Archive · 18 Jul 2026
CM Revanth Reddy Honors Ande Sri
On July 18, 2026, the Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, paid tribute to Ande Sri, a famous poet and lyricist, on his birth anniversary.
Ande Sri is known as the Telugu Kalidas or Telangana Kalidas.
The Chief Minister shared a video praising Ande Sri's work, which celebrates Telangana's history and culture.
Ande Sri wrote many famous songs and won several awards, including the Nandi Award.
Despite his fame, he lived a simple life.
The Chief Minister also announced the launch of a memorial called 'Smruti Vanam' in Ande Sri's honor.
Ande Sri's poetry reflects nature, humanity, and the voice of the people.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paid tribute to poet-lyricist Ande Sri on his birth anniversary.
Ande Sri is celebrated as the Telugu Kalidas or Telangana Kalidas.
The Chief Minister highlighted Ande Sri's famous song 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana Janani Jayakethanam', which celebrates Telangana's rich history.
Ande Sri's poetry reflects nature, humanity, and the voice of the people.
The Chief Minister announced the launch of 'Smruti Vanam', a memorial dedicated to Ande Sri.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Ande Sri
- What
- A tribute to Ande Sri on his birth anniversary
- When
- July 18, 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To honor Ande Sri's contributions to Telugu poetry and culture
- Name
- Ande Sri
- Occupation
- Poet-Lyricist
- Birth Anniversary
- July 18, 2026
- Notable Work
- Jaya Jayahe Telangana Janani Jayakethanam
- Awards
- Nandi Award, Doctorate from Academy of Universal Global Peace, Dasharathi Literary Award, Ravuri Bharadwaja Literary Award, Nakamma National Award, Dasharathi Krishnamacharya Literary Award, Lok Nayak Award
- Memorial
- Smruti Vanam
- Education
- Very little formal education