Aathreya
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Aacharya Aathreya born Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu (7 May 1921 – 13 September 1989) was a versatile playwright
, lyric writer and story writer in Telugu cinema
.
village of Sullurpeta
Mandalam in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh
. His pen name is based on their family Gothra.
He made enormous contributions to the Telugu drama
('Rangastalam') and has pioneered many techniques, which were later followed by many. He revolutionized the Telugu drama with his thought provoking play 'N.G.O' (Non-gazetted officer). He continued his pursuit for social reform, transformation and universal peace, with his 10 Natakams (plays) and 15 Natikas, which include Bhayam (Fear, till date, this is fantastic psycho analysis of human being), Viswa Shanti (Universal Peace, an aftermath to 2nd World War, atomic bombs), Kappalu (Frogs), Goutama Buddha, Ashoka Samrat, Parivartanam, Edureeta and Tirupathi. Some of his works are missing and not found till date.
He entered the realm of films as a lyricist for the movie Deeksha in 1950. His debut song Poraa Baabu Po is tuned by Pendyala Nageswara Rao
and sung by M. S. Rama Rao. Samsaram, in 1950, was Athreya's first film script. Athreya also produced and directed the film Vagdanam in 1961. As his songs are full of simple and clear words, they became some of the most memorable Telugu film songs. He died on 13 September 1989 in Madras
.
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University of Hyderabad, for his contributions to Telugu Literature.
Aathreya's song Theta theta Telugula tellavari velugula Terula Selayerula from the movie Prem Nagar is very popular in Andhra Pradesh
.
s penned by him for Telugu films.
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
, lyric writer and story writer in Telugu cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
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Life
He was born as Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu on 7 May 1921 in the MangalampaduMangalampadu
Mangalam-padu is a village in Sullurpeta mandal of Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.Famous playwright and lyrics writer Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu, better known as Aathreya was born in this village.-Demographics:...
village of Sullurpeta
Sullurpeta
Sullurupeta is a town in Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh state, India. It is the mandal headquarters for sullurupeta mandal. It is the gateway of SHAR, Shriharikota Rocket Launching Station and often called as Rocket Town. Other names used Sullurupet....
Mandalam in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. His pen name is based on their family Gothra.
He made enormous contributions to the Telugu drama
Telugu drama
The Telugu drama or Telugu theatre is one of the most popular Art forms in India. There are many social and mythological plays performed by many eminent artists and have enthralled the audience from time to time with their magnificent performance. One of the interesting feature is the dialogue...
('Rangastalam') and has pioneered many techniques, which were later followed by many. He revolutionized the Telugu drama with his thought provoking play 'N.G.O' (Non-gazetted officer). He continued his pursuit for social reform, transformation and universal peace, with his 10 Natakams (plays) and 15 Natikas, which include Bhayam (Fear, till date, this is fantastic psycho analysis of human being), Viswa Shanti (Universal Peace, an aftermath to 2nd World War, atomic bombs), Kappalu (Frogs), Goutama Buddha, Ashoka Samrat, Parivartanam, Edureeta and Tirupathi. Some of his works are missing and not found till date.
He entered the realm of films as a lyricist for the movie Deeksha in 1950. His debut song Poraa Baabu Po is tuned by Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Pendyala Nageswara Rao was a popular drama actor, singer and music director in Telugu Film Industry for over 25 years from early 1950s to late 1970s. He has composed music for many successful Telugu movies during that period.-Early life:He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to...
and sung by M. S. Rama Rao. Samsaram, in 1950, was Athreya's first film script. Athreya also produced and directed the film Vagdanam in 1961. As his songs are full of simple and clear words, they became some of the most memorable Telugu film songs. He died on 13 September 1989 in Madras
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
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He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University of Hyderabad, for his contributions to Telugu Literature.
Attributes
Known for his poetry on the human soul and heart, he was given the title 'Manasu Kavi'(Poet of Heart). His poetry is philosophical and intellectually satisfying. Such can be seen in Aathreya's lyrics has they made people weep due to the deep meaning in his lyrics. He was thus sought after as a lyricist. However, he was known for the delay in penning lyrics and thus, throwing filming schedules haywire and causing heart burn to producers so to speak. A critic remarked the former in Telugu "Aathreya vrasi janaalani yedipisthaadu, vraayaka nirmaathalani yedipisthaadu" which meant "By writing, he makes people weep; by not writing, he makes producers weep...".Aathreya's song Theta theta Telugula tellavari velugula Terula Selayerula from the movie Prem Nagar is very popular in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
.
Quotes
- It's known that all is dust (in the end); it's known that even that (the dust) is an illusion; but knowing, yet falling in love and then crying over it -- does anyone know that pleasure?
- O Mind, you are a swing of imaginations, a devil of illusions
- A man with a heart can have no comfort
- Wherever you are and whatever happen to you, when we separate on our own; I pray always for your well being, I am leaving you so.
- Things don't happen just because we wish them to; and some things don't stop just because we did not expect them; But man has to assume that whatever happens, happens for good.
