Famous Kamma Writers
1) Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Chowdary
The Kaviraju (As he is popularly known in Andhra Pradesh), a fearless freedom fighter, a great native poet and an uncompromising rationalist, was born in a farmer's family in village Angaluru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, on the 15th January, 1887.His entire family comprised of literati and in his childhood, he wanted to learn Sanskrit, but was put off by the traditional pundits. Shri Ramaswamy's zeal and quest led him to the study of Sanskrit and to a very thorough understanding and critical study and analysis of the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and Itihasas. He concluded that the decadence of Hindu society was due to misinterpretation of our great Indian texts and that there is no sanction for the caste system or for untouchability and that it is the vested and self interest of the privileged section of the society that has been keeping millions in ignorance, illiteracy, superstitious beliefs and degraded status. He took to intensive and extensive propagation of reform through his poetry, dramas, lengthy dissertations and extensive discourses.
The Kaviraju (As he is popularly known in Andhra Pradesh), a fearless freedom fighter, a great native poet and an uncompromising rationalist, was born in a farmer's family in village Angaluru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, on the 15th January, 1887.His entire family comprised of literati and in his childhood, he wanted to learn Sanskrit, but was put off by the traditional pundits. Shri Ramaswamy's zeal and quest led him to the study of Sanskrit and to a very thorough understanding and critical study and analysis of the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and Itihasas. He concluded that the decadence of Hindu society was due to misinterpretation of our great Indian texts and that there is no sanction for the caste system or for untouchability and that it is the vested and self interest of the privileged section of the society that has been keeping millions in ignorance, illiteracy, superstitious beliefs and degraded status. He took to intensive and extensive propagation of reform through his poetry, dramas, lengthy dissertations and extensive discourses.
2) Tummala Seetharam Murthy Chowdary
He was awarded the title of 'Abhinava Tikkana'. Right from his boyhood days he wrote many literary works. He stands at the top of literary style writers. He is a great patroit and also a nationalist to the core. He participated in freedom struggle and underwent imprisonment. He has enormous craze for Telugu life styles. He earned a distinguished place in the Modern Telugu Literature. He is one of the very few modern poetry writers. He was honoured with many titles. Some of his famous writings were 'Rastraganam' and 'Bapuji Atmakatha. He received Sahitya Academy award for his poetry 'Mahatma Katha' in 1969.
He was awarded the title of 'Abhinava Tikkana'. Right from his boyhood days he wrote many literary works. He stands at the top of literary style writers. He is a great patroit and also a nationalist to the core. He participated in freedom struggle and underwent imprisonment. He has enormous craze for Telugu life styles. He earned a distinguished place in the Modern Telugu Literature. He is one of the very few modern poetry writers. He was honoured with many titles. Some of his famous writings were 'Rastraganam' and 'Bapuji Atmakatha. He received Sahitya Academy award for his poetry 'Mahatma Katha' in 1969.
3) Yetukuri Venkata Narasaiah
He hailed from Palnadu area of Guntur district. He was awarded the title "Kavibrahma". His writings reflect the literary style of Palnad region. He was born in agrocultural family. With a short life span of about 38 years he wrote many works such as 'Heroic History of Palnad', 'Kshetra Lakshmi', ' Rudramadevi', Maguva Manchala', 'Veera Bharatam' and 'Triveni'.
He hailed from Palnadu area of Guntur district. He was awarded the title "Kavibrahma". His writings reflect the literary style of Palnad region. He was born in agrocultural family. With a short life span of about 38 years he wrote many works such as 'Heroic History of Palnad', 'Kshetra Lakshmi', ' Rudramadevi', Maguva Manchala', 'Veera Bharatam' and 'Triveni'.
4) Tripuraneni Gopi Chand
Tripuraneni Gopichand (1910-1962): Born in Angaluru, Krishna District, Telugu novelist, short story writer, editor, essayist, playwright and film director, Gopichand's writings are ramarkable for an interplay of values, ideas and 'isms' -- materialism, rationalism, existentialism, realism and humanism. He is celebrated for his second novel Asamardhuni Javayatra (The Incompetent's Life Journey).This is the first psychological novel in Telugu literature.
