX player | Released | |
| 123 | 2022 | No String Attached | Yogee Qumaar | Telugu | I qiliks channel | Released | 3200 |
| 124 | 2022 | Action Cut | Darshan Ash | Kannada | A2 movies | Released | 1.8 |
| 125 | 2023 | SannaJeevam | Ashok Talluri | Telugu | chai bisket | Released | |
| 126 | 2023 | navarasa madhanam | prudhvi Raj | Telugu | screened in vishwanat memorial | screened in india | |
| 127 | 2023 | Pareshaan Zindagi | Abid Bhushan | Telugu | Syed Studios | all 11 episodes released |
Singles and album songs
edit| Year | Album | Album/Song Title | Language | Channel | Singer(s) | Lyricist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | I Hate You | Nee Kalale Kunuke | Telugu | Cinemama | Anudeep Dev, Vidya | Pavan Rachepalli | |
| 2015 | Smart Phone | Chinni Gundelo | Telugu | Kabir rafi Official | Srikant | Koushik Pegallapati | |
| 2015 | Inkonchem Premista | Kaalama Aagave | Telugu | Genuine pictures | Kabir rafi, Apurva | Shoban NV | |
| 2016 | Maa Naana Kosam | Adugadugu | Telugu | IQlik channel | Anudeep Dev, Apurva garimella, Kabir rafi | Kittu Vissapragada | Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards
For Best song, singer & Lyric |
| 2016 | Nee Parichayam | Nee Parichayam | Telugu | SMART CREATIONS | kabir rafi | Sunder | |
| 2016 | Edo Maya Chesav | Edo Maya Chesav | Telugu | U&I Entertainments | kabir rafi | Poorna Chaari | Won the BEST SONG & SINGER award at |
| 2016 | Parinayam | neeku nenu | Telugu | Madhura Audio | Suresh Kumar, Harini Rao
Panchali Tanisha, Kabir rafi |
Shoban NV | Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards
For Best song, singer & Lyric |
| 2017 | Dream of the nation | Desh Pukare re | Hindi | kabir rafi OFFICIAL | Kabir rafi | Kabir rafi | |
| 2017 | Madahosh Hui Hawa | Madahosh Hui Hawa | Hindi | DJS FILM PRODUCTION HOUSE | Panchali mallik and Aradhya sinde | Shafi | |
| 2018 | Karmama | Sirula | Telugu | Klapboard Productions | Ravi prakash | Lakshmi Priyanka | |
| 2018 | Padipoya | Padipoya | Telugu | Telugu One | Kabir rafi | Arhat bodhi | |
| 2018 | Okkare Iddaru Aiyaaru | Emo Emo | Telugu | Klapboard Production | Kabir rafi, Amrita nayak | Shoban NV | |
| 2018 | Bonaalu Song | Dhum Dhum Dhumaar | Telugu | Genuine pictures | Uma neha | Veeru Gaddam | |
| 2020 | Sankuratri | Sankuratri Pandaga | Telugu | Kabir Rafi Official | Manasa acharya, kabir rafi | Lakshmi Priyanka | |
| 2021 | Software Ammai | Software Ammai | Telugu | Kabir Rafi Official | Kabir rafi | Nikesh kumar | |
| 2022 | Emo emo Manase | Emo emo Manase | Telugu | Marina Official | Kabir rafi | Vamsi Krishna |
As playback singer
edit| Year | Album | Song Title | Language | Channel | Music Director | Lyricist/Co-Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Inkonchem Premista | Kaalama Aagave | Telugu | Genuine pictures | Kabir rafi | Shoban NV/Apurva | |
| 2016 | Maa Naana Kosam | Adugadugu | Telugu | IQlik channel | Kabir rafi | Kittu Vissapragada/
Apurva garimella, |
Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards
For Best song, singer & Lyric |
| 2016 | Nee Parichayam | Nee Parichayam | Telugu | SMART CREATIONS | Kabir rafi | Sunder | |
| 2016 | Edo Maya Chesav | Edo Maya Chesav | Telugu | U&I Entertainments | Kabir rafi | Poorna Chaari/tanisha | Won the BEST SONG & SINGER award at |
| 2016 | Parinayam | Yemautunndo | Telugu | Madhura Audio | Kabir rafi | Shoban NV/Panchali Tanisha | |
| 2017 | Dream of the nation | Desh Pukare re | Hindi | Kabir rafi OFFICIAL | Jeevan Thomas | Kabir rafi | |
| 2018 | Okkare Iddaru Aiyaaru | Emo Emo | Telugu | Amrita Nayak | Kabir rafi | Shoban NV/Amrita Nayak | |
| 2020 | #PK | Khoya Khoya | Hindi | Lehari Tseries | Kabir rafi | Nitin/Amrita Nayak | |
| 2023 | Sugar factory | kalkonda ee premige | Telugu | ananda audio | Kabir rafi | Arasu Anthre |
As Sound Designer
edit| Year | Film Title | Director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Aa Gang Repu | Yogee Qumaar | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Shasha | Divya | English | |
| 2016 | Shiva 143 | Sagar Sailesh | Telugu | |
| 2016 | SHE | Vijay Bharath | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Beep | Raj virat | Telugu | |
| 2017 | The Unknown | Siva Teja | English | |
| 2017 | Amma Ammay Prema | Farooq Roy | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Second Chance | Krishna kumar | Telugu | |
| 2017 | addicted | Akhil raj | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Chotu | Raj virat | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Mangamma Gari Manavadu | Anu Prasad | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Hamsaaro | Siva Teja | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Sleepwalker | Gopi narra | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Okkare Iddaru Aiyaaru | Shoban NV | Telugu | |
| 2020 | From The Night U Left | Gautham Krishna | Telugu | |
| 2020 | Vizag Teeram Lo | Raj Kumar | Telugu |
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External links
edit- Official website
- Kabir Rafi at IMDb
- "HBS gets National Excellence award". The Hindu. 22 February 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 July 2016.