- When my heart knows loving, does not it know forgetting!!! If loving you is true, then forgiving is it's proof na!!!
- May your dreams come true!!! May your thoughts about me fade away!!! May you live happy forever!!! blessing you my dear( or lover)
- Heart is dumb, but it does have a language, is there a heart with ears listening to it?
- Athreya makes the producers cry by not writing a song and makes the audience the same by writing the song.
Filmography
These are some of the memorable SongSong
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s penned by him for Telugu films.
| Year | Film | Songs |
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| 1951 | Deeksha | Pora Babu Po |
| 1955 | Ardhangi Ardhangi Ardhangi or Ardhaangi is a 1955 Telugu film. It is based on the story of Saratchandra Chatterjee.-The Plot:Padma is forced to marry a mentally retarded man Raghu whom she eventually nurses back to health while teaching a lesson to her scheming mother-in-law and brother-in-law Nagendra Rao... |
Raka Raka Vacchavu Chandamama |
| 1957 | Todi Kodallu | Kaarulo Shikarukelle and Aaduthu Paaduthu Panichestuntu |
| 1958 | Mundadugu | Kodekaru Chinnavada - Vadiponi Vannekada |
| 1960 | Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world... |
Seshasailavasa Srivenkatesha |
| 1962 | Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.It is a musical hit film with score composed by K. V. Mahadevan and voiced by Ghantasala, P. Susheela and others. The song Aho Andhra Bhoja ..... |
Silalapai Silpaalu Chekkinaru |
| 1963 | Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P.... |
Muddabanthi Poovulo |
| 1964 | Doctor Chakravarthy Doctor Chakravarthy Doctor Chakravarthy is 1964 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri. The film is based on Chakrabhramanam novel written by Koduri Kausalya Devi. It is the first film to win the Nandi Award instituted by Government of Andhra Pradesh in... |
Neevuleka Veena Palukalenannadi |
| 1964 | Gudi Gantalu Gudi Gantalu Gudi Gantalu is a 1964 Telugu film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. This film is based on the Tamil film Aalayamani starring Shivaji Ganesan.-Songs:* Janma Methithiraa Anubhavinchitiraa... |
Evarikivaarau Svarthamlo |
| 1964 | Murali Krishna Murali Krishna Murali Krishna is a 1964 Telugu Drama film directed by P. Pullayya and produced by Padmasree pictures.It is a Musical hit film with some memorable songs popular even today. The music is scored by Master Venu and lyrics written by Acharya Atreya and Dr. C. Narayana Reddy in the voices of Ghantasala... |
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna |
| 1965 | Antastulu Antastulu Antastulu or Anthasthulu is 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a Musical film with some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. The Music score is provided by K. V... |
Tella Cheera Kattukunnadi Evari Kosamu |
| 1965 | Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu is a 1965 Telugu comedy film directed and produced by P. Pullaiah. The film is a remake of the Tamil comedy "Kaadalikka Neramillai," directed by C. V. Sridhar.... |
Adi Oka Idile Ataniki Thagule |
| 1965 | Sumangali Sumangali Sumangali is a 1940 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. The main concept of the film Widow remarriage is inspired by Kandukuri Veeresalingam. The protagonist role was played by Chittor V. Nagaiah and A. S. Giri.-The plot:... |
Kanulu Kanulato Kalabadite |
| 1965 | Tene Manasulu | Nee Eduta Nenu Vareduta Neevu |
| 1967 | Private Master Private Master Private Master is a 1967 Telugu Drama film directed by Kalatapasvi K. Vishwanath. The Private Master role is played by Rammohan, while Ghattamaneni Krishna acted in a negative role.The film title "Private Master" is an English language one... |
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| 1968 | Brahmachari Brahmachari (Telugu film) Brahmachari is 1968 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao. It is produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures.-Songs:* Evaruleni Chota -... |
Eethotalo Virabuseno Eepuvvu |
| 1969 | Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu is a Telugu Drama film directed by A. Sanjeevi. It is produced by famous character actor Nagabhushanam.It is based on the 1951 Hindi film Albela starring Bhagwan.-The Plot:... |
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| 1970 | Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu is a 1970 Telugu drama film produced by V. Krishna Prasad of Jagapathi Films and directed by A. Sanjeevi.The story is about the Family relationship between two sisters, Akka and Chellelu , with mystery as background. There are some melodious songs particularly Pandavulu Pandavulu... |
Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda |
| 1971 | Mattilo Manikyam Mattilo Manikyam Mattilo Manikyam is a 1971 Telugu Drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by the famous actor Chalam.-Cast:* Chalam * Bhanumathi Ramakrishna * Jamuna * Dhulipala * Prabhakar Reddy * Sakshi Ranga Rao-Soundtrack:... |
Naa Maate Nee Maatai Chadavali |
| 1971 | Prem Nagar | Theta Theta Thelugula Thellavari Velugula Manasu Gati Inte Manishi Bratukinte |
