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{{Short description|Poet}}
{{Short description|Indian lyricist and poet (1936–2010)}}
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'''Veturi Sundararama Murthy''' (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010) was an Indian poet and lyricist who is popular for writing [[Telugu language|Telugu]] songs. His career in the [[Telugu cinema]] spanned more than four decades.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052456250400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107044820/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052456250400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=News Archives |date=2010-05-24 |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref> He was highly admired and cherished for his deep and meaningful lyrics in Telugu songs. He was considered an inspiration by many lyricists.
'''Veturi Sundararama Murthy''' (30 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his [[surname]] '''Veturi''', was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known for his works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] literature and cinema. Veturi is a recipient of the [[National Film Award for Best Lyrics|National Film Award]], various [[Nandi Awards|Nandi Award]]s, [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], and other state honors. His career in [[Telugu cinema]] spanned more than four decades.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052456250400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107044820/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052456250400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=News Archives |date=2010-05-24 |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Veturi was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba in [[Pedakallepalli]], near [[Challapalli]], [[Krishna district|Krishna]] into a [[Telugu brahmin]] family. Veturi was a nephew of the Telugu Research Scholar [[Veturi Prabhakara Sastri]]. His grandfather Veturi Sundara Sastry was also a poet.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}}
Veturi was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba in [[Pedakallepalli]], near [[Challapalli]], [[Krishna district|Krishna]] into a [[Telugu Brahmin]] family.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120329044924/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOI&BaseHref=TOIH/2010/05/23&PageLabel=1&EntityId=Pc00112&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=T "Veturi Passes Away"] ''The Times of India''.</ref><ref>[http://www.merinews.com/article/lyricist-veturi-sundararama-murthy-dies-big-loss-for-telugu-film-industry/15814665.shtml "Big loss to Telugu"] Merinews. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525075256/http://www.merinews.com/article/lyricist-veturi-sundararama-murthy-dies-big-loss-for-telugu-film-industry/15814665.shtml |date=25 May 2010 }}</ref> Veturi was a nephew of the Telugu Research Scholar [[Veturi Prabhakara Sastri]]. His grandfather Veturi Sundara Sastry was also a poet.<ref>{{Cite book |last=VISSA APPA RAO (JUNIOR) |url=http://archive.org/details/prajna-prabhakaram-english-edition.-1 |title=Prajna Prabhakaram English Edition. 1 |date=2021-05-21}}</ref>


===Education===
===Education===
Veturi completed his schooling in Diviseema, [[Jaggayyapeta]], near [[Vijayawada]] in Krishna district, and SSLC in his grandmother's village. Later, Veturi went to Chennai for his intermediate studies and came back to [[Vijayawada]] where he completed his degree in S.R.R. Government College. He was a student of legendary [[Viswanatha Satyanarayana]] at this college.
Veturi completed his schooling in Diviseema, [[Jaggayyapeta]], near [[Vijayawada]] in Krishna district, and SSLC in his grandmother's village. Later, Veturi went to Chennai for his intermediate studies and came back to [[Vijayawada]] where he completed his degree at S.R.R. Government College. He was a student of the legendary [[Viswanatha Satyanarayana]] at this college.


==Career as a journalist==
==Career as a journalist==
Veturi joined ''[[Andhra Prabha]]'' as a journalist in 1952, after his education.<ref>{{YouTube|xOC62FQj8vY}}</ref> He learned the basics of editing a news [[Article (publishing)|article]] from his senior at [[Andhra Prabha]], [[Narla Venkateswara Rao]], whom he considers his first teacher. In 1959, he joined a weekly called [[Andhra Patrika]], where [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]] and [[Mullapudi Venkata Ramana]] were his colleagues.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052458090600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530131136/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052458090600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 May 2010 |title='AIR gave Veturi the break' – ANDHRA PRADESH |date=24 May 2010 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref> He was the in-charge of the Cinema section at ''Andhra Patrika''. He also worked for the [[Pradesh Congress Committee|Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee]]'s official daily newspaper, called ''Andhra Janata'', as an editor.
Veturi joined ''[[Andhra Prabha]]'' as a journalist in 1952, after his education.<ref>{{YouTube|xOC62FQj8vY}}</ref> He learned the basics of editing a news [[Article (publishing)|article]] from his senior at [[Andhra Prabha]], [[Narla Venkateswara Rao]], whom he considers his first teacher. In 1959, he joined a weekly called [[Andhra Patrika]], where [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]] and [[Mullapudi Venkata Ramana]] were his colleagues.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052458090600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530131136/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/24/stories/2010052458090600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 May 2010 |title='AIR gave Veturi the break' – ANDHRA PRADESH |date=24 May 2010 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref> He was the in-charge of the Cinema section at ''Andhra Patrika''. He also worked for the [[Pradesh Congress Committee|Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee]]'s official daily newspaper, called ''Andhra Janata'', as an editor.


In 1962, he became the first and only Telugu journalist to interview the then Prime Minister, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], who came to inaugurate [[Srisailam Dam|Srisailam]] [[Hydroelectricity]] project. He covered the speeches of national leaders like [[Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan]]. In 1964, he worked as an [[Legislative Assembly|assembly]] reporter.
In 1962, he became the first and only Telugu journalist to interview the then Prime Minister, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], who came to inaugurate the [[Srisailam Dam|Srisailam]] [[Hydroelectricity]] project. He covered the speeches of national leaders like [[Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan]]. In 1964, he worked as an [[Legislative Assembly|assembly]] reporter.


His articles are said to be very catchy and witty. For instance, he referred to the meeting of [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|MLA]]'s in Hotel Dwaraka, near the [[Andhra Pradesh State Assembly]] as "Adigo Dwaraka- Evigo Alamandalu" ("This is Dwaraka and here are the cattle") ({{lang-te|అదిగో ద్వారక}}). His writing style caught the attention of the film industry due to his prowess in using traditional poetic rules related to [[alliteration]] and [[rhyme]] for describing [[Current affairs (news format)|current affairs]].
His articles are said to be very catchy and witty. For instance, he referred to the meeting of [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|MLAs]] in Hotel Dwaraka, near the [[Andhra Pradesh State Assembly]] as "Adigo Dwaraka - Ivigo Alamandalu" ("This is Dwaraka and here are the cattle") ({{langx|te|అదిగో ద్వారక - ఇవిగో అలమంధలు}}). His writing style caught the attention of the film industry due to his use of traditional poetic rules related to [[alliteration]] and [[rhyme]] for describing [[Current affairs (news format)|current affairs]].


==Career as a lyricist==
==Career as a lyricist==
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===Entry into films===
===Entry into films===


Veturi had contacts with the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]] during his days as a journalist. He used to meet veteran [[Lyricist|lyric writer]] [[Daasaradhi Krishnamacharyulu|Dasarathi]] often. Legendary director [[Chittor V. Nagaiah]] offered him a role in his film, ''[[Naa Illu]]''.<ref>[http://www.eenadu.net/archives/archive-23-5-2010/ncineshow.asp?qry=cinefront1 ]{{dead link|date=September 2015}}</ref> However, two days before the shooting began, Veturi decided not to act as he felt that he was not fit for acting, and wrote a letter of apology to [[Chittor V. Nagaiah|Nagaiah]] for rejecting his offer. Sri.[[N.T. Rama Rao]], has invited him to join the film industry] as a lyricist. In 1974, he wrote his first song, "Bharatanaari Charitamu" ({{lang-te|భారతనారి చరితము}}), in the form of [[Harikatha]], for ''[[O Seeta Katha]]'' under the direction of the legendary director, [[K. Viswanath|K Viswanath]].
Veturi had contacts with the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]] during his days as a journalist. He used to meet veteran [[Lyricist|lyric writer]] [[Daasaradhi Krishnamacharyulu|Dasarathi]] often. Legendary director [[V. Nagayya]] offered him a role in his film, ''[[Naa Illu]]'' (1953).<ref>[http://www.eenadu.net/archives/archive-23-5-2010/ncineshow.asp?qry=cinefront1]{{dead link|date=September 2015}}</ref> However, two days before the shooting began, Veturi decided not to act as he felt that he was not fit for acting, and wrote a letter of apology to Nagayya for rejecting his offer. [[N. T. Rama Rao]], has invited him to join the film industry as a lyricist. In 1974, he wrote his first song, "Bharatanaari Charitamu" ({{langx|te|భారతనారి చరితము}}), in the form of [[Harikatha]], for ''[[O Seeta Katha]]'' (1974) under the direction of [[K. Viswanath]].


