Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Bellary Raghava's Theatre Earnings Donated to Public Welfare
Bellary Raghava was a famous Telugu theatre actor who lived a long time ago.
People celebrated his 146th birthday in Anantapur.
The event was held at the local government office.
A government officer named Malola gave flowers and talked about how Raghava's life can inspire young people.
Raghava was born in a town called Tadipatri in 1880.
He made famous plays like Harishchandra and Paduka Pattabhishekam.
Mahatma Gandhi liked his work.
Raghava gave all the money he earned from acting to help the community and to support girls' education.
Many people, including a tourism officer and a bar association president, came to the celebration.
Bellary Raghava, a legendary Telugu theatre personality, celebrated on his 146th birth anniversary in Anantapur.
The event was hosted at the Anantapur Collectorate with Chief Guest District Revenue Officer Malola.
Raghava was born in Tadipatri in 1880 and revolutionized Telugu drama with classics like Harishchandra and Paduka Pattabhishekam.
He earned praise from Mahatma Gandhi and dedicated his stage earnings to public welfare and women's education.
Attendees included Tourism Officer Ramana Reddy, Bar Association President G Padmaja, and various artists.
- Who
- Bellary Raghava, a legendary Telugu theatre personality
- What
- Celebrated 146th birth anniversary and recognition of his philanthropic contributions
- When
- Sunday (date not specified)
- Where
- Anantapur Collectorate, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To honor Raghava's legacy and his dedication of theatre earnings to public welfare
- Name
- Bellary Raghava
- Birth year
- 1880
- Birthplace
- Tadipatri
- Notable works
- Harishchandra, Paduka Pattabhishekam
- Philanthropy
- Donated theatre earnings to public welfare and women's education