Viswanatha Satyanarayana
1895–1976Jnanpith Award winning Telugu writer
writer (1853–1929)
Vedam Venkataraya Sastry
1853–1929, born Chennai, writes in Telugu, writer, poet, playwright, translator
Vedam Venkataraya Sastry was an Indian poet, critic, dramatist, and scholar known for his contributions to Telugu literature and theatre. He is best known for his original plays, translations of Sanskrit classics, and his role in promoting Telugu theatre. His acclaimed works include Prataparudriya Natakam (1897), a historical drama, and Usha Parinayam (1901), among others. He also edited the Suryarayandhra Nighantuvu in 1916, a notable Telugu dictionary.
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Also writing in Telugu
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I. Panduranga Rao
1930–2011scholar, poet, writer, linguist and orator of Telugu descent
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