Novels :Pandita Parameswara Sastry Veelunama,Cheekati
Gadulu,Yamapasam,Premopahatula,Asamarthuni JeevaYatra (first Telugu
Psychoanalysis Novel),Parivartana, Pandita
Parameswara,Sidhilalayam,Gadiya Padani Talupulu, Tatvavetalu,Postu
Chaiyani Uttarulu,Maku Unnayi Sogatalu. He received Sahitya Academy
award for his novel 'Panditha Paramshwara Sastry Veelunama' in 1963.Tripuraneni Gopichand (1910-1962): Born in Angaluru, Krishna District, Telugu novelist, short story writer, editor, essayist, playwright and film director, Gopichand's writings are ramarkable for an interplay of values, ideas and 'isms' -- materialism, rationalism, existentialism, realism and humanism. He is celebrated for his second novel Asamardhuni Javayatra (The Incompetent's Life Journey).This is the first psychological novel in Telugu literature.
5) Moturi Satyanarayana
He was born in Septemebr 1902 at Dondapadu. He was educated in the National College Machilipatnam. He acquired proficiency in Hindi. He joined the freedom struggle during the Non-Coperation Movemnet , 1921 and dedicated himself to the constructive work, mainly propagation of Hindi. He was the Editor of "Hindi Pracharak" 1926-36, "Hindi Prachar Samachar" 1938-61 and Dakshina Bharat 1947-61. He organised many Institutions all over India such as "Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachara Sabha", Madras 1926-61. He was Founder Secretary of "Telugu Basha Samithi" Madras and Hyderabad. He served as Member drafting committee of Indian Constitution (Languages)., Member, Central Advisory Board of Education, Govt. Of India. Member Madras University Senate 1952-53. Member, Central Official Languages Commision 1954-56. He was the Chief Editor of Encyclopedia on Social Sciences in hindi published by the Hindi Vikas Samithi, Madras. He was awarded "Padma Sree" in 1958 and "Padma Bhushan" in 1961.
He was born in Septemebr 1902 at Dondapadu. He was educated in the National College Machilipatnam. He acquired proficiency in Hindi. He joined the freedom struggle during the Non-Coperation Movemnet , 1921 and dedicated himself to the constructive work, mainly propagation of Hindi. He was the Editor of "Hindi Pracharak" 1926-36, "Hindi Prachar Samachar" 1938-61 and Dakshina Bharat 1947-61. He organised many Institutions all over India such as "Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachara Sabha", Madras 1926-61. He was Founder Secretary of "Telugu Basha Samithi" Madras and Hyderabad. He served as Member drafting committee of Indian Constitution (Languages)., Member, Central Advisory Board of Education, Govt. Of India. Member Madras University Senate 1952-53. Member, Central Official Languages Commision 1954-56. He was the Chief Editor of Encyclopedia on Social Sciences in hindi published by the Hindi Vikas Samithi, Madras. He was awarded "Padma Sree" in 1958 and "Padma Bhushan" in 1961.
6) Narla Venkateswara Rao
V.R.Narla was born on 1-12-1908. at Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh. He was a famous author of many works. He came under the influence of "Brahma Samaj", while a student, he attended the Congress sessionat Madras in 1927. He used to contribute articles to journals even at young age. The book "Neti Russia" (Russia Today) in Telugu written by him was banned by the Governament. He was arrested on a fabricated charge and was sentenced to 7 months R.I. He associated him self with a terrorist group during 1930-32. As a journalist he was associated with the Journals Justice, Swarajya, Janavani, Prajamata etc., He was the editor of 'Andhra Prabha' during 1942 - 59 and 'Andhra Jyothi' during 1960 - 77. He was member of Rajya Sabha during the period 1958-70. He was member of Text Book Policy Committee of Andhra Pradesh Government, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, A.P Sahitya Academy, Sangeetha Nataka Kala Academy, Kendra Lalita Kala Academy. Kendra Lalita Kala Academy award winner. His english publications are 'Gods, Goblins and Men', 'Traditional Indian Culture' and other essays, Vemana through western eyes', 'Truth about the Gita', 'Man and his World'. He was Humanist and a Nationalsit. He received Sahitya Academy award for his play 'Seeta Josyam' in 1981.
