Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an

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and a poet known for his works in

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. He is also known for his

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songs. He won

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for the film ''

Sri Rama Rajyam ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Bapu who co-wrote the film with Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Akkine ...

'' (2011). He wrote 56 poems about Telugu language in the name of Telugu Sankharavam.

Personal life

Jonnavithula was born on 7 July 1959 in

Vijayawada Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is a part of the state's Capital Region. It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district. Its metropolitan region comprises NT ...

to Subbarao and Lakshmi Narasamma in a Telugu family. His father a teacher in an elementary school. He was also active participant in the mythological dramas.

Selected filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Living people Telugu-language lyricists Indian lyricists 1959 births People from Krishna district Indian songwriters People from Vijayawada Telugu poets Indian poets Poets from Andhra Pradesh Filmfare Awards South winners