===1970s===
===1970s===


In 1977, actor [[N. T. Rama Rao|Sr. N.T.R]]'s ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' showcased Veturi's talent for penning inspirational and romantic lyrics. The album was an instant hit among various audiences. In 1978, [[K. Viswanath|K Viswanath]]'s ''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' proved his prowess in expressing diverse emotions with poetry. [[Aatreya (playwright)|Aathreya]], the leading lyricist in those days, was known to take days for writing a song. Veturi became the first choice for directors and producers too because of his ability to write a song to the director's taste in a few minutes. He went on to pen more than 5,000 songs in his career. He wrote more mass numbers for movies like ''Vetagadu'' and ''Driver Ramudu'', and classics for movies like ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' and [[Sagara Sangamam]]. In particular, ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' stood as a landmark in the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]].
In 1978, [[K. Viswanath|K Viswanath]]'s ''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' proved his prowess in expressing diverse emotions with poetry.
In 1977, actor [[N. T. Rama Rao|Sr. N.T.R]]'s ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' showcased Veturi's talent for penning inspirational and romantic lyrics. The album was an instant hit among various audiences. [[Acharya Aatreya]], the leading lyricist in those days, was known to take days for writing a song. Veturi became the first choice for directors and producers too because of his ability to write a song to the director's taste in a few minutes. He went on to pen more than 5,000 songs in his career. He wrote more mass numbers for movies like ''Vetagadu'' and ''Driver Ramudu'', and classics for movies like ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' and [[Sagara Sangamam]]. In particular, ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' stood as a landmark in the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]].


===1980s===
===1980s===


After the surge of his popularity during the 1970s, he went on to work with a variety of directors and actors in the 1980s. He wrote classics for directors like [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]], [[Dasari Narayana Rao]], [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]], [[Jandhyala]], [[Vamsy]] and mass numbers for directors like [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|Raghavendra Rao]], [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]], [[Vijaya Bapineedu]]. He delivered a number of hits for senior actors like [[N. T. Rama Rao|Sr. N.T.R]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], [[Shobhan Babu]], [[Krishnam Raju]], [[Ghattamaneni Krishna]] and upcoming stars like [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], [[Daggubati Venkatesh]]. This golden period in his career saw memorable albums like ''[[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]]'', ''Subhodayam'', ''[[Subhalekha]]'', ''[[Sagara Sangamam]]'', ''[[Meghasandesam]]'', ''Mudda Mandaram'', ''Malle Pandiri'', ''Nalugu Stambhalata'', ''[[Rendu Jalla Seeta]]'', ''[[Amarajeevi]]'', ''[[Sreevariki Prema Lekha]]'', ''[[Ananda Bhairavi (Telugu film)|Ananda Bhairavi]]'', ''Srivari Sobhanam'', ''Mogudu Pellalu'', ''[[Chantabbai]]'', ''[[Sitaara]]'', ''[[Anveshana]]'', ''[[Alapana]]'', ''[[Mayuri (film)|Mayuri]]'', ''Amavasya Chandrudu'', ''Janaki Ramudu'' and ''[[Geethanjali (1989 film)|Geetaanjali]]''.
After the surge of his popularity during the 1970s, he went on to work with a variety of directors and actors in the 1980s. He wrote classics for directors like [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]], [[Dasari Narayana Rao]], [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]], [[Jandhyala]], [[Vamsy]] and mass numbers for directors like [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|Raghavendra Rao]], [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]], [[Vijaya Bapineedu]]. He delivered a number of hits for senior actors like [[N. T. Rama Rao|Sr. N.T.R]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], [[Ghattamaneni Krishna]], [[Shobhan Babu]], [[Krishnam Raju]] and upcoming stars like [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], [[Daggubati Venkatesh]]. This golden period in his career saw memorable albums like ''[[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]]'', ''Subhodayam'', ''[[Subhalekha]]'', ''[[Sagara Sangamam]]'', ''[[Meghasandesam]]'', ''Mudda Mandaram'', ''Malle Pandiri'', ''Nalugu Stambhalata'', ''Rendu Jalla Seeta'', ''[[Amarajeevi]]'', ''[[Sreevariki Prema Lekha]]'', ''[[Ananda Bhairavi (Telugu film)|Ananda Bhairavi]]'', ''Srivari Sobhanam'', ''Mogudu Pellalu'', ''[[Chantabbai]]'', ''[[Sitaara]]'', ''[[Anveshana]]'', ''[[Alapana]]'', ''[[Mayuri (film)|Mayuri]]'', ''Amavasya Chandrudu'', ''Janaki Ramudu'' and ''[[Geethanjali (1989 film)|Geetaanjali]]''.


===1990s===
===1990s===
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===2000s===
===2000s===


During this period, Veturi created classics like ''[[Gangotri (film)|Gangotri]]'' and ''[[Swarabhishekam]]''. His association with young directors like [[Sekhar Kammula]] and [[Gunasekhar]] produced some memorable albums, like ''[[Anand (2004 film)|Anand]]'', ''[[Godavari (film)|Godavari]]'', ''[[Varudu]]'', ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]'', ''[[Kaadhal|Premishte]]'' (Dubbed version of Kaadhal) and ''[[Leader (2010 film)|Leader]]''.
During this period, Veturi created classics like ''[[Gangotri (2003 film)|Gangotri]]'' and ''[[Swarabhishekam]]''. His association with young directors like [[Sekhar Kammula]] and [[Gunasekhar]] produced some memorable albums, like ''[[Anand (2004 film)|Anand]]'', ''[[Godavari (2006 film)|Godavari]]'', ''[[Varudu]]'', ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]'', ''[[Kaadhal|Premishte]]'' (Dubbed version of Kaadhal) and ''[[Leader (2010 film)|Leader]]''.
 
==Relations with other artists==
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Veturi had cordial relationships with the prominent figures of the industry. He worked with all classes of directors, producers, music directors and actors, ranging from stars to debutants. In his book ''Kommakommako Sannayi'', he describes his relationship with some of the [[Composer|music directors]], singers, lyricists, actors and directors he worked with. He was a teacher-like figure for many artists in the industry.
 
Many people{{weasel inline|date=October 2015}} consider him the most complete lyricist in the history of [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu cinema]]. Even his competitors called him [[guru]]. Fellow lyricist [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela]] praised him as a source of inspiration.<ref name="idlebrain.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/inter_sirivennela2.html |title=Telugu Cinema Etc |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=4 March 2002 |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref> He identified Veturi as the one who broadened the horizons of [[Telugu language|Telugu]] music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manasirivennela.com/veturi.html |title=Veturi|work=Mana Sirivennela |access-date=2016-02-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515005414/http://www.manasirivennela.com/veturi.html |archive-date=15 May 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela]] wrote an article in a Telugu monthly magazine, ''Haasam'', explaining the breadth and depth of Veturi's poetry. Being a competitor, he ended the article saying: ''"aakaaSaannaakramiMchina aayana bhaavanaapaadaaniki, bhoogOLaanni aakramiMchina aayana bhaashaapaadaaniki bhaktithO aMjali ghaTistoo "naa mooDO paadaanni nee nettina peDataa" aMTunna aayana taaMDava paadaaniki bhayaMtO namaskaristoo, mummaaru mokkutoo"''({{lang-te|"ఆకాశాన్నాక్రమించిన ఆయన భావనాపాదానికి, భూగోళాన్ని ఆక్రమించిన ఆయన భాషాపాదానికి భక్తితో అంజలి ఘటిస్తూ "నా మూడో పాదాన్ని నీ నెత్తిన పెడతా" అంటున్న ఆయన తాండవ పాదానికి భయంతో నమస్కరిస్తూ, ముమ్మారు మొక్కుతూ"}}) which roughly translates to "I pray unto your two feet with devotion: one who has occupied the sky of imagination, one which has occupied the earth called language; and with terror, I pray salute the third foot which he says he would keep on my head".<ref name="Haasam patrika">{{cite web|url=http://www.manasirivennela.com/veturi.html |title=New Page 1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515005414/http://www.manasirivennela.com/veturi.html |date=15 May 2012|archive-date=15 May 2012|work=Mana Sirivennela}}</ref> This is in reference to [[Vamana]], an [[Avatar]] of [[Vishnu]].
 
Veteran director [[K. Viswanath]] referred to him as brother.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20100141922&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717205209/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20100141922&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-07-17 |title = Telugu film industry pays tributes to lyricist Veturi}}</ref> Director [[Sekhar Kammula]] referred to him as his [[guru]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/09/stories/2010050961660600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100514101155/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/09/stories/2010050961660600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 May 2010 |title='Films have an obligation to society' – ANDHRA PRADESH |date=9 May 2010 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref> Actor, writer and director [[Tanikella Bharani]] referred to him as a manifestation of [[Saraswati]] in male form.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telugu.greatandhra.com/cinema/20-05-2010/or_23.php|title=Tanikella about Veturi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526143743/http://telugu.greatandhra.com/cinema/20-05-2010/or_23.php |date=26 May 2010 |work=Greatandhra|archive-date=26 May 2010}}</ref> Acclaimed director Mani Ratnam, who worked with him for ''[[Geethanjali (1989 film)|Geetaanjali]]'', praised him as one of the best he has come across.
 
