Vennelakanti
Vennelakanti | |
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| Born | 30 November 1957 Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 5 January 2021 (aged 63) |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist |
| Years active | 1986–2021 |
Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad (30 November 1957 – 5 January 2021) was an Indian film lyricist, known for his works in Telugu Cinema.[1] He was also known for his works as dubbing script writer and contributing lyrics for Tamil films, dubbed into Telugu language.[2][3][4][5]
Filmography
- Lyricist
- 1988 Murali Krishnudu
- 1991 Aditya 369
- 1993 One By Two
- 1994 Gharana Alludu
- 1994 Theerpu
- 1995 Gharana Bullodu
- 1995 Criminal
- 1996 Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
- 1999 Samarasimha Reddy
- 1999 Seenu
- 2001 Bhalevadivi Basu
- 2001 Cheppalani Vundhi
- 2002 Takkari Donga
- 2006 Pellaina Kothalo
- 2009 Mitrudu
- 2011 Vastadu Naa Raju
- 2011 Raaj
- 2020 Penguin
- Dialogue writer
- Panchathantiram (2002) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[6]
- Magic Magic 3D (2003) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[7]
- Prema Chadhurangam (2004) (dubbed version of Tamil film Chellame)[8]
- Monalisa (2004) (dubbed version of Kannada film of same name)[9]
- Pothuraju (2004) (dubbed version of Tamil film Virumaandi)[10]
- Mumbai Xpress (2005) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[11]
- Dasavathaaram (2008) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[12]
- Saroja (2008) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[13]
- Manmadha Baanam (2010) (dubbed version of Tamil film Manmadhan Ambu)[14]
- Prema Khaidi (2011) (dubbed version of Tamil film Mynaa)[15]
Personal life and death
His elder son Shashank Vennelakanti works as dialogue writer for dubbed films. His youngest son, Rakendu Mouli, also started his career as a lyricist and singer for several dubbing films.[16] His first 'direct' film was Andala Rakshasi, in which he wrote two songs and rendered his voice for one. He makes his debut as a lead actor with Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante.[17]
He died on 5 January 2021 after a cardiac arrest.
References
- ^ Students showcase talent at youth fest - The Hindu
- ^ All movies of Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad | Cinveda - Indian Movies - Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
- ^ A literary treat at Ugadi festivities - The Hindu
- ^ Karthee's upbeat - The Hindu
- ^ Raaga - Telugu - Lyricist - Vennalakanti
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-panchatantram.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-magicmagic.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-premachadarangam.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-monalisa.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-pothuraju.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-mumbaixpress.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/vennelakanti-dasavatharam.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-saroja.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-manmadhabanam.html
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-premakhaidi.html
- ^ "Chip off the old block". The Hindu. 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "Challenging sterotypes". The Hindu. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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