Dr. Cingireddy Narayana Reddy (Telugu

Telugu language

Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...

: సి.నారాయణరెడ్డి) (born 29 July 1931) is an India

India

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n poet

Poet

A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...

 and writer

Writer

A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....

. He is a winner of the Jnanpith Award

Jnanpith Award

The Jnanpith Award is a literary award in India. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, it is one of the two most prestigious literary honours in the country...

 in 1988 for his contribution to Telugu literature

Telugu literature

The Telugu literature or Telugu Sahityam is one of the most precious possessions of the literary products of India. Telugu literature is rich reserve of poems, stories, dramas and puranas. It flowered in the early 16th century under the Vijayanagar empire, of which Telugu was one of the court...

. He is considered a foremost authority on Telugu Literature. He is known as Cinare.

Politics

Narayana Reddy was nominated to the Upper House of Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...

 in August 1997.

Personal life

Naryana Reddy was married to Susheela. He has been conferring awards for best female writers in the name of 'Susheela Narayana Reddy Award' every year. He lives in Hyderabad.

Family

C.Narayana Reddy has four daughters named Ganga, Yemuna, Saraswathi and Krishnaveni(names of famous rivers in India). All his daughters live with him as a big joint family along with their husbands, children and their families in one big house in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Awards

Andhra University

Andhra University

Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...

 honored him with Kala Prapoorna (Honoris causa) in 1978. The Government of India

Government of India

The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...

 honoured him with the Padma Shri

Padma Shri

Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...

 in 1977 and the second highest civilian award, the Padma bushan in 1992. He was conferred with the Raja-Lakshmi Award in the year 1988 from Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation

Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation

Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation is a Charitable Trust that promotes Arts, Sciences, Literature, Medicine, Journalism, Humanities and other intellectual pursuits and to honour distinguished persons in these fields. Established in 1979 in Chennai by P.V...

, Chennai.

He won the Jnanpith Award

Jnanpith Award

The Jnanpith Award is a literary award in India. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, it is one of the two most prestigious literary honours in the country...

 in 1988 for his poetic work Viswambara, which has been translated into three other languages. He became one of only two Telugu persons who have received that award, the other being Viswanatha Satyanarayana

Viswanatha Satyanarayana

Viswanatha Satyanarayana , popularly known as the Kavi Samraat , was a modern Telugu poet.He was a disciple of the Tirupati Venkata Kavulu duo...

.

Books

• Rutuchakram (1964)
• Karpura vasantarayalu
• Visvambara (1988)
• Prapancapadulu (1991)
• Gadilo samudram (1998)
• Saptathi Oka Liptaga (2001)
• Evi aa jeeva nidhulu? (2008)

Movie songs

Reddy entered film industry in 1962, by writing all the songs for the Gulebakavali Katha

Gulebakavali Katha

For information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao...

. He became famous with the song Nannu dochu kunduvate...vannela dorasani

He became known to a wide public as a lyricist for several famous Telugu films. He wrote more than 3,000 songs and contributed greatly for the success of many films.