V.R.Narla was born on 1-12-1908. at Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh. He was a famous author of many works. He came under the influence of "Brahma Samaj", while a student, he attended the Congress sessionat Madras in 1927. He used to contribute articles to journals even at young age. The book "Neti Russia" (Russia Today) in Telugu written by him was banned by the Governament. He was arrested on a fabricated charge and was sentenced to 7 months R.I. He associated him self with a terrorist group during 1930-32. As a journalist he was associated with the Journals Justice, Swarajya, Janavani, Prajamata etc., He was the editor of 'Andhra Prabha' during 1942 - 59 and 'Andhra Jyothi' during 1960 - 77. He was member of Rajya Sabha during the period 1958-70. He was member of Text Book Policy Committee of Andhra Pradesh Government, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, A.P Sahitya Academy, Sangeetha Nataka Kala Academy, Kendra Lalita Kala Academy. Kendra Lalita Kala Academy award winner. His english publications are 'Gods, Goblins and Men', 'Traditional Indian Culture' and other essays, Vemana through western eyes', 'Truth about the Gita', 'Man and his World'. He was Humanist and a Nationalsit. He received Sahitya Academy award for his play 'Seeta Josyam' in 1981.
7) Thumati Donappa
He was Mecca of researchers, Linguist and former Vice Chancellor, Telugu University. Noted authority on the Semantics and Philology of Telugu language. Famous Literary works - Balala Shabdaratnakaram, Telugu Mandalika Shabdakosam, Vaikrapada Swarupa Nirupanamu, Andhrula Asalukadha and Harikadha Sarwaswamu.
He was Mecca of researchers, Linguist and former Vice Chancellor, Telugu University. Noted authority on the Semantics and Philology of Telugu language. Famous Literary works - Balala Shabdaratnakaram, Telugu Mandalika Shabdakosam, Vaikrapada Swarupa Nirupanamu, Andhrula Asalukadha and Harikadha Sarwaswamu.
8) Nagabhairava Koteswara Rao
N.Koteswara Rao, a Telugu poet, was born in the year 1931 in a small village of Prakasam District in Andhra Pradesh. After a long and successful career, he retired as lecturer of Telugu language and literature. Dr. Rao began writing poetry in traditional Telugu kavya form. Five of his works are in that form. His inclination to this form did not stop him from using other forms such as free verse. He also wrote plays and novels. Two of his poetical works have been prescribed in textbooks. His works are characterized by altruism and universal love, but he shows special concern for the downtrodden. Dr. Rao's play Kavanavijayam, which depicted the development of 20th century Telugu poetry, ran more than 300 performances. His poetical work Kanneetigadha captured the deadly cyclone that devastated parts of Andhra Pradesh in 1969.
N.Koteswara Rao, a Telugu poet, was born in the year 1931 in a small village of Prakasam District in Andhra Pradesh. After a long and successful career, he retired as lecturer of Telugu language and literature. Dr. Rao began writing poetry in traditional Telugu kavya form. Five of his works are in that form. His inclination to this form did not stop him from using other forms such as free verse. He also wrote plays and novels. Two of his poetical works have been prescribed in textbooks. His works are characterized by altruism and universal love, but he shows special concern for the downtrodden. Dr. Rao's play Kavanavijayam, which depicted the development of 20th century Telugu poetry, ran more than 300 performances. His poetical work Kanneetigadha captured the deadly cyclone that devastated parts of Andhra Pradesh in 1969.
9) Vasireddy Seethadevi
Vasireddy Seethadevi (1933): Seetahdevi is an acclaimed writer in Telugu. She has published around 40 novels and 10 short story collections. Mattimanishi (Son of Mother Earth) is one of her best novels. The novel is a landmark in modern Telugu fiction.
Vasireddy Seethadevi (1933): Seetahdevi is an acclaimed writer in Telugu. She has published around 40 novels and 10 short story collections. Mattimanishi (Son of Mother Earth) is one of her best novels. The novel is a landmark in modern Telugu fiction.