Veturi was very flexible with remunerations while working with young and upcoming artists, which made him very approachable and close to almost every director and producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/sekharkammula-veturi.html |title=Sekhar Kammula on Veturi- Telugu cinema |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=30 May 2010 |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref>


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honors==
Veturi received several national and regional awards for his contributions to literature and films. He has been conferred an honorary Doctorate in the 23rd convocation of [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/26/stories/2007072656110600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107044939/http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/26/stories/2007072656110600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 November 2012 |title=Honorary doctorate for Veturi, two others – ANDHRA PRADESH |date=26 July 2007 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref> In 2007, he received the Jandhyala Memorial Award.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/15/stories/2007011516690300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106041336/http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/15/stories/2007011516690300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 November 2012 |title=Veturi given Jandhyala award – ANDHRA PRADESH |date=15 January 2007 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref>
Veturi received several national and regional awards for his contributions to literature and films. He has been conferred an honorary Doctorate in the 23rd convocation of [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/26/stories/2007072656110600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107044939/http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/26/stories/2007072656110600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 November 2012 |title=Honorary doctorate for Veturi, two others – ANDHRA PRADESH |date=26 July 2007 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref> In 2007, he received the Jandhyala Memorial Award.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/15/stories/2007011516690300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106041336/http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/15/stories/2007011516690300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 November 2012 |title=Veturi given Jandhyala award – ANDHRA PRADESH |date=15 January 2007 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref>
[[File:Veturi, Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram Vijayawada.JPG|thumb|bust of Veturi at Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram Vijayawada]]
[[File:Veturi, Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram Vijayawada.JPG|thumb|Bust of Veturi at Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram, [[Vijayawada]]]]


===National Awards===
===National Awards===


He got the [[National Film Award for Best Lyrics]] for the song "Ralipoye Puvva" ({{lang-te|రాలిపోయె పువ్వా}}) in the film [[Matrudevobhava]],<ref>[https://archive.today/20120718190451/http://sify.com/movies/telugu/fullstory.php?id=14942740 sify.com]</ref> making him the second Telugu film lyricist to achieve the distinction after the revolutionary poet, [[Srirangam Srinivasarao|Sri Sri]]. In 2006, he declared that he would return the National Award if Telugu is not given the status of Classical Language by the [[Government of India]].<ref name="The Hindu">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080101125626/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/03/stories/2006020311020400.htm The Hindu: Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News: Going all out for 'classical' tag<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2008, the [[Government of India]] declared [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as a classical language.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid%3D44340 |title=Declaration of Telugu and Kannada as classical languages |work=PIB |access-date=2013-02-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216124306/http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44340 |archive-date=16 December 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref>
He got the [[National Film Award for Best Lyrics]] for the song "Ralipoye Puvva" ({{langx|te|రాలిపోయె పువ్వా}}) in the film [[Matrudevobhava]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/telugu/fullstory.php?id=14942740 |title=T'wood mourns death of Dr Veturi Sundara Ramurthy |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=10 August 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718190451/http://sify.com/movies/telugu/fullstory.php?id=14942740 |archive-date=18 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> making him the second Telugu film lyricist to achieve the distinction after the revolutionary poet, [[Srirangam Srinivasarao|Sri Sri]]. In 2006, he declared that he would return the National Award if Telugu is not given the status of Classical Language by the [[Government of India]].<ref name="The Hindu">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080101125626/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/03/stories/2006020311020400.htm "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News: Going all out for 'classical' tag"]. ''The Hindu''.</ref> In 2008, the [[Government of India]] declared [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as a classical language.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid%3D44340 |title=Declaration of Telugu and Kannada as classical languages |work=PIB |access-date=2013-02-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216124306/http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44340 |archive-date=16 December 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref>


===Filmfare Awards===
===Filmfare Awards===


He received [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Telugu)|filmfare award]] for the song, ''Uppongele Godavari'' ({{lang-te|ఉప్పొంగెలే గోదావరి}}) in the 2006 movie, [[Godavari (film)|Godavari]]. In 2008, he received the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (South)|Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/48703.html |title=56th Filmfare awards Tollywood winners – Telugu Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=1 August 2009 |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref>
He received [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Telugu)|filmfare award]] for the song, ''Uppongele Godavari'' ({{langx|te|ఉప్పొంగెలే గోదావరి}}) in the 2006 movie, [[Godavari (2006 film)|Godavari]]. In 2008, he received the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (South)|Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/48703.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803150625/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/48703.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 August 2009 |title=56th Filmfare awards Tollywood winners – Telugu Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz.com |date=1 August 2009 |access-date=2015-09-16}}</ref>


===Nandi Awards===
===Nandi Awards===
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| 1979 || Sankara Naadasareeraparaa (Telugu: శంకరా నాదశరీరాపర) || [[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]
| 1979 || Sankara Naadasareeraparaa (Telugu: శంకరా నాదశరీరాపర) || [[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]
|-
|-
| 1984 || Brundavani Vundi (Telugu: బృందావని ఉంది) || [[Kanchana Ganga]]
| 1984 || Brundavani Vundi (Telugu: బృందావని ఉంది) || [[Kanchana Ganga (1984 film)|Kanchana Ganga]]
|-
|-
| 1985 || Ee Duryodhana Dushaasana (Telugu: ఈ దుర్యోధనదుశ్శాశన) || [[Pratighatana]]
| 1985 || Ee Duryodhana Dushaasana (Telugu: ఈ దుర్యోధనదుశ్శాశన) || [[Pratighatana]]
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He received two Manaswini awards.<ref name="telugucinema.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_veturi.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231000138/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_veturi.php |date=31 December 2010|archive-date=31 December 2010|title=Lyricist Veturi passed away|work=Telugu Cinema }}</ref>
He received two Manaswini awards.<ref name="telugucinema.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_veturi.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231000138/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_veturi.php |date=31 December 2010|archive-date=31 December 2010|title=Lyricist Veturi passed away|work=Telugu Cinema }}</ref>
#Song: ''Venuvai vachchaanu'' ({{lang-te|వేణువై వచ్చాను}}), Movie: ''[[Matrudevobhava]]'', Year: 1993.
#Song: ''Venuvai vachchaanu'' ({{langx|te|వేణువై వచ్చాను}}), Movie: ''[[Matrudevobhava]]'', Year: 1993.
#Song: ''Aakaashaana suryudundadu'' ({{lang-te|ఆకాశాన సూర్యుడుండడు}}), Movie: ''Sundarakanda'', Year: 1992.
#Song: ''Aakaashaana suryudundadu'' ({{langx|te|ఆకాశాన సూర్యుడుండడు}}), Movie: ''Sundarakanda'', Year: 1992.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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===1970s===
===1970s===
* ''[[O Seeta Katha]]'' (1974) (lyrics: ''Bhaaratanaarii Charitamu'' ([[Harikatha]]))
* ''[[O Seeta Katha]]'' (1974) (lyrics)
* ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' (1977) (lyrics: ''Krushi Vunte Manushulu Rushulautaru'')
* ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' (1977) (lyrics)
* ''[[Pantulamma]]'' (1977) (lyrics: ''Maanasa Veenaa Madhu Geetam'')
* ''[[Pantulamma]]'' (1977) (lyrics)
* ''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' (1978) (lyrics: ''Andaaniki Andam'', ''Eavari Kevaru Ee Lokamlo'', ''Gajje Gallumantuntae'', ''Jhummandhi Nadam Sayyandi Padam'', ''Maa Voori Devudamma'', ''Odupunna Pilupu'', ''Raa Digi Raa Divi Ninchi'')
* ''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' (1978) (lyrics)
* ''[[Gorintaku (1979 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (1979) (lyrics: ''Komma Kommako Sannayi'')
* ''[[Gorintaku (1979 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (1979) (lyrics)
* ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1979) (lyrics: ''Sankara Nadasareena Para'')
* ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1979) (lyrics)


