Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist, politician[2] and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs.[3][4] He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for the film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011).[5]
He wrote 56 poems about Telugu language in the name of Telugu Sankharavam.[6]
Personal life
Jonnavithula was born on 7 July 1959 in Vijayawada to Subbarao and Lakshmi Narasamma in a Telugu family.[7] His father a teacher in an elementary school. He was also active participant in the mythological dramas.[8]
In June 2023, he established political party Jai Telugu Party.[2] In May 2024, he contested in Andhra Pradesh assembly elections in Vijayawada Central constituency as an independent candidate. However, he lost the elections, while garnering a total of 499 votes.[9]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Vivaha Bhojanambu | |
| 1989 | Ontari Poratam | |
| Preminchi Choodu | ||
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | |
| Prema Zindabad | ||
| 1992 | Moratodu Naa Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | |
| 1995 | Ghatotkachudu | |
| Dear Brother | ||
| Pokiri Raja | ||
| Madhya Taragati Mahabharatam | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | ||
| Vajram | ||
| 1996 | Merupu | |
| 1999 | Devi | |
| 2000 | Devullu | |
| 2001 | Devi Putrudu | |
| Railway Coolie | ||
| 2002 | Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | |
| 2011 | Sakthi | |
| Sri Rama Rajyam | ||
| 2012 | Damarukam | |
| Mithunam | ||
| 2017 | DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 గీత స్మరణం. sakshi.com. Jagati Publications(7 August 2013). Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ఏపీలో మరో కొత్త పార్టీ ప్రారంభించిన సినిమా పాటల రచయిత.. ఎన్టీఆర్ ఫోటోతో జెండా!. Samayam Telugu. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao Joins BJP. thehansindia.com. The Hans India(15 February 2014). Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ Nayan dedicates Filmfare award to Balayya(9 July 2012). Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ Telugu Sankharavam. koumudi.net. Koumudi. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ Open Heart with RK Part 1. YouTube. ABN Telugu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ Writer Jonnavithula threatened for lashing out at Mohan Babu. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024. results.eci.gov.in.
External links
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