Aarudhra

Arudra (born Bhagavatula Sadasiva Sankara Sastry; 31 August 1925 – 4 June 1998) was an Indian author, poet, lyricist, translator, publisher, dramatist, playwright, and an expert on Telugu literature. He is also known for his works in Telugu cinema as a lyricist, dialogue writer, and story writer. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987.

Early life Aarudra was born in Yelamanchili, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India on 31 August 1925. Aarudra is the nephew of Telugu poet Sri Sri. After primary education, he shifted to Vizianagaram in 1942 for his college education.

Literary works Tvamevaham (You are none other than me) and Samagra Andhra Sahityam (An Encyclopedia of Telugu Literature) are his landmark works. He translated the Tamil treatise Tirukkural into Telugu. He belonged to the school of progressive writers such as Abhyudaya Rachayitala Sangham.

The Samagra Andhra Sahityam Arudra first published the SAS in 12 parts between 1965 and 1968. It spans the Telugu literature from the 9th century CE to modern times. He chronicled the history of Telugu Literature in 12 volumes: Early and Chalukya Era (From 8 – 9c CE to end of 12c CE) Kakatiya dynasty (1200–1290 CE) Padmanayaka Era (1337–1399 CE) Reddiraju Era (1400–1450 CE) Early Rayala (Vijayanagara) (1450–1500 CE) Later Rayala (Vijayanagara) (1500–1550 CE) Nawabs (1550–1600 CE) Nayaka Kings (1600–1670 CE) Later Nayaka Kings (1670–1750 CE) East India Company (1750–1850 CE) Zamindari (1850–1900 CE) Modern (1900 CE onwards)

How is Sita related to Rama? Ramudiki Sita Yemautundi? or How is Sita related to Rama?, put before the public the riddle of Mandodari, Sita and Hanuman and their origins in a lucid and scholarly way. Year Film title Popular song/s 1965 Manchi Kutumbam Manase Andhala BrundhavanamPreminchuta Pillala Vantu 1965 Pandava Vanavasam Baavaa Baavaa Panneeru 1965 Preminchi Choodu Mee Andala Chetulu Kandenu Papam 1965 Veerabhimanyu Adigo Navalokam Velase ManakosamRambha Urvasi Taladanne 1965 Zamindar Chukkalu Podiche VelaNene Nene Letha 1966 Antastulu Vinara Vissanna Ne Vedam Cheputa 1967 Bhakta Prahlada Siri Siri Laali Chinnari Laali 1967 Gudachari 116 Manasuteera Navvule Navvule Navvali 1967 Sakshi Amma Kadupu Challaga 1968 Bandipotu Dongalu Gandara Ganda Soggadivanta 1968 Ramu Pachani Chettu Okati 1970 Akka Chellelu Chakachakalade Paduchundi 1972 Iddaru Ammayilu Oho Mister Brahmachari 1978 Mana Voori Pandavulu Orey Pichchi Sannasi Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda 1978 Vayasu Pilichindi Muthyamalle Merisipoye MallemoggaNuvvadigindi Enaadaina Kaadhannaana 1991 Pelli Pustakam Srirastu Subhamastu 1993 Mister Pellam Adagavayya Ayyagari