10) Suryadevara Sanjeev Dev
He is a poet, art critic, painter, photographer all packed in one man, simple and sweet. With his aesthetic appreciation he has filled a literary lacuna in Telugu Sahitya. He celebrates life as a festival and invites 'Rasagnas' to the feast. He is the spearhead of cultural Rennaissance in Andhra. His style is his mind. He is a free thinker with out being a philosopher. There are elements of drama, fiction and fantasy in his Musings, Diaries, Travelogues, Essays and letters. His vast sweep of scholoarship is stunning. 'Biosymphony', 'Grey and Green', 'Blue Blooms', 'Dust and Mist' are his collection of poems. 'Roopa Roopalu and 'Rasa Rekhalu' are his collection of essays. 'Smrithi Bimbalu' is his autobiography. 'Tejorekhalu' is his musings. Andhra University honoured him with D.Litt degree in the year 1982.
He is a poet, art critic, painter, photographer all packed in one man, simple and sweet. With his aesthetic appreciation he has filled a literary lacuna in Telugu Sahitya. He celebrates life as a festival and invites 'Rasagnas' to the feast. He is the spearhead of cultural Rennaissance in Andhra. His style is his mind. He is a free thinker with out being a philosopher. There are elements of drama, fiction and fantasy in his Musings, Diaries, Travelogues, Essays and letters. His vast sweep of scholoarship is stunning. 'Biosymphony', 'Grey and Green', 'Blue Blooms', 'Dust and Mist' are his collection of poems. 'Roopa Roopalu and 'Rasa Rekhalu' are his collection of essays. 'Smrithi Bimbalu' is his autobiography. 'Tejorekhalu' is his musings. Andhra University honoured him with D.Litt degree in the year 1982.
11) Vaddera Chandidas (Cherukuri Brahmeswara Rao)
C.B.Rao (Chandidas) was Professor of Philosophy, S. V. University and a Novelist. His "Anu kshanikam", a remarkable experiment in Telugu literature. Even for those acquainted with his "Hima jwAla" that appeared as a serial in Andhra Jyothi in early '70's, this work can be a shocker. It is the story of a large number of students at Osmania University during the period of Emergency, writtenalmost like a diary, and it is the most authentic of such works either in Telugu or English. Chandidas is the most blatant violator of political correctness since Chalam. "Anu kshaNikam" too, like its predecessor"Hima jwala" has been highly controversial in its frankness, closeness to reality, and power of expression. Chandidas won Kendra Sahitya Academy Award.
C.B.Rao (Chandidas) was Professor of Philosophy, S. V. University and a Novelist. His "Anu kshanikam", a remarkable experiment in Telugu literature. Even for those acquainted with his "Hima jwAla" that appeared as a serial in Andhra Jyothi in early '70's, this work can be a shocker. It is the story of a large number of students at Osmania University during the period of Emergency, writtenalmost like a diary, and it is the most authentic of such works either in Telugu or English. Chandidas is the most blatant violator of political correctness since Chalam. "Anu kshaNikam" too, like its predecessor"Hima jwala" has been highly controversial in its frankness, closeness to reality, and power of expression. Chandidas won Kendra Sahitya Academy Award.
12) Chekuri Rama Rao
Chekuri Rama Rao was born on October, 1 1934 in illindalapadu village near Madhira, Khammam District. Is currently Prof Emeritus,and UGC-fellow.He is a renowned Literary Critic.Given below are a few passages from his views expressed on the state of Telugu Classical Literature: "The utter neglect of one's own ancient culture, and more glaringly, of one's own classical literature, is rampant amongst the Telugu-speaking people." "Speak to any of the recent breed of 'modern' poets- they are incapable of appreciating the nuances of a poem, its rhythm, its rhyme and alliteration. They cannot diferenciate between meters in a poem -geeta-padyam or kanda-padyam. Of course, it is not a crime, if one is unaware of such literary nuances or intricacies. However , to think that there is no need for learning those nuances and technicalities is certainly , gross rudeness and a case of bad-judgement." "The radicals and progressives have failed to recognise that it is possible to keep alive classical literature , while opposing the decadent values they stood for, by appreciating that the belief-systems espoused by the classical literature are not absolute truths but mere fantasy- creations of the human mind." "Imperialism - Colonialism are the opiates that have drowned our belief-systems.They would not spare any culture or values. Let us hence salvage what ever good is left of our ancient culture." "Classical literature is the priceless gift of our forefathers.That wealth can be put to good use even in this day and time to serve us.Discarding Classical literature as being of no use to us reflects our own worthlessness and utter incapacity and incapability to make use of it. " Some of his well known works are "A Gramatical Sketch of Telugu", "Rendu padula paina", "Cheratalu", "Telugulo velugulu" etc.. He received Sahitya Academy award for his essays 'Smrti Kinankam' in 2002.
