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| name            =  Dr. Madiraju Ranga Rao
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'''Madiraju Ranga Rao''' (born 1935) is a scholar of Telugu Literature, associated with Classical Literature, Indian Poetics, Modern Poetry, Novel & Criticism and Studies in Sanskrit Literature.
'''Madiraju Ranga Rao''' (born 1935) is a scholar of [[Telugu literature]], associated with Classical Literature, Indian Poetics, Modern Poetry, Novels, Criticism, and Studies in [[Sanskrit literature]].


== Education ==
== Education ==
Madiraju Ranga Rao  was a student of Telugu Literature with qualifications in M.A. Telugu (Osmania University 1962), Ph.D (Osmania University 1966)and M.A. Sanskrit (Osmania University 1969). His Doctoral Thesis is "Concept and Practice of Poetry of Kavitrayamu".
Madiraju Ranga Rao  was a student of Telugu Literature with qualifications in M.A. Telugu (Osmania University 1962), Ph.D (Osmania University 1966), and M.A. Sanskrit (Osmania University 1969). His Doctoral Thesis is "Concept and Practice of Poetry of Kavitrayamu".


== Career ==
== Career ==
Madiraju Ranga Rao is one of the foremost literary writers in Modern Telugu Poetry.
Madiraju Ranga Rao is one of the foremost writers in Modern Telugu Poetry.
 
Rao taught Telugu and Sanskrit literature at Kakatiya University (1968–95) and Osmania University (1964–68). During his tenure, he supervised 12 M. Phil and 10 Ph. D. scholars.


Professor Madiraju Ranga Rao taught Telugu and Sanskrit Literature at Kakatiya University (1968–95) and Osmania University (1964–68), Andhra Pradesh, India. During his tenure, he has undertaken research supervision of 12 M. Phil and 10 Ph. D. research scholars.
He was a member of the Editorial Committee of ''Critical Edition of Andhra Maha Bhagavatham'' (Chief Editor, Acharya Raya Prolu Subba Rao) and Member of the Editorial Board of ''Critical Edition of Andhra Maha Bharathamu'' sponsored by the ''UGC'' (Chief Editor, Acharya Khandavalli Laxmi Ranjanam).


He was a member of Editorial Committee of Critical Edition of Andhra Maha Bhagavatham (Chief Editor, Acharya Raya Prolu Subba Rao) and Member of the Editorial Board of Critical Edition of Andhra Maha Bharathamu sponsored by the UGC (Chief Editor, Acharya Khandavalli Laxmi Ranjanam).
Rao was Principal Investigator of two major research projects of University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. The two projects are "Concept of Democracy and National Integration in Free-Verse" and "National, International and Human Facets in Post-Independence Telugu Free-Verse". During 2004–06, he was Senior Fellow, Department of Culture, Government of India.


Ranga Rao has been the Principal Investigator of two major research projects of University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. The two projects are "Concept of Democracy and National Integration in Free-Verse" and "National, International and Human Facets in Post-Independence Telugu Free-Verse". During 2004–06, he was also Senior Fellow, Department of Culture, Government of India
He has made a significant contribution in the fields of Modern Telugu Poetry and Research and Literary Criticism. Rao's prominence in Telugu literature came with his poem "Sveccha Kavithvam".


Ranga Rao's research interests include Classical Literature, Indian Poetics, Modern Poetry, Novel and Criticism & Studies in Sanskrit Literature. He has made a significant contribution in the field of Modern Telugu Poetry and Research & Literary Criticism. Ranga Rao's prominence in Telugu Literature came with his distinctive poetry "Sveccha Kavithvam".
His journal appearances include ''Swatantra'', ''Navatha'', ''Bharathi'', ''Sravanthi'', ''Jayanthi'', ''Vangmayi'', ''Musi'', ''Andhra Prabha'', and ''Andhra Bhoomi''. He published some 145 books on Sveccha Kavithvam and 14 books on Research and Literary Criticism.


Since 1952, Ranga Rao has been writing extensively in various journals including Swatantra, Navatha, Bharathi, Sravanthi, Jayanthi, Vangmayi, Musi, Andhra Prabha, Andhra Bhoomi etc. He published close to 46 books on Sveccha Kavithvam and 14 books on Research & Literary Criticism.
Ranga Rao is the founder and editor of ''Rasadhuni Sahithi Parishat''.