===1980s===
===1980s===
* ''[[Challenge Ramudu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Love in Singapore (1980 Telugu film)|Love in Singapore]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Gharana Donga]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Yedanthasthula Meda]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Mogudu Kaavali|Mogudu Kavali]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Sarada Ramudu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Aarani Mantalu|Aarani Manthalu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Bhale Krishnudu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Superman (1980 film)|Superman]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Alludu Pattina Bharatam]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Sita Ramulu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Punnami Naagu (1980 film)|Punnami Naagu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Circus Ramudu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Ram Robert Rahim]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Aatagadu]]'' (1980)
* [[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]] (1981)
* [[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]] (1981)
* ''[[Manchu Pallaki]]'' (1982) (lyrics)
* ''[[Puli Bidda]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Subhalekha]]'' (1982) (lyrics: ''Raagaala Pallakilo Koyilamma Raaledu Eevela Endukammaa?'')
* ''[[Mudda Mandaram]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Khaidi]]'' (1983)
* ''Priya'' (1981)
* ''[[Manthri Gari Viyyankudu]]'' (1983) (lyrics: ''Manasa Sirasa née namame padeda ee vela'', ''Coconut manaku dosti okate asti raa, jabaru dasti cheste nasti raa'', ''Chi chi po papa oppulakumma '', ''Koluvainade urki korivayinade maa kobbarikayala subbarayude '', ''Emanani née cheli padudane '', ''Sala sala nanu kavinchanela '')
* ''[[Kondaveeti Simham]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Meghasandesham]]'' (1983) (lyrics: ''Aakaasa Desaana Aashada Masaana'')
* ''[[Thodu Dongalu (1981 film)|Thodu Dongalu]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Ragile Jwala]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Prema Simhasanam]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Srirasthu Subhamasthu]]'' (1981)
* ''Devudu Mavayya'' (1981)
* [[Viswaroopam (1981 film)|Viswaroopam]] (1981)
* ''[[Seethakoka Chilaka]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Nyayam Kavali]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Maha Purushudu]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Parvathi Parameswarulu]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Satyam Sivam]]'' (1981)
* ''Sri Vemana Charithra'' (1981)
* ''[[Doctor Cine Actor]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Manchu Pallaki]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Bobbili Puli]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Nalugu Stambhalata (film)|Nalugu Stambalata]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Bangaru Kanuka]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Tingu Rangadu]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Gopala Krishnudu]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Talli Kodukula Anubandham]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam?]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Justice Chowdary]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Pagabattina Simham]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Yamakinkarudu]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Raaga Deepam]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Naa Desam]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Anuraga Devatha]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Subhalekha]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Bandhalu Anubandhalu|Bandalu Anubandhalu]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Poratam]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Manthri Gari Viyyankudu]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Meghasandesham]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Sangharshana]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Mundadugu]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Mundadugu]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Abhilasha (1983 film)|Abhilasha]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Siripuram Monagadu]]'' (1983)
*''[[Puli Bebbuli]]'' (1983)
*''[[Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu|Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu]]'' (1983)
*''[[Simham Navvindi]]'' (1983)
*''[[Prema Pichollu]]'' (1983)
*''[[Bezawada Bebbuli]]'' (1983)
*''[[Kirayi Kotigadu]]'' (1983)
*''[[Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju]]'' (1983)
*''[[Moodu Mullu]]'' (1983)
*''[[Rendu Jella Sita]]'' (1983)
*
*''[[Palletoori Monagadu]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Sagara Sangamam]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Amarajeevi (1983 film)|Amarajeevi]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Sitaara]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Sitaara]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Rustum]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Devanthakudu (1984 film)|Devanthakudu]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Agni Parvatam]]'' (1985) (lyrics: ''Agni Parvatam'', Ee Gaalilo'')
* ''[[Bobbili Brahmanna]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Anveshana]]'' (1985) (writer: ''Edalo Laya'', ''Keeravani'', ''Ekanta Vela'', ''Ilalo Kalise'')
* ''[[Sampoorna Premayanam]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Rustum (1984 film)|Rustum]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Vasantha Geetam]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Anubandham (1984 film)|Anubandham]]'' (1984)
*''[[Sahasame Jeevitham]]'' (1984)
*''Merupu Daadi'' (1984)
*''[[Goonda (film)|Goonda]]'' (1984)
*''[[Swathi (1984 film)|Swathi]]'' (1984)
*''Pralaya Simham'' (1984)
*''[[Agni Gundam]]'' (1984)
*''[[Tandava Krishnudu]]'' (1984)
*''[[Disco King (film)|Disco King]]'' (1984)
*''[[Nayakulaku Saval]]'' (1984)
*''[[Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu]]'' (1984)
*''[[Illalu Priyuralu]]'' (1984)
*''[[Srivariki Premalekha]]'' (1984)
*''[[Naagu]]'' (1984)
*''[[Janani Janmabhoomi]]'' (1984)
*[[Intiguttu (1984 film)|''Intiguttu'']] (1984)
*''[[Kathanayakudu (1984 film)|Kathanayakudu]]'' (1984)
*''[[Challenge (1984 film)|Challenge]]'' (1984)
*''[[Pattabhishekam (1985 film)|Pattabhishekam]]'' (1985)
*''[[Rakta Sindhuram|Raktha Sindhuram]]'' (1985)
*''[[Surya Chandra]]'' (1985)
*''[[America Alludu]]'' (1985)
*''[[Dampatyam]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Agni Parvatam]]'' (1985) (lyrics)
* ''[[Darja Donga]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Adavi Donga]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Kattula Kondayya]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Bullet (1985 film)|Bullet]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Illale Devata]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Pachani Kapuram]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Donga (film)|Donga]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Aatmabalam]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Vijetha (1985 film)|Vijetha]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Nyayam Meere Cheppali]]'' (1985)
*''[[Puli (1985 film)|Puli]]'' (1985)
*''[[Babai Abbai]]'' (1985)
*''[[Kotha Pelli Koothuru]]'' (1985)
*''[[Preminchu Pelladu]]'' (1985)
*''Terror'' (1985)
*''Punnami Rathri'' (1985)
*''Kanchu Kavacham'' (1985)
*''[[Anveshana]]'' (1985) (writer)
* ''[[Seetharama Kalyanam (1986 film)|Seetharama Kalyanam]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Padamati Sandhya Ragam]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Kaliyuga Pandavulu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Pratighatana]]'' (1986) (lyrics: ''Ee Duryodhana Dussaasana Durvineeta Lokamlo'')
* ''[[Vikram (1986 Telugu film)|Vikram]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Aakhari Poratam]]'' (1988) (lyrics: ''Tella Cheeraku'', ''Eppudu Eppudu'')
* ''[[Kondaveeti Raja]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Nippulanti Manishi (1986 film)|Nippulanti Manishi]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Kirathakudu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Anasuyamma Gari Alludu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Magadheerudu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Driver Babu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Kaliyuga Krishnudu]]'' (1986)
*''[[Brahma Rudrulu]]'' (1986)
*''[[Santhi Nivasam (1986 film)|Santhi Nivasam]]'' (1986)
*''[[Kashmora (1986 film)|Kashmora]]'' (1986)
*''[[Dhairyavanthudu]]'' (1986)
*''[[Aranyakanda (film)|Aranyakanda]]'' (1986)
*''[[Krishna Garadi]]'' (1986)
*''[[Desoddharakulu]]'' (1986)
*''[[Chanakya Sapatham]]'' (1986)
*''[[Apoorva Sahodarulu]]'' (1986)
*''[[Rakshasudu (1986 film)|Rakshasudu]]'' (1986)
*''[[Simhasanam (1986 film)|Simhasanam]]'' (1986)
*''[[Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu]]'' (1986)
*''[[Rendu Rellu Aaru]]'' (1986)
*''[[Khaidi Rudrayya]]'' (1986)
*[[Brahmastram (1986 film)|''Brahmastram'']] (1986)
*''[[Padaharella Ammayi]]'' (1986)
*''[[Jayam Manade (1986 film)|Jayam Manade]]'' (1986)
*''[[Karu Diddina Kapuram]]'' (1986)
*''[[Thandri Kodukula Challenge]]'' (1987)
*''[[Makutamleni Maharaju]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Padamati Sandhya Ragam]]'' (1987) (lyrics)
* ''[[Bhargava Ramudu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Ajeyudu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Sardar Krishnama Naidu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Dharmapatni (1987 film)|Dharmapatni]]'' (1987)
*''[[Allari Krishnayya]]'' (1987)
*''[[Sankharavam (1987 film)|Sankharavam]]'' (1987)
*''[[Vijetha Vikram]]'' (1987)
*''[[Donga Garu Swagatham]]'' (1987)
*''[[Ramu (1987 film)|Ramu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Dammit Katha Addam Thirigindi]]'' (1987)
*''[[Chakravarthy (1987 film)|Chakravarthy]]'' (1987)
*''[[Aha! Naa Pellanta!!]]'' (1987)
*''[[Collector Gari Abbai|Collector Gari Abbayi]]'' (1987)
*''Prema Samrat'' (1987)
*''[[Trimurtulu|Trimurthulu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Kirayi Dada]]'' (1987)
*''[[Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987 film)|Srinivasa Kalyanam]]'' (1987)
*''[[Muddayi]]'' (1987)
*''[[Bhanumati Gari Mogudu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Agni Putrudu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987)
*''[[Sahasa Samrat]]'' (1987)
*''[[Gundamma Gari Krishnulu|Gundammagari Krishnulu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Jebu Donga (1987 film)|Jebu Donga]]'' (1987)
*''[[President Gari Abbai]]'' (1987)
*''[[Maa Voori Magadu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Donga Pelli]]'' (1988)
*''[[Chuttalabbayi]]'' (1988)
*''[[Bava Marudula Saval]]'' (1988)
*''[[Aakhari Poratam]]'' (1988)
*''[[Bazaar Rowdy]]'' (1988)
*''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (1988 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]'' (1988)
*[[Asthulu Anthasthulu]] (1988)
* ''[[Marana Mrudangam]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Marana Mrudangam]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Geethanjali (1989 film)|Geetaanjali]]'' (1989) (lyrics: ''Jallanta Kavvinta Kaavaalile'', ''Nandikonda Vaagullona'', ''Jagada Jagada Jagadam'', ''Om Namah Nayana Shrutulaku'', ''O Paapaa Laalii!'', ''Aamani Paadave Haayigaa'')
* ''[[Jeevana Jyothi (1988 film)|Jeevana Jyothi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988 film)|Chikkadu Dorakadu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Varasudochadu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Samsaram (1988 film)|Samsaram]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Tiragabadda Telugubidda]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Mugguru Kodukulu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Chinababu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Raktabhishekam]]'' (1988)
* ''Jeevana Ganga'' (1988)
* ''[[Inspector Pratap]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Jhansi Rani (1988 film)|Jhansi Rani]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Rowdy No.1]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Trinetrudu]]'' (1988)
* ''Chinnodu Peddodu'' (1988)
*''[[Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Khaidi No. 786]]'' (1988)
*''[[Janaki Ramudu]]'' (1988)
*''Ugra Nethrudu'' (1988)
*''[[Aswaddhama]]'' (1988)
*''[[Rao Gari Illu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Yuddha Bhoomi]]'' (1988)
*''[[Ramudu Bheemudu (1988 film)|Ramudu Bheemudu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Donga Kollu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Raktha Tilakam]]'' (1988)
*''[[Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988 film)|Vivaha Bhojanambu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Goonda Rajyam]]'' (1989)
*
*
*''[[Koduku Diddina Kapuram]]'' (1989)
*''[[Bhale Donga]]'' (1989)
*''Palnati Rudraiah'' (1989)
*''[[Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Gudachari 117]]'' (1989)
*''[[Ajatha Satruvu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Vicky Daada|Vicky Dada]]'' (1989)
*''Bhale Dampathulu'' (1989)
*''[[Baamma Maata Bangaru Baata|Baamma Mata Bangaru Baata]]'' (1989)
*''[[Sahasame Naa Oopiri]]'' (1989)
*[[Dhruva Nakshatram (1989 film)|''Dhruva Nakshatram'']] (1989)
*[[Prema (1989 film)|''Prema'']] (1989)
*''Zoo Laka Taka'' (1989)
*''[[Sarvabhoumudu|Sarvabhomudu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Vijay (1989 film)|Vijay]]'' (1989)
*''[[Gaduggayi|Gaduggai]]'' (1989)
*''[[Bala Gopaludu]]'' (1989)
*''[[State Rowdy]]'' (1989)
*''[[Rudranetra]]'' (1989)
*''[[Agni (1989 film)|Agni]]'' (1989)
*''[[Two Town Rowdy]]'' (1989)
*''[[Siva (1989 Telugu film)|Siva]]'' (1989)
*''[[Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Geethanjali (1989 film)|Geetaanjali]]'' (1989) (lyrics)