Chekuri Rama Rao was born on October, 1 1934 in illindalapadu village near Madhira, Khammam District. Is currently Prof Emeritus,and UGC-fellow.He is a renowned Literary Critic.Given below are a few passages from his views expressed on the state of Telugu Classical Literature: "The utter neglect of one's own ancient culture, and more glaringly, of one's own classical literature, is rampant amongst the Telugu-speaking people." "Speak to any of the recent breed of 'modern' poets- they are incapable of appreciating the nuances of a poem, its rhythm, its rhyme and alliteration. They cannot diferenciate between meters in a poem -geeta-padyam or kanda-padyam. Of course, it is not a crime, if one is unaware of such literary nuances or intricacies. However , to think that there is no need for learning those nuances and technicalities is certainly , gross rudeness and a case of bad-judgement." "The radicals and progressives have failed to recognise that it is possible to keep alive classical literature , while opposing the decadent values they stood for, by appreciating that the belief-systems espoused by the classical literature are not absolute truths but mere fantasy- creations of the human mind." "Imperialism - Colonialism are the opiates that have drowned our belief-systems.They would not spare any culture or values. Let us hence salvage what ever good is left of our ancient culture." "Classical literature is the priceless gift of our forefathers.That wealth can be put to good use even in this day and time to serve us.Discarding Classical literature as being of no use to us reflects our own worthlessness and utter incapacity and incapability to make use of it. " Some of his well known works are "A Gramatical Sketch of Telugu", "Rendu padula paina", "Cheratalu", "Telugulo velugulu" etc.. He received Sahitya Academy award for his essays 'Smrti Kinankam' in 2002.
13) Dr. Ravuri Bharadwaja
Kalaprapurna Dr.Ravuri Bharadwaja was born on July,5 1927 in Moguluru village, under Nizam rule. Ravuri Bharadwaja is a well-known freedom fighter and peoples poet. He is one of the poet on smruti sahityam. He received D.Litt from Nagarjuna University and JNTU. He received "Kalaprapurna" Title from "Andhra University". He received Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Academy Award for his poetry "Vijaya Vilasam" in 1968. aslo he wrote "Vasundhara", "Anyadha Saranam Nasti", "Kathasagaram", Pakudurallu", "Kadambari", "Jeevana Samaram" etc..He received Sahitya Academy award for his skethes 'Jeevana Samaram' in 1983.
Kalaprapurna Dr.Ravuri Bharadwaja was born on July,5 1927 in Moguluru village, under Nizam rule. Ravuri Bharadwaja is a well-known freedom fighter and peoples poet. He is one of the poet on smruti sahityam. He received D.Litt from Nagarjuna University and JNTU. He received "Kalaprapurna" Title from "Andhra University". He received Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Academy Award for his poetry "Vijaya Vilasam" in 1968. aslo he wrote "Vasundhara", "Anyadha Saranam Nasti", "Kathasagaram", Pakudurallu", "Kadambari", "Jeevana Samaram" etc..He received Sahitya Academy award for his skethes 'Jeevana Samaram' in 1983.
14) Aluri Venkata Subba Rao (Chakrapani)
Aluri Chakrapani was born near Tenali, Guntur District. He is from an agricultural family and has unmatched creativity. He studied in Tenali and had to go to Vellore, Tamil Nadu for medical treatment. He stayed there for a few months and learnt Bengali in that time. Initially, he started translating novels from Bengali to Telugu. With his creative mind, he started writing short stories/novels. At this time, he was approached by Nagi Reddy to be a partner and make movies. Together, they made movies like Patala Bhairavi, Maya Bazar, Gundamma Katha, Missamma , Shavukaru, and Appu Chesi Pappu Kudu that are still popular with Telugu speaking people. They came up with the idea of a story book for kids and the result is Chandamama. He started the monthly publication of Yuva magazine in Hyderabad especially for Telugu loving folks.
