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	Yandamuri Veerendranath is from East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He is a practicing chartered accountant. He worked for 15 years in various financial institutions as a senior executive.		Yandamuri Veerendranath is from East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He is a practicing chartered accountant. He worked for 15 years in various financial institutions as a senior executive.
	He is an acclaimed novelist, playwright, and State Sahitya Academy award winner. His works have been translated into Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, and Hindi. He is a motivational speaker and has delivered speeches at Australia, Tanzania, Indonesia, Singapore, US and, the UK. He is a movie director. He directed films with artists like Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna etc.		He is an acclaimed novelist, playwright, and State Sahitya Academy award winner. His works have been translated into Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, and Hindi. He is a motivational speaker and has delivered speeches at Australia, Tanzania, Indonesia, Singapore, US and, the UK. He is a movie director. He directed films with artists like Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna etc.
	He is associated with more than 30 films that include 'Abhilasha' (అభిలాష), 'Challenge' (ఛాలెంజ్) and ‘[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]’ (జగదేక వీరుడు అతిలోక సుందరి).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Abhilasha/photostory/64106957.cms\|title='Abhilasha' - Super hit Telugu films that were based on novels\|website=The Times of India\|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref> His TV Serials won Golden Nandi awards for best direction and production. His film, 'oka Voori Katha (ఒక ఊరి కథ)’ won best regional film award from President of India. His film Vennelloa Aadapilla (వెన్నెల్లో ఆడపిల్ల) won Film fare award.		He is associated with more than 30 films that include 'Abhilasha' (అభిలాష), 'Challenge' (ఛాలెంజ్) and ‘[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]’ (జగదేక వీరుడు అతిలోక సుందరి).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Abhilasha/photostory/64106957.cms\|title='Abhilasha' - Super hit Telugu films that were based on novels\|website=The Times of India\|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref>. His another popular novel ''Tulasi Dalam'' was first adapted into a Kannada movie (1985) titled ''Thulasidala'' and later in Telugu as ''Tulasidalam'' (1989),in Hindi as ''[[Phoonk]]'' (2008) and its remake in Telugu as ''[[Raksha (2008 film)\|Raksha]]'' (2008). His TV Serials won Golden Nandi awards for best direction and production. His film, 'oka Voori Katha (ఒక ఊరి కథ)’ won best regional film award from President of India. His film Vennelloa Aadapilla (వెన్నెల్లో ఆడపిల్ల) won Film fare award.
	In an opinion poll in 1982 conducted by Andhrajyoti, he was one among "4 most popular persons" of the state, others being N.T. Ramarao etc. His book 'Success in Five Steps' holds an all-time record in Telugu literature, surpassing sales of more than two crore rupees.		In an opinion poll in 1982 conducted by Andhrajyoti, he was one among "4 most popular persons" of the state, others being N.T. Ramarao etc. His book 'Success in Five Steps' holds an all-time record in Telugu literature, surpassing sales of more than two crore rupees.
	He built an ashram at Kakinada, a one-crore project to teach the importance of education to tribal students free of cost.		He built an ashram at Kakinada, a one-crore project to teach the importance of education to tribal students free of cost.

	==Popular culture==		==Popular culture==
	Many of his novels have been made into motion pictures in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]. He also directed two movies in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]], the first being [[Agnipravesam]], starring [[Yamuna]], and the second movie with [[Chiranjeevi]] by name, [[Stuvartpuram Police Station]]. Both the stories were based on his own novels but not received well by the audience. Hence, Veerendranath reverted to writing. His TV serials won Nandi awards, and film fare award. His film Beladingala Baale (ಬೆಳದಿಂಗಳ ಬಾಲೆ) won Karnataka state best film award:		Many of his novels have been made into motion pictures in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]. He also directed two movies in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]], the first being [[Agnipravesam]], starring [[Yamuna]], and the second movie with [[Chiranjeevi]] by name, [[Stuvartpuram Police Station]]. Both the stories were based on his own novels but not received well by the audience. Hence, Veerendranath reverted to writing. His TV serials won Nandi awards, and film fare award. His film [[Beladingala Baale\|Beladingala Baale (Kannada - ಬೆಳದಿಂಗಳ ಬಾಲೆ)]] won Karnataka state best film award:

	==Awards==		==Awards==
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	===Films===		===Films===
	* [[Oka Oori Katha]](Mrinal sen/ Best regional film national award)		* [[Oka Oori Katha]](Mrinal sen/ Best regional film national award)
	* [[Manchu Pallaki]]		* [[Manchu Pallaki]](Chiranjeevi)
	* [[Sampoorna Premayanam]] (Sobhan Babu)		* [[Sampoorna Premayanam]] (Sobhan Babu)
	* [[Abhilasha (1983 film)\|Abhilasha]](Chiranjeevi)		* [[Abhilasha (1983 film)\|Abhilasha]](Chiranjeevi)
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	* [[Muthyamantha Muddu]] (Rajendra Prasad)		* [[Muthyamantha Muddu]] (Rajendra Prasad)
	* [[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]] (Chiranjeevi)		* [[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]] (Chiranjeevi)
	* Beladingala Baale (Kannada ~~Movie) (Filmfare Award for Best Film -1995 & Karnataka State Film Award for Third Best Film - 1995-96~~)		* [[Beladingala Baale]] (Kannada film)
	* ''[[Punnami Naagu (2009 film)\|Punnami Naagu]]''		* [[Punnami Naagu (2009 film)\|Punnami Naagu]]
	* ''Bunny n Cherry'' (2013)		* Bunny n Cherry (2013)

	===Fiction===		===Fiction===

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'''Yandamuri Veerendranath''' is an Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works in the [[Telugu language]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/77338.html|title=A Yandamuri novel made into film after 15 years|date=30 January 2012|publisher=IndiaGlitz|access-date=19 August 2012}}</ref> He influences younger generations with his socially relevant writings and youtube videos. In his writings he addresses many of social problems in India like poverty, prejudices, and superstitions, and encourages people to be socially responsible. He successfully bridges the idealistic and the popular styles of literature. He is also a Chartered Accountant by qualification.

==Personal life==
Yandamuri Veerendranath is from East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He is a practicing chartered accountant. He worked for 15 years in various financial institutions as a senior executive.
He is an acclaimed novelist, playwright, and State Sahitya Academy award winner. His works have been translated into Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, and Hindi. He is a motivational speaker and has delivered speeches at Australia, Tanzania, Indonesia, Singapore, US and, the UK. He is a movie director. He directed films with artists like Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna etc.
He is associated with more than 30 films that include 'Abhilasha' (అభిలాష), 'Challenge' (ఛాలెంజ్) and ‘[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]’ (జగదేక వీరుడు అతిలోక సుందరి).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Abhilasha/photostory/64106957.cms|title='Abhilasha' - Super hit Telugu films that were based on novels|website=The Times of India|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref> His TV Serials won Golden Nandi awards for best direction and production. His film, 'oka Voori Katha (ఒక ఊరి కథ)’ won best regional film award from President of India. His film Vennelloa Aadapilla (వెన్నెల్లో ఆడపిల్ల) won Film fare award.
In an opinion poll in 1982 conducted by Andhrajyoti, he was one among "4 most popular persons" of the state, others being N.T. Ramarao etc. His book 'Success in Five Steps' holds an all-time record in Telugu literature, surpassing sales of more than two crore rupees.
He built an ashram at Kakinada, a one-crore project to teach the importance of education to tribal students free of cost.

==Popular culture==
Many of his novels have been made into motion pictures in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He also directed two movies in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], the first being [[Agnipravesam]], starring [[Yamuna]], and the second movie with [[Chiranjeevi]] by name, [[Stuvartpuram Police Station]]. Both the stories were based on his own novels but not received well by the audience. Hence, Veerendranath reverted to writing. His TV serials won Nandi awards, and film fare award. His film Beladingala Baale (ಬೆಳದಿಂಗಳ ಬಾಲೆ) won Karnataka state best film award:

==Awards==
In addition to financial success, he has won many awards for his work. His first film as a dialogue writer won a best regional award from the [[President of India]].

* State Sahitya Academy Award for Raghupati Raghava Rajaram in 1982.
* Nandi Award as Best Director for the teleserial Vennello Adapilla in 1996.
* Nandi Award as Best Socially Relevant Tele-Film for Vijayam Vaipu Payanam in 2002 and many more.

==Bibliography==
He is passionate about motivating students and gave around 1000 motivational speeches all over India and abroad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/novelist-yandamuri-veerendranath-gives-students-some-useful-lessons/articleshow/65711191.cms|title=Novelist Yandamuri Veerendranath gives students some useful lessons {{!}} Hubballi News|work=The Times of India|date=7 September 2018|language=en|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/feb/05/yandamoori-shares-stress-management-tips-with-students-1934309.html|title=Yandamoori Veerendranath shares stress management tips with students|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref> Latest he was involved in motivating around 40000 Sc/St financially poor students all over Andhra Pradesh at 13 District headquarters.