| 1972 | Badi Pantulu | Bharatha Mathaku Jejelu Bharatha Mathaku Jejelu Bharatha Mathaku Jejelu is a Telugu song written by the famous lyricist Acharya Atreya in 1972. It is picturized on N. T. Rama Rao in the film Badi Panthulu and set by the melodious voice of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao. K. V. Mahadevan provided the music score.-External links:*... |
| 1972 | Papam Pasivadu Papam Pasivadu Papam Pasivadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao. It is remake of South African film Lost in the Desert directed by Jamie Uys.-The plot:... |
Amma Choodali Ninnu Naannani Choodali |
| 1973 | Bhakta Tukaram Bhakta Tukaram Bhakta Tukaram is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film produced by Anjali Pictures based on the life of saint poet Tukaram. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The music score of P. Adinarayana Rao and songs of Ghantasala and others is one of the highest levels in Indian... |
Unnavaa Asalunnavaa Unte Kallu Moosukunnavaa |
| 1975 | Babu Babu (1975 film) Babu is a 1975 Telugu Drama film written by K. S. Prakash Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Vanisri and Lakshmi in key roles.-The Plot:... |
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| 1976 | Anthuleni Katha Anthuleni Katha Anthuleni Katha is a 1976 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander. The film is a remake of the 1974 Tamil film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. This is Jayaprada's first starring role and is considered to be one of her best films. This was also Rajnikanth's first major role. Kamal Hassan played an extended... |
Kallalo Unnadedo Kannulake Telusu |
| 1976 | Jyothi Jyothi (1976 film) Jyothi is a 1976 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It is based on the story of an innocent girl "Jyothi." Jayasudha won the Nandi award as Best Actress for her performance in the title role. She later credited the film's success for making her a famous actress in Telugu films... |
Sirimalle Poovalle Navvu Chinnari Papalle Navvu |
| 1978 | Maro Charitra | Vidhi Cheyu Vinthalanni MatilEni Chetalenani |
| 1979 | Andamaina Anubhavam | Kurralloy Kurrallu Verrekki Vunnollu |
| 1979 | Guppedu Manasu Guppedu Manasu Guppedu Manasu is a 1979 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander and starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha and Saritha in prominent roles. It was a bi-lingual film made simultaneousy into Tamil as Nool Veli . The film was a remake of the Malayalam film Aa Nimikasham... |
Mauname Nee Basha O Mooga Manasa |
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu Idi Katha Kaadu Idi Katha Kaadu is a 1979 Indian Telugu language Drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Jayasudha, Sarath Babu, Chiranjeevi, Saritha, and Ramaprabha. It is a remake of Balachander's earlier Tamil hit Avargal , which also won a national award. Kamal Hassan stars in both... |
Sarigamalu Galagalalu |
| 1980 | Tholi Kodi Koosindi Tholi Kodi Koosindi Tholi Kodi Koosindi is a 1980 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander and starring Jeeva. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film from Government of Andhra Pradesh.-External links:*... |
Andamaina Lokamani |
| 1981 | Aakali Rajyam Aakali Rajyam Aakali Rajyam is a 1981 Telugu language film starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. It is a remake of K. Balachander's 1980 Tamil film Varumayin Niram Sivappu that also starred Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead.-Plot:... |
Saapatu Etu Ledhu Paataina Padu Brother |
| 1983 | Abhilasha | Velapala Ledu Kurrallataku |
| 1983 | Kokilamma Kokilamma Kokilamma is a 1983 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander. The title role of Kokilamma is played with humility by Saritha.It is a musical hit film with some excellent songs penned Acharya Atreya and music score provided by M. S. Viswanathan.-Soundtrack:... |
Kommameeda Kokilamma Kuhu Annadi |
| 1985 | Swathi Muthyam Swathi Muthyam Swathi Muthyam is a Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath,dubbed and released in tamil as Sippikul Muthu. starring Tamil actor Kamal Haasan and Raadhika. The movie won accolades at the International Asian Film Festival in both "Best Film" and "Best Actor" categories... |
Chinnaari Ponnaari Kittayyaa |
| 1988 | Abhinandana Abhinandana Abhinandana is a 1987 Musical Telugu Cinema. It stars Sobhana, Karthik Muthuraman and Sarath Babu. The lyrics are beautifully penned by Acharya Atreya. The soundtrack of the film was composed by maestro Illayaraja which became highly successful... |
Prema Enta Madhuram Priyuralu Enta Kathinam |
| 1989 | Prema Prema Prema may refer to:*Prema – actress in the Kannada Film Industry*Prema – 1952 Telugu film*Prema – Telugu film starring Venkatesh and Revathi*Prema – British recording artiste... |
Priyathama naa Hrudayama |
| 1989 | Abhinandana Abhinandana Abhinandana is a 1987 Musical Telugu Cinema. It stars Sobhana, Karthik Muthuraman and Sarath Babu. The lyrics are beautifully penned by Acharya Atreya. The soundtrack of the film was composed by maestro Illayaraja which became highly successful... |
Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuralu antha katinam,Prema Ledhani Premincha raadhani,Edhuta neeve |