===1990s===
===1990s===
* ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]'' (1990) (lyrics: ''Abba Nee Teeyani Debba'', ''dhinakkuta chamakkuro'', ''mana bhaaratamlo'', ''amdalalo ahomahodayam'', ''jai chiranjiiva, jagadekaveera'', ''priyatama nanu palakrinchu pranayama'', ''yamaho ni yama yama andam'')
* ''[[Iddaru Iddare]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Chanti (1991 film)|Chanti]]'' (1991) (lyrics: ''Pavuraniki Panjaraniki'', ''idi tailam petti'', ''jabiliki vennalaki puttina punnamile'', ''o prema na prema'', ''ennenno andalu'')
* ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]'' (1990) (lyrics)
* ''[[Gang Leader]]'' (1991) (lyrics: ''paalabugga'', ''vayasu vayasu'')
* ''[[Kodama Simham]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Nirnayam (1991 film)|Nirnayam]]'' (1991) (lyrics: ''Mila Mila Merisenu Tara')
* ''[[Aayudham (1990 film)|Aayudham]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Dharma kshetram (1992 film)|Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) (lyrics: ''Koramenu Komalam Sora Shobanam and more songs from this film')
* ''[[Prema Zindabad]]'' (1990)
* ''President Gari Pellam'' (1992) (lyrics: ''Nuvvu Malle Teega'', ''Paruvala Kodi'', ''Manduri Ambothu'', ''Aa Oddu Ee Oddu'', ''Umma Kavali'', ''Kandirrega Nadumu Daani'')
* ''[[Chinnari Muddula Papa]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Sundarakanda (1992 film)|Sundarakanda]]'' (1992) (lyrics: ''AakaaSaana SuuryuDunDaDu SandevELakE'', ''kokilamma kotha pata paadindi'', ''sundarakaamdaku sandade sandadi'', ''inka inka'', ''ulikipadaku'', ''arey mava illaliki'')
* ''[[Nari Nari Naduma Murari]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Govinda Govinda]]'' (1993) (lyrics: ''O Naveena'','andama anduma'', ''indira mandira sundara taara'', ''premante idena'')
* ''[[Prananiki Pranam]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Matru Devo Bhava]]'' (1993) (lyrics: ''Raalipoye Puvva Neeku Raagalenduke'', ''venuvai vachanu bhuvananiki'', ''kanniti kaluvalu'', ''raagam anuragam'')
* ''[[Balachandrudu]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Anna Thammudu (1990 film)|Anna Thammudu]]'' (1990)
* [[Dagudumuthala Dampathyam|''Dagudumuthula Dampathyam'']] (1990)
* ''[[Neti Siddhartha]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Kondaveeti Donga]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Aggiramudu|Aggi Ramudu]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Kokila (1990 film)|Kokila]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Inspector Rudra]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Prema Yuddham]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Raja Vikramarka (1990 film)|Raja Vikramarka]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Surya IPS]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Attintlo Adde Mogudu]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Peddintalludu|Peddinti Alludu]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Talli Tandrulu]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Vichitra Prema]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Parama Sivudu]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Gang Leader]]'' (1991) (lyrics)
* ''[[Nirnayam (1991 film)|Nirnayam]]'' (1991) (lyrics)
* ''[[Aditya 369]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Minor Raja]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Sathruvu|Shatruvu]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Jagannatakam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Alludu Diddina Kapuram]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Chaitanya (film)|Chaitanya]]'' (1991)
* [[Shanti Kranti]] (1991)
* ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) (lyrics)
* ''[[Chanti (1992 film)|Chanti]]'' (1992) (lyrics)
* ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Appula Appa Rao]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!!|Chitram Bhalare Vichitram]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Aa Okkati Adakku]]'' (1992)
* ''[[President Gari Pellam]]'' (1992) (lyrics)
* ''[[Sundarakanda (1992 film)|Sundarakanda]]'' (1992) (lyrics)
* [[Killer (1992 film)|''Killer'']] (1992)
* ''[[Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Aswamedham (film)|Aswamedham]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Sahasam (1992 film)|Sahasam]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Govinda Govinda (1994 film)|Govinda Govinda]]'' (1993) (lyrics)
* ''[[Kondapalli Raja]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Nippu Ravva]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Alibaba Ara Dozen Dongalu|Ali Baba Aradajanu Dongalu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Muta Mestri]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Rajeswari Kalyanam]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Rakshana (1993 film)|Rakshana]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mister Pellam]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Matru Devo Bhava]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Allari Alludu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Abbayigaru]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Varasudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Allari Premikudu]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Gangmaster (film)|Gang Master]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Super Police]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Super Police]]'' (1994)
* ''Ramudochhadu'' (1996) (lyrics: ''Maa Palle Repallanta'', ''Gumma Gumma Muddu Gumma'', ''Vareva'', ''Guvva Koose Puvvu Poose'', ''srumgaara kaavyaala'')
* ''[[Bhale Pellam]]'' (1994)
* ''Iddaru''(1997)
* ''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]'' (1994)
* ''Annamayya''(1997)
* ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Ravoyi Chandamama]]'' (1999) (lyrics: ''Nanda Nandana'', ''Jagadajam Jawani'', ''Swapna Venuvedo'', ''Mallepuvva'', ''Leta Leta'', ''Love to Live'', ''Jhummani Jhummani'')
* ''[[Police Brothers]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Adbhutam (Telugu)|Adbhutam]]'' (1999) (lyrics: lyrics  ''Nityam ekanta kshaname adiga'')
* ''[[Jailor Gaari Abbayi|Jailor Gari Abbayi]]'' (1994)
* ''Chudalani Unadhi''(1998) "Yamaha Nagari" Lyrics
* ''[[Bangaru Kutumbam]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Govinda Govinda (1994 film)|Govinda Govinda]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Muddula Priyudu]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Gandeevam]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Rikshavodu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Bhale Bullodu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ketu Duplicate|Ketu Duplicatu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Pokiri Raja]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Gharana Bullodu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Rambantu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Alluda Majaka]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ramudochadu]]'' (1996) (lyrics)
* ''[[Dharma Chakram]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Jabilamma Pelli]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Adirindi Alludu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Vamsanikokkadu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Ramudochadu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Iddaru]]'' (1997) (Dubbed version)
* ''[[Peddannayya]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Chilakkottudu]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Muddula Mogudu (1997 film)|Muddula Mogudu]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Hitler (1997 film)|Hitler]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Choodalani Vundi]]'' (1998) (lyrics)
* ''[[Manasichi Choodu (film)|Manasichi Choodu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Ganesh (1998 film)|Ganesh]]'' (1998)
* ''Yuvarathna Rana'' (1998)
* ''[[Sneham Kosam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Krishna Babu]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Seenu (1999 film)|Seenu]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Ravoyi Chandamama]]'' (1999) (lyrics)  
* ''[[Sultan (1999 film)|Sultan]]'' (1999)
* Adbhutam (1999) (lyrics)
* ''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' (1999)  
* ''[[Rajakumarudu]]'' (1999)  