Year	Film	Songs
1962	Atma Bandhuvu	Anaganaga Oka Raaju Anaganaga Oka Raani, Chaduvu Raanivaadavani Digulu Chendaku
1962	Gulebakavali Katha Gulebakavali Katha For information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao...	Nannu Dhochukonduvate Vannela Dodorasaani
1962	Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu or Kulagothralu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures.It is a musical hit with music score composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao...	Chelikadu Ninne Rammani Piluva, Chilipi Kanula Teeyani Chelikada
1962	Raktha Sambandham Raktha Sambandham Raktha Sambandham is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is remake of 1961 Tamil hit film Pasamalar. The movie was directed by A. Bhimsingh. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakara's story Paasa Malar, featuring Shivaji Ganesan...	Yevaro Nanu Kavvinchi Poyedevaro
1963	Bandipotu	Vagalaranivi Neevu Sogasukadanu Nene
1963	Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu is a 1963 Telugu film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao from Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film is based on the Telugu novel Kaalaatheetha Vyakthulu written by Dr. Sridevi.-The plot:Sujatha is a rich girl and her best friend Vasantha is a...	Kila Kila Navvulu Chilikina
1963	Karna Karna Karna or Radheya is one of the central characters in the epic Mahābhārata, from ancient India. He was the King of Anga...	Gaaliki Kulamedi Nelaku Kulamedi
1963	Lakshadhikari Lakshadhikari Lakshadhikari is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Madhusudana Rao and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-The plot:Lakshadhikari Rangayya's right hand man is Sitayya . Rangayya is accused of murdering a diamond merchant and is sent to jail. His son is kidnapped and found by a childless...	Dachalante Dagadule Daagudumootalu Saagavule, Mabbulo Emundi Naa Manasulo Emundi
1963	Punarjanma	Nee Kosam Naa Ganam Naa Pranam
1963	Thirupathamma Katha	Poovai Virisina Punnami Vela Bidiyamu Neekela Bela
1964	Amarshilpi Jakanna	Ee Nallani Raalalo Ee Kannulu Daageno
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...	Neeli Kannula Needala Lona
1964	Manchi Manishi	Antaga Nanu Choodaku Matadaku Vintaga Guri Choodaku Vetadaku
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...	Kanulu Kanulu Kalisenu Kanne Vayasu Pilichenu, Oo Anu Oohoo Anu Aunanu Aunaunanu Naa Valapanta Needani
1964	Ramudu Bheemudu Ramudu Bheemudu Ramudu Bheemudu is a 1964 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It was the first movie of D. Rama Naidu as a producer. N.T. Rama Rao played the dual role as "Ramudu" and "Bheemudu". It was remade into Tamil as Enga Veettu Pillai With M. G...	Thelisindile Nelaraja Neeroopu Thelisindile
1965	Mangamma Sapatham	Kanuleevela Chilipiga Navvenu
1966	Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha is a 1966 Telugu Comedy film directed by C. Pullayya. The story is written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.-The plot:...	Naaloni Ragameeve Nadayadu Teegaveeve
1968	Bandipotu Dongalu Bandipotu Dongalu Bandipotu Dongalu is a 1968 Telugu Drama film written and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. The film is starring S. V. Ranga Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Kongara Jaggayya in key roles. It is also a Musical film with some Melodious songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao...	Vinnanule Priya Kanugonnanule Priya
1968	Bangaru Gaajulu Bangaru Gaajulu Bangaru Gaajulu is 1968 Telugu Drama film written by Rajashri and directed by C. S. Rao. The Nandi Award winning film revolves around the family bond between a Brother and Sister.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao - Ramu * Bharati Devi...	Annayya Sannidhi Ade Naaku Pennidhi Chellayi Pellikoothurayene Paalavellule Naalo Pongipoyene
1968	Varakatnam Varakatnam Varakatnam is a 1968 Telugu film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. It was awarded National Film Award for the best film in Telugu Language in 1968. The film is based on the widely prevalent custom of Varakatnam meaning Dowry.-Cast:...	Idena Mana Sampradayamidena
1969	Ekaveera Ekaveera Ekaveera is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1925–29 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages. In 1969, a film version was...	Krishna Nee Peru Talachina Chalu
1970	Dharma Daata Dharma Daata Dharma Daata is a 1970 Telugu film directed by A. Sanjeevi and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy of Ravindra Art Pictures.-The plot:...	O Naannaa Nee Manase Venna
1970	Kodalu Diddina Kapuram Kodalu Diddina Kapuram Kodalu Diddina Kapuram is a 1970 Telugu drama film directed by D. Yoganand. It was produced by National Art Theatres of Nandamuri Trivikrama Rao, brother of N. T. Rama Rao....	Nee Dharmam Nee Sangham Nee Desam Nuvu Maravoddu
1970	Lakshmi Kataksham Lakshmi Kataksham Lakshmi Kataksham or Laxmi Kataksham is a 1970 Telugu Musical film directed by B. Vittalacharya and starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya....	Raa Vannela Dora Kanniyanu Chera
1971	Chelleli Kapuram Chelleli Kapuram Chelleli Kapuram is 1971 Telugu film directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath. This is the first movie produced by senior actor Mannava Balayya under the banner of Amrutha films. This film has excellent lyrics and music.-The plot:...	Kanulamundu Neevunte Kavita Pongi Paarada
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:...	Rimzim Rimzim Hyderabad
1972	Bala Mitrula Katha Bala Mitrula Katha Bala Mitrula Katha is a 1972 Telugu movie directed by K. Varaprasada Rao, starring Jaggayya, Krishnam Raju, Gummadi and Nagabhushanam. It is a story of friendship of two kids of different social status and the support of their teacher amid the political and village backdrop.-Plot:Satyam and...	Gunna Mamidi Komma Meedha Goollu Rendunnayi