Aluri Chakrapani was born near Tenali, Guntur District. He is from an agricultural family and has unmatched creativity. He studied in Tenali and had to go to Vellore, Tamil Nadu for medical treatment. He stayed there for a few months and learnt Bengali in that time. Initially, he started translating novels from Bengali to Telugu. With his creative mind, he started writing short stories/novels. At this time, he was approached by Nagi Reddy to be a partner and make movies. Together, they made movies like Patala Bhairavi, Maya Bazar, Gundamma Katha, Missamma , Shavukaru, and Appu Chesi Pappu Kudu that are still popular with Telugu speaking people. They came up with the idea of a story book for kids and the result is Chandamama. He started the monthly publication of Yuva magazine in Hyderabad especially for Telugu loving folks.
15) Aluri Bairagi Chowdary
Aluri Bairagi was a Hindi scholor and an author of short stories and poems. Aluri Bairagi Chowdary (1925-78) was a radical humanist, and was influenced by T.S. Eliot. His Nuti lo Gontukalu deserves notice as it focuses on economic inequalities leading to frustrations and hunger like tiger’s paw knocks at and scratches the starved human hearts. Alluri Bairagi got the prestigious "SAHITYA ACADEMY"award in the year 1984 for his book 'Aagama Geeti' .This book is a collection of his poems.
Aluri Bairagi was a Hindi scholor and an author of short stories and poems. Aluri Bairagi Chowdary (1925-78) was a radical humanist, and was influenced by T.S. Eliot. His Nuti lo Gontukalu deserves notice as it focuses on economic inequalities leading to frustrations and hunger like tiger’s paw knocks at and scratches the starved human hearts. Alluri Bairagi got the prestigious "SAHITYA ACADEMY"award in the year 1984 for his book 'Aagama Geeti' .This book is a collection of his poems.
16) Kotha Sachidanandamurthy
A recipient of the 'Padma Vibhushan', Murthy authored over 50 books on philosophy, including the magnum opus 'Reason and Rationality in the Adyatha Vedanta'. Murthy, who hailed from Sangam Jagarlamudi in Guntur district, was a former vice-president of the University Grants Commission and also an ex-vice-chancellor of the Sri Venkateswara University, in Tirupati. In recognition of his erudition and eminence, Acharya Nagarjuna University started the Kotha Sachidananda Murthy Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophy.
A recipient of the 'Padma Vibhushan', Murthy authored over 50 books on philosophy, including the magnum opus 'Reason and Rationality in the Adyatha Vedanta'. Murthy, who hailed from Sangam Jagarlamudi in Guntur district, was a former vice-president of the University Grants Commission and also an ex-vice-chancellor of the Sri Venkateswara University, in Tirupati. In recognition of his erudition and eminence, Acharya Nagarjuna University started the Kotha Sachidananda Murthy Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophy.
17) Dr.Paruchuri Rajaram
Rajaram was born on 13th March, 1940, at Tenali to Sri P. Sitaramaiah and Smt Sivaravamma. He did his MBBS at Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, and graduated in 1965. He chose dermatology for his post- graduation, completing his diploma in dermatology from Guntur Medical College in 1972. Dr. Rajaram was a unique character. However, he was not just a noble and compassionate practitioner of medicine, he was also a prolific writer/ novelist and an excellent orator, He was a man with sense and sensibility. His emotions were well expressed in his novels Veellu Manushule, Mabbu Vidichina Vennela, Punaravrutham, Japamala , Sigmund Freud - Jeevitham-Krushi , and many more. Both as a doctor and as a writer he was admired by all who knew him.
