Kosaraju Raghavaiah
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Kosaraju or Kosaraju Raghavaiah or Kosaraju Raghavaiah Chowdary was a Telugu
poet and writer. His lyrics are stepped in Telugu folklore and rural idiom. Born in 1905 in an agricultural family in Appikatla
village, Guntur district
, Andhra Pradesh
. Raghavaih studied Telugu literature, epics and puranas. His familiarity with all aspects of Telugu
rural culture and traditions empowered him to write immemorable songs for Telugu films.
and the director Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. He published his first poetry anthology, Kadagandlu.
(1939) as a hero. Later, he shifted his focus to writing lyrics for the films. He penned humorous lyrics for K.V. Reddy's Pedda Manushulu (1954), followed by one of his most famous songs, Jebulo bomma je jela bomma (in B.A. Subba Rao's Raju Peda
, 1954). He was well-known for his earthy poetry, often referring to popular tales of morality and ethics. Raghavaih wrote about 3,000 lyrics for 350 Telugu films.
He wrote memorable songs like "Eruvaka Sagaro", "Illarikamlo Unna Maza" and "Chethilo Dabbulu Poyene".
Kosaraju Raghavaih died in 1987.
Telugu people
The Telugu people or Telugu Prajalu are an ethnic group of India. They are the native speakers of the Telugu language, the most commonly spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali...
poet and writer. His lyrics are stepped in Telugu folklore and rural idiom. Born in 1905 in an agricultural family in Appikatla
Appikatla
Appikatla is a village in Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It is on the main rail road between Vijayawada and Chennai. It is also on the main bus route of GBC road....
village, Guntur district
Guntur district
Guntur district is located in Andhra Pradesh along the east coast of Bay of Bengal. The district has a coastline of around 100 kilometers. Guntur City is the largest city in the district and administrative center of Guntur District. The district is a major center for learning.-Etymology:There are...
, 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...
. Raghavaih studied Telugu literature, epics and puranas. His familiarity with all aspects of Telugu
Telugu people
The Telugu people or Telugu Prajalu are an ethnic group of India. They are the native speakers of the Telugu language, the most commonly spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali...
rural culture and traditions empowered him to write immemorable songs for Telugu films.
Early life
Raghavaih was influenced by a Telugu scholar Kondamudi Narasimham Pantulu in whose play based on the Ramayana he acted when still in his teens. Initially, he worked as a journalist in the Raitu Patrika where he met the famous music composer Samudrala RaghavacharyaSamudrala Raghavacharya
Samudrala Raghavacharya also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu films, Andhra Pradesh, India...
and the director Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. He published his first poetry anthology, Kadagandlu.
Film career
Raghavaiah acted in a Telugu film Raitu BiddaRaithu Bidda (1939 film)
Raithu Bidda is a 1939 Telugu Drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is a social reformist film during the period of British India, at the time of battle against Zamindari system. The film was banned by the British Government. Thereby this film got the distinction of being the first...
(1939) as a hero. Later, he shifted his focus to writing lyrics for the films. He penned humorous lyrics for K.V. Reddy's Pedda Manushulu (1954), followed by one of his most famous songs, Jebulo bomma je jela bomma (in B.A. Subba Rao's Raju Peda
Raju Peda
Raju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper....
, 1954). He was well-known for his earthy poetry, often referring to popular tales of morality and ethics. Raghavaih wrote about 3,000 lyrics for 350 Telugu films.
He wrote memorable songs like "Eruvaka Sagaro", "Illarikamlo Unna Maza" and "Chethilo Dabbulu Poyene".