===2000s===
===2000s===
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* ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]'' (2004) (lyrics: ''Madhura Madhura Meenakshi'')
* ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]'' (2004) (lyrics: ''Madhura Madhura Meenakshi'')
* ''[[Arya (2004 film)|Arya]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Arya (2004 film)|Arya]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Aaytha Ezhuthu|Yuva]]'' (2004, Dubbed version)
* ''[[Kaadhal|Premisthe]]'' (2004, Dubbed version)
* ''[[Kaadhal|Premisthe]]'' (2004, Dubbed version)
* ''[[Chatrapathi (2005 film)|Chatrapati]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Chatrapathi (2005 film)|Chatrapati]]'' (2005)
*[[Ghajini (2005 film)]] (lyrics: Rangola Ola, Oku Maru Kalisina)
*[[Ghajini (2005 film)]] (lyrics: Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi, Oku Maru Kalisina)
* ''[[Godavari (film)|Godavari]]'' (2006) (lyrics: ''Uppongele Godavari'')
* ''[[Godavari (2006 film)|Godavari]]'' (2006) (lyrics: ''Uppongele Godavari'')
* ''[[Sainikudu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Sainikudu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Madhumasam]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Madhumasam]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Happy Days (2007 film)|Happy Days]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Happy Days (2007 film)|Happy Days]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram|Surya S/o Krishnan]]'' (2008) (Telugu version)
* ''Dashavataram'' (2008, Dubbed version)
* ''Dashavataram'' (2008, Dubbed version)
* ''[[Kantri]]'' (2008) (lyrics: ''Vayasunamy'')
* ''[[Kantri]]'' (2008) (lyrics: ''Vayasunamy'')
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* ''[[Leader (2010 film)|Leader]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Leader (2010 film)|Leader]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Simha (film)|Simha]]'' (2010) (lyrics: Kanulara Chudhamu)  
* ''[[Simha (film)|Simha]]'' (2010) (lyrics: Kanulara Chudhamu)  
* ''Villain'' (2010) (dubbed version of ''[[Raavanan]]'')
* ''Villain'' (2010) (dubbed version of ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'')
* ''[[Badrinath (film)|Badrinath]]'' (2011) (lyrics: ''omkareshwari'')
* ''[[Badrinath (film)|Badrinath]]'' (2011) (lyrics: ''omkareshwari'')
* ''Surya S/o Krishnan'' (2008) (dubbed version of ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'')
* ''Abhi''(2011)("lyrics: Vangathota malupu kada")
* ''[[Abhi (2011 film)|Abhi]]''(2011)("lyrics: Vangathota malupu kada")
* [[Bus Stop (2012 film)|Bus Stop]] (2012) ("Lyrics: "Rekkalocchina Prema" and "Pattuko Pattuko")
* [[Bus Stop (2012 film)|Bus Stop]] (2012) ("Lyrics: "Rekkalocchina Prema" and "Pattuko Pattuko")


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===''Sirikaakolanu Chinnadi''===
===''Sirikaakolanu Chinnadi''===


This book was originally a "musical play" telecasted on the All India Radio. The story describes the culture and people during the time of the king [[Krishna Deva Raya]] through the story of a Devadasi.<ref>AVKF review on this book. Available at: http://www.avkf.org/BookLink/display_author_books.php?author_id=211</ref> The original play has music by the great music director [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]]. One can see the beauty of the Telugu language in this book.
This book was originally a "musical play" telecasted on the All India Radio. The story describes the culture and people during the time of the king [[Krishna Deva Raya]] through the story of a Devadasi.<ref>[http://www.avkf.org/BookLink/display_author_books.php?author_id=211 Review]. AVKF.</ref> The original play has music by the great music director [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]]. One can see the beauty of the Telugu language in this book.
Veturi was introduced to the director [[K. Viswanath]] through this book and later their combination was a big hit. [[N.T.Rama Rao]] was so impressed by the story of this book that he wanted to make it as a movie. It is believed that there were some discussions on the script but the movie was never produced.
Veturi was introduced to the director [[K. Viswanath]] through this book and later their combination was a big hit. [[N.T.Rama Rao]] was so impressed by the story of this book that he wanted to make it as a movie. It is believed that there were some discussions on the script but the movie was never produced.


===''Kommako Kommako Sannaayi''===
===''Komma Kommako Sannaayi''===


A book titled ''komma kommakO sannAyi'' was published by "Veturi Sahitii Samiti". This book contains 27 articles written by Veturi celebrating his association with some famous personalities in the Telugu film industry. It also contains descriptions of some of his songs. The personalities covered include the following:
A book titled ''komma kommako sannAyi'' was published by "Veturi Sahitii Samiti". This book contains 27 articles written by Veturi celebrating his association with some famous personalities in the Telugu film industry. It also contains descriptions of some of his songs. The personalities covered include the following:
# '''Music directors:''' Pendyala Nageswara Rao, [[S. Rajeswara Rao]], [[K. V. Mahadevan]], Adi Narayana Rao, Ramesh Naidu, Rajan – Nagendra, Chakravarty, Ilayaraja, MM Keeravaani & A.R.Rahman
# '''Music directors:''' Pendyala Nageswara Rao, [[S. Rajeswara Rao]], [[K. V. Mahadevan]], Adi Narayana Rao, Ramesh Naidu, Rajan – Nagendra, Chakravarty, Ilayaraja, MM Keeravaani & A.R.Rahman
# '''Singers:''' [[S.P. Balasubrahmanyam|S._P._Balasubrahmanyam]]
# '''Singers:''' [[S.P. Balasubrahmanyam|S._P._Balasubrahmanyam]]
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Veturi was married to Seeta Maha Lakshmi and has three sons: Ravi Prakash, Chandrasekhar and Nanda Kishore.<ref name="eenadu.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.eenadu.net/archives/archive-24-5-2010/story.asp?qry1=1&reccount=25 |title=Veturi |work=Eenadu |access-date=29 May 2010 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
Veturi was married to Seeta Maha Lakshmi and has three sons: Ravi Prakash, Chandrasekhar and Nanda Kishore<ref name="eenadu.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.eenadu.net/archives/archive-24-5-2010/story.asp?qry1=1&reccount=25 |title=Veturi |work=Eenadu |access-date=29 May 2010 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


==Controversies==
==Controversies==
In March 2010, Veturi openly criticized the [[Film nagar|Film Nagar Cooperative Society]] officials for not handing over the 1000 sq.yard land that was allotted to him about 28 years ago.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/filmnagar-society-denies-veturi-land-121|title=Filmnagar society denies Veturi's land |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=1 June 2010 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He alleged that several juniors and ineligible people were given plots ahead of him. He was allegedly offered a double bedroom flat for 1.5&nbsp;million.<ref>{{YouTube|l0kizR_2kl8}}</ref>
In March 2010, Veturi openly criticized the [[Film nagar|Film Nagar Cooperative Society]] officials for not handing over the 1000 sq.yard land that was allotted to him about 28 years ago. He alleged that several juniors and ineligible people were given plots ahead of him. He was allegedly offered a double bedroom flat for 1.5&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinejosh.com/news/1/6778/filmnagar-society-cheats-lyricist-veturi-land.html|title=Filmnagar society denies Veturi's land |work=Cine Josh |date=30 March 2010 |access-date=1 June 2010 }}</ref>