1972	Manavudu Danavudu Manavudu Danavudu Manavudu Danavudu is a 1972 Telugu Drama film directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy.Shobhan Babu played duel role as Doctor Venu during day time and as Killer Jagan during night time.-Cast:* Shobhan Babu as Dr...	Anuvu Anuvuna Velasina Deva Kanuvelugai Mamu Nadipimpa Rava
1972	Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu or Thatha Manavadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao . This is the first film as a hero to comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film...	Anubandham Atmiyata Anta Oka Bootakam
1973	Andala Ramudu Andala Ramudu (1973 film) Andala Ramudu is a 1973 film directed by Bapu. The story is based on the "Janata Express" story of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1973. Recent film Godavari by Sekhar Kammula enthusiastically made on this classic family entertainment film...	Mamu Brovamani Cheppave Seetamma Talli
1973	Sharada Sharada (1973 film) Sharada is a 1973 Telugu Drama film starring Sharada and directed by K. Vishwanath.-The Plot:A psychiatrist visits a small village for a friend's marriage. Everyone thinks they have seen a ghost. The doctor soon finds out the reason. Sarada has lost her sanity over time. Sarada believes him to...	Sharada, Nanu Cheraga Emitamma Sigga
1974	Alluri Seetharama Raju Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film) Alluri Seetharama Raju is a super hit, historical Telugu cinema based on the life of Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju and produced by Padmalaya Studios. It is the 100th film of Ghattamaneni Krishna. The film is directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Maharadhi Tripuraneni...	Vastadu Naaraju Eeroju
1974	Krishnaveni Krishnaveni (film) Krishnaveni is a 1974 Telugu feature film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Vanisri and Krishnam Raju, under the banner of Gopikrishna Movies. The film met with a strong critical reception and commercial success upon release...	Krishnaveni, Teluginti Viriboni, Krishnaveni, Naa Inti Aliveni
1974	Nippulanti Manishi Nippulanti Manishi Nippulanti Manishi is a 1974 Telugu Drama film directed by S. D. Lal and produced by Y. V. Rao. It is remake of 1973 Hindi film Zanjeer starring Amitabh Bachan....	Snehame Naa Jeevitam Snehamera Sasvatham
1974	O Seeta Katha O Seeta Katha O Seeta Katha was a 1974 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. Based on this movie K. Balachandar made "Moondru Mudichu " in tamil starring Kamal Hasan, Rajanikath, and Sridevi and was released on 22 October 1976.-Story:...	Mallekannaa Tellana Maa Seeta Manasu
1975	Annadammula Anubandham Annadammula Anubandham Annadammula Anubandham is a 1975 Telugu Drama film directed by S. D. Lal.It is remake of highly successful Hindi film Yaadon Ki Baaraat .-The Plot:...	Aanaati Hrudayala Aananda Geetam Idele
1975	Balipeetam Balipeetam Balipeetam is a 1975 Telugu Drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is based on the popular socialist novel written by Muppala Ranganayakamma entitled Balipeetam.-Plot:...	Maarali Maarali Manushula Nadavadi Maarali
1975	Muthyala Muggu Muthyala Muggu Muthyala Muggu is a 1975 film adaption of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Sangeetha, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The movie introduced Sangeetha and Rao to the Telugu screen...	Gogulu Pooche Gogulu Kache O Laccha Gummadi
1976	Thoorpu Padamara	Sivaranjani Navaraagini Vininantane Naa Navvuthaaru Pakapakamani Navvuthaaru
1978	Sivaranjani Sivaranjani (film) Sivaranjani is 1978 Telugu Drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film is about a village girl Sivaranjani who goes on to become a famous film actress, played by Jaya Sudha. Later it was remade in Tamil as Natchathiram with Sripriya in the leading role in 1980.It is a Musical...	Abhinava Thaaravo Naa Abhimana Thaaravo Joru Meedunnave Thummeda, Nee Joru Evari Kosame Thummeda ?
1980	Prema Tarangalu Prema Tarangalu Prema Tarangalu is a Tollywood film which released on October 24, 1980. This film was directed by S. P. Chitti Babu. This film stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, and Chiranjeevi...	Kalayaina Nijamaina Kadanna Ledanna Prema Tharangalu Navjeevana Ragalu
1984	Mangammagari Manavadu Mangammagari Manavadu Mangammagari Manavadu is a 1984 Telugu Drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It is remake of 1983 Tamil film Mann Vasanai directed by Bharathiraja....	Chandurudu Ninnu Choosi Sri Suryanarayana Meluko
1985	Swati Mutyam	Laali Laali Laali Laali, Vatapatra Shayi ki varahaala laali, Rajeeva netruniki ratanala laali
1986	Repati Pourulu Repati Pourulu Repati Pourulu is a 1986 Telugu language film directed by T. Krishna, starring Dr. Rajasekhar, Vijayashanti, Anuradha. It was Krishna's final film before his death in 1987....	Repati Pourulam
1989	Suthradharulu Suthradharulu Suthradharulu is a 1989 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. This film is based on a story against violence shown in a rural background. This message is shown in a Short graphic format as an introduction to the film.-Cast:...	Jolajolamma Jola Jejela Jola Neelala Kannulaku Nityamalle Poola Jola
2001	Preminchu Preminchu Preminchu is a 2001 Telugu Drama film directed by Boyina Subba Rao and produced by D. Rama Naidu. It is based on the story of Blind girl with confidence facing the world around and showed the way to many people that Blindness is not a hurdle if there is strong mind.-The Plot:Meena is a blind...	Kantene amma ani ante ela karuniche prathi devatha amme kadha kanna amme kadha
2003	Seethaiah	Idhigo rayalaseema gadda dheeni kadha telusuko telugu bidda
2009	arundathi	jejama jejema

External links

• Profile
• http://shanmukhan.googlegroups.com/web/prapancha_padulu.pdf?
• Prapanchapadulu (some poems)
• TeluguJati Mandi