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Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao

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).

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Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao
Born (1959-07-07) 7 July 19591
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
EducationM. A (Telugu), Bhasha Praveena
OccupationsLyricist, Poet, Avadhani
Years active1986-present
SpouseSeshu Kumari1
Children
  • Lakshmi Suvarna
  • Lakshmi Annapoorna
  • Manikya Teja
Parents
  • Subbarao1 (father)
  • Lakshmi Narasamma1 (mother)
AwardsFilmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu

Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist, politician2 and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs.34 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
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References

  1. "గీత స్మరణం". sakshi.com. Jagati Publications. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  2. "ఏపీలో మరో కొత్త పార్టీ ప్రారంభించిన సినిమా పాటల రచయిత.. ఎన్టీఆర్‌ ఫోటోతో జెండా!". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  3. "Parody time with Jonnavithula". The Hindu. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  4. "Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao Joins BJP". thehansindia.com. The Hans India. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  5. "Nayan dedicates Filmfare award to Balayya". India Glitz. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  6. Kiran, Prabha. "Telugu Sankharavam". koumudi.net. Koumudi. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  7. Vemuri, Radhakrishna. "Open Heart with RK Part 1". YouTube. ABN Telugu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  8. TNN. "Writer Jonnavithula threatened for lashing out at Mohan Babu". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  9. "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024". results.eci.gov.in.
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