After his death, noted singer [[Mano (singer)|Mano]] and senior actor Vijay Chandar demanded the government to give the land to his family.<ref name="expressbuzz.com">{{cite web|url=http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/his-work-would-please-even-gods-k-viswanath/175929.html|title=His work would please even gods |work=Express Buzz |access-date=31 May 2010 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
After his death, noted singer [[Mano (singer)|Mano]] and senior actor Vijay Chandar demanded the government to give the land to his family.<ref name="expressbuzz.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2010/may/24/his-work-would-please-even-gods-k-viswanath-158771.html|title=His work would please even gods |work=Express Buzz |access-date=31 May 2010 }}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
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K. Viswanath, who introduced Veturi to the film industry, stated that "his works would please even the gods".<ref name="expressbuzz.com"/> Director [[Sekhar Kammula]], who worked with him to deliver some critically acclaimed songs, wrote a four-page article in the daily ''[[Sakshi (magazine)|Sakshi]]'' describing Veturi's death as his "personal loss".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sakshi.com/main/WeeklyDetails.aspx?Newsid%3D55218%26Categoryid%3D11%26subcatid%3D25 |title=Veturi died |work=Sakshi |access-date=31 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306213558/http://www.sakshi.com/main/WeeklyDetails.aspx?Newsid=55218&Categoryid=11&subcatid=25 |archive-date=6 March 2012 }}</ref>
K. Viswanath, who introduced Veturi to the film industry, stated that "his works would please even the gods".<ref name="expressbuzz.com"/> Director [[Sekhar Kammula]], who worked with him to deliver some critically acclaimed songs, wrote a four-page article in the daily ''[[Sakshi (magazine)|Sakshi]]'' describing Veturi's death as his "personal loss".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sakshi.com/main/WeeklyDetails.aspx?Newsid%3D55218%26Categoryid%3D11%26subcatid%3D25 |title=Veturi died |work=Sakshi |access-date=31 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306213558/http://www.sakshi.com/main/WeeklyDetails.aspx?Newsid=55218&Categoryid=11&subcatid=25 |archive-date=6 March 2012 }}</ref>
==Legacy==
Appaji Ambarisha Darbha, a creative digital-media professional turned actor made a font with the name "Veturi" which was inaugurated by Telugu lyricist [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]] in 2018.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.telugujunction.com/profile/viewprofile/profile_id/5281 List of Veturi Movies]
* [http://www.telugujunction.com/profile/viewprofile/profile_id/5281 List of Veturi Movies]
* [http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/event_photos_2-Telugu-Events-Veturi_Condolences___Film_Celebrities-photo-galleries-2,8,6693.php Tollywood Celebrities Pays Tribute Veturi Sundararama Murthy]
* Lyricist Sirivennela's [https://web.archive.org/web/20120515005414/http://www.manasirivennela.com/veturi.html article] on Veturi, originally published in the magazine ''Haasam''
* Lyricist Sirivennela's [https://web.archive.org/web/20120515005414/http://www.manasirivennela.com/veturi.html article] on Veturi, originally published in the magazine ''Haasam''
* Srinivas Kanchibhotla's [http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/realstars/veturi.html article] on Veturi in Idlebrain
* Srinivas Kanchibhotla's [http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/realstars/veturi.html article] on Veturi in Idlebrain
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For the surname, see Veturi (surname).
Veturi Sundarama Murthy
Portrait of Veturi
Born
Veturi Sundararama Murthy

(1936-01-30)30 January 1936
Pedakallepalli, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Andhra Pradesh, India)
Died22 May 2010(2010-05-22) (aged 74)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (present-day Telangana)
OccupationPoet, lyricist, songwriter
Spouse(s)Seeta Mahalakshmi
Children3

Veturi Sundararama Murthy (30 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known for his works in Telugu literature and cinema. Veturi is a recipient of the National Film Award, various Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards, and other state honors. His career in Telugu cinema spanned more than four decades.[1]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Veturi was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba in Pedakallepalli, near Challapalli, Krishna into a Telugu Brahmin family.[2][3] Veturi was a nephew of the Telugu Research Scholar Veturi Prabhakara Sastri. His grandfather Veturi Sundara Sastry was also a poet.[4]

Education[edit | edit source]

Veturi completed his schooling in Diviseema, Jaggayyapeta, near Vijayawada in Krishna district, and SSLC in his grandmother's village. Later, Veturi went to Chennai for his intermediate studies and came back to Vijayawada where he completed his degree at S.R.R. Government College. He was a student of the legendary Viswanatha Satyanarayana at this college.

Career as a journalist[edit | edit source]

Veturi joined Andhra Prabha as a journalist in 1952, after his education.[5] He learned the basics of editing a news article from his senior at Andhra Prabha, Narla Venkateswara Rao, whom he considers his first teacher. In 1959, he joined a weekly called Andhra Patrika, where Bapu and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana were his colleagues.[6] He was the in-charge of the Cinema section at Andhra Patrika. He also worked for the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee's official daily newspaper, called Andhra Janata, as an editor.

In 1962, he became the first and only Telugu journalist to interview the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who came to inaugurate the Srisailam Hydroelectricity project. He covered the speeches of national leaders like Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. In 1964, he worked as an assembly reporter.

His articles are said to be very catchy and witty. For instance, he referred to the meeting of MLAs in Hotel Dwaraka, near the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly as "Adigo Dwaraka - Ivigo Alamandalu" ("This is Dwaraka and here are the cattle") (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.). His writing style caught the attention of the film industry due to his use of traditional poetic rules related to alliteration and rhyme for describing current affairs.

Career as a lyricist[edit | edit source]

Entry into films[edit | edit source]

Veturi had contacts with the Telugu film industry during his days as a journalist. He used to meet veteran lyric writer Dasarathi often. Legendary director V. Nagayya offered him a role in his film, Naa Illu (1953).[7] However, two days before the shooting began, Veturi decided not to act as he felt that he was not fit for acting, and wrote a letter of apology to Nagayya for rejecting his offer. N. T. Rama Rao, has invited him to join the film industry as a lyricist. In 1974, he wrote his first song, "Bharatanaari Charitamu" (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), in the form of Harikatha, for O Seeta Katha (1974) under the direction of K. Viswanath.

1970s[edit | edit source]

In 1978, K Viswanath's Siri Siri Muvva proved his prowess in expressing diverse emotions with poetry. In 1977, actor Sr. N.T.R's Adavi Ramudu showcased Veturi's talent for penning inspirational and romantic lyrics. The album was an instant hit among various audiences. Acharya Aatreya, the leading lyricist in those days, was known to take days for writing a song. Veturi became the first choice for directors and producers too because of his ability to write a song to the director's taste in a few minutes. He went on to pen more than 5,000 songs in his career. He wrote more mass numbers for movies like Vetagadu and Driver Ramudu, and classics for movies like Sankarabharanam and Sagara Sangamam. In particular, Sankarabharanam stood as a landmark in the Telugu film industry.

1980s[edit | edit source]

After the surge of his popularity during the 1970s, he went on to work with a variety of directors and actors in the 1980s. He wrote classics for directors like Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Dasari Narayana Rao, Bapu, Jandhyala, Vamsy and mass numbers for directors like Raghavendra Rao, A. Kodandarami Reddy, Vijaya Bapineedu. He delivered a number of hits for senior actors like Sr. N.T.R, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Ghattamaneni Krishna, Shobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju and upcoming stars like Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nagarjuna, Daggubati Venkatesh. This golden period in his career saw memorable albums like Saptapadi, Subhodayam, Subhalekha, Sagara Sangamam, Meghasandesam, Mudda Mandaram, Malle Pandiri, Nalugu Stambhalata, Rendu Jalla Seeta, Amarajeevi, Sreevariki Prema Lekha, Ananda Bhairavi, Srivari Sobhanam, Mogudu Pellalu, Chantabbai, Sitaara, Anveshana, Alapana, Mayuri, Amavasya Chandrudu, Janaki Ramudu and Geetaanjali.

1990s[edit | edit source]

During the late 1980s, Veturi's mass numbers garnered a lot of response from the public resulting in directors demanding more and more of them. However, Veturi still maintained his balance between classics and mass-numbers with movies like Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari, Sarigamalu, Sitaramayya Gaari Manavaralu, Matru Devo Bhava, and Mechanic Alludu. Veturi was given the opportunity to dub many Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi movies. Some of his dubbed albums, for instance Iruvar and Devaraagam, received wide acclaim.

2000s[edit | edit source]

During this period, Veturi created classics like Gangotri and Swarabhishekam. His association with young directors like Sekhar Kammula and Gunasekhar produced some memorable albums, like Anand, Godavari, Varudu, Arjun, Premishte (Dubbed version of Kaadhal) and Leader.

Awards and honors[edit | edit source]

Veturi received several national and regional awards for his contributions to literature and films. He has been conferred an honorary Doctorate in the 23rd convocation of Acharya Nagarjuna University.[8] In 2007, he received the Jandhyala Memorial Award.[9]

Bust of Veturi at Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram, Vijayawada

National Awards[edit | edit source]

He got the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the song "Ralipoye Puvva" (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) in the film Matrudevobhava,[10] making him the second Telugu film lyricist to achieve the distinction after the revolutionary poet, Sri Sri. In 2006, he declared that he would return the National Award if Telugu is not given the status of Classical Language by the Government of India.[11] In 2008, the Government of India declared Telugu as a classical language.[12]

Filmfare Awards[edit | edit source]

He received filmfare award for the song, Uppongele Godavari (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) in the 2006 movie, Godavari. In 2008, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.[13]

Nandi Awards[edit | edit source]

He received the Nandi award for best lyrics, from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, six times. They are listed here.

