Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Marikonni Kathalu Creates Community, Culture in Hyderabad
Imagine a place in Hyderabad called Marikonni Kathalu where people who love art and culture can come together.
After the pandemic, when cultural events paused, a writer named Venkat Siddareddy realized something was missing.
He created a space for people to talk about books, music, acting, and more.
Each event includes conversations with artists, helping everyone understand what it's like to be creative.
It aims to bring together different generations.
They hope to build a strong cultural scene, similar to cities like Chennai and Bangalore.
The events have already sparked new collaborations, with attendees creating books and art projects together.
Marikonni Kathalu, meaning "some more stories", aims to foster cultural dialogue in Hyderabad.
The initiative features curated discussions with artists, including writers, actors, and musicians.
Each session includes moderated discussions and audience Q&A for direct engagement.
The platform seeks to bridge the generational gap and build a sustained cultural scene.
The events have fostered community, leading to collaborations among attendees on various creative projects.
- Who
- Venkat Siddareddy and Ranjani Sivakumar
- What
- A platform for cultural dialogue called Marikonni Kathalu
- When
- Started earlier this year
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To cultivate a community of arts and culture enthusiasts and bridge generational divides.
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Founders
- Venkat Siddareddy & Ranjani Sivakumar
- Goal
- Community of arts & culture enthusiasts
- Event Format
- 90-minute discussions, 30-minute audience interaction
- Launch Date
- Started earlier this year