Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao | |
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Born | [1] Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India | 7 July 1959
Education | M. A (Telugu), Bhasha Praveena |
Occupation(s) | Lyricist, Poet, Avadhani |
Years active | 1986-present |
Spouse | Seshu Kumari[1] |
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Parents | |
Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu |
Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist, politician[2] and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs.[3][4] 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]
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]
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 |