Year Song Movie
1977 Maanasa Veenaa Madhu Geetam (Telugu: మానసవీణ మధుగీతం) Panthulamma
1979 Sankara Naadasareeraparaa (Telugu: శంకరా నాదశరీరాపర) Sankarabharanam
1984 Brundavani Vundi (Telugu: బృందావని ఉంది) Kanchana Ganga
1985 Ee Duryodhana Dushaasana (Telugu: ఈ దుర్యోధనదుశ్శాశన) Pratighatana
1991 Pavuraniki Panjaraniki (Telugu: పావురానికి పంజరానికి) Chanti
1992 All Songs Rajeswari Kalyanam[14]

Manaswini Awards[edit | edit source]

He received two Manaswini awards.[15]

  1. Song: Venuvai vachchaanu (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), Movie: Matrudevobhava, Year: 1993.
  2. Song: Aakaashaana suryudundadu (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), Movie: Sundarakanda, Year: 1992.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

He wrote thousands of songs as a lyricist for many successful Telugu films. He has also acted in very few films in cameo roles. He acted as a fake swamiji in a film, which succeeded in producing good comedy. He also penned Dialogues along with writer Jandhyala for the movie Siri Siri Muvva.

1970s[edit | edit source]

1980s[edit | edit source]

1990s[edit | edit source]

2000s[edit | edit source]

  • Badri (2000) (writer: Vevela Mainala Ganam Chali Pidugullo)[16]
  • Annayya (2000) (writer: Himaseemallo, Gusagusale, Vaana vallappa)
  • sakhi (2000, Dubbed version) (lyrics: sakhiya celiya, alai pongera kanna, kaay love chedugudu, kalalai poyenu na premalu, snehituda snehituda, September maasam September maasam, ede ede vayyari varudu)
  • Bava Nachadu (2001) (lyrics: Akka Bava Nachada)
  • Mrigaraju (2001) (writer: Ramaiah Paadaletti, Satamanamannadile, Yelaley Yelalamma)
  • Indra (2002) (writer: Ammadu Appachi)
  • Tagore (2003) (writer: Manmadha Manmadha)
  • Simhadri (2003)
  • Anand (2004) (writer: Vacche Vacche, Yamunatheeram, Nuvvena, Charumati I Love You, Telisi Telisi, Yedalogaanam)
  • Arjun (2004) (lyrics: Madhura Madhura Meenakshi)
  • Arya (2004)
  • Premisthe (2004, Dubbed version)
  • Chatrapati (2005)
  • Ghajini (2005 film) (lyrics: Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi, Oku Maru Kalisina)
  • Godavari (2006) (lyrics: Uppongele Godavari)
  • Sainikudu (2006)
  • Madhumasam (2007)
  • Happy Days (2007)
  • Surya S/o Krishnan (2008) (Telugu version)
  • Dashavataram (2008, Dubbed version)
  • Kantri (2008) (lyrics: Vayasunamy)
  • Sundarakanda (2008) (lyricist)
  • Malli Malli (2009) (lyricist)
  • Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
  • Varudu (2010) (lyrics: All songs)
  • Leader (2010)
  • Simha (2010) (lyrics: Kanulara Chudhamu)
  • Villain (2010) (dubbed version of Raavanan)
  • Badrinath (2011) (lyrics: omkareshwari)
  • Abhi(2011)("lyrics: Vangathota malupu kada")
  • Bus Stop (2012) ("Lyrics: "Rekkalocchina Prema" and "Pattuko Pattuko")

Books[edit | edit source]

Sirikaakolanu Chinnadi[edit | edit source]

This book was originally a "musical play" telecasted on the All India Radio. The story describes the culture and people during the time of the king Krishna Deva Raya through the story of a Devadasi.[17] The original play has music by the great music director Pendyala Nageswara Rao. One can see the beauty of the Telugu language in this book. Veturi was introduced to the director K. Viswanath through this book and later their combination was a big hit. N.T.Rama Rao was so impressed by the story of this book that he wanted to make it as a movie. It is believed that there were some discussions on the script but the movie was never produced.

Komma Kommako Sannaayi[edit | edit source]

A book titled komma kommako sannAyi was published by "Veturi Sahitii Samiti". This book contains 27 articles written by Veturi celebrating his association with some famous personalities in the Telugu film industry. It also contains descriptions of some of his songs. The personalities covered include the following:

  1. Music directors: Pendyala Nageswara Rao, S. Rajeswara Rao, K. V. Mahadevan, Adi Narayana Rao, Ramesh Naidu, Rajan – Nagendra, Chakravarty, Ilayaraja, MM Keeravaani & A.R.Rahman
  2. Singers: S._P._Balasubrahmanyam
  3. Lyricists: Daita Gopalam, Samudrala (Sr), Atreya, Dasarathi,
  4. Actors: Nagayya, Jagayya, N. T. Rama Rao & Relangi
  5. Directors and producers: Nagi Reddy, Jandhyala, Bapu – Ramana

Many of these articles were originally published in a Telugu magazine called Haasam. Veturi's prowess in the Telugu language & literature and his vast knowledge of Carnatic music can be seen in this book. Veturi often quotes many of his own lyrics in this book and those examples offer a glimpse of his genius. In particular, his explanation of the song Swararaaga gangaa pravaahamE (Movie: Sarigamalu) is a masterpiece.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Veturi was married to Seeta Maha Lakshmi and has three sons: Ravi Prakash, Chandrasekhar and Nanda Kishore[18]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

In March 2010, Veturi openly criticized the Film Nagar Cooperative Society officials for not handing over the 1000 sq.yard land that was allotted to him about 28 years ago. He alleged that several juniors and ineligible people were given plots ahead of him. He was allegedly offered a double bedroom flat for 1.5 million.[19]

After his death, noted singer Mano and senior actor Vijay Chandar demanded the government to give the land to his family.[20]

Death[edit | edit source]

Veturi died of a pulmonary hemorrhage at a private hospital in Hyderabad on 22 May 2010, aged 74, at about 9:30 p.m. local time. He was admitted to the hospital two days earlier and was kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) there as his health was deteriorating.[21]

K. Viswanath, who introduced Veturi to the film industry, stated that "his works would please even the gods".[20] Director Sekhar Kammula, who worked with him to deliver some critically acclaimed songs, wrote a four-page article in the daily Sakshi describing Veturi's death as his "personal loss".[22]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Appaji Ambarisha Darbha, a creative digital-media professional turned actor made a font with the name "Veturi" which was inaugurated by Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry in 2018.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "News Archives". The Hindu. 24 May 2010. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Veturi Passes Away" The Times of India.
  3. ↑ "Big loss to Telugu" Merinews. Archived 25 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ VISSA APPA RAO (JUNIOR) (21 May 2021). Prajna Prabhakaram English Edition. 1.
  5. ↑ Video at YouTube
  6. ↑ "'AIR gave Veturi the break' – ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. 24 May 2010. Archived from the original on 30 May 2010. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  7. ↑ [1][dead link]
  8. ↑ "Honorary doctorate for Veturi, two others – ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. 26 July 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  9. ↑ "Veturi given Jandhyala award – ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. 15 January 2007. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  10. ↑ "T'wood mourns death of Dr Veturi Sundara Ramurthy". Sify. Retrieved 10 August 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News: Going all out for 'classical' tag". The Hindu.
  12. ↑ "Declaration of Telugu and Kannada as classical languages". PIB. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  13. ↑ "56th Filmfare awards Tollywood winners – Telugu Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 1 August 2009. Archived from the original on 3 August 2009. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  14. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  15. ↑ "Lyricist Veturi passed away". Telugu Cinema. 31 December 2010. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010.
  16. ↑ "Badri". Ragalahari. Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  17. ↑ Review. AVKF.
  18. ↑ "Veturi". Eenadu. Retrieved 29 May 2010.[dead link]
  19. ↑ "Filmnagar society denies Veturi's land". Cine Josh. 30 March 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "His work would please even gods". Express Buzz. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
  21. ↑ "Lyricist Veturi no more". Deccan Chronicle. 30 June 2010. Archived from the original on 30 June 2010.
  22. ↑ "Veturi died". Sakshi. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2010.

External links[edit | edit source]

  • List of Veturi Movies
  • Lyricist Sirivennela's article on Veturi, originally published in the magazine Haasam
  • Srinivas Kanchibhotla's article on Veturi in Idlebrain
  • Sekhar kammula's extensive article on veturi [2] on Idlebrain

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