Ranga Rao won the Best Teacher award in 1992 for teaching and research studies. In the year 1993, he won the Best Modern Poetry award from Telugu University, Hyderabad.
== Recognition ==


Ranga Rao is the founder and editor of Rasadhuni Sahithi Parishat since 1970
* Best Teacher (1992)
* Best Modern Poetry (1993) award, Telugu University, Hyderabad.


==Publications==
==Publications==
A. Research & Literary Criticism
===Research and literary criticism===
* Kavithrayam-Srujana Kala Shilpam
* Kavithrayam-Srujana Kala Shilpam
* Sveccha Kavithvam
* Sveccha Kavithvam
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* Srujana Chetana-Kalpavruksham
* Srujana Chetana-Kalpavruksham


B. Poetry: Sveccha Kavithvam
===Poetry: Sveccha Kavithvam===
* Maananaveeyam
* Maananaveeyam
* Padagettina Udayam
* Padagettina Udayam
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* Shabdamai Pranamai
* Shabdamai Pranamai
* Agnimayam Jeevitham
* Agnimayam Jeevitham
* Kalanni Nilipi Kshanam
* Kalanni Nilipi Kshanam<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Anjaneylu |first1=D. |title=Telugu: Variety and Wish Fulfilment |journal=[[Indian Literature (journal)|Indian Literature]] |date=1980 |volume=23 |issue=6 |pages=83–84 |jstor=23330262 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/23330262 |access-date=3 June 2025 |issn=0019-5804}}</ref>
* Ee Thram Svara Chitram
* Ee Taram Svara Chitram<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Sarma |first1=M. Nagabhushana |title=The Telugu Scene: Old Classics and New Voices |journal=[[Indian Literature (journal)|Indian Literature]] |date=1987 |volume=30 |issue=6 (122) |page=216 |jstor=23337276 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/23337276 |access-date=3 June 2025 |issn=0019-5804}}</ref>
* Ashanthi Orchestra
* Ashanthi Orchestra
* Varthamanam Screen Pai
* Varthamanam Screen Pai
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* Apoorva
* Apoorva
* Ajnatham Nundi
* Ajnatham Nundi
* Roju Vasthnudi Svacchanga
* Roju Vasthnudi Svacchanga  


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.rasadhuni.com/ rasadhuni.com]
* [http://www.rasadhuni.com/ rasadhuni.com]
* [https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL5880545A/Madiraju_Ranga_Rao/ openlibrary.org]
* [https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL5880545A/Madiraju_Ranga_Rao/ openlibrary.org]
* [http://www.culturopedia.com/Literature/telugu_literature.html/ culturopedia.com]
* [http://www.culturopedia.com/Literature/telugu_literature.html/ culturopedia.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915124606/http://www.culturopedia.com/Literature/telugu_literature.html |date=15 September 2010 }}
* [http://www.museumstuff.com/learn/topics/Madiraju_Ranga_Rao/ museumstuff.com]
* [http://www.museumstuff.com/learn/topics/Madiraju_Ranga_Rao/ museumstuff.com]


Latest revision as of 00:45, 28 July 2025


Dr. Madiraju Ranga Rao
Born (1935-06-08) 8 June 1935 (age 91)
Pandithapuram, Yellandu, Khammam
About Prof Madiraju Rangarao garu
Died(2025-06-21)21 June 2025
OccupationTelugu Poet and Writer
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
GenreClassical Literature
Indian Poetics
Modern Poetry, Novel and Criticism
Studies in Sanskrit Literature
RelativesSri Narayana Rao (father)

Madiraju Ranga Rao (born 1935) is a scholar of Telugu literature, associated with Classical Literature, Indian Poetics, Modern Poetry, Novels, Criticism, and Studies in Sanskrit literature.

Education[edit | edit source]

Madiraju Ranga Rao was a student of Telugu Literature with qualifications in M.A. Telugu (Osmania University 1962), Ph.D (Osmania University 1966), and M.A. Sanskrit (Osmania University 1969). His Doctoral Thesis is "Concept and Practice of Poetry of Kavitrayamu".