Filmography
| Year | Film | Songs |
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| 1939 | Raitu Bidda Raithu Bidda (1939 film) Raithu Bidda is a 1939 Telugu Drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is a social reformist film during the period of British India, at the time of battle against Zamindari system. The film was banned by the British Government. Thereby this film got the distinction of being the first... |
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| 1954 | Pedda Manushulu | Nandamaya Guruda Nandamaya |
| 1954 | Raju Peda Raju Peda Raju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper.... |
Jebulo Bomma Jejela Bomma |
| 1955 | Nammina Bantu | Chengu Chenguna Gantulu Veyyandi |
| 1955 | Rojulu Marayi Rojulu Marayi Rojulu Marayi is a 1955 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The story is set in native village environment about the changing times. Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna song casting Waheeda Rehman is one of the memorable songs in the film... |
Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna |
| 1957 | Thodi Kodallu Thodi Kodallu Thodi Kodallu is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. The story is adopted from the novel Nishkruti of Saratchandra Chatterjee for the Telugu audience... |
Aaduthu Paaduthu Panichestunte Townu Pakkakelloddura Dingari |
| 1958 | Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu is a 1958 Telugu Drama and Musical film directed by C. S. Rao.The songs in the film particularly Dharaniki Giri Bharama Giriki Taruvu Bharama by Raavu Balasaraswathi are memorable. Music score is provided by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama... |
Anukunndokkati Ainadi Okkati Bolta Kottindile Bulbul Pitta Kalavari Swartham Nirupeda Dukham Yenatikaina Marena |
| 1959 | Illarikam Illarikam Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu... |
Bhale Chansele.. Illarikam lo Unna Mazaa Niluvave Vaalukanuladaanaa! |
| 1959 | Jayabheri Jayabheri Jayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting... |
Unnaaraa Jodunnaaraa, Mammodinche Vaarunnaaraa |
| 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... |
Ayyayo Chetilo Dabbulu Poyene |
| 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 ..... |
Maama Maama Mama Eme Eme Bhaama |
| 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... |
Emitee Avataram |
| 1963 | Lava Kusha Lava Kusha Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the... |
Ye Nimishaniki Yemi Jaruguno Evaroohinchedaru |
| 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.... |
Gowaramma Nee Mogudevaramma Evaramma Vaadevaramma |
| 1964 | Devatha Devatha (1964 film) Devatha is a 1964 Telugu drama and musical film produced by veteran comedian B. Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. Mahanati Savitri portrayed duel role in this film.... |
Mavooru Madarasu Naa Peru Ramdasu |
| 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... |
Desammu Maarindoy Kaalammu Maarindoy Saradaa Saradaa Cigarettu |
| 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... |
Dulapara Bulloda Dummu Dulapara Bulloda |
| 1966 | Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Sri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva... |
Bhala Bhala Naa Bandi Parugu Teese Bandi Mattu Vadalara Niddura Mattu Vadalala |
| 1967 | Aada Paduchu Aada Paduchu Aada Paduchu or Aadapaduchu is a 1967 Telugu Drama film produced and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao. It is remake of 1959 Hindi film Chhoti Bahen directed by L. V. Prasad.-The Plot:The story is same as Chhoti Bahen... |
Rikshavaalanu Nenu Pakshilaga Pothanu |
| 1967 | Ave Kallu | Maa Voollo Oka Paduchundi Dayyamante Bhayamannadi |
| 1967 | Poola Rangadu | Neetiki Nilabadi Nijayateega Padara Munduku Padara |
| 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:... |
Sai Sai Jodedla Bandi |
| 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:... |
Evvarikosam Evadunnaadu Pondiraa Pondi |
| 1971 | Bomma Borusa Bomma Borusa Bomma Borusa is a 1971 Indian Telugu language Comedy / Drama film directed by Padma Shri awardee K. Balachander.... |
Bomma Borusa Pandem Veyyi Needo Naado Paicheyi |
| 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:... |
Bhale Bhale Maa Annayya |
| 1971 | Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam is a 1971 Telugu mythological film directed by Bapu. It is based on the Valmiki Ramayanam. It is a commercial hit film with artistic picturisation and good songs particularly Ramaya Tandri.-Story:... |
Ramaya Tandri O Ramaya Tandri.. Maa Nomulanni Pandinayi Ramaya Tandri |
| 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:... |
Manchi Annadhey Kaanaraadu |
| 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:... |
Takku Tikku Takkuladi Bandira Yesukundam Buddoda |
| 1975 | Pooja | |
| 1976 | Manushulanta Okkate Manushulanta Okkate -Boxoffice:The film ran for more than 100 days in many centers. It even celebrated Silver Jubilee.-External Links:* *... |
Muthyalu Vasthava Adigindi Isthava |
Awards and honours
- He was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah AwardRaghupathi Venkaiah AwardThe Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an annual award introduced to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry....
by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema in 1984. - He was given the titles Janapada Kavi Sarvabhouma and Kaviratna.
Kosaraju Raghavaih died in 1987.