Rajaram was born on 13th March, 1940, at Tenali to Sri P. Sitaramaiah and Smt Sivaravamma. He did his MBBS at Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, and graduated in 1965. He chose dermatology for his post- graduation, completing his diploma in dermatology from Guntur Medical College in 1972. Dr. Rajaram was a unique character. However, he was not just a noble and compassionate practitioner of medicine, he was also a prolific writer/ novelist and an excellent orator, He was a man with sense and sensibility. His emotions were well expressed in his novels Veellu Manushule, Mabbu Vidichina Vennela, Punaravrutham, Japamala , Sigmund Freud - Jeevitham-Krushi , and many more. Both as a doctor and as a writer he was admired by all who knew him.
18) Velaga Venkatappayya
One man who made a difference to library science in the state of Andhra Pradesh is Dr. Velaga Venkatappayya. Dr. Velaga Venkatappayya is considered as Father of Library Science in Andhra Pradesh, as he is the first to prepare syllabus for the Library Science Instruction in the state. He was the first Principal for the School of Library Science in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
One man who made a difference to library science in the state of Andhra Pradesh is Dr. Velaga Venkatappayya. Dr. Velaga Venkatappayya is considered as Father of Library Science in Andhra Pradesh, as he is the first to prepare syllabus for the Library Science Instruction in the state. He was the first Principal for the School of Library Science in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
19) Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
Born in a lower middle class family in Gudivada he rose to the heights that only a few could dream. After his post-graduation in Hindi he went on to complete his Ph.Ds in Hindi and Telugu from Andhra University. He worked for a brief period as Hindi lecturer in K.V.R. College, Nandigama, and head of the Hindi Department, Andhra Loyola College, before joining as Hindi lecturer in Andhra University, where he continues to serve till date in addition to being the honorary Chairman of Jan Shikshan Samasthan. Mr. Lakshmi Prasad has written over 32 books in Telugu and Hindi and over 100 articles in various newspapers. A recipient of ' Padmasri' and 'Central Sahitya Akademi award', Mr. Lakshmi Prasad says that the appreciation he got from people like Amitabh Bachchan and P.V. Narasimha Rao is much more than the awards. He was a close associate to late Chief Minister N.T.Rama Rao and was elected to Rajaya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. He received Sahitya Academy for his novel 'Droupadi' in 2010.
Born in a lower middle class family in Gudivada he rose to the heights that only a few could dream. After his post-graduation in Hindi he went on to complete his Ph.Ds in Hindi and Telugu from Andhra University. He worked for a brief period as Hindi lecturer in K.V.R. College, Nandigama, and head of the Hindi Department, Andhra Loyola College, before joining as Hindi lecturer in Andhra University, where he continues to serve till date in addition to being the honorary Chairman of Jan Shikshan Samasthan. Mr. Lakshmi Prasad has written over 32 books in Telugu and Hindi and over 100 articles in various newspapers. A recipient of ' Padmasri' and 'Central Sahitya Akademi award', Mr. Lakshmi Prasad says that the appreciation he got from people like Amitabh Bachchan and P.V. Narasimha Rao is much more than the awards. He was a close associate to late Chief Minister N.T.Rama Rao and was elected to Rajaya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. He received Sahitya Academy for his novel 'Droupadi' in 2010.
20) Vasundhara Ratakonda
Vasundhara Ratakonda is a short story writer in Telugu and her stories have been published in several volumes, including Vasundhara Devi Katahlu published in 2004. They have also appeared in various anthologies. Some have been translated into other Indian languages – Hindi, Oriya, and Kannada. English translations have appeared in multiple publications including: Women Writing in India Today – Volume 2 (New York: Feminist Press), The Literary Endeavor, A.P.Times, Literary Supplement, Thulika.net (web quarterly, July,2004), cerebration.org (web quarterly, sponsored by Drew University, NJ; Issue II, 2005 and Issue III, 2005).
Vasundhara Ratakonda is a short story writer in Telugu and her stories have been published in several volumes, including Vasundhara Devi Katahlu published in 2004. They have also appeared in various anthologies. Some have been translated into other Indian languages – Hindi, Oriya, and Kannada. English translations have appeared in multiple publications including: Women Writing in India Today – Volume 2 (New York: Feminist Press), The Literary Endeavor, A.P.Times, Literary Supplement, Thulika.net (web quarterly, July,2004), cerebration.org (web quarterly, sponsored by Drew University, NJ; Issue II, 2005 and Issue III, 2005).
