The Telugu literary and film fraternity is in deep mourning following the demise of Andesri, one of the most influential revolutionary poets of modern Telugu literature. He passed away early this morning due to a cardiac arrest. Although he was rushed to the hospital, doctors were unable to revive him. His sudden death has left writers, artists, and political leaders across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in shock.
Andesri, celebrated for his fearless, people-centric poetry, gave voice to the struggles and aspirations of the marginalized. His words reflected the heartbeat of Telangana’s cultural and social identity. His association with People’s Star R. Narayana Murthy resulted in several unforgettable songs, most notably “Mayamaipothunnadamma Manishanna Vaadu” from Erra Samudram, which evolved into a timeless anthem for the oppressed. The song’s inclusion in university Telugu syllabi stands as a testament to its enduring literary and social influence.
His lyrical brilliance extended to mainstream cinema as well, through popular films like Bathukamma—with memorable songs such as “Sinukamma Vana Sinukamma” and “Randi Kadali Randi”—and Jai Bolo Telangana, featuring the stirring “Jana Jatharalo Mana Geetham.” His contribution to Gang (2006) earned him the Nandi Award, one of the highest honors in Telugu cinema.
Born as Ellayya in Rebarthi village, Siddipet district, on July 31, 1961, Andesri had minimal formal education but a boundless creative spirit. His poems, deeply rooted in the soil of Telangana, captured the pain, pride, and hope of its people. Through decades of writing, he became one of the most defining voices of the Telangana movement.
Among the many accolades he received were the Dasharathi Sahithi Puraskaram (2015), Janakamma National Award (2022), and the Dasharathi Krishnamachary Sahithi Puraskaram (2024). Yet, the pinnacle of his recognition came when the Telangana government adopted his words for the official state song “Jaya Jaya He Telangana.”
Andesri leaves behind a legacy of poetry that continues to echo the revolutionary spirit of the land he so passionately wrote about — a poet of the people, for the people, and forever remembered by the people.
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