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Also known as Kosaraju Raghavaiah Chowdary, Kosaraju Raghavayya Chowdary

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.

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Andhra Pradesh
Active from
1905-06-23
Active to
1987-10-27

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Appikatla
Place of death
Chennai
Occupation
lyricist
Native language
Telugu
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date of birth
1905-09-03
date of death
1986-10-27
pseudonym
Kosaraju Raghavaiah Chowdary
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Kosaraju Raghavaiah
writing language
Telugu
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  • Film career
  • Filmography
  • Awards and honours
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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.

He wrote memorable songs like "Eruvaka Sagaro", "Niluvave Vaalu Kanuladhana", "Illarikamlo Unna Maza", "Chethilo Dabbulu Poyene", "Anukunnadokkati Ainadi Okkati", "Ye Nimishana Yemi Jaruguno", "Jayammu Nischayammu ra", "Maa Voollo Oka Paduchundi".

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