1940 Lo Oka Gramam is an award-winning 2008 Telugu film directed by Narsimha Nandi. It has Bala Aditya and Sri in the lead roles and also features Rallapalli, Mukkuraju, Rama Krishna, Rajitha, Sri Latha and Sai Lakshmi. It is based on the classic Ghosha written by Gurazada Appa Rao. The director mentions that naayuDu pilla by Gudipati Venkatachalam

Gudipati Venkatachalam

Gudipati Venkatachalam aka Chalam , a Telugu writer and philosopher, was one of the most influential personalities in the modern Telugu literature...

 (Chalam) inspired him to develop the story. It is produced by Nandireddy Narasimha Reddy.

Nandi Awards

• Sarojini Devi Award for a Film on National Integration
  Sarojini Devi Award for a Film on National Integration
  The Sarojini Award Film on National Integration is presented annually at the Nandi Awards.-Winners:-See also:* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
  
   - 2008
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor
  Nandi Award for Best Character Actor
  The Nandi Award for Best Character Actor winners:...
  
   - Mukku Raju - 2008
• Nandi Special Jury Award
  Nandi Special Jury Award
  The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films....
  
  - Suseela - 2008