Ande Sri

Ande Sri
Born	Ande Yellaiah 1961 (age 55–56) Rebarthi, Warangal, Telangana
Occupation	Poet and Lyricist

Ande Sri (or Ande Sri) (born 1961) is an Indian poet and lyricist. Telangana state Geyam(song) "Jaya Jaya he Telangana Janani Jaya ketanam" is written by Andesri. He has won the Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for the Telugu film Ganga (2006).

Praja Kavi/Prakruthi Kavi Dr. Ande Sri is born in Pembarthi village near Jangaon in Warangal district and his original name is Ande Ellaiah. He grew up as an Orphan and did not have any formal education. He received an honorary doctorate from Kakatiya University....

Ande Sri worked as a shepherd at local landlords estate. He was picked up by Swami Shankar Maharaj associated with Sringeri Matam after hearing him at his village. His lyrics are sung across the State and many of them were instrumental in the success of Telugu movies.

He mostly composes and sings on nature (prakruti) in Telugu with a touch of Telangana.

He can recite a poem without preparation on any subject.

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