Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Brahmanandam Says Literature Builds Empathy and Preserves Cultural Heritage
Kanneganti Brahmanandam spoke at a literature festival in Amaravati.
He said books and stories help people understand feelings and learn from earlier generations.
He also said literature helps protect cultural traditions.
Brahmanandam encouraged young people to read more.
He believes reading can grow imagination and help people think for themselves.
The festival ran from October 7 to October 9, 2026, at SRM University-AP.
Writers and other people who work with books took part.
Students also competed in a quiz called Prahelika.
Actor and comedian Kanneganti Brahmanandam called literature a way to express human emotions, preserve cultural heritage, nurture empathy and pass on wisdom.
Speaking at the Amaravati Literature Festival’s valedictory session, he urged young people to read and said literature supports imagination, emotional awareness and independent thinking.
The second festival was held at SRM University-AP from October 7 to October 9, 2026, under the theme “Stories for a Changing World.”
Festival sessions featured authors Roopa Pai, Samhita Arni and Dinesh C. Sharma, along with book influencer Suruchi Garg and literary content creator Amit Bharti.
The concluding day included Prahelika, a quiz competition for college and university students hosted by Snigdha Bhaswati.
- Who
- Actor and comedian Kanneganti Brahmanandam, festival speakers and participants.
- What
- The second Amaravati Literature Festival concluded with a session addressed by Brahmanandam.
- When
- October 7–9, 2026; Brahmanandam spoke at the valedictory session on Friday.
- Where
- SRM University-AP in Amaravati.
- Why
- The festival aimed to bring literature closer to young people and encourage engagement with culture and diverse perspectives.
- Festival
- Second Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF)
- Dates
- October 7 to October 9, 2026
- Venue
- SRM University-AP, Amaravati
- Theme
- “Stories for a Changing World”
- Organizer
- Easwari School of Liberal Arts
- Featured authors
- Roopa Pai, Samhita Arni and Dinesh C. Sharma
- Closing-day event
- Prahelika, a quiz competition for college and university students