===Films===
* [[Oka Oori Katha]](Mrinal sen/ Best regional film national award)
* [[Manchu Pallaki]]
* [[Sampoorna Premayanam]] (Sobhan Babu)
* [[Abhilasha (1983 film)|Abhilasha]](Chiranjeevi)
* [[Challenge (1984 film)|Challenge]] (Chiranjeevi)
* [[Kashmora (1986 film)|Kashmora]] (Rajendra Prasad, Bhanupriya)
* [[Rakshasudu]] (Chiranjeevi)
* [[Marana Mrudangam]] (Chiranjeevi)
* [[Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu]] (Kamal Hasan, Sridevi)
* [[Donga Mogudu]] (Chiranjeevi)
* [[Raktabhishekam]] (Balakrishna)
* [[Aakhari Poratam]] (Nagarjuna, Sridevi)
* [[Stuartpuram Police Station]] (Chiranjeevi)
* [[Muthyamantha Muddu]] (Rajendra Prasad)
* [[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]] (Chiranjeevi)
* Beladingala Baale (Kannada Movie) (Filmfare Award for Best Film -1995 & Karnataka State Film Award for Third Best Film - 1995-96)
* ''[[Punnami Naagu (2009 film)|Punnami Naagu]]''
* ''Bunny n Cherry'' (2013)

===Fiction===
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* ''Dega Rekkala Chappudu''
* ''Veellani Em Chedham?''
* ''Rendu Gundela Chappudu''
* ''Oka Varshakalapu Sayantram''
* ''Siggesthondhi''
* ''Ankitham''
* ''Maro Hiroshima''
* ''Prema''
* ''Anaithikam''
* ''Dhyeyam''
* ''The Dairy of Miss Sharadha''
* ''Priyuralu Piliche''
* ''Vennello Aadapilla''
* ''Manchu Parvatham''
* ''Bharya Gunavathi Shathru''
* ''Nallanchu Thellacheera''
* ''Swara Bhethalam''
* ''Sampoorna Premayanam''
* ''Kaasanova 99''
* ''Antharmukham''
* ''Dabbu Minus Dabbu''
* ''Stuvartpuram Police Station''
* ''Cheekatlo Suryudu''
* ''Dabbu to the Power of Dabbu''
* ''Anando Brahmma''
* ''Ashtavakra''
* ''Chengalva Poodhanda''
* ''Dhuppatlo Minnagu''
* ''Yugantham''
* ''Rushi''
* ''Nishabdham - Neeku Naku Madhya''
* ''Thulasidhalam''
* ''Thulasi''
* ''Athade Aame Sainyam''
* ''13-14-15''
* ''Athadu Aame Priyudu''
* ''Ladies Hostel''
* ''Agni Pravesham''
* ''Rudhranetra''
* ''Rakshasudu''
* ''Aakhari Poratam''
* ''Marana Mrudhangam''
* ''Prardhana''
* ''Abhilasha''
* ''Raktha Sindhuram''
* ''Thriller''
* ''Vennello Godhari''
* ''Parnashala''
* ''Oka Raadha Idharu Krishnulu''
* ''Best of Veerendranath (Kathalu)''
* ''Radha Kunthi''
* ''Kshaminchu Supriya!''
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===Non-fiction===
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* ''Popular Rachanalu Cheyatam Ela!?''
* ''Manchi Muthyalu''
* ''Padamati Koyila Pallavi''
* ''Graphology''
* ''Mimmalni Mee Pillalu Preminchalante''
* ''Meeru Manchi Ammayi Kaadu''
* ''Mimmalni Meeru Gelavagalaru''
* ''Vijayam Vaipu Payanam''
* ''Pillala Perla Prapancham''
* ''Chaduvu – Ekagratha''
* ''Vijayamlo Bhagaswamyam''
* ''Mind Power – No.1 Avatam Ela?''
* ''Vijayaniki 5 Metlu''
* ''Vijayaniki Aro Mettu''
* ''Tappu Cheddaam Randi''
* ''Vijaya Rahasyaalu''
* ''Manchu Poola Varsham''
* ''Idli Orchid Aakaasham''
* ''Bethala Prasnalu''
* ''The 5 Steps to Success''*(English translation of his best-selling book Vijayaniki 5 Metlu) 5
* ''The Art of Studying''
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==Career==
Veerendranath did Chartered Accountancy and started his career at Andhra Pradesh State Finance Corporation. He worked there for 5 years. Later he moved to Andhra Bank and worked as the head of Small Scale Industries Division.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gloriousindia.com/profiles/Yandamuri_Veerendranath|title=Yandamuri Veerendranath Biography - Glorious India|website=www.gloriousindia.com|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ww1.yandamoori.com/yandamoori.html|title=yandamoori.com - Diese Website steht zum Verkauf! - Informationen zum Thema yandamoori.|website=ww1.yandamoori.com|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Wordsmith-and-a-guru-of-gyaan/article15915258.ece|title=Wordsmith and a guru of gyaan|date=6 June 2009|work=The Hindu|access-date=25 July 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Some of his works are available as e-books<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://kinige.com/author/Yandamoori+Veerendranath|title=Yandamoori Veerendranath {{!}} Authors {{!}} Home - తెలుగు పుస్తకాలు Telugu books - Kinige}}</ref>

==References==
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