Aatreya (playwright)

Aacharya Aatreya (born Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu  pronunciation ) (7 May 1921 – 13 September 1989) was a playwright, lyric writer and story writer in Telugu cinema.

Life

He continued his pursuit for social reform, transformation and universal peace, with his 10 Natakams (plays) and 15 Natikas, which include Bhayam ("Fear"), Viswa Shanti ("Universal Peace"), Kappalu ("Frogs"), Goutama Buddha, Ashoka Samrat, Parivartanam, Edureeta and Tirupati.

He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University of Hyderabad, for his contributions to Telugu literature.

Selected filmography

Songs of some of the Telugu films include:

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