| Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao | |
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| Born | (1959-07-07) 7 July 1959 (age 65) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Education | M. A (Telugu), Bhasha Praveena |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, Poet, Avadhani |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Spouse | Seshu Kumari |
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| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu |
Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist, politician and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for the film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011).
He wrote 56 poems about Telugu language in the name of Telugu Sankharavam.
Personal life
Jonnavithula was born on 7 July 1959 in Vijayawada to Subbarao and Lakshmi Narasamma in a Telugu family. His father a teacher in an elementary school. He was also active participant in the mythological dramas.
In June 2023, he established political party Jai Telugu Party. 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.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Song |
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| 1988 | Vivaha Bhojanambu | |
| 1989 | Ontari Poratam | |
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | |
| 1992 | Moratodu Naa Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | |
| 1995 | Ghatotkachudu | |
| Dear Brother | ||
| Pokiri Raja | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | ||
| Vajram | ||
| 1999 | Devi | |
| 2001 | Devi Putrudu | |
| 2000 | Devullu | |
| 2002 | Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | |
| 2011 | Sakthi | |
| Sri Rama Rajyam | ||
| 2012 | Damarukam | |
| Mithunam | ||
| 2017 | DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham |
References
- ^ "గీత స్మరణం". sakshi.com. Jagati Publications. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "ఏపీలో మరో కొత్త పార్టీ ప్రారంభించిన సినిమా పాటల రచయిత.. ఎన్టీఆర్ ఫోటోతో జెండా!". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- Special, Correspondent (3 September 2012). "Parody time with Jonnavithula". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
{{cite news}}:|first1=has generic name (help) - "Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao Joins BJP". thehansindia.com. The Hans India. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- "Nayan dedicates Filmfare award to Balayya". India Glitz. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- Kiran, Prabha. "Telugu Sankharavam". koumudi.net. Koumudi. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- Vemuri, Radhakrishna. "Open Heart with RK Part 1". YouTube. ABN Telugu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- TNN. "Writer Jonnavithula threatened for lashing out at Mohan Babu". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- https://results.eci.gov.in/AcResultGenJune2024/candidateswise-S0180.htm
External links
| Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Lyricist | |
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| 2005–2010 |
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| 2011–2018 |
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| 2020–present |
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