Career[edit | edit source]

Madiraju Ranga Rao is one of the foremost writers in Modern Telugu Poetry.

Rao taught Telugu and Sanskrit literature at Kakatiya University (1968–95) and Osmania University (1964–68). During his tenure, he supervised 12 M. Phil and 10 Ph. D. scholars.

He was a member of the Editorial Committee of Critical Edition of Andhra Maha Bhagavatham (Chief Editor, Acharya Raya Prolu Subba Rao) and Member of the Editorial Board of Critical Edition of Andhra Maha Bharathamu sponsored by the UGC (Chief Editor, Acharya Khandavalli Laxmi Ranjanam).

Rao was Principal Investigator of two major research projects of University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. The two projects are "Concept of Democracy and National Integration in Free-Verse" and "National, International and Human Facets in Post-Independence Telugu Free-Verse". During 2004–06, he was Senior Fellow, Department of Culture, Government of India.

He has made a significant contribution in the fields of Modern Telugu Poetry and Research and Literary Criticism. Rao's prominence in Telugu literature came with his poem "Sveccha Kavithvam".

His journal appearances include Swatantra, Navatha, Bharathi, Sravanthi, Jayanthi, Vangmayi, Musi, Andhra Prabha, and Andhra Bhoomi. He published some 145 books on Sveccha Kavithvam and 14 books on Research and Literary Criticism.

Ranga Rao is the founder and editor of Rasadhuni Sahithi Parishat.

Recognition[edit | edit source]

  • Best Teacher (1992)
  • Best Modern Poetry (1993) award, Telugu University, Hyderabad.

Publications[edit | edit source]

Research and literary criticism[edit | edit source]

  • Kavithrayam-Srujana Kala Shilpam
  • Sveccha Kavithvam
  • Navala Swaroopam
  • Parishodhana Svaroopam
  • Adhikara Bhasha
  • Anuvada Kala
  • Sri Sri Maha Prasthanam
  • Dasarathi Punarnanam
  • Sama Darshini
  • Alokanam Literary Essays
  • Srujana Drushti-Manaveeya Bhavana
  • Sahitya Vyasalu
  • Facets of Telugu Free-Verse
  • Srujana Chetana-Kalpavruksham

Poetry: Sveccha Kavithvam[edit | edit source]

  • Maananaveeyam
  • Padagettina Udayam
  • Mukta Dhatri
  • Idi Vietnam
  • Manobhoomikalo
  • Jeevana Rekhala
  • Mukthakalu
  • Avaahanam
  • Nalo Pravahistondi Nadi
  • Naku Jnapakamundi
  • Manobhoomikalo
  • Velugulo Ee Nelapi
  • Melkonna Ee Samayam
  • Shabdamai Pranamai
  • Agnimayam Jeevitham
  • Kalanni Nilipi Kshanam[1]
  • Ee Taram Svara Chitram[2]
  • Ashanthi Orchestra
  • Varthamanam Screen Pai
  • Agninundi Anandaniki
  • Jail Corner Nundi
  • Payanam Nundi Anandanki
  • Diary Darpanamlo
  • Ee Shatabdi Rekkalapai
  • Shanti Svapnam
  • Cross Fire
  • Cease Fire
  • Nedu Repu Madhya
  • Kirana Padham
  • Abhishekam
  • Agamanam
  • Eppatiki Kothe
  • Srujana Darshanam
  • Maro-vaipu
  • Hrudaya Megham
  • Samakaleenam
  • Abhinava Yanam
  • Antharanga Dhvani
  • Navarambham
  • Navadarshanam
  • Gift- Packet
  • Punardarshanam
  • Nadiche Velugu Chuttu
  • Apoorva
  • Ajnatham Nundi
  • Roju Vasthnudi Svacchanga

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Anjaneylu, D. (1980). "Telugu: Variety and Wish Fulfilment". Indian Literature. 23 (6): 83–84. ISSN 0019-5804. JSTOR 23330262. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Sarma, M. Nagabhushana (1987). "The Telugu Scene: Old Classics and New Voices". Indian Literature. 30 (6 (122)): 216. ISSN 0019-5804. JSTOR 23337276. Retrieved 3 June 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

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