Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao

Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao
Born (1959-07-07) July 7, 1959[1]
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Residence Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Education M. A (Telugu), Basha Praveena
Occupation Lyricist, Poet, Avadhani
Years active 1987-present
Spouse(s) Seshu Kumari[1]
Children
  • Lakshmi Suvarna
  • Lakshmi Annapoorna
  • Manikya Teja
Parents
  • Subbarao[1] (father)
  • Lakshmi Narasamma[1] (mother)
Awards Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu

Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist and a poet, known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs.[2][3] He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist - Telugu film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011).[4]

He wrote 56 poems about Telugu language in the name of Telugu Sankharavam.[5]

Personal life

Jonnavithula was born on July 7, 1959 in Vijayawada to Subbarao and Lakshmi Narasamma in a Telugu Brahmin family.[6] His father a teacher in an elementary school. He was also active participant in the mythological dramas.

He was allegedly threatened by the followers of Mohan Babu for opposing some of the derogatory scenes in the film Denikaina Ready starring Manchu Vishnu.[7]

Selected filmography

  • Baahubali(2015)
  • Mithunam (2012)
  • Damarukam (2012)
  • Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
  • Shakti (2011)
  • Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
  • Devi Putrudu (2000)
  • Vajram (1995)
  • Gharana Bullodu (1995)
  • Pokiri Raja (1995)
  • Dear Brother (1995)
  • Ghatotkachudu (1995)
  • Moratodu Naa Mogudu (1992)
  • Devullu(2001)
  • Subhalagnam(1994)
  • Lorry Driver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "గీత స్మరణం". sakshi.com. Jagati Publications. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  2. ↑ Special, Correspondent. "Parody time with Jonnavithula". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao Joins BJP". thehansindia.com. The Hans India. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Nayan dedicates Filmfare award to Balayya". indiaglitz.com. India Glitz. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  5. ↑ Kiran, Prabha. "Telugu Sankharavam". koumudi.net. Koumudi. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  6. ↑ Vemuri, Radhakrishna. "Open Heart with RK Part 1". youtube.com. ABN Telugu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  7. ↑ TNN. "Writer Jonnavithula threatened for lashing out at Mohan Babu". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
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