Telugu-language lyricists

Jnanpith awardee and renowned Telugu poet

Indian director, actor, politician (1942–2017)

Arudra (born Bhagavatula Sadasiva Sankara Sastry; 31 August 1925 – 4 June 1998) was an Indian author, poet, lyricist, translator, publisher, dramatist, playwright, and an expert on Telugu literature. He is also known for his works in Telugu cinema as a lyricist, dialogue writer, and story writer. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987.

Indian composer and singer

Indian Telugu lyricist

Telugu poet and lyricist (1910–1983)

film director

Indian writer

Indian writer (1897-1980)

Indian film director and writer

Telugu poet and pioneer of the Bhavakavitam movement

Telugu writer

Indian lyricist

Indian lyricist

Indian playwright, novelist, poet, screenwriter, actor and freedom fighter (1881-1953)

Indian writer

Indian writer and actor

Kosaraju Raghavayya (23 June 1905 – 27 October 1987), known mononumously by his surname Kosaraju, was an Indian lyricist and poet known for his works in Telugu cinema. He wrote about 3,000 songs in 350 films. His lyrics are steeped in Telugu folklore and rural idiom. He was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for his contribution to Telugu cinema in 1984.

Film lyricist

Playwright, lyric and story writer

Indian film lyricist

Indian writer (1921-1966)

Indian writer (1901–1971)

Telugu film director

Indian actor, director, screenwriter

Indian writer

Indian writer (1915–1983)

Veturi Sundararama Murthy (30 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known for his works in Telugu literature and cinema. Veturi is a recipient of the National Film Award, various Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards, and other state honors. His career in Telugu cinema spanned more than four decades.