This short story was originally published in Telugu (a regional language in India) by the author Vasundhara Ratakonda. It was first published in BHARATHI, a prestigious literary monthly and later anthologized in a collection NEEDALU (Shadows) and later in VASUNDHARA DEVI KATHALU (2004). Several of Ratakonda’s stories have been translated into other Indian languages and anthologized. She is now engaged in translating her stories and her short novel from Telugu to English and “Scars” is her own translation.
Vasundhara Ratakonda has been the recipient of several awards including the A.P.State Sahitya Academy Award for short- stories, Gangadharam Award for short-story collection, and the Pratibha puraskar (Best woman Writer in Telugu, 1992).
21) Namini Subrahmanyam Naidu
Namini Subrahmanyam Naidu is a Telugu Short-story writer from Chittoor district of Andhra pradesh, India. He is currently living in Tirupati along with his family. He is famous for his collection of short stories Pachanaku sakshiga, Sinabba kathalu, Munikannadi sedyam, Pala podugu written in Rayalaseema Dialect. These stories appeared in Andhrajyothi. He also wrote a book on Mathematics in simple Telugu suitable for children.
Namini Subrahmanyam Naidu is a Telugu Short-story writer from Chittoor district of Andhra pradesh, India. He is currently living in Tirupati along with his family. He is famous for his collection of short stories Pachanaku sakshiga, Sinabba kathalu, Munikannadi sedyam, Pala podugu written in Rayalaseema Dialect. These stories appeared in Andhrajyothi. He also wrote a book on Mathematics in simple Telugu suitable for children.
22) Lalitha Kumari (Olga)
Olga is a well known Telugu writer. She was born in Guntur, one of the big towns and educational centers in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Her stories, novels, and poetry reflect well-articulated feminist positions without compromising either the quality of literary form or failing to represent the ‘reality' of the characters. In her poetry, metaphor not only facilitates form but also celebrates the ‘ideas' depicted. Through her works Olga created a constituency of readers among both men and women. Chalam and Kodavatiganti Kutumbarao (forerunners of feminism in Telugu literature) influenced her, but she discovered a distinct style in whatever she wrote and a place for herself in Telugu literary world. The literary context of her characters is never a product of circumstance but a consequence of the hard choices they make.
Olga is a well known Telugu writer. She was born in Guntur, one of the big towns and educational centers in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Her stories, novels, and poetry reflect well-articulated feminist positions without compromising either the quality of literary form or failing to represent the ‘reality' of the characters. In her poetry, metaphor not only facilitates form but also celebrates the ‘ideas' depicted. Through her works Olga created a constituency of readers among both men and women. Chalam and Kodavatiganti Kutumbarao (forerunners of feminism in Telugu literature) influenced her, but she discovered a distinct style in whatever she wrote and a place for herself in Telugu literary world. The literary context of her characters is never a product of circumstance but a consequence of the hard choices they make.
Some other well known writers
Chirumamilla Subrahmanya Kavi, Kotha Bhavaiah Chaudary, Paladugu Seshachala Varma, Arikapudi Ramesh Chaudary, Panditha Gopadev, Duggirala Raghava Chandrayya (Satsastry), Kondaveeti Venkata Kavi, Chalasani Prasada Rao, Paritala Omkar, Gudipoodi Srihari, Kosaraju Raghavaiah Chaudary, Narla Chiranjeevi, Korrapati Gangadhara Rao, Suryadevara Ramamohana Rao, Arekapudi Kousalya Devi, Vasireddy Kasiratnam.
Chirumamilla Subrahmanya Kavi, Kotha Bhavaiah Chaudary, Paladugu Seshachala Varma, Arikapudi Ramesh Chaudary, Panditha Gopadev, Duggirala Raghava Chandrayya (Satsastry), Kondaveeti Venkata Kavi, Chalasani Prasada Rao, Paritala Omkar, Gudipoodi Srihari, Kosaraju Raghavaiah Chaudary, Narla Chiranjeevi, Korrapati Gangadhara Rao, Suryadevara Ramamohana Rao, Arekapudi Kousalya Devi, Vasireddy Kasiratnam.
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