Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao

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]

Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao
Born (1959-07-07) 7 July 1959[1]
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
EducationM. A (Telugu), Bhasha Praveena
OccupationLyricist, Poet, Avadhani
Years active1987-present
Spouse(s)Seshu Kumari[1]
Children
  • Lakshmi Suvarna
  • Lakshmi Annapoorna
  • Manikya Teja
Parents
  • Subbarao[1] (father)
  • Lakshmi Narasamma[1] (mother)
AwardsFilmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu

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

Personal life

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

Selected filmography
  • DJ Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
  • Baahubali (2015)
  • Mithunam (2012)
  • Damarukam (2012)
  • Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
  • Shakti (2011)
  • Vikramarkudu (2006)
  • Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
  • Devi Putrudu (2000)
  • Devi (1999)
  • Vajram (1995)
  • Gharana Bullodu (1995)
  • Pokiri Raja (1995)
  • Dear Brother (1995)
  • Ghatotkachudu (1995)
  • Moratodu Naa Mogudu (1992)
  • Devullu(2001)
  • Subhalagnam(1994)
  • Lorry Driver
  • Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988)

References
  1. "గీత స్మరణం". sakshi.com. Jagati Publications. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  2. Special, Correspondent (3 September 2012). "Parody time with Jonnavithula". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  3. "Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao Joins BJP". thehansindia.com. The Hans India. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  4. "Nayan dedicates Filmfare award to Balayya". indiaglitz.com. India Glitz. 9 July 2012. 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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